Waterfallin’ by Brett Barton | Dec 25, 2017 | Creeking, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWaterfalls can be a lot of fun. Running waterfalls in winter can present other challenges you don’t think about until you’re on scene, like that log at the bottom being extra slick for setting safety. Or the rocks on the bank being iced over, making it...
TN KAST State Championship by Michael Ernst | Dec 25, 2017 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United StatesThis past year there were 10 fishing clubs that had memberships in the Kayak Anglers’ Society of Tennessee(KAST). Each club has to host at least 7 tournaments throughout the summer and then at the end of the season, the top 7 anglers, along with the angler that has...
2017 in Review- Bryce Aaron by bryceaaron | Dec 24, 2017 | Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines2017 was one for the books! I competed in the most events I have ever participated in and one was even in Canada. I went to Nationals and made it out to Colorado for Team Trials, which was awesome. I participated in 6 weeks of the Keener Program and then started...
Cranking up Smallies by ericboyd | Dec 23, 2017 | Coosa, Fishing, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, United StatesAirgun Hunting – hunting with airguns. Can it be done? Can airguns be used for hunting? The answer is yes, but there are some things to think about, and this short article addresses them. Are airguns humane? Yes, and there are two key areas to address....
Upper Sultan by Brett Barton | Dec 23, 2017 | Creeking, Internationalisation, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe Upper Sultan is a quality class IV+ trib in the Skykomish drainage. This section of river flows through remote canyons with many solid class IV and IV+ drops continuous in nature. The Sultan was originally dammed in 1965 to to supply local communities with water...
Challenges by Maddie Kimmel | Dec 22, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhether I am in school or on the water, I am always thinking: How can I challenge myself? It could be as simple as catching an eddy or trying a new line. It could also be more complex like learning a new combo in a hole or running a rapid with consequences. Challenges...
Heavy Metal for Big Winter Bass by Jim Ware | Dec 22, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Lure reviews, RiggingI bet when Chris Cornell penned the lyrics to the hit song “Spoon man” he never fathomed that a fisherman would associate the first verse to a fishing technique, I hope he would approve or at the very least, find some humor in it. There’s some truth in those lyrics...
My Favorite Destination by Michael Ernst | Dec 20, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, United StatesIf I were to pick my favorite place to kayak fish, it would definitely be the marshes of Delacroix, LA. It is literally where the road ends down deep in the marshes of the Mississippi Delta. The scenery is absolutely incredible and the fishing is even better! First of...
ACA Swiftwater Rescue Conference by kylethomas | Dec 20, 2017 | Creeking, River Running, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIn October, I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the 2017 ACA Swiftwater Rescue Conference in Mill City, Oregon. This was my first time attending the SWR conference, and it surely will not be my last. The best and brightest in Swiftwater Rescue education...
Exploring the local coastline by Andrew McIlhone | Dec 19, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Ireland, KrakenToday was a slightly different day to normal!!! A few of the guys got new kayaks so we went out for a paddle around the local coastline from them to get there new sea legs settled inn. It was a beautiful day with glassy like conditions so the fishing gear was...
2017 San Juan Worlds Recap by sagedonnelly | Dec 19, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesMy mom and I arrived in Mendoza on the 14th of October and drove 2 hours down to San Juan. This was both our first times in Argentina and we were amazed at how (almost) at home we felt; The landscape looks just like Arizona/Southern Nevada and we were completely...
High Water at the Futaleufu by janekoopman | Dec 18, 2017 | Creeking, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt snowed a lot in the Andes this winter and now that means high water for the paddling season in Chile! I write from the Futaleufu. It is mid December and the river is still fluctuating around 130 on the bridge to bridge put in visual gauge. (However when we put it...
