What’s In Your Kit #2: Sunscreen by Hilde Schweitzer | Jun 5, 2019 | Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterScrolling through the list of what I consider essentials in my kayak kit, this time I am reviewing my favorite sunscreen product, All Good. Just last week it was reported that certain ingredients and chemicals in sunscreens are entering the bloodstream...
Bone fishing 101 by Alex Tejeda | Apr 6, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesI get asked a lot about the big three in the sports capital of the world. The Florida Keys offers so much but for an angler it can be over whelming with the amount of water there is. On both coast of the over set a highway you will see beautiful flats if left to the...
Winter Motivation by Mike Shaw | Mar 24, 2019 | WhitewaterAs soon as the leaves start to change and the clocks go back, it looms on the horizon like a blot on your prosperity, its shadow lengthening as its clammy embrace sucks you ever nearer. The year is rushes towards its end and January will be even worse! It’s like the...
Follow the Birds by David Roberts | Feb 6, 2019 | FishingHere a several years ago, my brother Blaze and I decided to head to one of our favorite local spot in hopes to pick up a few trout. It was mid afternoon when we arrived to our destination and we were greeted with a warm, light southern wind accompanied with the Texas...
Kayak Positioning and Angles Are Key by Tim Thao | Jan 28, 2019 | FishingHaving the nice rod and reels and the premium baits are great, but there is another small detail people tend to miss when it comes to have a good day of fishing to having an amazing day. This detail is the ability to have total control of your kayak. Knowing your...
3 FISHING TIPS TO START THE NEW YEAR by David Roberts | Jan 26, 2019 | FishingWell just like that, we are on the verge of starting a new year and I am still questioning what happened to 2018. However with the year coming to an end and with the start of a new one, this is a perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the upcoming year. Many...
Fishing High Waters by Tim Thao | Jan 15, 2019 | FishingRecently after hard rains here in my local area we are hit with very high waters. I am a river fisherman and this could cause fast, high currents and muddy water. This just sounds like a bad day of fishing. From my experience these conditions sound terrible, but it...
Tips for catching and landing halibut by Sean White | Dec 25, 2018 | FishingHalibut are one of my favorite summer time pursuits as they are a challenge to catch and make incredible table fare. Where I live in Northern California halibut are a seasonal fishery, but in the Southern California they are present all year. Lots has been written on...
Securing your gear by Sean White | Dec 23, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, Internationalisation, United StatesKayak fishing gear is expensive. On any given trip I will load over $2000 worth of gear into the back of my truck. My typical gear includes dry suit, pfd, paddle, fish finder, battery, rods, seat and a myriad of accessories. All of which will be damp and smelly for...
Kayaking Fundamental: Posture by Greg Parker | Dec 19, 2018 | Fitness, Internationalisation, United States, Video, WhitewaterThis video gives insight into spine mobility and posture which can help with all aspects of kayaking. The video may seem a little abstract and is definitely cerebral, but those who understand, practice, and apply these concepts will improve their...
Quick Tip- A Few Extra Fingers by joshtidwell | Dec 15, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesOur Jackson fishing kayaks leave the factory with tons of attachment points. We have tracks, threaded inserts, and lots of flat real estate. The multiple hatches mean there is almost no spot inside a hull we can’t reach. But, sometimes even that isn’t...
5 tips to make your first overnight a great one: by teamjk | Dec 14, 2018 | Creeking, Instructional, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines1. Pack good food! A lot of the time people get the idea that they need to pack a small amount of food that is really light and yes it does make it easier to carry your boat and makes it a little bit lighter. But there is nothing better than pulling out a tasty dinner...