Fishing with Hollow Body Frogs

by Johnathan Alijets | May 21, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, Media, Rigging, Video

I’m often asked what my favorite technique is for catching largemouth bass? Without a doubt it’s catching them on topwater. In the spring and summer months you won’t find me without a hollow body frog tied up and on deck. Like the jig, it’s an extremely versatile bait...

Party surfing a wave with my 7 year old

by teamjk | May 21, 2017 | Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, Media, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Throwback to 4 years ago, taking my 7 year old son out in a Dynamic Duo for his first time. His friend and hero Mike Mcvey paddled him down Amberjack on the West Branch Penobscot in Maine.  – Leanne...

Jackson Kayak Quick Tip – No Drill Installation of a Zig Zag Cleat

by Darrell Olson | May 19, 2017 | Fishing, Instructional, Video

Jackson Kayaks and other manufacturers of fishing kayaks are incorporating accessory tracks to the kayaks. A lot of anglers are using these track systems to install their fish finders, rod holders, tie down devices, and retractable tool devices. One thing that you do...

First Catch of the Day – Fishing with Your Kids

by teamjk | May 17, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing, Skipper, Video

Samantha (Age: 10) I love fishing with my dad. We have so much fun. I love my Skipper, named Dolphin, because it’s my size and is easy to paddle. It is lucky too. I usually catch the first fish on each of our trips. Dad (Age: Age Older than 10) As father of 5,...

Brush Creek Race: Wild & Free Tour

by nicktroutman | May 16, 2017 | Canada, Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

So fired up to finally make it down to Kernville for the Kern River Festival and Brush Creek Race. It was a blast hanging out with everyone, enjoying perfect weather and high water, and awesome time setting new course records on Brush Creek. Thanks Evan Moore​ for...

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...

Rockstar Surf Madison, Maine

by Adam Swett | May 14, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This wave is easily my favorite spot in Maine. Madison is in central Maine on the Kennebec River and best flows are around 19k to 25k on the USGS gauge. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/uv?site_no=01047150 The wave here usually doesn’t come in much or comes in...

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...

Wild & Free Tour: Outlet Falls

by nicktroutman | May 11, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, JK Media, Media, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Hanging out in the Pacific North West, which has been getting slammed with one of the wettest springs in history, finding whitewater is not a problem. Outlet Falls has been on my radar for a while, a gorgeous waterfall that I have wanted to run since I first saw it in...

Kayak Slalom with my 5 year old, Rory Jolee

by Jeremy Adkins | May 9, 2017 | Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This past summer, my daughter vastly surpassed my expectations. She absolutely loves the rapids, rivers, scenery, and surfing of course. Here is a video of our first slalom races. The Mulberry Fork Canoe Kayak Races (MFCKR). I have a paddle now and she is already...

Video – The Devils River – Worth the Wait

by Drew Ross | May 9, 2017 | Fishing, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video

After 2 years of searching for anyone to float the Devils River with me and getting shut down. I asked an acquaintance from Facebook who was having the same issue.  Last week, I met him and two other guys for the first time outside Del Rio, TX. While I...

A Journey To The Falls

by Blace Hutchens | May 7, 2017 | Fishing, Video

Join me on my adventure to the famed Sandstone Falls on the majestic New River. This is a kayak angling jewel located outside of Hinton, WV. It’s one of my favorite places in the world. I hope this video displays the raw beauty, power, and dignity that this area...