Customer Service Representative

by Bridgett Valet | Apr 15, 2024 | Careers, Uncategorized

Position: Customer Service Representative Hours: 8 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday Pay: $14-15/ hr. Overtime:  May be required during peak season when approved by Customer Service manager. Reports to: Customer Service Manager  Expectations: At Jackson, customer...

Bacon-Wrapped Venison Skewer Recipe

by Bridgett Valet | Sep 7, 2021 | Orion Hunting, Outdoor Adventures, Recipes

If you’ve got a venison backstrap or tenderloin in your freezer, get to thawing (alternately: get to hunting!). Create something delicious for your family with a few simple ingredients. What you’ll need: • 1-2 lbs venison • 1 lb bacon • 1 sprig fresh rosemary • 5...

Backwater Bowfin Blitz in the Liska, Part I

by Bridgett Valet | Feb 9, 2018 | Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Internationalisation, Liska, United States

“Want to go fish the Okefenokee Swamp in February?” Teammate Matt Cunningham’s words sat in my ears. To the swamp? Like, the alligator-infested, bugs-that-will-carry-you-away deep southern Georgia swamp where even the *plants* are carniverous? Hm. Being a...

Pedal vs Paddle – Can’t We All Just Get Along?

by Bridgett Valet | Oct 7, 2017 | Coosa, Coosa FD, Cruise 10 Angler, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Internationalisation, Kraken, United States

There have been an influx of pedal drive players to the kayak fishing market over the past few years. Folks swore up one side and down another that they’d never be in a pedal-propelled kayak … but changed their tune as new players entered the field. Full...

JACKSON KAYAK ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF COOSA FD KAYAK WITH FLEX DRIVE FOR HANDS-FREE OPERATION

by Bridgett Valet | Oct 6, 2017 | Internationalisation, Press, Press Releases, United States

  JACKSON KAYAK ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF COOSA FD KAYAK WITH FLEX DRIVE FOR HANDS-FREE OPERATION SPARTA, TN (October 2017) – The highly anticipated Jackson Kayak Coosa FD kayak with Flex Drive patent-pending prop-driven capabilities which allow for hands-free...

IT SLICES. IT DICES. – THE NEW JACKSON KAYAK MIXMASTER

by Bridgett Valet | Sep 8, 2017 | Internationalisation, Press, United States

SPARTA, TN (August 2017) Meet the new playmaster of the river! It slices & dices every drop of water with a super-low volume, high-performance bow & stern. The ride of the MixMaster is from a bygone era. This new and improved design with better ergonomics,...

JACKSON KAYAK’S LISKA OFFERS KAYAK ANGLERS A VERSATILE, STABLE FISHING PLATFORM

by Bridgett Valet | Jul 25, 2017 | Internationalisation, Press, United States

SPARTA, TN (July 24, 2017) The Liska is a reborn version of our best-selling Cuda series. Wider, more stable and updated with features that new kayak anglers are looking for … and experienced anglers demand.  The Liska is well-suited to a wide variety...

Jackson Kayak Cruise FD with Flex Drive Offers Another Pedal Option

by Bridgett Valet | Jul 18, 2017 | Internationalisation, Press, Recreational/Touring, Uncategorized, United States

SPARTA, TN (JULY 2017) – Pedal or paddle with the Jackson Kayak Cruise FD kayak. The unique prop system helps keep the system clear of obstacles and easy to clean. The Flex Drive is easily deployed with the flip of a lever and an interchangeable electric motor...

Largemouth Bass & Crappie Tips from the Coosa FD

by Bridgett Valet | May 20, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

The late spring morning dawned quietly enough. A few hours later the wind kicked up to between 15-20 MPH – nothing like a touch of a challenge to get things started! Largemouth bass and crappie were the quarry; Coosa FD was the vessel.   Following an...

JACKSON KAYAK’S MAYFLY NOW SHIPPING – FIRST KAYAK MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR FLY FISHING

by Bridgett Valet | Feb 7, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Press Releases, United States

SPARTA, TN (February 2017) – The recent MayFly hatch in Sparta TN is big news for the fly fishing community and the kayak industry. Jackson Kayak’s MayFly kayaks – the first kayak made specifically for fly fishing – are emerging from the factory and...

Tackle Tweaks

by Bridgett Valet | Jul 23, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Freshwater, JK Team Posts, United States

Small changes to your lures can make a big difference. A good set of split ring pliers are an invaluable tool that should be in every angler’s arsenal. A few common modifications include changing out treble hooks, adding a split-ring to the factory line tie and...

Simply… Cruise!

by Bridgett Valet | May 15, 2014 | Fishing, Freshwater, United States

I’m a simple girl with simple tastes. I want a clean, open, deck and a boat that’s stable and maneuverable. I spend a lot of time on smaller river systems hunting bass and not as much time on windswept flats or lakes. Ready for a second boat and having logged scads of...