Essential gear for planning a Kayak Fishing trip to the Boundary Waters

by teamjk | Jul 12, 2017 | Accessories, Fishing

Superior National Forest is one of those beautiful gems that never disappoints! Having the right gear will make your trip a lot more enjoyable and could be a life saving safety decision. First of all you will need the proper permits to enter the BWCA. You can enter...

Kraken Gear Track Upgrade

by Kerry Peeler | May 30, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, Kraken, Rigging

The kayak industry offers a wide variety of options for the consumer to choose from. You most likely have selected one of the most American brands in the bunch, Jackson Kayak. Jackson Kayak design teams spend countless hours in the developing of each and every model...

4 Corners River Sports Gear Swap

by teamjk | Apr 26, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater

This 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...

Gear that can get you there: Review

by Brooks Beatty | Aug 5, 2014 | Coosa, Fishing, Freshwater, JK Team Posts, United States, Whitewater

Kayak fishing is a sport that requires gear that can handle tough conditions. As kayakers, we are often shoving our gear into dry bags, storage hatches, we slip on rocks, get caught on briars walking down to the put in. Needless to say, that any day on the water we...

Canoecopia to Park at last, Park at last…Boise, Idaho

by Devon Barker | Mar 17, 2012 | Rockstar, Whitewater

This past weekend is one of the best all year. It is the weekend of Canoecopia in Madison, WI. I love it because it is the first time I get together with everybody in the industry. I have been at home in snowy and cold Idaho waiting to see everyone again. I have been...

Emily’s Gear Picks for 2011

by Emily Jackson | Feb 1, 2011 | Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Rockstar, Team JK, Whitewater

  Hey Paddlers! One of the most common questions I get is regarding the gear I use… so today I am going to tell you! Let’s Start with my KAYAK: So far this year I have spent the most time in my Rock Star S…. It is by far the best little playboat I have ever...