Dog Gone River Run by teamjk | Aug 25, 2019 | Coosa HD, FishingNever attempted to have an extra on my kayak before and had the opportunity to take my dog Luna for a run down the Au sable River. Well she is an adoptee Huskie and have had her less than a year think she may be around 2 years old. She took one short boat trip before...
Louisiana Reds (new personal best!!!) by Chris Funk | Apr 4, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, VideoWhat and awesome trip, even with some rain, cold and BRUTAL wind at times! This is just the favorite shots from the trip, I still have tons of video to work through as soon as I can. The biggest red was 32″, not a monster by their standards, but I was tickled...
Coping with not being at … by Valerie Betrand | Jan 13, 2018 | Family Zone, Internationalisation, Norway, WhitewaterEver tried to deal with not being able to fulfill a dream? Certainly you have, and so does most people. Sometimes major obstacles come in the way and demolish your last hopes of reaching a goal you held on tight for a while. For me, it was the recent Freestyle Worlds....
Graduation and Spending Time with Pup by clinttaylor | Jul 6, 2017 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Fishing SubjectsEveryone reaches periodic milestones in their lives. I have reached one myself as I have graduated from college. I have a lot to look forward to, and hopefully a lot more fishing to look forward to. It is moments like this in life where it is encouraging to see the...
Idaho Wave Boating by David Silk | Jul 23, 2014 | WhitewaterOn my way back from Payette River Games, and the rest of the pro circuit this year, I got a sweet chance to hit up some wicked Idaho waves! We were headed to Missoula for a stop before going back to Connecticut, but with the higher water in Idaho, I got treated to a...
You Down With LRC? with Steven Naylor by JK Fans | Feb 23, 2014 | WhitewaterLittle River Canyon located in Fort Payne Alabama I feel is one of the most overlooked high quality runs in the Southeast. Commonly referred to as LRC or The Canyon the run usually sees paddlers coming from the local Alabama, Chattanooga, and Atlanta areas. Having...
How to Balance Kayaking and Education by dianegaydos | Feb 18, 2014 | WhitewaterOver the years, I have met many people who believe that balancing kayaking and an education is a daunting task. I would like to tell you that although challenging at times, it can be done. I am 26 years old and in my 4th and final year of medical school. I am...
Jackson Kayak Zen Review by Ben Morton | Feb 6, 2014 | 2015 Zen, WhitewaterJackson Kayak’s Zen As a full time kayak instructor/guide I spend roughly 250 or more days a year in a kayak. When I look for a kayak to spend that kind of time in I’m looking for characteristics like safety, comfort/adjustability, space, and a kayak that’s fun to...
Ten Weeks of Mexican Karma with Seth Ashworth by JK Team | Jan 17, 2014 | WhitewaterMexico is a Whitewater paradise. One of the planets steepest playgrounds. Combined with being amazingly beautiful scenery, a friendly and welcoming community, delicious food it makes it a desirable destination for winter whitewater kayaking. I first went to Mexico in...
Uganda- One of the Most Rewarding Places to Visit! by Emily Jackson | Mar 7, 2013 | WhitewaterWhen winter comes to the States there is only one place to go in my mind: UGANDA! Although there are many other places I still crave to visit I have a hard time putting Uganda behind those new exciting places. Mainly because every visit is always an adventure, and one...
Shock Absorbing Bulkhead System- Walk- Through by nicktroutman | Feb 15, 2013 | Creeking, Whitewater, ZenCheck out Jackson Kayak’s unique shock absorbing bulkhead system. This is a simple to use system that is easy to adjust, gives you storage access to the front of your boat and can help save your ankles if you piton. Clay Wright walks you though how the whole...
The Karmas on the Bear by Dane Jackson | Jan 30, 2013 | WhitewaterBear creek is one of the greatest creeks in the southeast and is one of my favorite runs. Its a nice fairly long creek with good gradient. Its got sweet boofs, nice steep long rapids, and has one of the best rapids you can run, stairway to heaven. Stairway is a...
