DIY Two-Kayak Rack by Jon Hummel | Jan 25, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalDIY Two-Kayak Rack Over the last decade, we’ve seen massive growth in the kayak fishing industry. This has driven innovation in the design of kayaks, leading to kayaks specifically created for different fishing conditions. From skinny water kayaks (Coosa) to off...
*Video* Fly Fishing tip to free a snag by Drew Ross | Nov 3, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, VideoIf you throw streamers and fish around cover you’re eventually going to catch a snag. Here’s a quick tip to help you free some of those snags while you’re fly fishing without having to go grab...
Why I fish by Roberto Briones | Oct 31, 2017 | Canada, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Internationalisation, MayflyToday someone asked me why I spend so much money on fishing gear if every fish that I catch I let go. It took me a while to think about the complicated answer and then I said: I don’t fish for a living I fish because… It is there where I talk to the...
Video – Bass in the Cypress by Drew Ross | Oct 24, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Lure reviews, Mayfly, VideoHere’s a short video from a trip into Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge in Southeast Arkansas. Felsenthal is one of the those special places that doesn’t see many kayak anglers and I maybe the only one with who uses a fly rod. But the bass and gar...
Bass Fishing from the Mayfly by Drew Ross | Oct 4, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, VideoThe stability of the Mayfly makes bass fishing a lot of fun. Here’s a short video from two trips last week. The first day was frustrating with lots of missed fish and a few break-offs. But the following trip was fantastic. It’s always nice when that...
Video – First on the Fly by Drew Ross | Sep 19, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, VideoA good friends son has wanted to fly fish for a long time. He’s loves to fish but has never used a fly rod. Last weekend, while I was out paddling I noticed a large Hex hatch that had the bream feeding like crazy. I called my friend and we made plans to fish...
Video- Changing the Angle- Getting the most from you action camera. by Drew Ross | Sep 5, 2017 | Fishing, Instructional, Mayfly, VideoDo you have an action camera but struggle with getting different unique angles. Filming from a kayak can be a challenge. We’re operating in a restricted space and surrounded by water. Here’s the answer to the question I get asked most often, how do you get...
*Video* Sight Fishing Grass Carp from the JK Mayfly by Drew Ross | Sep 1, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, Media, VideoThe weather hasn’t been cooperative here lately. Lots of rain and windy days have made sight fishing difficult, if not impossible. But last week the weather got awesome for a few days and the fishing was on fire. The rain and cloudy days cooled the water on the...
Bully’s Bluegill Spider by Darrell Olson | Aug 26, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Instructional, Mayfly, VideoFishing from the Jackson Mayfly is not a challenge but an adventure. Some days I just take the Mayfly out for just a standard fishing trip with a spinning rod or a bait caster for either a saltwater species or a freshwater species. When I decide the adventure will be...
Jackson Coosa HD and Mayfly Comparison by Chris Funk | Aug 17, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, Mayfly, Reviews, United States, VideoA side by side comparison of the Jackson kayak Coosa HD and Mayfly. The video is longer than I normally put out but there is a lot to show between these 2 models. Hopefully this can help some folks on their...
The addiction is real – video by Drew Ross | Jul 24, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, Media, VideoThose that like to fly fish will understand the addiction to sight fishing. It’s the hunt that we love. There’s something exciting about sneaking around in a kayak and waiting until you’ve located your target before making a presentation. Sometimes...
Why I Love the Mayfly by Darrell Olson | Jul 17, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Instructional, Internationalisation, Mayfly, Reviews, United States, VideoThe new 2017 Jackson Mayfly is a great all around fishing kayak in my opinion. The main feature of this kayak is that the Mayfly was designed for Fly Fishing. The deck is clean with no obstructions that create issues with fly line management. This includes the newly...
