Bronzefest Recap by Chris Ritchie | Nov 13, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Kilroy, River Bassin Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsThe Ozarks are lined with small, beautiful streams. Like blood vessels on a breakdown of the human body, a Google Earth view of southwest Missouri will reveal little blue squiggly lines that run all over the terrain! Swimming through the rocks and currents of the...
I’ve never really thought of myself as a guide by Chris Ritchie | Nov 1, 2017 | FishingI’ve never really thought of myself as a guide. Let me start off by saying that. I can catch fish, sure, but I have never really thought of myself as an elite fisherman. Little did I know, that was not the most important part of being a guide. This summer, I journeyed...
A ruined trip is not always a bad trip by Chris Ritchie | Oct 29, 2017 | Big Rig, Coosa HD, Family Zone, Fishing, rivers, Skipper, Trip Reports, TripsOn July 3 rd , I decided to take my wife and 3 boys on a float/camping trip. I had the 3 rd and the 4 th off and we didn’t have plans for the 4 th until later on in the evening. I first began by searching for the right spot that would be secluded(I...
Kayak Weight Limits by Chris Funk | Oct 25, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, VideoA real world visual of how weight affects the performance of a kayak. This was a fun test but man I wish I had help toting that sand...
Kilroy DT’s in the Okefenokee by Chris Funk | Oct 22, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy DT, United States, VideoNo matter how many times I get to fish the great Okefenokee, I will always look forward to the next. A beautiful and wondrous place, it is a treasure that we should all strive to...
Coosa FD Follow Up Thoughts by Chris Funk | Oct 19, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Reviews, VideoSome spit and whittle about the Jackson Coosa FD. I am still trying to get used to the differences between pedaling and paddling. I can still see benefits to both and will do whatever it takes to get me on the water. Sorry for no footage from the front camera, the...
The Recreational Fisherman by Chris Ritchie | Oct 16, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, RiggingI get questions regularly about what baits I use and my rod and reel set up. A lot of times, I get a crazy look back from people when I show them all of my tackle or tell them what I think the fish “might” be biting on. Most people don’t realize how many options are...
Jackson Coosa HD and Cuda HD Comparison by Chris Funk | Aug 19, 2017 | Coosa HD, Cuda HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, Reviews, United States, VideoLooking at the Jackson Coosa HD and Cuda HD side by side. A little long and I am sorry for that but there is a lot to talk about with these kayaks. Hope this helps a...
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...
Back to school by Chris Funk | Aug 12, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, Kilroy DT, United StatesThis week, social media has been flooded with “back to school” pictures and parents wishing the best for their kids. It has been nice seeing all the pictures with them lined up and ready to start the new year. My bride and I have been out of the back to school crowd...
Be an Encourager by Chris Funk | Aug 6, 2017 | FishingI recently had the opportunity to run safety for an open water swim race on my local river. The steps were covered with a field of swimmers with numbers written on their arms in wax pen. As they hit the water one gentleman was noticeably slower than the rest of the...
All At One Time by Chris Funk | Aug 3, 2017 | Fishing, Recreational/TouringI stood there with the club in my hand grimacing at the shot I had just made. I tried my best to knock the dimples off that golf ball and it went nowhere near where I wanted it to go. My buddy Robert said “it is almost 500 yards and a par 5, you don’t have to get it...
