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Jackson Kayak Big Rig – Lowrance Elite-5 HDI – Scupper Transducer Mount & Lowrance Elite-5 HDI Fish Finder/Chartplotter Install

by | Mar 18, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, JK Team Posts, Rigging, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Team JK

Creating a semi-permanent install for multiple kayaks is a challenge. Since most of us fish on a budget two separate fish finder units is not feasible. For about 1/4 the price of a new Lowrance Elite 5 HDI unit you may purchase a new Transducer, Power cable, and the...

My First Lord of the Fork Race & a Look Ahead to the Green Race!

by | Mar 12, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Events, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Karma Unlimited, River Running, rivers, Team JK, Video, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

Last fall I had the distinct pleasure in racing in the 2013 Lord of the Fork on Saturday, October 25, 2013!  To participate in this race had been a goal of mine 7 years in the making… And now I set my sights to try to beat my time this year and to participate as a...

Kayak fishing the Lost Coast of Panama

by | Mar 4, 2014 | Big Rig, Cuda, Featured Post, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Team JK, Trip Reports, Trips, United States

An opportunity to join Jim Sammons and James McBeath on a trip to Panama to film an episode of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons came up and it was a no-brainer to hop on board. Our outfitter/guide was Hennie Marais with Paddle Panama who had his brother Peter...

My First Trip to China- Kayaking the Nu River- Chenggang, China- Yunnan Province…

by | Feb 16, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, River Running, Team JK, the athlete, the teacher, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater

I have paddled in many places around the world, but China was still virgin territory for me.   It is far away, and without a guide of some sort, getting around in Rural China is not easy as the language barrier is incredible.    Reading signs is impossible, and...

Opening Day on the South Fork of the American! California Canoe and Kayak and Team JK fundraiser for American Whitewater!

by | Feb 15, 2014 | Creeking, Fun, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, River Running, Team JK, Uncategorized, Whitewater

Hoping to get the kinks out for spring flows? Then join Jackson Kayak Team members from California and Nevada in celebrating water, kayaks and spring run off! This years fundraiser includes a slalom clinic that I will be teaching, followed by a race on Sunday, as well...

Ultralight Kayak Overnighter Sleep Systems – My Choices for Ecuador

by | Feb 7, 2014 | Creeking, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, Internationalisation, JK University, Recreational/Touring, River Running, Team JK, Uncategorized, United States, Whitewater

  Camping from a kayak. No matter what types of kayak it is, whitewater, fishing or touring, camping out of a kayak and spending days on the water is one of my favorite things to do. For many people though, it can be a daunting task, and somewhat intimidating...

The best is yet to come!

by | Jan 8, 2014 | Team JK, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

My Dad always used to say that life went by in the blink of an eye, one day you are 16 and the next you wake up and you are 60.”It will all be over before you know it, so make sure you are having fun!” he would say. It took me a long time to figure that out – I...

All Star Moments

by | Feb 18, 2013 | Team JK, Whitewater

I recently switched from a Rock Star Small to my new amazing 2013 Star! After making the switch my whole playboating experience has progressed rapidly! The boat is so good I can perform most of my tricks without a paddle! As you will see, here are some of my awesome...