3 Old School Proven Bass Baits

by Donald Stubbings | Mar 24, 2019 | Fishing

Three Retro baits for Bass When it comes to the classics, there are three classics that have been overlooked in the rage of all the ned rigs, swim baits and $25 top water lures. While the aforementioned baits have their place in the fishing world for sure, the 6 inch...

Winter Motivation

by Mike Shaw | Mar 24, 2019 | Whitewater

As soon as the leaves start to change and the clocks go back, it looms on the horizon like a blot on your prosperity, its shadow lengthening as its clammy embrace sucks you ever nearer. The year is rushes towards its end and January will be even worse! It’s like the...

The Quickie

by teamjk | Mar 24, 2019 | Coosa HD, Fishing

Well right of the back, let’s just clear something up. For me, this means a relatively short outing where I am going to spend tow to three hours on the water at max. I have found this to be necessary if I’m going to maximize my fishing opportunities, simply because of...

Texas Sized Trout

by dustinnichols | Mar 23, 2019 | Fishing, Video

Dreary weather, overcast skies and drizzle? Grab your rain gear and don’t let the weather keep you off the water. During the transition from Winter to Spring in the Coastal Bend of Texas we get quite a few of those dreary days. If you are not scared of the...

ColoRADo Dominates US Team Trials

by kelloggfamily | Mar 23, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

In March, kayakers from around the country converged on the river at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) to compete for a coveted spot on the US Freestyle Kayaking Team. This team will represent the USA at the World Championships in Sort, Spain this summer, July 3-6th....

King’s River…

by Jason Griffith | Mar 23, 2019 | Coosa HD, Fishing, rivers

One of the best kayaking trips I’ve had to date was with one of my best friends, and my best fishing partner, Tony Grift.  Tony and I met in Austin, TX several years ago while bank fishing.  Tony is from the Netherlands and we bumped into each other one...

NPFF

by dianegaydos | Mar 22, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

The National Paddling Film Festival is an awesome annual fundraiser event, centered on a weekend of film watching, socializing, and kayaking. This year, the event was held at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort Kentucky. The fun weekend has multiple parts. In...

Top 10 things to bring with you for safety on the water.

by Tom Reilly | Mar 22, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, Internationalisation, United States

A lifejacket or PFD. When worn it can keep you afloat if you go for an unintentional swim. Many are designed for fishing and are comfortable, good looking and functional. A pump. This handheld pump can be used to get water out of your kayak or a buddy’s. Many pump out...

2019 Opening Day on the S. Fork American

by Jessica Yurtinus | Mar 21, 2019 | Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, rivers, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

It’s that time of year again, flowers are starting to bloom, birds are chirping, and the snow is melting. That means one thing. . . Opening Day on the South Fork of the American River.     https://www.calkayak.com/classes/whitewater-kayak-classes/  ...

What a platform!

by teamjk | Mar 21, 2019 | Fishing

Let me start by saying, WOW!! I am beyond impressed by the Bluesky Boatworks Angler 360. This boy has everything a angler could ever want and need for a great day on the water. I got to take the Angler 360 out on multiple occasions and actually fished a tournament out...

Regional bass size

by teamjk | Mar 20, 2019 | Fishing

As a kayak tournament angler, I’ve had the opportunity to travel, and fish all over the eastern half of the United states.  In doing so, I’ve realized, not all fisheries share the same quality of bass.  What I mean by that is, the average sized...

NEED YOUR PRESENCE FOR RUSSELL FORK RELEASES MEETING

by wildwildwes | Mar 20, 2019 | Whitewater

ATTENTION SOUTHEAST WHITEWATER RIDERS: Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM for a meeting about Russell Fork releases and how they will possibly continue… Your presence is needed at this meeting to help our community voice! The U.S. Army...