How to Pick the Right Kayak Paddle

by Bill Schultz | Dec 17, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Kraken

How to Pick the Right Kayak Paddle When I’m giving kayaking and kayak fishing talks at sports shows and expos, I like to spend some time talking paddles.  Most people spend more time picking their kayak than how to pick the right kayak paddle.  But, your paddle is the...

Can I do it again!!!

by Andrew McIlhone | Nov 13, 2019 | Fishing Tournament, Freshwater Fishing, Ireland, Kraken

It’s the time of the year here in Ireland most anglers put away there salt water rods and dust the cobwebs off there fresh water gear. The Irish Kayak Angling Muckno Competition in Castleblanney, it’s the one I dread every year and as I keep saying fresh water fishing...

Raymarine Element 9hv

by Andrew McIlhone | Nov 11, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Ireland, Kraken, Rigging

I have been using a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 pro for this past 5 years on my kayak and have honestly loved every minute of it, it is a superb size for any kayak or boat with plenty of features and great chart options at a very affordable price. As I am a tackle tart I...

Home Turf Victory

by Andrew McIlhone | Nov 10, 2019 | Fishing Tournament, Ireland, Kraken

As the title hints this was my local Irish Kayak Angling Competition of the year, situated in my local village Ardglass. Last year was the first year I ran this competition here and even tho I could not attend as my partner was in labour it turned out to be a big...

Simply Fishing Tournament-the best format ever?

by Sean White | Oct 16, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, JAdventures Main Banner, Kraken, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Tournaments, United States

Many of us got into fishing because of its simplicity. Its low cost. The ease. However as the sport has evolved kayaks are not as simple. Most tournament kayaks have pedals, some have motors, most have electronics, and almost all are extensively rigged for kayaks...

Deep Water – Big Fish

by Mark Radcliffe | Oct 12, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Reports, Internationalisation, Kraken, UK

There are some fishing trips that start as a one off event to target a single species, but then end up as an annual thing with good friends. One such for me is an annual trip to Crinan in Scotland targeting the Common Skate. Despite its name there is nothing common...

Spearfishing California Halibut 2019

by jimrussell | Oct 10, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Reports, Internationalisation, Kraken, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing

I have put in a LOT of time this year either diving off my Kraken, jumping in from shore, or off buddies boats staring at sand looking for California Halibut. The Kraken makes a great platform for hunting these fish and allows me to cover more ground, and keep the...

Salt Springs Kayak Camping

by Matt Davis | Aug 21, 2019 | Fishing, Kilroy, Kraken, Outdoor Adventures

For the past few years I’ve planned a kayak camping trip for my Dad and a few family friends. This years trip was quite the adventure! We got an early start Sunday morning so we could stop and fuel up on a big breakfast before driving up the hill. After not quite two...

Basic Gear For Spear Fishing

by jimrussell | Aug 10, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Kraken, United States, Video

Huge thank you to Jameson Redding for putting together this awesome video and giving me a chance to talk about some of the basic gear I use for spearfishing out here in Northern California. Everyone has different ways of doing things so I encourage you to experiment...

Find Whats Best for YOU

by Michael Ernst | Jul 21, 2019 | Coosa, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kraken, United States

The best kayak for might not be the best for you! We all know that the Jackson Coosa was built for small rivers and moving water, and that the Big Rig was built for stability in big water and to stand and fish out of. Also that the Kraken was designed for offshore...

Big Fish and Structure

by Matt Davis | Jul 5, 2019 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Kraken

Just to make things clear, I am no expert on the subject, but there have been some things I’ve learned over the years. Also, you should know I’m speaking in terms of casting vs vertical jigging. Kayak fishing is quite different than fishing from a boat or from shore....

“The Kayak Spear Fisherman”

by jimrussell | Apr 17, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Feature, Internationalisation, Kraken, United States, Video

Last summer Jameson Redding from the JK Media House came out and spent a few days with me. I’ve met Jameson twice before at past Gimme Shelter tournaments, and he is a super cool guy and a ton of fun to be around. He is also a super enthusiastic kayak angler,...