Fish Finder Installation – Part I by Darrell Olson | May 3, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalThe Big Rig HDFD provides several new challenges to the installation of a fish finder for the kayak angler. The main one is the transducer scupper hole; as it is incorporated part with the HDFD module and with the Big Rig. Another challenge is the routing of the...
Escaping the Polar Vortex in St. Augustine Florida by Bart Swab | May 2, 2019 | FishingGenerally when we think of people running south for the winter, it’s our neighbors in the far north. This winter had a blistering cold front that consumed most of the northeast and pushed bitter weather all the way into the southeastern states. ...
Lowrance 3/1 transducer mount on the BigRigHDFD by teamjk | May 1, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalWell let me start by saying thank you to Jackson Kayak for making the transducer scupper plug area big enough for the Lowrance 3/1 active imaging transducer. The Lowrance active imaging transducer is 11” long so it’s massive and takes up a lot of real estate. I am...
Checking out the Big Rig HDFD by teamjk | Apr 25, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, VideoBoat show season is that time of year that after being locked down we finally get out, see a few familiar faces and check out the new kayaks. This year’s boat show tour kicked off once again down in Louisville, Ky with the great folks at Canoe Kentucky and...
Getting back into the swing of fishing by teamjk | Apr 5, 2019 | Big Rig, FishingWho else takes a little time off during the winter? I can’t be the only one, right? Well I always find myself itching to get back out there and go fishing. I was anticipating the delivery of my new BigRigHDFD and I couldn’t wait to get it on the water. This was a...
Golden Toads On The Fly by Chris Fowler | Apr 2, 2019 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly FishingI think every angler that lives in the US can think of a handful of “secret” spots that have “tons of huge” carp in them. When I hear this it definitely sparks my interest but it’s at that moment I know this conversation is about to go...
19 Things to Do in 2019 by joey monteleone | Mar 7, 2019 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, Internationalisation, United States2019 offers the promise to accomplish new things and create another chapter in your personal stories. Here’s a few suggestions for 19 things you might consider in 2019. I’ll Be Tennessean Ya’ Clean up your kayak. If you are participating in any form of social...
Why I’m looking forward to the Big Rig HD/FD in 2019… by Jason Griffith | Feb 25, 2019 | Big Rig, Fishing, Reviews2019 is quickly upon us and with the crazy advancements we’ve seen in our industry over the last several years, it’s becoming more and more common for anglers to more frequently purchase the latest and greatest kayak to fit their needs. I am no different, and...
Camping and kayaking by Brian Cadoret | Feb 14, 2019 | Big Rig, Family Zone, Fishing, Internationalisation, Outdoor Adventures, United StatesI often have small random windows to fish. Sometimes I will have a full day and take advantage with a long float in the JK Big Rig or head a few hours from home and fish new water. Often solo because it’s hard link up with friends on a short notice. However at least 3...
Looking ahead to 2019 by teamjk | Dec 9, 2018 | Big Rig, FishingI’m very excited to get the 2019 season underway. This past season was my roughest to date as far as tournament finishes go but the positives I was able to take away from it was experience and lessons learned. I’m anxious to get back on the water to apply some of my...
Why I Kayak by joey monteleone | Sep 22, 2018 | FishingFor more seasons than I would like to admit I’ve fished. Walking the bank of a farm ponds, wading creeks, small lakes in a small boat, (10 foot Jon boat), and big lakes in a big go-fast boat, canoeing dozens of years in Canada, I’ve caught walleye in “tin” V-hulls,...
Trying out the Jackson BIG RIG by Ivan Hamilton | Aug 25, 2018 | Big Rig, Canada, Fishing, Internationalisation, VideoI was able to try out the Jackson BIG RIG Thanks to The Complete Paddler. Our Toronto JK Dealer www.completepaddler.ca. I found the Big Rig to be great! It is a game changer for fishing I must...
