Rigging the YuPIK by Dennis Kieselhorst | Jan 6, 2020 | Fishing, Fishing Feature, Germany, YuPIKThe YuPIK is a kayak that totally surprised me. I know of no other kayak that is so easy to rig, versatile and can, not only be used as a fishing kayak, but also as a tandem with a second seat or even for SUP fishing! In addition, it offers an infinite amount of space...
Raymarine Element 9hv by Andrew McIlhone | Nov 11, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Ireland, Kraken, RiggingI have been using a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 pro for this past 5 years on my kayak and have honestly loved every minute of it, it is a superb size for any kayak or boat with plenty of features and great chart options at a very affordable price. As I am a tackle tart I...
Season Preparations by teamjk | Jul 6, 2019 | FishingWith the 2019 fishing season already in full-swing, I’m sure most of you have already gone through your preparations. I have a system in place I follow each year that ensures nothing is missed and that my gear stays in optimal working order. A little time invested now...
Rigging your Jackson kayak tripper12 to be a ultimate fishing machine! by teamjk | Jun 16, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Recreational/Touring, Rigging, Tripper 12Hey guys, it’s Cody. I want to share some tips and tricks about rigging your Jackson tripper12 for fishing. The first thing I did to my Tripper was add a “Yakattack Leverlock Anchor Trolly”. This add on is hands down one of the best things to do on any kayak for those...
Rigging and trying the new Raymarine Element by Mark Radcliffe | May 10, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Rigging, UKRaymarine have been a long time supported of kayak anglers and kayak fishing events in the UK. The Dragonfly is probably the most commonly seen unit on kayaks here, and whilst I wasn’t a great fan of the Axiom when it was released, I was excited to try the new Element...
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...
Rhyme and Reason – How I’m Rigged for Functional Fishing by Joshua Evans | Mar 27, 2019 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Mayfly, RiggingOver the last 5-10 years or so, the kayak fishing industry has really started to blossom and grow. Whether your choice is to paddle a Jackson Kilroy or Mayfly, or you have chosen to take it a step further with a pedal driven kayak such as the Jackson Kayak Big...
Cutting Weight Through Winter by teamjk | Mar 25, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, RiggingWell I been accused of carrying my weight in gear over the past season whether it be on a boat or my kayak. I load for battling beasts as I’m always afraid of running out when the bite is on. Well since I’m making the cut I figured I would document my process of...
Berkley FireLine Ultra 8: Impressive! by Bill Schultz | Mar 20, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Reviews, RiggingRecently, I caught and released smallmouth bass number 22,300 since catching my first in 1994. Many of those smallies have been caught in the ultra-clear waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan in Door County, Wisconsin. My primary presentations require long...
“Reel” Deal Q & A by Bill Schultz | Mar 15, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, RiggingFor the type of fishing I do, spinning reels are my reel of choice. Over the past 15 years I’ve had the pleasure of fishing and then writing reviews on dozens of reels by all the major companies, and, I’m picky about the reels I use to chase smallmouth...
How to Clean your Fishing Rods by Scott Brands | Mar 12, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, Rigging, VideoIn this video I go over how to clean your fishing rods in detail. I show you how to clean your reel seats, rod blanks, line guides, foam handles, cork handles, and how to apply sealant to your cork...
