Find Whats Best for YOU by Michael Ernst | Jul 21, 2019 | Coosa, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kraken, United StatesThe best kayak for might not be the best for you! We all know that the Jackson Coosa was built for small rivers and moving water, and that the Big Rig was built for stability in big water and to stand and fish out of. Also that the Kraken was designed for offshore...
Redfish, Redfish, Redfish by Michael Ernst | Dec 3, 2018 | FishingIn October of this year, I decided that one trip to Delacroix, LA wasn’t enough for this year. So a few buddies and I met down in Louisiana to chase those beautiful reds one more time before hunting season starts. Wind and rain was in the forecast, but that didn’t...
Flats Wading! by Michael Ernst | Nov 21, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesI paddled across the glass surface, heading towards the glowing horizon to my fishing spot. The daylight was approaching and my anticipation was growing. I started to see wakes push ahead of me in the water, and at that time my paddle dug into the soft sand. I stopped...
Sharing Experiences, New Memories! by Michael Ernst | Nov 16, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesThis past July I went to Delacroix, LA for a redfish trip. I typically take this trip a few times a year. Every time I return, so many people tell me that they have never caught a redfish and would love to go with me sometime. Well this trip in July I was able to take...
Local Tourney Clubs by Michael Ernst | Sep 17, 2018 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United StatesWhen I got into fishing kayak tournaments 5 years ago, my first tournament was with Kayak Bass Fishing TN, (KBFTN). It is still the one club that I am loyal too and try to fish every event that I can. I have been lucky enough to be very successful over the years and...
Early Season Teal by Michael Ernst | Sep 15, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Kraken, United StatesThis past weekend was the early teal and woodduck opener for Tennessee. I had done a lot of scouting and found a pretty decent population of birds in the back of a large cove with a creek coming in. But when I was scouting with my 14’ johnboat, I found that about half...
Kilroy Fly Fishing by Michael Ernst | Mar 29, 2018 | Fishing, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, United States, VideoAdam Cunningham shows the ease of fly fishing from a Jackson...
TN KAST State Championship by Michael Ernst | Dec 25, 2017 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United StatesThis past year there were 10 fishing clubs that had memberships in the Kayak Anglers’ Society of Tennessee(KAST). Each club has to host at least 7 tournaments throughout the summer and then at the end of the season, the top 7 anglers, along with the angler that has...
My Favorite Destination by Michael Ernst | Dec 20, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, United StatesIf I were to pick my favorite place to kayak fish, it would definitely be the marshes of Delacroix, LA. It is literally where the road ends down deep in the marshes of the Mississippi Delta. The scenery is absolutely incredible and the fishing is even better! First of...
Its not over until its over! by Michael Ernst | Dec 14, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United States, Wrap UpsThere is a lot that goes through my routine when I prep for an upcoming tournament. I always study a lot of contour maps and satellite images. I also will go over past tournaments and fishing outings in the area where the future tournament will be. Time of year and...
Tennessee Tarpon Saves the Day by Michael Ernst | Nov 28, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesFrustrated, Chuck and I fished and fished and could not buy a bite! We fished the generators, the lake, the lock, and several other areas. We were in pursuit of the spring white bass run at Pickwick Dam. But somehow the white bass did not get the memo that I was there...
Ultra Ultra Light Fishing by Michael Ernst | Aug 14, 2017 | Cuda, Fishing, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United StatesCrappie and other panfish fishing can be much overlooked as we get more experienced and pursue bass, striper, walleye, etc. But let me tell you, there isn’t much more fun than catching a pile of crappie or bluegill on a super ultralight rig. Growing up when I heard...
