Jeff Jackson
Who Writes The Rules For Kayak Fishing?
I marvel at the rules anglers impose on themselves. Really, other than regulations on fishing seasons and catch limits, kayak fishing is totally open to...
Adventure Found: 7 Steps To Seek Out Extraordinary Fishing
The reason I go fishing changes from day to day. Sometimes I fish to practice my craft, other times I fish to learn something...
Open Your Eyes To The Underwater World Of Fish
I’m embarrassed to admit, but for 15 years working as a river guide, I had no clue about fish and their whole universe going...
Are You Still An Angler When You’re Not Catching Fish?
Getting skunked sucks. Go fishing; no fish. When I started out kayak fishing, there would be long days of waving a rod over my...
Fishing For A Purpose Beyond Comparison
I’m a big fan of Star Wars. As a little kid, I saw the first film, Episode IV, in a theater in 1977. I...
Hook Your Kids On Their First Time Fishing
I didn’t fish as a kid. I grew up on a dairy farm and everybody knows dairy farmers don’t fish. Back then, I did...
How Your Favorite Fishing Rod Connects You To Your Adversary
I have 16 fly rods in my garage. I wouldn’t admit that in just any crowd, but I expect other anglers to slap a...
Off-Season Survival: Keep Your Fishing Passion Intact
Winter is tough for kayak anglers. For a privileged group, the off-season is just a slightly chillier version of the on-season. But for most...
Why It Is Important To Practice Flipping Your Fishing Kayak
My eyes opened wide when I read that 59 percent of Kayak Angler readers have never fallen out of their boats. I find this...
The One Thing No One Appreciates About Fishing
A workplace injury left the seller unable to paddle or cast. “Selling all my fly fishing gear. Cheap,” the online post read. The only...