Jackson Antix 2.0 Review! by Maddie Kimmel | Nov 27, 2020 | Antix, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureIn recent years slice boating has made a comeback and exploded in popularity among the kayaking community. Half slices in particular have become ever more popular, with every kayaking brand producing their own take on a half slice. The beauty of the half slice is that...
My Top Pick | The Jackson Yupik by joey monteleone | Mar 12, 2020 | Fishing, Fishing Feature, YuPIKMy Top Pick | The Jackson Yupik The Yupik people are a tribe related to the Inuit people of Alaska, regarded as the first people to make and use kayaks. The word Yupik means “real people.” After studying the characteristics of this new creation from Jackson Kayak I...
2019 Year in Review by Hannah Ray | Jan 9, 2020 | Playboating, River Running, Whitewater2019 started off cold and snowy in Northeast Iowa. Low water levels persisted at our local play parks in January and February. A mid-February trip to the Saint in Missouri with our good friend Carl Neubauer kept us sane until water levels bumped up. Finally, in March...
Jackson Liska and Bite Side by Side Comparison by Chris Funk | Sep 8, 2019 | Fishing, Liska, Videohttps://youtu.be/9-yadCPzl58
Antix Final Thoughts by shanegroves | Aug 21, 2019 | Antix, Creeking, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhen I first saw the Antix at Gauley Fest when it was being prototyped I was a little shocked by its looks. I mean, it wasn’t exactly sleek looking. It wasn’t slicey. The hull was flat but with weird rocker. It didn’t look fast. It looked way playful and was supposed...
Big Rig HDFD first impressions by teamjk | Jul 16, 2019 | Fishing, ReviewsI have been putting my new Big Rig HDFD to the test during my tournament season. I have to say, it is the most impressive kayak that I have fished out of to date. I absolutely love this kayak. Here’s my review on some of the keys that make this kayak so outstanding....
6 month BIGRIGHDFD Review by teamjk | Jul 13, 2019 | Family Zone, Fishing, Reviews, UncategorizedWhat a last 6 months it’s been in this boat! Unbelievable. I hardly have words to describe it, honestly. I was so stoked when this kayak was announced and then we had to wait another 6 months to get our hands on one and now, NOW I have spent the last 6 months in it...
Coosa FD Second Chance Discussion by Chris Funk | Jul 3, 2019 | Coosa FD, Fishing, VideoIn my past FD talks, I only had it on my river here at the house and truthfully I am not a big fan of it here. Purely my opinion for the way I fish. It is a very capable kayak, just not for what I do…. on this trip, I spent 50 plus hours in it and did nearly 60...
“New” Aqua-Bound Tango Carbon Bent Shaft: A Review by Bill Schultz | Jun 10, 2019 | FishingWhen you hold your arms straight out, notice how your wrists are turned noticeably to the right and left. This is the natural position that your wrists are in when they grip the “New” Aqua-Bound Tango Carbon Bent Shaft paddle. Take it from me, this more...
Bending Branches Angler Pro Carbon, a “Wow” Factor Paddle by Bill Schultz | Apr 23, 2019 | Fishing, ReviewsI have been giving kayak fishing talks for 10 years and in each one I suggest to those in the audience that they don’t scrimp on their paddle. I tell them to buy the most expensive, lightest paddle they can afford. A heavy paddle will make a day on the...
2017/2018 Highlight Reel by kalobgrady | Apr 19, 2019 | Canada, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater A tribute to the good times throughout an experience rich 2017 and 2018. Filmed throughout 4 continents, follow along as I explore the World, chasing rivers as I find my path....
Go ahead! Take a Bite! by teamjk | Apr 18, 2019 | Fishing, ReviewsRecently, I had the pleasure of testing out the new Jackson Kayak Bite. I had been anxiously awaiting this kayak since I first heard about its development last fall. At 35″ wide and a touch under 12′, the Bite offers up an incredibly stable platform. The open deck...
