California 2k19 by teamjk | Jun 6, 2019 | Creeking, Nirvana, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHey guys! This past spring I got the chance to travel to Northern California to take advantage some classic whitewater that does not get tons of traffic. On this trip, we spent a week checking out the Trinity watershed. I made a short video of some of the amazing...
KBF the TEN at Bienville Plantation by Matthew Ball | Mar 14, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments Every year, kayak anglers from across the country compete for a chance to qualify for one of the most prestigious tournaments around, “The Ten” at Bienville Plantation in White Springs, Florida. This tournament puts the top ranked KBF anglers whom have...
Back to Bama by teamjk | Aug 20, 2018 | Video, WhitewaterHey guys! After 6 months of living in the PNW my wife, dog and I have made the trek back to Alabama from Washington State. We had an absolute blast exploring a new to us part of the country, and it was a great way to spend our first 6 months of marriage. Over...
How To: Kayak Flounder Fishing by Matthew Trucks | Jan 14, 2018 | Fishing, InternationalisationFlounder or Fluke fishing is a passion of mine. As a native Jersey boy this is the type of fishing I grew up on for countless summers. Learning many of the techniques power boat fishing and kayak flounder fishing is basically the same premise. Better Technique? Kayak...
Kilroy LT Realtree Camo Edition – Extended Use Review by Matthew Trucks | Jan 1, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, JK Team Posts, JK Team Posts, Kilroy, UncategorizedMy original reasoning for purchasing the Kilroy LT was due to its lightweight for dropping onto creeks with steep muddy banks. These hard to access areas are great for fishing and waterfowl hunting but are inaccessible by most power boats. The Kilroy LT preformed...
The Comradery of Kayak Fishing by Matthew Trucks | Dec 28, 2017 | Fishing, InternationalisationThere are many groups in the world. Many that share common interests. The Comradery of Kayak Fishing encompasses a sport that brings you closest to god and nature in one. The few that knew each other in the beginning are still friends till this day. This article...
Are you feelin’ it? by Matthew Ball | Oct 11, 2017 | Fishing, Lure reviews, RiggingWith all the baits out there available to us as anglers, all of them rely on the many senses that fish have available to them to be effective. Spinner-baits with the big flashy blades thumping thru the water attract the visual, as well as the lateral line of the fish...
Simplify your choices with the 412 Free Minnow by Matthew Ball | May 12, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, RiggingSometimes in the crazy world of fishing, anglers get caught up in all the latest and greatest baits, equipment, and techniques that are all the rage at the moment. I myself have countless baits in my arsenal. Although they are very effective when used at the right...
Cuyahoga Fall Race by teamjk | Apr 29, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesA couple weeks ago, my friend and fellow Team JK member, Chad Christopher, asked me if I wanted to go to a whitewater race in Ohio. My initial response was, “There is whitewater in Ohio???”. As we found out, YES! There IS actually phenomenal whitewater and even better...
Tips and Tricks for Your Karma UL by teamjk | Mar 30, 2017 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Instructional, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHey guys! Over the past couple months, I have been playing around with my Karma Unlimited. I picked up the boat in November with the intent of creeking with it this winter to try and be comfortable racing one by this upcoming fall. Needless to say, it has been a...
Rolling into January by teamjk | Jan 18, 2017 | Beginner Moves, Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, JK University, WhitewaterHello Everyone! Hope you guys enjoyed the holidays! For the past 3 years during the month of January, Cullman City Parks and Recreation has hosted a roll clinic/ open pool session for paddlers of all skill levels. What started as a group of 4-5 paddlers a week, has...
