Jeff Ripping in Jackson Kayak 2 by JK Team | Sep 22, 2012 | UncategorizedThis JK Star is the first kayak I have ever owned and it’s been bringing a lot of joy to my life! I live next to the Weber River in Utah and I usually tube it with my friends but now I can play in the Croyden hole for hours! My family goes up to the Snake River...
Remembering Jeff West… A Tribute to ‘Superman’ of the River by Kat and David Levitt | Sep 21, 2012 | WhitewaterSomeone once said that “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” * This makes perfect sense in regards to the Southeast’s legendary paddling figure; Jeff West. His handsome face with a defined jaw, and tall muscular frame...
One Year Gone by Jessica Yurtinus | Sep 20, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterFall is just about here in Reno, and boating season is starting to slow as we wait for our normal fall river releases on the Pit and Feather Rivers. This time of year also means it’s my birthday. And, with another birthday, it is another opportunity to look back...
Deadwood by dark by Devon Barker | Sep 20, 2012 | Hero, WhitewaterDuring my last days of summer vacation I received a message from Brent Lafay inquiring if I ‘d like to paddle the Deadwood River, a tributary of the South Fork of the Payette. “Meet at the dam in the morning. It’s a long day.” I invited a few...
Hardcore kayak Anglers Club Event #3 by Steve Gibson | Sep 19, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Fly Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Team JK, TournamentsOn Saturday Sept 15, the hckaclub.com held their 3rd kayak fishing tournament of season. The event was held out of Economy Tackle/Dolphin Dive in Sarasota Florida. Over 30 anglers showed up to fish the event. The fishing was excellent. I caught 4 Slams before 9 am. My...
Amazon Warzone by Rafael Ortiz | Sep 19, 2012 | WhitewaterAmazon warzone by Rafa Ortiz In front of us another class V horizon line that I was ready to run blind in order to get out of there. It was the same feeling as the one from a war movie when the soldiers are in the trench and surrounded, one of the most dangerous...
2012 Help Hook the Cure Derby by Gregg Crisp | Sep 18, 2012 | Big Tuna, Cuda, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, TournamentsOn Saturday August 25th I fished the 8th Annual Help Hook the Cure Derby presented by the Winthrop Elks. Last year I fished this derby with my older son Ryley and he caught his first ever striper and won the Youth Division. So this year I decided to take both of my...
Courtney’s recap of the Freestyle World Cup 2012 by Courtney Kerin | Sep 18, 2012 | WhitewaterWorld Cup #1 Rock Island World Cup number 1 was held in Rock Island, Tenessee. Just down the road from the Jacksons house where we live. This year is my first year competing in the Womans Division and I’m stoked to be up against all my female idols in the...
SUPerFishal on the water! by Ken Hoeve | Sep 17, 2012 | Recreational/TouringNearly everyone has a photo of themselves as a kid holding their first fish. Many have thousands of those photos collected over a lifetime. The addiction of hooking fish is equal to only one other of my pastimes, riding waves. The incredible sensation you get standing...
The Power of the Zen by heatherherbeck | Sep 16, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenZen by definition: “The idea of being one with your mind, so that self-perfection, self-preservation, and self-renouncement are freely available. One who studies the power of “zen” is one who challenges him- or herself to attaining complete physical...
Deep Water Re-entry in a Coosa by Ethan Funk | Sep 15, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Coosa, Fishing, Intermediate Moves, JK UniversityDeep water reentry in the Jackson Coosa Just like it was stated in the deep water Cuda reentry article, deep water reentry is something that every kayaker should practice from time to time. It will build your confidence in your abilities and in your kayak. Again, for...
