Big Tuna Walk-Through with Kayak Angler, Len Zilkowsky

THANKS Len for this great walk through video of the Jackson Kayak Big Tuna.


Another example of how Nikki Rekman Sales has the best team members EVER!

Please check out Len's blogpost HERE for even more information about the Big Tuna and more.

On the water in February with Kokatat, Jackson and Werner!

While it was not a warm and sunny day this past Saturday at Cultus Lake, we had a great time on the water with our sponsored kayak angler, Len Zilkowsky and some friends (thanks Michelle, Darcy, Avery and Teagan for joining us).

Getting outside in February is a must for everyone's mental health and what a perfect opportunity to try out the new Jackson Kayak SUP line up and sit on top, the Cruise.  A few folks even got to experience the JOY that is wearing a Kokatat Drysuit during this chilly time of year and here are a few photos to share.

Paddles of choice...Werner Paddles - for kayak fishing, recreational paddling, SUP and more!

photo: Nikki Rekman

Len, casting off the SUPerFishal - he enjoyed it as a stable platform for fly fishing and he was super stoked when we lent him our Kokatat Hydrus 3L Super Nova Angler Drysuit for the day.  Len is wearing the new 2013 colour - canvas/denim
 

photo: Nikki Rekman

We could not get Michelle out of the Cruise.  As a new paddler, she loved the stability of the boat and comfort of the hi-low seat specific to Jackson Kayaks.  The Kokatat front entry drysuit is the only way she would get on the water with us that day!

Cuda 14 - photo: Mark Klein

photo: Mark Klein

Looks like we are all having fun and even Darcy who prefers the ww kayaks gave the SUP boards a try.  THANKS Kokatat for keeping us dry and warm!

photo: Mark Klein

Avery took a break from his "new to him" slalom boat and checked things out on the SUPerNatural.  He cooled down quite a bit on the board and is now asking his Dad for the Kokatat Super Nova Youth drysuit.  Start saving your allowance Avery!

photo: Darcy Wilkins

Teagan gets the good-sport award for the day, not much of a "paddler" she got dragged out to the lake by her Dad and brother :).  She was sporting a pretty great ride to get there though as she was in the bow of the Jackson Kayak Dynamic Duo!

Len Zilkowsky Joins Western Canoeing and Kayaking Kayak Angler Team

Re-posted from the Western Canoeing and Kayaking blog

Len Zilkowsky Joins WCK Kayak Angler Team

As the unprecedented growth in the fishing kayak market continues to surpass our expectations it's all we can do here at WCK to keep up. While most of our staff here are casual anglers and avid paddlers it was evident we were going to need a real keener on hand to keep us on the cutting edge of this exciting time in the kayak fishing world.

Enter Len Zilkowsky. It's possible that there could be a kayak angler out there that's as fired up about kayak fishing as Len is, but I doubt it. Having recently been picked up by Jackson Kayaks for their Kayak Angling Team getting Len onboard was the obvious choice.



Living in Chilliwack Len is local to some of the best kayak fishing destinations in the world . . . and of course Canada's best kayak fishing store.

Len can be found paddling and fishing his way around all the local lakes and rivers in his freshly decked out Jackson Coosa and Cuda. To help promote the sport and share his adventures and tips Len has a new web site: thefishwhisperer.ca, He regularly updates it with pictures, videos and gear reviews, be sure to check it out, lots of great content.

Len will be here at the Western Canoeing and Kayaking Kayak Fishing Seminar on March 16 with one of his decked out boats.

We couldn't be more excited to have Len on the team, we're already learning lots about kayak fishing modifications and fishing tips, and we're sure you will as well.

If you see Len out on the water be sure to say "Hi" and maybe he'll even let you take his Jackson out for a spin.

BC Boat and Sportsmen Show - March 2-4

Check out the BC Boat and Sportsmen Show

Friday March 2nd-Sunday March 4th in Abbotsford, BC at the TRADEX.  

Show Hours 

Friday, March 2nd 12Noon - 9:00pm 

Saturday, March 3rd 9:00am - 6:00pm 

Sunday, March 4th 10:00am - 5:00pm  

Admission 

Adult (17+) $12.00 

Senior (60+) $10.00 

Juniors (6 - 16) $8.00 

Children (5 & Under) FREE 

Family (Max. 2 adults)$30.00 

Western Canoeing and Kayaking, our Jackson Kayak dealer in the lower mainland will be there with our fishing kayaks - the Coosa and the Cuda.  Stop by their booth #133 and sign up for one of their demos days.  First demo day of the season is Saturday March 24th on Mill Lake in Abbotsford.

You might even be lucky enough to run into the Fish Whisperer, Len Zilkowsky our sponsored Jackson Kayak Angler at the Western booth.  Len is full of local angling knowledge and can tell you about his experiences with the Cuda and the Coosa.

Jackson Kayak Cuda Review by Len Zilkowsky