Just Like Pops by Joshua Evans | Dec 31, 2018 | Big Tuna, Family Zone, FishingAlmost 40 years ago, my dad Big Mike Evans aka “Pops”, would usually tell me in the evening that we would be going fishing early the next morning so I had better get to bed. With images of sand and spotted bay bass running through my head, I would battle through the...
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...
Back to where it all began by Matthew Ball | Aug 7, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing44 years ago, on the banks of the South Branch of the Potomac River near Moorefield, WV, was a little boy just beginning to walk, crawling around peeking out of an tent. His parents had visited this place year after year with their parents and...
Creating Family Adventures . . . by heatherherbeck | Jul 26, 2017 | Family Zone, Internationalisation, Karma, River Running, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIf there is anything that JK symbolizes, it’s FAMILY and ADVENTURE! I have been part of the JK team since 2005. Over the years there has been lots of change – boat designs, business structure, team members, etc – BUT, one thing has stayed...
The Great Disconnect by Donald Stubbings | Jun 15, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing, FreshwaterIn 2017 in the world of snap chat, emoji’s and other technological roadblocks the time we get to truly communicate with our children and family is up to us, we as outdoor enthusiasts and Kayakers have to make the extra effort to go above and beyond the quick response...
Boondoggle ! by Steve Gibson | Feb 27, 2013 | Big Tuna, Cuda, Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingMy son and I hit the road Saturday morning to head over to Merritt Island Florida to attend the Boondoggle. We arrived early and set up camp and then walked around a bit to meet some new faces. It was great to put FaceBook names with faces. Shortly after we hit the...