Florida- where crocodiles dance with sea trouts by Kai Raebiger | Mar 1, 2018 | Coosa HD, Fishing, UncategorizedMy goodness, In late autumn last year my friend and teammate Dennis got to know somebody named Marco who owns some property in Florida and is heavily into fishing. A few months ago he became heavily interested in kayak fishing too and decided that it is about time to...
Fail, because its the funnest… by Maddie Kimmel | Feb 27, 2018 | Family Zone, Instructional, Uncategorized, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionFail Fail is a game that I never win. Fail is a game invented by my little sister, Brook Hess (an amazing kayaker and coach), and Peyton (my best friend who is learning to kayak). These ladies are masters at it. Here’s how you play: Wet exit TRY to stand on top of...
Its Official – The Kalagala Offset will be Flooded – almost entirely! by Jessie Stone | Feb 22, 2018 | JK Team Posts, Uncategorized, WhitewaterThe Inspection Panel of the World Bank visited Uganda over the weekend of February 10th to meet with complainants and other locals and business owners who will be negatively impacted by the flooding of the Kalagala Offset. The week before, the World Bank had agreed to...
Jim Sammons and James McBeath talk about Blue Sky Boat works. by Jim Sammons | Feb 21, 2018 | Blue Sky, Internationalisation, Uncategorized, United StatesJames McBeath talks with Jim Sammons about Jackson kayak, kayak fishing and the new Blue Sky Boatworks project! www.JacksonKayak.com www.Blueskyboatworks.com...
Emily and Nick’s Epic Grand Canyon Adventure by Emily Jackson | Feb 19, 2018 | JK Team Posts, karma traverse, Recreational/Touring, River Running, Whitewater You’ll never guess what?! We got another Grand Canyon Permit!!! Are you interested?” Um of course I am interested! “K because the launch date is in two weeks….” This was the beginning of my recent adventure down the Grand Canyon. I wasn’t...
Froggin’ in a Kraken by Kerry Peeler | Feb 18, 2018 | Fishing, Kraken, Uncategorized Froggin’ in a Kraken After a little lay off because of an injury, I was excited to get back out on the water. In my down time I had a chance to look at some different techniques because like many fisherman, I usually get caught up in fishing the same lures and...
Increasing Mobility for Better Performance by samantharuppelt | Feb 17, 2018 | Uncategorized, WhitewaterWhen I think about whitewater kayakers having good mobility I kind of laugh a little to myself. Unless you consistently work on it, chances are shoving yourself into your boat has taken a toll on your mobility. In order to have the best control in your boat- whether...
2017 Colorado Kayak Fishing Club Bass Series (Part 1 of 3) by teamjk | Feb 17, 2018 | Fishing, UncategorizedThe Colorado Kayak Fishing Club (CKFC) was established in 2012 with the purpose of promoting fishing education and conservation while enjoying the sport of kayak fishing. Since its establishment the club has put on tournaments for human powered vessels including float...
Volvo presents Kayaking with the Jackson Family: by teamjk | Feb 16, 2018 | WhitewaterIn case you missed this awesome piece featuring the Jackson Fam in Rock Island TN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGwjtmmWT-c
Winter fishing necessities by Anthony Shingler | Feb 14, 2018 | Fishing, KrakenAfter spending 2017 traveling the Southeast tournament fishing I decided to take a much needed break from bass fishing. I have heard from some of my closest friends that I should grab the ultra-light rod and go chase Crappie and panfish during the wintertime. So I did...
No Gold Medal by joey monteleone | Feb 13, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesI recently read a great story by a longtime friend of Tony Dolle. The story was centered on a lady he met who had won a gold medal in the Olympic shooting sports. He described her hard work, training and the support of many around her, her accomplishments and a...
Southern California Kayak Surfing by teamjk | Feb 12, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThere aren’t many rivers in Southern California, but there is the Pacific Ocean. I recently moved here to teach outdoor education in the San Bernadino National Forest. During the weekends I make trips to the Kern and farther to the rivers near Sacramento. This...