Mid-Year Maintenance by teamjk | Jul 25, 2019 | FishingThe majority of anglers around the country have reached or will soon reach, the half way point of their seasons. I like to take this time to do some routine and preventative maintenance to ensure all of my gear is in top notch working order. It can all be done in less...
Teaching kids under 12 years how to paddle: TIP #1 by Valerie Betrand | Jul 25, 2019 | Family Zone, Instructional, Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines(This article is the first one of a series of five) In the recent years, there has been an increasing amount of very young paddlers. Teaching them to paddle requires a very different approach than teaching teenagers or adults. Here is a gathering of my top tips to...
Soggy Smallies by Jake Horne | Jul 24, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing TournamentTo say this years spring weather has been a bit wacky is an understatement. The spring here in the midwest like most of the country was extremely cold and wet. Here locally the wet weather has caused a myriad of issues with record high lake levels on Lake Erie...
A week of Mini-Bus. Ottawa’s best wave? by sethashworth | Jul 24, 2019 | Playboating, rivers, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesJoin Seth Ashworth and friends as they surf at Min-Bus, one of the biggest and arguably best waves in the world, in unusually late season, warm water, warm weather conditions. Looks rad! ...
Let’s Talk About Training by teamjk | Jul 23, 2019 | Fitness, WhitewaterWith an ever increasing number of workout fads, exercise classes, and overpriced gym memberships, it’s hard to know what’s really best for your body. It seems these days everyone is talking about their great new workout routine which promises to slam them into the...
Tom’s first trip on the sea! by Sam Baxter | Jul 23, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, UKLast month I took young Tom who works for me kayak fishing for the first time, he borrowed my Jackson Kilroy and had a great day fly fishing for Trout. Well he loved it so much he has bought himself a Jackson Kraken 13.5, living on the coast his intention is to go sea...
How to Keep Horseflies at Bay While Playboating by Hannah Ray | Jul 22, 2019 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIf you’ve ever thought that a horse fly was out for vengeance, you may be right. They’ve been known to chase their victims if their first bite doesn’t get them the satisfying meal they were hoping for. A swat is not enough to deter these vicious flies either…Ahhh!!...
SETXKBL Lake Bastrop Recap by dustinnichols | Jul 22, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, VideoRound 5 SETXKBL Lake Bastrop Round 5 of the Southeast Kayak Bass League went down on the first Saturday of June. 65 anglers set off from 2 different launch locations on Lake Bastrop, located 45 minutes Southeast of Austin, Texas. I was lucky enough to pre-fish the...
High water year in Colorado by Greg Parker | Jul 21, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWith around 135% snow pack in the mountains, high levels have been sustained across the state. Many rivers and playspots, that are usually only good a few weeks a year, are still flowing now in mid-late July. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do a lot of...
Find Whats Best for YOU by Michael Ernst | Jul 21, 2019 | Coosa, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kraken, United StatesThe best kayak for might not be the best for you! We all know that the Jackson Coosa was built for small rivers and moving water, and that the Big Rig was built for stability in big water and to stand and fish out of. Also that the Kraken was designed for offshore...
The Wind Factor by teamjk | Jul 20, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing TournamentWhen you start breaking down all the variables that account in your approach to catching a fish, you can become mentally fatigued in a hurry. Some of these variables are completely under your control. Things like your choice of lures, rods/reels, clothes, and your...
Nisqually River Clean Up by kylethomas | Jul 20, 2019 | WhitewaterThis year, I participated in the Nisqually River Clean Up for the first time. The Nisqually River Clean Up is an annual event to 1. Heighten awareness and appreciation of the Nisqually River; 2. Celebrate the river’s unique attributes; 3. Foster stewardship of the...
