Topwater fishing

by Chuck Bahan | Jan 1, 2019 | Coosa FD, Fishing

I love topwater fishing all year round in South Louisiana.  Nothing like seeing a nice speckled trout or redfish explode on your bait at any minute.  Some places I like to try are long runs with total trips averaging 10 miles. I used to hesitate making some...

Trout Challenge

by Chuck Bahan | Dec 6, 2018 | Coosa FD, Event Coverage, Fishing, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

Bayou Coast Kayak Club (BCKFC) is one of the largest kayak fishing clubs in the country based in Louisiana. They have active members in the club from several states.  One of our popular final tournaments of the year was Trout Challenge hosted in November in Point...

Choosing the Right Paddle for Kayak Fishing

by Ben Roussel | Dec 4, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, JK Team Posts, Recreational/Touring

One of the most important decisions when folks first start kayak fishing is one that I think a lot of people overlook, and that is choosing the right paddle for them and their kayak. I know when I bought my first kayak I used whatever paddle it came with regardless of...

Redfish, Redfish, Redfish

by Michael Ernst | Dec 3, 2018 | Fishing

In October of this year, I decided that one trip to Delacroix, LA wasn’t enough for this year. So a few buddies and I met down in Louisiana to chase those beautiful reds one more time before hunting season starts. Wind and rain was in the forecast, but that didn’t...

Demo Days

by Ben Roussel | Nov 13, 2018 | Dealer, Fishing, Internationalisation, Jackson Dealers, JK Team Posts

I use to preach this more, but if you are new to kayak fishing or just shopping for a new boat demo days are far and away the best opportunity to see just what style of boat or even specific boat model you are most comfortable in.  They provide the opportunity to...

ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO LEARN

by Scott Myers | Oct 10, 2018 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature

One of the quickest ways to find yourself stagnating in your development in any skill is to continue to only do what you’re already good at, instead of challenging yourself to try new techniques and new activities. In terms of fishing, I feel that fishing tournaments...

Grand Isle with the Cruise FD

by Ben Roussel | Aug 31, 2018 | Cruise FD, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing

I truly went from mountains to marsh this past weekend after spending last week working in West Virginia then heading on a weekend guys trip down to Grand Isle on Friday afternoon. I left Baton Rouge Friday mid-afternoon and contemplated putting the kayak in once I...

Exploring the Maurepas Swamp

by Ben Roussel | Jul 11, 2018 | Cruise FD, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Internationalisation, Recreational/Touring

I don’t get out much to fish anymore, but I found some time Sunday to do just that.  I loaded everything up late Saturday with plans to make the long drive to catch some Louisiana redfish in the morning.  When I woke up and checked the weather it was...

RICKS CABARET/PUGLIA’S SPORTING GOODS TOURNAMENT 2018 – CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR

by Scott Myers | Jul 5, 2018 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

This tournament is one of those “only-in-Louisiana” type experiences – sponsored by the Bourbon St Cabaret Ricks, and featuring plenty of the Ricks entertainers.  It was pretty incredibly hot that day, which might explain the almost complete...

Exploring Caney Lake

by Ben Roussel | Apr 24, 2018 | Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Internationalisation, JK Team Posts, Kilroy

I had to work in Monroe last week and I brought a Cuda 12 just in case there was down time.  Unfortunately there wasn’t much down time and I was only able to get out for a few hours one day.  I elected to spend that time on Caney Lake, launching from...

Early Spring Louisiana Reds

by Evan Howard | Apr 6, 2018 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing

A group of my fishing friends heads down to Southeast Louisiana every year for a 4 day party/fishing fest. Every year I say I am going to make it, but just never seem to work it into my work schedule. This year, I decided to take the bull by the horns and plan a trip...

First Trip in the Cruise FD

by Ben Roussel | Jan 31, 2018 | Cruise FD, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing

I finally got the chance to take my first trip in the new Cruise FD from Jackson Kayak.  The fishing was not that great, but it was a good chance to put in a full day in the new boat. I fished BCKFC’s Minimalist Challenge, the first tournament of their...