Jackson Kayak- Who we are and Why…. a short essay by EJ

by ericjackson | Aug 5, 2017 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

Pushing the Envelope, one boat, one decision at a time… There has always been something unique about Jackson Kayak, a theme, if you will,  that broke the trend of the kayak industry when we started.    For that matter, there are many unique things about...

Here is an Antix getting built from scratch and other cool clips.

by ericjackson | Jul 15, 2017 | Antix, Company Info, EJ, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

Dickies wanted me to make a clip that showed my kayaking, and introduced my fishing, but mostly talked about the factory and showed a kayak being built.     Steve Fisher and I put this together, Steve on the story board, camera, editing, and helping me...

Dickies Brand Showcasing kayaking and fishing on their home page…

by ericjackson | Jun 18, 2017 | Antix, EJ, Internationalisation, the athlete, United States, Whitewater

Dickies did a piece on their website about me along with a video by Steve Fisher that I think you will enjoy watching.      It is a story about Jackson Kayak, and some of our accomplishments as well as a little glimpse into my work life.    I...

Why no April Fools Joke this year from Eric Jackson?

by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2017 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

Sorry about not doing an April Fools this year, people were taking it to seriously! I want to start doing them again, so I need your help!  Every year for as long as I can remember, April 1st was a day I could say anything to anyone and try to find some elaborate...

EJ’s- How to Squirt and Splat the Jackson Kayak Antix

by ericjackson | Mar 16, 2017 | Antix, EJ, Intermediate Moves, Internationalisation, JK University, the teacher, United States, Whitewater

How to Squirt and Splat an Antix The new Jackson Kayak Antix has hit a nerve among kayakers world-wide.   Its sporty river running/creeking character, light weight, fun surfing, and ability to get vertical on the stern makes it a unique kayak in today’s world of...

EJ Interviews Crispin Powley, Strike King’s Sales Manager

by ericjackson | Jan 18, 2017 | Big Rig, EJ, Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

Here is my Interview with Crispin Powley, Strike King Sales Manager, and fishing super star.     “I got to know you as the Sales Manager for Strike King Lure Company, seeing you at trade shows, etc..    But you have had your share of...

EJ’s Gauley Fest update 2014… Photos…

by ericjackson | Sep 21, 2014 | Karma Unlimited, Whitewater

This was a whirlwind Gauley for the Jackson family.    We left Rock Island on Thursday in time to eat at Pies and Pints that night, the Cathedral in the morning and then a Karma run on Friday for Nick and I on the Upper,  while Dane, Emily, Courtney, and Alec paddled...

Fishing the Finesse Jig for Large and Smallmouth Bass

by ericjackson | Sep 17, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing

I enjoy a wide variety of baits for bass fishing and often go for the faster baits, which match my personality a little better.    Fishing slow can be hard for me sometimes, but not as hard as slow fishing!      Sometimes getting on the bottom with a smaller bait,...

Big Rig Pro- Bells/Whistles/Big Bass/Big Fun!

by ericjackson | Sep 12, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Fishing

I get super fired up when everything just clicks; and we do something really special at Jackson Kayak.      The Big Rig Pro is one of those boats and this is one of those moments…   Sometimes I like simplicity, quiet, and no frills.   Sometimes, I like all of...

Lasting Memories- Jackson/McBeath Camping from JK Kayaks and SUP-

by ericjackson | Jul 18, 2014 | Fishing

Camping is something that kids remember.    Think back to when you were a kid.   I remember my first camping trip on Pine Creek in PA, at age 6 out of a Grumman Canoe with my Dad like it was yesterday.   It was a memory of a lifetime.     I truly believe that, as a...

Oh yea!!! Friday is a FUN Day!! ALL NEW JACKSON FUN!

by ericjackson | Jul 12, 2014 | the innovator, Whitewater

Today the new FUN was born!    The mold arrived and was carefully framed up, the first few boats done to dial into mold in, get the thicknesses right, get the weight right, and then BINGO!  I have a green and a red Fun in my RV heading to Canada.    There, we’ll shoot...

Summer Rains Can’t Dampen Your Spirit… Unless you are 5 and kayaking with Mom and Dad!

by ericjackson | Jun 29, 2014 | Recreational/Touring, Riviera

Kristine, KC, and I decided to head down the hill to run the rapids in front of our house from the “Powerhouse to the Boat Ramp” a 1.5 mile journey through a deep gorge, some nice rapids,  beautiful waterfalls, and lots of birds and wildlife.     We made...