DIY Rod Tubes End Cap Hack

by Jay Randall | May 17, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional

The other day when I was installing the ends on the PVC rod tubes I noticed that the end cap didn’t have any kind of cushion or protection for the rod tips. I know that during transport the rods will likely be in their rod socks but the end cap is still just...

Flicking Flies for Bluegill

by joey monteleone | May 16, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

For many anglers the first fish they wrap their hands around is the bluegill. One of the feistiest fish, if they got to five pounds you’d probably never get one in your grip. There are as many ways to catch them as there are places. Years back it could have been a...

Calling all female freestyle kayakers- I challenge you too…..

by Claire OHara | May 16, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, Playboating, UK, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Check out this highlights video I made 4 years ago!!! Worlds rides don’t just happen they take years of hard work luckily in the sport of freestyle kayaking those years of hard work are awesome fun. During an epic session on an amazing perfect flood water hole...

Cold and Frustrated: Stories from Stakeout episode 3 Replacing David.

by sethashworth | May 15, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, rivers, Video, Whitewater

In this week’s episode Seth finds a replacement for David silk who left with a shoulder injury during episode 2. Seth gives us a run down on kayaking st the ruins wave and there is a sick drone montage from gladiator...

FD Maiden Voyage

by Jake Horne | May 15, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater

After what seemed like an eternity I finally got my brand new Coosa FD out on the water. Neither the FD nor Lake Erie disappointed. I picked up my yak early last week from The Backpackers shop and was as excited as a kid on Christmas. After a couple turns of an Allen...

How to plan a Kayaking Vacation on a Budget

by dianegaydos | May 14, 2018 | Instructional, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

Have you ever thought about taking a kayaking trip but thought you couldn’t afford it? We’ve all been there, reading blogs posts or watching videos from theses super cool trips. But how do they afford it? The easy answer and excuse, is maybe they’re rich. But maybe...

KelloggShowKids PFD Down Richland Creek in Dayton TN

by kelloggfamily | May 13, 2018 | Antix, Creeking, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

We are all so happy to be back on the road traveling to new and exciting places. This past snow season was less than stellar, which means there are large portions of the state with very little hope of having a great and long kayaking season. But, we are mobile and...

JK Moms Shred

by Jessica Yurtinus | May 10, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Whitewater

With Mothers Day upon us, I thought this would be a great opportunity to focus on some of our Jackson Kayak athletes that compete/charge on the water, and they just happen to be mom’s.  Being an athlete is hard.  It takes time, discipline, focus,...

My First Suwannee Bass

by Jon Hummel | May 10, 2018 | Coosa HD, Fishing, rivers

My First Suwannee Bass For a guy that likes to chase bass from a kayak, I’m not sure there’s any place to live better than Georgia. Sure, California puts up bigger spots and Florida puts up bigger largemouth, but when it comes to bass diversity, Georgia...

Paddling Mom’s ROCK

by Vincent Family | May 9, 2018 | Family Zone, Whitewater

With mothers day right around the corner, I wanted to take a moment and celebrate kayak moms, and most specifically the paddling kayak mom. Paddling kayak mom’s are lucky as they have a choice…similar to sports like hockey, soccer or swimming, a kayak mom can choose...

Cold and Frustrated: Stories From Stakeout: Episode 2: Dislocated David

by sethashworth | May 8, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Join along with Seth and David as their adventures through the search for the biggest river waves in the world continues.  This week levels finally rise, and things take a turn for the worse when David gets injured.  Tune in to find out what...

BKA Lake Cumberland Event Recap

by teamjk | May 8, 2018 | Cuda HD, Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

We pulled up to the pre tournament meeting at 5:00am. Exactly thirteen hours since we had departed from Titusville Florida. I have to admit, stepping out of the truck Into the freezing air of southern Kentucky wasn’t the greatest. Especially since the day before we...