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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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On most of my kayak fishing trips where I encounter a curious onlooker, I hear some form of the following. “Man you sure are braver than me for fishing out of that thing”. The implication is that kayak fishing is an extreme sport only for the daring anglers willing to trust a small plastic boat to keep them afloat and out of the water. Perhaps these people have paddled a kay …
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I discussed why I believe the name brand kayaks are worth the additional cost as opposed kayaks purchased from a big box store. I would like to expand on that article today to talk about another added benefit to purchasing a name brand such as Jackson Kayak. That benefit is the dealer you purchase it from.By and large, name brand kayaks are only available through a local dealer …
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The Tennessee Kayak Anglers will be hosting their second tournament of the 2014 season on Saturday July 19, 2014 on Old Hickory Lake. This will be a lake-wide tournament with anglers choosing where on the lake they would like to fish. There will be a mandatory captains’ meeting at 5:30 AM at Shutes Branch Recreation Area at 5201 Saundersville Rd, Old Hickory, TN 37138. This w …
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Forget what you think you know about fishing tournaments. Kayak fishermen are a different breed. Kayak fishing tournaments are different as well. What is it that makes them different? Are all levels of fishermen really welcome to join in on a kayak fishing tournament? The answer is absolutely yes.As I said, kayak fishermen are a different breed. I cannot exactly tell you …
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