First I’m a Fisherman

by joey monteleone | Jun 12, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

      I’ll bet almost everyone who has ever picked up a paddle to propel a kayak or even a canoe can relate to the feeling that regardless of what else we do in life, or the outdoors….. first we fish!         One of my...

A Jackson changed my life

by teamjk | Jun 4, 2019 | Coosa, Fishing

In 2012 my wife blew my mind and bought me my first kayak for my birthday. We went to the local Jackson Kayak dealer MEFCOR Outdoors to see what they might have. I took a quick look around the store and there it was, all beautiful and olive the Jackson Coosa. One look...

The struggle is real

by teamjk | May 30, 2019 | Fishing

Tournament season is upon us in full force and with that comes the stress of trying to find fish, pattern fish and catch fish. All the while the clock is ticking. Many of us in the kayak fishing community are competitive, some enjoy the camaraderie, others enjoy the...

Growing Your Local Kayaking Community

by joshtidwell | May 29, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

Do you wish you had more buddies to go kayak fishing with? Want to see increased participation in your local kayak fishing club? Do you just want more people to care about the local waterways that you hold dear? What if I told you there was a simple and fun way to do...

Spring Time Fishing

by teamjk | May 20, 2019 | Fishing

Spring time has never been my strong suit. Early Spring been the season I’ve had to work at the hardest at over the years. Any success I’ve had hasn’t come with out putting in some extra time and effort along the way. In this blog I want to...

How to Create Soft Plastic Baits at home

by teamjk | May 18, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional

I wanted to do something a little different and bring my joy of creating soft plastic baits that I fish regularly off my Jackson kayak Big Rig Hd Fd. This can be a very rewarding and time killing hobby for those cold rainy nights or days where the wind is so bad its...

Back in the Saddle

by Herschel Finch | May 17, 2019 | Fishing

When you’ve spent the last year trying to find a new job (unsuccessfully), training a new dog (semi-successfully), preparing for a forced early retirement at 64 (remains to be seen), and dealing with all that the previous life events entail…it cuts into your...

Kilroy Joy

by John Ord | May 16, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, UK

Finally….spring has sprung!! Well, kind of. I mean it’s warm enough to get the kayak out again with light enough winds too. Back to Sweethope lough fly fishing for rainbow trout. This trip was the first time out on my kilroy! A maiden voyage. I loaded the kayak...

Why is a PFD such a BFD?

by Tom Reilly | May 15, 2019 | Fishing

A life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) is an essential piece of gear when out on the water. They can be convenient for carrying items such as pliers, lip balm, or snacks but they are are primarily responsible for keeping you at the surface of the water if...

JKrate/KKrate Lid Mod

by Robert Brown | May 4, 2019 | Accessories, Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, JK-Rate (J Krate)

I love my KKrate.  For those who may be new to the game, the KKrate is a version of the JKrate that was a standard accessory on the Kraken when it was first released.  The reason I love it is because of the volume.  I can fit four 3700 Plano boxes, two...

The Blue Sky Boatworks 360 Angler “Let’s Have A Look”

by Ivan Hamilton | Apr 29, 2019 | Blue Sky, Fishing, Video

Rocky Pre-fishing Recap

by Jon Hummel | Apr 28, 2019 | Fishing

I hit the water this past Saturday to pre-fish for the upcoming King of the Rock 3. This is an annual event hosted by Peach State Kayak Anglers, held at Rocky Mountain PFA in NW Georgia (hence King of the Rock). Rocky Mountain PFA is managed by the Georgia Department...