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I fall into the category of folks who got into kayak fishing as an angler first and a paddler second. Not taking the time to select the right paddle is a mistake! Your paddle is nearly always in your hands and one of the most important pieces of equipment in your kayak angling arsenal. Your personal paddling style, width of your boat and budget are important factors to consi …
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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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Guest post contributed by Karla Griggs In my first post, I mentioned that I would be documenting kayak and paddle selection, rigging, and fishing, of course. You see, I don’t have a kayak of my own quite yet. So how do you go about choosing a fishing kayak that is right for you? Let’s figure this one out together. There are TONS of articles and YouTube videos out …
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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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On the weekend of September 12 through 14, 2014, I had the privilege of being a part of a great event for the second year in a row. This event was organized by the Hope For Heroes Foundation with help from Heroes On The Water. These organizations help wounded veterans with their return back into society by providing them with opportunities to participate in special events that …
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