Kayak Loading Tip (using a cart to load solo) by Drew Ross | Mar 20, 2017 | Fishing, Instructional, Mayfly, VideoLoading a large kayak solo can be a challenge. Here’s how I use my c-tug kayak cart to load my Jackson Kayak MayFly when I fish alone. I prefer to keep my kayak on a roof rack and this cart really makes it easy to load it after a day on the water. Don’t...
Kayak Bass Fishing Beginner? Hand em’ a Spinner. by joey monteleone | Mar 9, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, RiggingWhen faced with the problem of taking someone fishing that was new to the sport of bass fishing I tried to decide what would be the best bait to position them for success. Whether I was just taking a casual trip or guiding it seemed to be the easiest way to guarantee...
Advanced Topwater Tips by joey monteleone | Feb 28, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United StatesThe tap-tap signal of a bite on a plastic worm, the dead stop to a crankbait hit, the slam of a fast moving spinnerbait, yep each one holds a special place in the heart of fishermen regardless of the region or water craft they drift in. But if you want to see...
The Old Days and the New Ways by joey monteleone | Feb 12, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United StatesMany years ago it was normal to idolize the local phenomenal fisherman. You know that guy that always caught his limit, hung out at the boat dock with a stringer of fish and never failed to catch his limit. His every word was the “gospel” to aspiring anglers. Being...
Timing is Everything by Drew Ross | Feb 4, 2017 | FishingSitting in my kayak eating lunch, thinking through the first hours of the day, I find myself questioning my decision to throw streamers all morning. When I started, I was excited and convinced myself I was in search of one real bite. But now I’m feeling...
10 Commandments of Kayak Fishing by Spencer Jones | Feb 3, 2017 | Fishing, InstructionalThou shalt always wear your lifejacket Thou must dress to flip Thou shalt share your plan/timeline with someone Thou shalt tether any gear that does not float Thou shalt support and spread the addiction Thou shalt never eat a banana on thou kayak If thou paddle...
5 Rules For New Fishing Grounds by Jonathan Leavitt | Jan 31, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Subjects, InstructionalRule #1: New Waters, New Game Plan Virginia was my home for 35 years and I exploited every fishing opportunity she had to offer. I had thousands of dollars invested in gear that caught fish in Virginia and thousands of hours of time invested on how to catch them – let...
Rolling into January by teamjk | Jan 18, 2017 | Beginner Moves, Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, JK University, WhitewaterHello Everyone! Hope you guys enjoyed the holidays! For the past 3 years during the month of January, Cullman City Parks and Recreation has hosted a roll clinic/ open pool session for paddlers of all skill levels. What started as a group of 4-5 paddlers a week, has...
Crankbait Confusion by joey monteleone | Jan 11, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Internationalisation, Rigging, United StatesPeek in the box of any bass kayak angler and it’s a sure bet that there will be a multitude of colors, size and lip shapes (or no lip) of traditional crankbaits and few other that could fall into that category. For the stand up or sit in kayaker you can cast and...
Listen to the Chatter by Chris Ritchie | Jan 6, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviewsIn the fishing community you generally have two types of people when it comes to lure selection; those that stick to their tried and true baits and those who follow the latest trends. I am unintentionally the first type. I don’t really like to follow the crowd and...
Basic Paddling Tips for Kayak Anglers by Jim Sammons | Oct 16, 2014 | Fishing, United StatesThis week, Indiana James McBeath has some pointers for better paddling techniques for Kayak Anglers [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BmmFmpXasc&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]
The Great Gauley Pilgrimage – Travel Tips & Traditions! by wildwildwes | Sep 19, 2014 | WhitewaterAs I was packing last night to head to my 11th Gauley Fest this weekend I had quite a nostalgic moment looking back at all the T-shirts I had accumulated from over the years of the event. I also thought about all the many things I’ve learned along the way while making...
