The Wind Factor by teamjk | Jul 20, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing TournamentWhen you start breaking down all the variables that account in your approach to catching a fish, you can become mentally fatigued in a hurry. Some of these variables are completely under your control. Things like your choice of lures, rods/reels, clothes, and your...
KBF National Championship: The Tournament by teamjk | May 8, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsOn Saturday, March 23, 2019, I left Cleveland, Ohio on an adventure that would take me to Shreveport, Louisiana. I had never participated in the KBF National Championship, and honestly, it had never been a goal of mine. I qualified through my participation in River...
2 Kayak Attack by teamjk | Apr 1, 2019 | Coosa FD, Coosa HD, FishingWhen you break it down into the simplest terms, there are two kinds of kayak fishing: lakes and moving water. There are multiple differences between these two types of water that demand a different approach when kayaking. Lakes can require more energy from the angler,...
River Bassin NC 2018 by teamjk | Dec 30, 2018 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, River Bassin Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsFishing rivers has become one of the most enchanting pastimes for me. Getting the kayak out on a section of flowing water, even if you have floated a section a thousand times, and waiting for the unexpected to be seen or happen quickly became my favorite way to target...
No Drill Fish Finder FD Install by teamjk | Dec 2, 2018 | Coosa FD, Coosa HD, FishingDoes putting holes directly into a plastic boat that you plan on sitting on in the middle of a lake, especially a great lake, terrify anyone else? It terrifies me and is one of the reasons I don’t do very many modifications to my kayaks. However, sometimes it is...
Rookie Recap 2018 by teamjk | Nov 8, 2018 | Coosa FD, Coosa HD, Event Coverage, Fishing, River Bassin Tournament, TournamentsWith the coming of fall, my tournament season is finished, and I have to mentally deal with the waiting period between tournament season and when the steelhead start running to occupy my fishing needs. Finishing my rookie season as a member of the Jackson Kayak...
PB in the FD by teamjk | Sep 11, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingFor me, one of the most enjoyable aspects about fishing is the drive to always do better. Sure, you can win a tournament, an angler of the year award, or even a national championship, but there is always a challenge looming over your head that just can never be...
CPR Technique by teamjk | Jun 19, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, riversKayak fishing tournaments have proven to be extremely fun and are becoming increasingly more popular. Due to the importance of the safety of the fish, lack of livewells, and the prevention of cheating, most tournaments use the CPR method. CPR stands for Catch, Photo,...
Kayak Transport by teamjk | Apr 28, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalOne of the toughest things about kayak fishing is actually getting the kayak to the water. This is a struggle that many people can attest to. This may be due to owning a smaller car, having an injury or a disability, and/or living in an urban area. This does not mean...