Going With the Flow

by teamjk | Nov 5, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Tripper 12

I decided to scout a new flow with a paddle up from a popular recreational launch. This flow is known for large bass 50 miles downstream, but would it still hold good fishing in an area mostly known for canoes and pleasure boaters? I dropped my trusty Tripper 12 into...

Taking Home the Win

by Roberto Briones | Nov 4, 2017 | Canada, Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

Being heavily involved in the kayak fishing community has its perks.  As a Jackson Kayak Regional Team member I have gotten to know so many individuals who I now call friends. One of such individuals and avid kayak angler, teammate and a great human being, called...

Reflections on the Jackson Kayak Zen

by kylethomas | Oct 19, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

I know, I know. People often want to hear about the new stuff. But I figured I’d spend this blog post reflecting on 2015 Jackson Kayak’s Zen whitewater kayak. This kayak changed me as a paddler, my relationship with Jackson Kayak, and how I thought about sizing with...

KelloggShow Kids Heading to Argentina for the USA Freestyle Kayaking World Championships

by kelloggfamily | Aug 12, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

2017. My first opportunity to try to make the US Freestyle Kayaking Team. It had been on my mind all winter. Living in Colorado is not the best place for kayak training in the winter, but my brother, Kenny and I maintained our fitness by snowboarding and lifting...

Buena Vista 2017!

by sagedonnelly | Jul 17, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

Keeping the busy year going, I just finished up with one of my favorite events Paddle Fest in beautiful Buena Vista, CO. The weekend is always super busy because not only do I get to compete and help judge freestyle, but I also get to help people get outfitted and...

Essential gear for planning a Kayak Fishing trip to the Boundary Waters

by teamjk | Jul 12, 2017 | Accessories, Fishing

Superior National Forest is one of those beautiful gems that never disappoints! Having the right gear will make your trip a lot more enjoyable and could be a life saving safety decision. First of all you will need the proper permits to enter the BWCA. You can enter...

Breaking Down Big Water in a Little Boat

by Matthew Ball | Jun 26, 2017 | Fishing

Being kayak anglers, we are right at home in the smaller lakes, rivers, and streams. Our kayaks get us to water that many others just cant access. After all, for me, that was the reason I began fishing out if a kayak years ago. While skinny water and small hard to...

US Team Trials

by JK Little Shredders | Jun 20, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, JK Little Shredders, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

This year was my first year competing in the junior women’s class. This also meant I was eligible to compete against some of the best juniors in the country in the 2017 USA team trials. Before I got to Buena Vista, where team trials were being held, I was pretty...

US Freestyle Kayak Team Trials 2017 – Buena Vista, CO

by Jessie Stone | Jun 12, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, United States, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

This year’s US Freestyle Kayak Team Trials took place on June 30-31st in Buena Vista, Colorado. There was plenty of good snow pack and even snow the week prior to the trials. Cool weather kept a good steady and lower flow going right up through the first day of the...

Kayak Fly Fishing | Peacock Bass in Miami

by teamjk | Jun 6, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, JK Media, Mayfly, Media, Reviews, Video

JK Media House takes the Mayfly to artist and fly fisherman, Eric Estrada for peacock bass. Turns into an incredible day on the water! Check out the mayfly in the hands of one of the...

JK Little Shredders Team announced

by JK Little Shredders | May 15, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Team JK, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

So we have spent the last few weeks going though over 30 applications to the Jackson Kayak Little Shredders Team. There is so many amazing kids doing such fantastic things out there all over the world, with applications from Europe, Oceania all over America, almost...

First D With White Mountain School Kayak Team

by teamjk | May 12, 2017 | Creeking, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

The White Mountain School’s Whitewater Kayak Team recently brought our advanced members out for an exploratory mission on an upper section of the Gale River that we think may be a first D. After hiking up the drainage they were rewarded with scenic creek style...