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November 8, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Jackson Kayak Gnarvana Review

Jackson's core creek boat: the most volume and bow rocker in the lineup, three sizes for 100 to 260 pound paddlers, and how it...
November 5, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Kayak Paddles: How to Choose and Size One

Paddle length by height, kayak width and seat height, high angle against low angle, shaft and blade materials, feathering and the fishing features that...
November 1, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Best Whitewater Kayaks for Beginners

What makes a first whitewater kayak forgiving, how to size one, and how the Jackson Flow, Gnarvana, Clutch, Antix 3.0 and Rockstar V and...
October 26, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Werner 2027 Fishing Colors: Mosaic Bass and Tailing Red

Werner has published two new fishing graphics for 2027, Mosaic Bass and Tailing Red, and both land on the two paddles most kayak anglers...
October 25, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Jackson Flow Review

The Jackson Flow is what happens when you take a full creek boat hull and stop treating length as a virtue. Slimmer deck, shorter...
October 24, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Bending Branches Angler Pro Versa-Lok in Emberstrike

The Bending Branches Angler Pro Versa-Lok has a new pattern this season called Emberstrike, and it lands in the top tier of the lineup...
October 23, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Jackson Coosa FD Review

The Jackson Coosa FD takes the Coosa HD hull and deck, which already had a following, and puts the Flex Drive Mark IV under...
October 22, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Hobie Pro Angler 14 Review

The Hobie Pro Angler 14 is the big one. Thirteen feet eight inches, 38 inches wide, 600 pounds of capacity. If the Pro Angler...
October 21, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Jackson Kayak 2027 Colors: Fishing, Recreation and Whitewater

Jackson Kayak has published its 2027 colors, and the interesting part is that the three lines no longer share one palette. Fishing, recreation and...
October 18, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Jackson Antix 3.0 Review

The Jackson Antix 3.0 is a half slice built to do almost everything on a river, from a first surf to lines you are...

Let customers speak for us

from 148 reviews

Janice and Ryan were awesome to work with! They knew their stuff. Every question I had they were able to answer and because of them I was able to make a very informative decision on which kayak I wanted to purchase. I really enjoyed my purchasing experience. Thank you, Janice and Ryan. I love my new Hobie kayak!

Angela Simons

Caney Fork Outdoors

09/28/2026

Janice and Ryan were wonderful to work with! Very helpful and informative. My husband love his kayak. My husband says., ‘ It is very functional and easy to ride, especially with the reverse petals.’ he really enjoys the reverse feature of the kayak. I enjoy how easy it is to turn the kayak in the water… plus I can choose which workout I want, legs or arms. LOL
We now both have Hobie kayaks and we LOVE THEM!
Thank you Janice and Ryan for all your help and your knowledge.

Hobie Passport 12 R Sit On Top Pedal Kayak

Jackson Kayak Karma Traverse 10 Cotton Candy Whitewater Kayak 2024

I absolutely love my Jackson Karma Traverse! 10, The storage is incredible, & it has phenomenal flatwater tracking while still being so capable in whitewater. It’s especially perfect for sw canyons where the water isn’t always fun to drink and you're doing 80 miles of flatwater to get to 30 miles of rapids:D

Caney Outdoors was also awesome to work with! All directions were so clear, picking up from freight super easy, the kayak was so securely packaged. Shipping was also very fast, even across the country.

Highly recommend a Jackson Kayak for anyone who loves having fun on a river, and definitely get it from Caney Fork Outdoors. Very grateful!!

Kati Johnson

Jackson Kayak Karma Traverse 10 Cotton Candy Whitewater Kayak 2024

09/11/2026

The river was great and the company was so caring about the customers and the river. We put in at 10:00 and the dam was scheduled to open at 1:00. The owner told us we should be out of the river by 1:30 because our youngest can't swim and the water would rise. We got out at 1:00. It was a 6 mile paddle and the company was excellent!

Caney Fork Outdoors - in business 50+ years - very safety aware and family owned / operated. They had a bunch of kids and grandkids helping. Everyone was very sweet, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend! During the week they do a 9 mile trip too. They do a yearly “clean the river” trip in October that they told us about and details/sign up are advertised on their FB page in September. They really care about the river and their customers!!

Customer

08/29/2026

I’ve bought two kayaks from Caney Fork Outdoors and they are the tip top in customer service! They are always kind and very helpful. My kayaks are always clean and ready to go when I arrive to pick them up. They make it a very easy transaction. If you are looking to buy a new kayak, and are searching the internet for the best deal, save yourself some time and just go to Caney Fork Outdoors. 👍🏻

Isaac Fuelling

07/31/2026

Ryan and the folks at Caney Fork Outfitters were great. They are so knowledgeable about everything kayak.

James Milligan

06/13/2026

Eddyline Sky 120 Lightweight Sit In Kayak

A refreshing paddle a fun boat that doesn’t take on water that beginners boat just a little tippy, but that’s what makes it fast

Patrickboone

Eddyline Sky 120 Lightweight Sit In Kayak

06/11/2026

Native Watercraft Titan X Propel 12.5 Pedal Kayak

Incredible team the guys stayed with even after hours and made sure I was set up, this is the best kayak dealer in the area and they will make sure you are taken care of. So happy with the new yak.

coltan hickman

Native Watercraft Titan X Propel 12.5 Pedal Kayak

06/04/2026

Eddyline Sky 100 Lightweight Sit In Kayak

Awesome delivery and even better product!

Kylie Thompson

Eddyline Sky 100 Lightweight Sit In Kayak

05/21/2026

I chose Caney Fork Outdoors for the prices and location closest to home. Ill continue going to them for the friendliness of the staff. I felt like family when I left. Miss Janice went above and beyond helping us out in store, and shuttling us to and from the river. Thank you and we look forward to our next visit!

Sean Hart

10/28/2026

Jackson Kayak Bite Sit On Top Fishing Kayak

Arrived in perfect condition all thanks to Caney Fork Outdoor's outstanding job of protection and communication! Very happy with my purchase!

Robbie

Jackson Kayak Bite Sit On Top Fishing Kayak

10/27/2026

Absolutely amazing. These people are top notch. I won’t buy a kayak from anyone else again.

Edward Oakley

Great kayak, better than my Bonifide SS127. Handles very well. The people at Caney Fork are absolutely the BEST !!!!

Jackson Kayak Coosa X Sit On Top Fishing Kayak

This is a great store. The owners are honest, knowledgeable and kind. The prices and selection are both great. Thank you again!

D Payne

10/16/2026

This is a great store. The staff are honest and helpful. The store is well stocked and the items are well priced.

Dpayne

10/15/2026

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Jackson Kayak Gnarvana Review

Kayak Paddles: How to Choose and Size One

Best Whitewater Kayaks for Beginners

Werner 2027 Fishing Colors: Mosaic Bass and Tailing Red

Jackson Flow Review

Bending Branches Angler Pro Versa-Lok in Emberstrike

Jackson Coosa FD Review

Hobie Pro Angler 14 Review

Jackson Kayak 2027 Colors: Fishing, Recreation and Whitewater

Jackson Antix 3.0 Review

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