Quick Trips Pay Off

by Evan Howard | Dec 28, 2018 | Fishing, Kilroy

One of my most impromptu trips of the year turned out to be the most profitable of them all. I decided to drop my Kilroy off a rough bridge embankment and paddle up and shallow creek known for monster spotted bass. The access is beyond awful, but it typically coughs...

HD to FD

by teamjk | Dec 28, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing

About a month ago I was fortunate enough to get a brand new Coosa FD. After getting out in it a few times including my final tournament of 2018 I have been nothing but impressed by this kayak. I feel like I must mention that I used to say that I would never put down...

Kayaking and Concussions Part 2: Recovery and Return to Sport

by Jessica Yurtinus | Dec 28, 2018 | Fitness, Whitewater

The first step in concussion recovery is knowing the signs and symptoms of a concussion, but how do we recover and when is it safe to return to sport.   Recovery is important because of the research related to CTE or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy....

Just roll with it

by Jeremy Deanda | Dec 27, 2018 | Fishing

There are some smaller bodies of water like farm ponds or reclaimed coal pits that access can be a bit of a task. Having a wheel cart can be a life saver when there is a long trail to the water. Carts can also be handy in smaller streams where you might have to get...

My New Coosa FD – Do I like it?

by stephenhrynewycz | Dec 27, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing

Here is one kayak that I was expecting not to like. Why? Because, I have paddled a canoe, boat, or kayak since I started fishing when I was 13. I try not to carry any prejudice against anything or anyone as I go through the years but, let’s face it we all have some...

Hawg Trough Measuring-Catch Photo Release Tips

by teamjk | Dec 26, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional

One of the most frustrating things to happen to a tournament angler is losing a fish off of your hawg trough when trying to take a photo. We’ve all been there, catch a good fish then to be let down by the fish flopping off the board and into the water before you...

First trip to Uganda, winter 2018

by teamjk | Dec 26, 2018 | Playboating, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This past winter I was very fortunate and so lucky to travel to Uganda to surf the legendary Nile Special wave on the white nile. This was my first time travelling overseas and I was going by myself at 16 years old and heading to Africa. My plan was pretty loose, only...

DEAR NOVEMBER, I LOVE YOU

by Scott Myers | Dec 26, 2018 | Cuda HD, Fishing, Kilroy

There’s a lot of great reasons to look forward to November in Louisiana – it’s finally cooling off, the summer thunderstorms aren’t as prevalent, and redfishing is still great at the same time that speckled trout are moving into kayak reach in the marsh....

Tips for catching and landing halibut

by Sean White | Dec 25, 2018 | Fishing

Halibut are one of my favorite summer time pursuits as they are a challenge to catch and make incredible table fare. Where I live in Northern California halibut are a seasonal fishery, but in the Southern California they are present all year. Lots has been written on...

Winning the Alabama Kayak Fishing Classic Open Division

by Eric Atkins | Dec 25, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Wrap Ups

I have never had a good tournament day on the Coosa River. Sure, before the event, after the event, I’ve caught a few fish (which gets into the Psychology of pre-fishing—a post I’ll publish later). But I have never been able to put together a stringer on...

Jackson Kayak’s Most Fun Kayak:

by teamjk | Dec 25, 2018 | Dynamic Duo, rivers, Whitewater

We all have a big debate about what kayak is the best and what kayak is the most fun, but it really isn’t a competition; I have never had more fun than I have in the Dynamic Duo! You can do anything in this boat from getting surfed in huge holes to taking your mom...

Finding Arrowheads and Angry Largemouth

by Evan Howard | Dec 24, 2018 | Fishing

My Dad and I have a yearly float trip here on one of my favorite rivers in Georgia. The fishing is usually never lights out, but we have a great time catching up and enjoying nature. I had spent a few hours on the fly tying Vice that week and put together my rough...