The Crazy Journey

by teamjk | Apr 28, 2017 | Fishing

It’s been a Bass Crazy 2 and a half months since joining the team at Jackson Kayak in late February. Being honest it has been one of the most fun journeys I have started to date. The team has allowed the some great opportunities to be out on the road shaking hands,...

Earth Day 2017

by Herschel Finch | Apr 27, 2017 | Featured Post, Fishing, Trip Reports, Trips

This has been one of the craziest Springs I can remember in a long time for me. Lots of life-altering events, both small and large. And although we’re supposed to roll with the punches and we’ve all heard that old saying “that which doesn’t kill you makes you...

Kelloggshow Takes on Columbus at US Freestyle Kayaking Nationals

by kelloggfamily | Apr 27, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

Columbus, GA’s whitewater feature is one of my favorite features in the country. I was super excited to hear that they were gonna hold the US Freestyle Kayaking National Championships there! It had been 2 years since we’d been on the wave so we arrived in Columbus 2...

4 Corners River Sports Gear Swap

by teamjk | Apr 26, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater

This weekend is the 4 Corners River Sports Gear Swap in Durango, Colorado. Sell your old Jackson and buy a new Jackson. Demo the Antix. Run the Piedra. Run Vallecito Creek. Practice your loops and cartwheels at the 29th St park. Surf Smelter and Corner Pocket. Just...

Paddling Port Authur, Texas

by David Roberts | Apr 26, 2017 | Fishing

Without a doubt Texas is one of the most diverse places in the world. In every corner of the state, the landscape changes and always features a new and different aspect. Texas really is a true paradise for people who love to spend their time in the outdoors. One of...

New Zealand freestyle nationals and team trials

by Courtney Kerin | Apr 25, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

The New Zealand Freestyle Nationals hit it off the other weekend with a variety of paddlers from throughout New Zealand. Nestled away down a country back road is one of New Zealand’s best features, the Hawea Whitewater Park, located on what used to be a flat section...

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100: The 4 Line Choices for Bass Part 1: Monofilament

by Mark Wheeler | Apr 24, 2017 | Fishing, Instructional, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United States

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100 Today’s Class is on: The 4 line choices for Bass Fishing part 1 Monofilament Hello class, todays lecture is all about the connection between the hook and you; Fishing Line. This 4-part...

Best of the Best Shootout

by Matthew Ball | Apr 23, 2017 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Mayfly, Tournaments

Over the past year, during my reign as the Kayak Bass Fishing National Champion, I have had many incredible opportunities come my way. I have been blessed with the opportunity to meet many people from many places across the Nation, fish in some of the most beautiful...

There is a new freestyle park in NZ thats epic

by Claire OHara | Apr 23, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

After the Hawea Academy finished we all jumped in cars and headed to Tekapo for 2 days of guaranteed water releases and non stop freestyle. Stopping on route for a quick hike up Mount Cooke. I had heard that a lot of work had been put into the course and that the...

Top Two Bass Presentations: Part Two, Z-Man Finesse TRD & TRD TubeZ

by Bill Schultz | Apr 22, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, Lure reviews, Rigging

My second top bass presentation is the Ned Rig or Midwest Rig.  I began hearing about the Ned Rig late in 2015.  It’s named for Ned Kaedy, who is credited with developing it and using it with success for decades.  It’s maybe not quite as simple as...

Red Bell Black Snakes, Red Back Spiders and Gale force winds

by Claire OHara | Apr 22, 2017 | Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater

Australia is stunning and has so many different types of landscapes and areas to explore. For the last few years I have wondered what the outdoor industry in Australia is like and this year I got the chance to find out. My good friend Josh Singleton put me in touch...

Does Durango have the world’s coolest poo plant?

by teamjk | Apr 21, 2017 | Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Years ago, Moab held a contest to see who had America’s most scenic dump. Well, Durango’s whitewater park runs right along the city’s treatment facility. There is a playground to drop off the kids, a soccer field, basketball and beach volleyball...