WHATS THE BEST BOAT CHOICE FOR BEGINNERS? by Anna Bruno | Aug 6, 2019 | Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterI recently received the following email from my mother, who just finished helping out with an Intro to Whitewater course with the Philadelphia Canoe Club, where many of her students were using Zens. The boat choice was a change from the Funs of recent years, and she...
One more “Bruce Story” by Herschel Finch | Jul 9, 2019 | Fishing, MayflyI have a friend who’s a noted author and writer here in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.. Bruce Ingram has written for most of the major outdoor magazines, several of the local “lifestyle” publications and several books over the years, 4 of which are...
Add the Liska to the list! by Chris Ritchie | Jan 1, 2019 | Fishing, LiskaEvery since it’s birth, I have said that the Coosa HD was the ultimate kayak for what I do. It handles incredibly, it paddles well, it’s very stable and it provides a lot of different ways of customization. By all standards, it is a more than competent river fishing...
HD to FD by teamjk | Dec 28, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingAbout a month ago I was fortunate enough to get a brand new Coosa FD. After getting out in it a few times including my final tournament of 2018 I have been nothing but impressed by this kayak. I feel like I must mention that I used to say that I would never put down...
Kayaks vs Boats by Andrew McIlhone | Aug 17, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Ireland, KrakenA new local fishing club recently started up in Northern Ireland “Norther Ireland federation of sea anglers”. The club supports multiple disciplines from LRF, HRF to shore and boat Fishing for all age groups and genders. I was lucky enough to be asked to introduce...
“In-betweener” Boats by teamjk | Jun 30, 2018 | Antix, MixMaster, rivers, Video, Whitewater I am personally new to the whole “in-betweener” kayaks myself. Before I got an Antix, it was either playboat or creekboat. Id tried few here and there, but its never the same as actually having one to paddle regularly. To be honest I thought they...
Love at 1st Sight by teamjk | Feb 1, 2018 | Fishing, Liska, ReviewsThe Liska is something that I have personally been looking forward to since the unveiling of our prototype last summer. I find myself taking people who are new to kayaking out a lot every year, and this kayaks dimensions caught my eye right away. The 12’-1” length is...
Jackson Coosa HD and Mayfly Comparison by Chris Funk | Aug 17, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, Mayfly, Reviews, United States, VideoA side by side comparison of the Jackson kayak Coosa HD and Mayfly. The video is longer than I normally put out but there is a lot to show between these 2 models. Hopefully this can help some folks on their...
The Kayak Advantage by joey monteleone | Jul 8, 2017 | Accessories, Big Rig, Fishing, Internationalisation, Reviews, United StatesBass boats, canoes, pontoon boats, Jon boats pick any I’ve fished out of them. Each has a certain draw and the proud owner can make a case for the best water craft. Each offers the ability to get from point A to point B. Paramount in importance is safety, each with...
Kayaks Only by Maxwell DeRussy | Jun 14, 2017 | Big Rig, FishingOne of the greatest things about fishing from a kayak is the ability to fish where boats can’t go. One of my local favorite holes to fish is not only close to home, but the launch is quiet and small with not a lot of boat traffic. Once you launch you immediately...
4 Corners River Sports Gear Swap by teamjk | Apr 26, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, WhitewaterThis weekend is the 4 Corners River Sports Gear Swap in Durango, Colorado. Sell your old Jackson and buy a new Jackson. Demo the Antix. Run the Piedra. Run Vallecito Creek. Practice your loops and cartwheels at the 29th St park. Surf Smelter and Corner Pocket. Just...
How its Made. Inside the Jackson Kayak Factory by sethashworth | Mar 19, 2017 | Company Info, Featured Post, Fishing, Media, Team JK, WhitewaterI have always wondered what happens behind the closed doors of the Jackson Kayak factory. In a way I assume that it is some kind of hybrid of magic and chemistry that gets a shiny new kayak to my door. I envisage a cross between Hogwarts and the...