Choosing between the Jackson Zen 3 vs Nirvana by JK Team | Jun 5, 2020 | Creeking, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Reviews, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, ZenI had the pleasure of paddling the new Zen 3 every day in Chile once it came out. One of the biggest questions I received was simply, “how do I choose between the Nirvana and the Zen 3?”. Hopefully this video will help clear things up. – Boyd Ruppelt...
Big Rig HDFD first impressions by teamjk | Jul 16, 2019 | Fishing, ReviewsI have been putting my new Big Rig HDFD to the test during my tournament season. I have to say, it is the most impressive kayak that I have fished out of to date. I absolutely love this kayak. Here’s my review on some of the keys that make this kayak so outstanding....
6 month BIGRIGHDFD Review by teamjk | Jul 13, 2019 | Family Zone, Fishing, Reviews, UncategorizedWhat a last 6 months it’s been in this boat! Unbelievable. I hardly have words to describe it, honestly. I was so stoked when this kayak was announced and then we had to wait another 6 months to get our hands on one and now, NOW I have spent the last 6 months in it...
Confidence Baits by dustinnichols | Jul 10, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, Reviews, Riggingcon·fi·dence /ˈkänfədəns/ a belief in one’s self and one’s ability to succeed. Some days you catch them, some days you don’t. Mental preparation and positive attitude can help you have a better day on the water. Like the Goonies inspired anthem...
What’s In Your Kit #3: SEALS Sprayskirts by Hilde Schweitzer | Jun 22, 2019 | Internationalisation, Reviews, United States, WhitewaterWhats a good boat without a good skirt? Wet at best, dangerous at worst. There are a lot of good skirts out there and everyone has a personal bias or preference towards one particular brand or another. My favorite sprayskirt for many decades now has...
Bending Branches Angler Pro Carbon, a “Wow” Factor Paddle by Bill Schultz | Apr 23, 2019 | Fishing, ReviewsI have been giving kayak fishing talks for 10 years and in each one I suggest to those in the audience that they don’t scrimp on their paddle. I tell them to buy the most expensive, lightest paddle they can afford. A heavy paddle will make a day on the...
Go ahead! Take a Bite! by teamjk | Apr 18, 2019 | Fishing, ReviewsRecently, I had the pleasure of testing out the new Jackson Kayak Bite. I had been anxiously awaiting this kayak since I first heard about its development last fall. At 35″ wide and a touch under 12′, the Bite offers up an incredibly stable platform. The open deck...
Berkley FireLine Ultra 8: Impressive! by Bill Schultz | Mar 20, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Reviews, RiggingRecently, I caught and released smallmouth bass number 22,300 since catching my first in 1994. Many of those smallies have been caught in the ultra-clear waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan in Door County, Wisconsin. My primary presentations require long...
Why I’m looking forward to the Big Rig HD/FD in 2019… by Jason Griffith | Feb 25, 2019 | Big Rig, Fishing, Reviews2019 is quickly upon us and with the crazy advancements we’ve seen in our industry over the last several years, it’s becoming more and more common for anglers to more frequently purchase the latest and greatest kayak to fit their needs. I am no different, and...
Story of 2018 by teamjk | Feb 21, 2019 | Internationalisation, Poland, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterIt is a time for recap of 2018 and bring couple of highlights. It has been crazy year for me and even more full with adventures than any other with some life changing events. Hope you enjoy the read! Most important is that I managed to keep on paddling with my friends...
Year 2018 in review by Valerie Betrand | Feb 5, 2019 | Family Zone, Internationalisation, Kid's Kayaks, Norway, Playboating, Reviews, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines2018 has been yet another successful year filled with adventures, travels, new achievements, and lots and lots of time spent on the water! It has been a very active year, with kayaking as our main sport, and kiting, skiing and surfing as other complementary excuses to...
Rockstar 4.0 Review. Is it a wave or a hole boat!? Watch the video to find out! by teamjk | Jan 15, 2019 | Playboating, Reviews, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesAfter seeing Rockstar 4.0 release I was wondering that it might be a bit too big for smaller features.. Nothing more wrong! Interesting thing was that the volume for Rockstar 2016 was quite bigger being 61.4 gallons! I was wondering if being perfect size for RS16 (55...
