“Big Rig Pro”- my 50th Birthday Present from Staff… Check it out! by ericjackson | Apr 6, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, JK Team Posts, JK-Rate (J Krate), Trip ReportsBig Rig Pro? Â Here is the check list of awesomeness in my new Big Rig! 1. New Camo Color- “G.I. Jackson” 2. Power Pole Micro lite anchor 3. Raymarine Dragonfly fish finder/depth finder/structure finder 4. Yak Attack accessories- including a custom rod...
How To Film Fishing with GoPro Hero 3+ Camera by ericjackson | Apr 4, 2014 | Big Rig, Big Tuna, Cuda, Fishing, Instructional, JK University, the teacher, VideoHere are a few tips for getting some great video and photos  of fishing out of your Jackson Kayak Fishing Boats using GoPro Cameras.   I have done a ton of filming over the past few years using a variety of methods.  I prefer to keep the filming as low impact on my...
For Immediate Release: by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2014 | JK Team Posts, Whitewater, Wrap UpsApril 1, 2014 Eric Jackson President- Jackson Kayak 325 Iris Drive Sparta, TN 38583 Jackson Kayak no longer has control over its brand.  I am sorry to say, that as of 5pm last night, while I was out celebrating my Dad’s 80th birthday and my 50th birthday here...
Karma Unlimited- Old School Playboating- Rock Island Rumble! by ericjackson | Mar 27, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, Karma RG, Karma Rock Garden, Karma Unlimited, Playboating, Reviews, Video, WhitewaterWe finally have the production version of the Karma Unlimited! Â Â This is the boat that will make people re-think what a long boat feels like! Â Â Fast, but easy to control, fast, but paddles much like a creek boat, fast, but stable and not-edgy… Did I mention...
Rock Island, TN- Whitewater and Fishing Mecca… by ericjackson | Mar 26, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, Fishing, WhitewaterWhy do I live in Rock Island, TN… Â This is a very easy question for me to answer! The Whitewater is amazing! Â The Fishing is amazing! The beauty of the landscape is breathtaking. Â One of the most beautiful places in the World! What will you see if you find...
Africa- Uganda Wave Surfing Trip by ericjackson | Mar 17, 2014 | JK Team Posts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater The new Rock Star was well tested in holes, winning the World Championships for men and women in 2013 and just about every other freestyle event as well this season.  However, we had not been able to play it for any extended period of time on epic waves.  ...
My First Trip to China- Kayaking the Nu River- Chenggang, China- Yunnan Province… by ericjackson | Feb 16, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, River Running, Team JK, the athlete, the teacher, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, WhitewaterI have paddled in many places around the world, but China was still virgin territory for me.  It is far away, and without a guide of some sort, getting around in Rural China is not easy as the language barrier is incredible.  Reading signs is impossible, and...
Here is the Edit You have been waiting for- Nick’s Full Mexico Karma Creeking edit… by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trip Reports, Video, Video, WhitewaterThis is a special video with angles and shots rarely seen in kayaking. Â Â I brought my DJI- Phantom Quadcopter, 6 batteries, Â GoPro Hero 3+ cameras, one Levitar GoPro elevated mount to capture these shots. Â We did a ton of epic creek boating in Veracruz, as well as a...
Eric Jackson Turns 50 Years Old- essay and photos through age 45… by ericjackson | Jan 24, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Kid's Kayaks, Rockstar, the athlete, the innovator, the teacher, Trip Reports, WhitewaterAging is inevitable, and seeing your next birthday is a goal for all but those who no longer want to live.  What is the point of seeing another birthday unless you have things you want to do between now and then, anyhow?  There is something to be said for what you...
Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, WhitewaterOut of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story; for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best.   The moment I give...
2013 Whitewater Kayaking Competition Season is underway- Mexico Creek Racing- Alseseca Race- Veracruz- Karma report by ericjackson | Jan 19, 2013 | Creeking, the athlete, WhitewaterIt is winter time in the Northern Hemisphere, but here in Veracruz we are so far south that winter is like a mild summer day in TN.  Highs in the 80’s, lows in the 60’s- a mix of sun and clouds most days.   However this is like a cloud forest area and the fog comes...
Dane Jackson- a Father’s Essay by ericjackson | Dec 21, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, WhitewaterThere are moments in people’s lives where they look up from what they are doing, and recognize the achievements and talents of others due to some incredible feat, result, or action, or all of the above. Â Â This is one of those moments for many people, including...
