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Fishing in the summer can be a daunting task for those who don’t have much experience. At this time of year the rivers and creeks can be really shallow and super clear. In some cases I have been able to see straight to the bottom 30 or more yards ahead of me when standing in my kayak. So here are some tips for fishing in these conditions. When faced with these conditions I usua …
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When we are young we are taught to have respect for lots of different things. Respect your elders, respect your parents, respect your teachers, respect authority etc. I feel that if a person has respect that it not only makes them a well rounded and liked person, but it will also take you far in life and just make you feel good at the end of the day. However, I feel that someti …
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Recently, I decided to try a new seating configuration on my Jackson Kayak Big Rig. The Elite Seat on the Big Rig is quite comfortable but I wanted to go with a different option. I had seen several people using the 25 quart Orion Cooler as a seating option on their stand up paddle board or SUP for short. Why couldn’t this same set-up work on the Big Rig? The premise …
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Here in the great state of Tennessee, we have been blessed with lots of great water for kayak fishing. From one end of the state to the other, there are plenty of locations that offer the adventurous kayak angler the opportunity to fish waters off the beaten path. All it takes to open up these great opportunities is the willingness to put the time in to research and discover t …
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It was a hot day in late June and we had just been hit with quite a bit of rain a few days prior here in Middle Tennessee. The rivers had gone down, just about to their normal level but I figured there would still be some run-off from some light rain the night before. Run-off always brings with it the potential for stained or even muddy water but I wasn’t about to let that ke …
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