EJ’s Playlist- volume 1- “promos and other fun stuff”

by Eric Jackson | Dec 20, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Lifestyle, Resources, Whitewater Blogs

Starting with the 1993 World Championships for Freestyle (Rodeo)-  Horst from Germany (HF Brand of gear) created this video.  I was sponsored by Dagger and paddling a Dagger Transition (RPM prototype basically). Wavesport 1997 Wavesport 1999 Dashboard Burrito by Chris...

Longevity, EJ logistical Plan for Achieving it

by Eric Jackson | Nov 15, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Featured, Instructional, Lifestyle, Resources, Whitewater Resources

“Longevity, EJ logistical Plan for Achieving it”— Longevity is defined as having a mind and body that is capable of, and wants to perform at high levels at advancing ages. I am still very young, in my opinion, or, in my specific case, almost exactly middle-aged.    I...

Apex has the Following Small Rebounds and Large Ringers on the Way!

by Eric Jackson | Oct 18, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Fishing Blogs, Resources, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

So, you were waiting for a Large Ringer or a Small Rebound?  Jump on it today!   We have some ready for you! Hitomi, from Japan switched to the Small Rebound only a few days before the World Championships and is super fired up on her decision.    If you want the...

Wade Harrison Review of the Ringer

by Eric Jackson | Oct 14, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Featured, Product Information, Resources, Whitewater Blogs

I wasn’t there when Wade took my personal Ringer (he called it a demo, but it is outfitted for me (160 pounds, 5’7″)) out, which is perfect since I wasn’t there to influence him in any way.    Joe Ball took my Ringer from Columbus where I...

How to do the Kayak Roll: Phase 5:  Learning to set up underwater

by Eric Jackson | Jun 14, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Resources, Rolling and Bracing, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

 This is one of the steps that 90% of kayakers who learn the roll, never practice, and it is the reason for most of the underwater panicky feelings that kayakers get, and consequently, most swims.   Why?  Because, when you learn to roll, you want to practice it and...

EJ’s Recap of the World Kayak Fishing Championships

by Eric Jackson | Jun 13, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Fishing Blogs, Fishing Resourcs, Resources

Hurricane Marina Boat Ramp as Anglers from around the World Prepare for a shotgun start World Kayak Fishing Championships- Cookeville, TN In 2018 Tony Forte, head of USA Bass Federation at the time, now President of USA Angling (umbrella organization) asked me if I...