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Hey fellows Bridgett here with the Jackson Kayak Fishing Team and I am super super excited to be introducing the new Jackson Kayak Big Rig HD/FD in the FD configuration. The Big Rig has been a fan favorite for many many years. Why? Because it's stable you can pack a whole lot of gear on it. You have asked for a pedal drive version of the Big Rig and that's what …
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It was May of 2015. I was the guy fishing from the bank with no boat and too big to even think about getting in a canoe or kayak. I was talking to my good friend Jim Flowers about my frustration of limited fishing opportunities due to fishing from the overgrown bank. Jim said let’s get in the kayaks and get you out there, “fat guys don’t get in a kayak” was my immediate reply. …
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With the conclusion of Icast 2015, there is much to be anticipated in the “kayak world” in 2016. As always, Jackson Kayak was at Icast 2015 to introduce new kayak models. They previewed many new innovations and upgrades to previous models. The new additions to the Jackson fleet include: The Kilroy DT (Delta Tango), Kilroy LT, Skipper, Kraken 13.5, the Coosa HD, Big Rig, and Kra …
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Coosa HD Initial Impressions: Jackson Kayak recently released the highly anticipated Coosa HD. The Coosa HD has been touted as the next generation of the Jackson Coosa, the first fishing kayak ever produced by Jackson in 2011. With such anticipation comes high expectations. I can tell you from my initial outings with the Coosa HD, this kayak is everything I hoped it would be …
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The year 2014 has been a great year of growth for the sport of kayak fishing in Tennessee. A big part of that growth has come from the emergence of several successful kayak fishing clubs hosting live tournaments in different regions of the state. As I have mentioned in previous posts, kayak fishing tournaments provide a laid back atmosphere and a welcoming environment, even for …
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