Why to Plan Your Fishing Trip

by Matt Cunningham | Mar 9, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Liska, Rigging

For a time longer than I am willing to admit I always planned my entire fishing trip the day of the trip. I never rigged any of my rods until I got to the water and I did this primarily because I did not check to see what the conditions of the weather had been on...

GET SKINNY

by David Roberts | Mar 3, 2019 | Fishing

As anglers, we always tend to research certain variables that are approaching us before spending our day on the water. We look at the weather forecast and take into consideration the wind, cloud coverage, moon phases and much more. A majority of the time, conditions...

Looking Forward

by teamjk | Nov 24, 2018 | Fishing, Liska

November is typically the month that brings the cold north winds and runs us off of the water in Indiana. While some may refer to it as down time it is probably just as busy for me as the months on the water. In my mind these next 4 colder months are my most...

Ned Rig for the Win

by Jay Randall | Oct 11, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, Rigging

I recently went on a drift with a good friend of mine in search of some nice smallmouth bass down a really good Smallie river in Northern Illinois. The weather was to be in the low 90’s with overcast skies and gusty winds. We have put in at 630AM and no sooner...

Cruise FD | Rigging Walkthrough

by Eli Braud | Dec 4, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Reviews, Rigging, Video

At long last, the Jackson Kayak Flex-Drive kayaks have been unleashed on the world! And as far as I can tell the response has been very positive. I, too, have joined the pedal kayak family, but with my very own Cruise FD! After receiving it a couple of weeks back, and...

Kayak Fishing Simplified

by Jake Horne | Nov 2, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Lure reviews, Rigging

This year I really decided to dedicate some time to learning rivers and new bodies of water. In doing so I’ve found that simplicity is the best medicine when it comes to learning new water. The first thing I needed to do was pick a kayak that was versatile. I found...

Blue ribbon Bass Waters

by joey monteleone | Oct 23, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Lure reviews, Rigging

Often based off a picture, story or a social media post the question arises, “Where did you catch that fish?” Good magicians and fisherman rarely reveal the secrets behind their tricks (or in this case spots). A trophy size bass for me is a fish over five pounds. In...

The Recreational Fisherman

by Chris Ritchie | Oct 16, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, Rigging

I get questions regularly about what baits I use and my rod and reel set up. A lot of times, I get a crazy look back from people when I show them all of my tackle or tell them what I think the fish “might” be biting on. Most people don’t realize how many options are...

Ultra Ultra Light Fishing

by Michael Ernst | Aug 14, 2017 | Cuda, Fishing, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United States

Crappie and other panfish fishing can be much overlooked as we get more experienced and pursue bass, striper, walleye, etc. But let me tell you, there isn’t much more fun than catching a pile of crappie or bluegill on a super ultralight rig. Growing up when I heard...

Back To School

by joey monteleone | Aug 4, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United States

A common phrase this time of year, “It’s back to school”. The same thing happens underwater. Many species, bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye and certainly baitfish fall into the category of “schoolers”. Some fish as they get bigger turn into loners, namely giant...

The One(S) That Got Away

by joey monteleone | Jul 23, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Rigging

You’re on the prowl for a big bass, catfish, crappie or any other species. The water conditions are great, you’re on a major moon phase and the water your kayak is gliding over is known for trophy fish. A likely spot to cast the bait, you start the retrieve and you...

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100: The 4 Line Choices for Bass Part 4: Co-Polymer

by Mark Wheeler | May 15, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, Rigging

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100 Today’s Class is on: The 4 line choices for Bass Fishing part 4 Co-Polymer Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to hit the last portion of this class; Co-Polymer or poly for short. Poly is a...