Kayak Angling Nutrition by teamjk | Mar 28, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalOne of the more important parts of kayaking fishing that most of us never talk or think about is proper nutrition. Having some sort of nutrition plan for a day on the water should be something everyone thinks about. Kayak angling expends a lot of energy and most of us...
Hawg Trough Measuring-Catch Photo Release Tips by teamjk | Dec 26, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalOne of the most frustrating things to happen to a tournament angler is losing a fish off of your hawg trough when trying to take a photo. We’ve all been there, catch a good fish then to be let down by the fish flopping off the board and into the water before you...
Late Fall-Early Winter Bass Fishing by teamjk | Dec 23, 2018 | FishingFIND THE BAIT!! It’s as easy as that. If you can find big schools of shad, there will certainly be bass around as they are trying to feed up before they head to their winter time home. Usually start in the back of creek arms and make my way towards the main...
Testing the Coosa FD on a River by teamjk | Dec 18, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, riversThe Coosa FD Is a very unique and versatile kayak so I thought I would give it a shot on a river. I’ve paddled the Coosa and Coosa HD down many rivers and they are both excellent boats for river fishing. With the FD being longer, wider and having the propeller...
2018 KBF National Championship Recap by teamjk | Dec 16, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsAs 2018 comes to an end, I start looking back at some of my most successful fishing moments of 2018. I’d say right at the top would have to be the KBF National Championship on Kentucky Lake on March 23-23. I’ve been to KY Lake the past several years for...
Oceana is there a right or wrong way by teamjk | Nov 25, 2018 | Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesLeft of the rooster tail, right of the rooster tail or directly over the rooster tail. Is there a right or wrong way to (plan) on running Oceana? I seen all of the above this weekend and they all work. I think edge control is the difference between a clean run and...
The Forbidden Fruit by teamjk | Apr 6, 2018 | rivers, Video, WhitewaterRock Creek in Ga. is the forbidden fruit of creeks for Chattanooga Creekers. The putin is on private property and the takeout is on private property. You have to know someone that knows someone to paddle this creek. There are long mandatory portages and must make...
My first Non-Gauley Fest weekend by teamjk | Oct 18, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, River Running, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesMy first Non-Gauley Fest weekend I’ve been making the pilgrimage up north for 5 years now. We normally take a huge group with a few first timers and hit the New River, Upper Yough and finish our trip at Gauley Fest. This year the timing just didn’t work out to make it...
The Traverse is a very capable Kayak. by teamjk | Sep 30, 2017 | Creeking, karma traverse, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI took my Traverse 10 around the Southeast to see just what it was capable of. Checkout this video of my travels. – Brandon Beaty ...
How To : Controlled Descent of Jared’s Knee by teamjk | Jul 19, 2017 | Creeking, Instructional, Karma, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHey All, Controlled descent is a big part of kayaking. I try to express to my students how important it is to take control of the rapid, slow down, catch eddies, and pick your next move. Pointing down stream and going fast is fun, but once you turn around and look up...
Grand Canyon in the Antix by teamjk | Mar 14, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI recently had to joy of taking the JK Antix down the Grand Canyon on a 13 day raft support trip. Our launch date was Dec. 21 (the shortest day of the year). My first time paddling the Antix was the day we launched. I was a little worried about how the Antix...
Daddy’s Creek Go Fast Day by teamjk | Jan 30, 2017 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesI’m sure Daddy’s Creek Go Fast Day started the same way most Creek races started. A couple of friends paddling fast through a section of river without catching eddies and trying to stay in flow for multiple laps. It’s great that we have people out...
