by Eric Jackson | Jul 13, 2023 | Apex Fishing, Fishing Blogs, Fishing Resourcs, Kayak Fishing
Tips for Beginner Kayak Fishermen Choose the Right Kayak: Select a kayak specifically designed for fishing and for your size and the type of water you want to go on. Look for stability, storage options, and comfortable seating. Sit-on-top kayaks are popular for...
by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs
Offside C-Stroke – Mastering Advanced Paddle Techniques The Offside C-Stroke might initially appear as a “trick stroke” to many, but learning it can provide significant advantages for kayakers. While not usually essential for basic river kayaking,...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
S-Turn Stroke The S-Turn Stroke is a combination of a Forwards Sweep, a closed face stern draw, a feather forwards of the paddle (our first feathering exercise) and then a forward sweep to turn the boat the other way… then repeat. Sweep, Draw, Feather Forward,...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
The C-Stroke is your first compound stroke. This means you are mixing two different strokes into one. C-Stroke The C- Stroke is a combination of a closed-faced bow draw and a forward stroke. Remember when we did the drill where we paddled around in a circle using...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 28, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Lifestyle, Whitewater Blogs
Fun Times with Tommy Hilleke and my family on the Main Salmon River in Idaho with the Ringer! It is hard to believe, but this was my first Main Salmon River trip, ever. Emily organized a trip with Polly and Tommy Hilleke with Salmon River Adventure Company. The...
