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Choosing a Beginner Whitewater Paddling KayakAsk any kayaker what they think the best boat for you is and you will likely get a confusing jumble of answers that have little to do with what you really need to know. Today lets look at choosing a beginner whitewater paddling kayakSimplistically, there are three types of kayaks to choose from for whitewater. Play boat Creek boat River RunnersThese classifications are actually confusing if you take them literally. Any boat can be used for any st

It's that time of year. New kayaks are hitting the showroom floors. This is also the season when people start thinking of getting one or two new kayaks. Many times those people thinking about it will be first time owners. To simplify some potential heartache, I submit to you my First Time Kayak Buyer's Guide. Kayak fishing Facebook Pages are lighting up with requests about which boats to look at, which one is for me and myriad other questions. So which boat should you get? It's not that si

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking 101 Submitted by Jason Smith I wish I had this intro to whitewater kayaking 101 when I started. My first experience with whitewater was as a young teen. My stepdad took us on a commercial rafting trip on a river in northeastern Pennsylvania. I had such an awesome day enjoying the river. I remember watching the river guides in kayaks. They were so smooth moving from one eddy to another. They would park their kayaks in eddies barely big enough to fit their kayak, a

How to add a Bow Mounted Trolling Motor to your KayakSubmitted by Michael BlattAdding a bow mounted trolling motor to your Jackson Kayak can enhance the kayak fishing experience immensely. Whether you just want to have a basic remote controlled option after pedaling or paddling all day, add or bow mounted option to your already stern mounted motor, or fully automate your track and speed while integrated with your fish finder.When I first started looking at accessories for my Jackson Kayak, I cou

Aaaaaaah Christmas. This is when everyone is thinking of gifts, and if you're not a paddler yourself (or even if you are) here be a test blog.