In the Spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. - Alfred Lord Tennyson. Obviously, Alfred Lord Tennyson wasn’t from Louisiana. For me, Spring time in Louisiana conjures up images of trout…big trout exploding on topwater. It is our final escape from the doldrums of February and [...]
Amia Calva… bowfin… grinnel… mudfish, mud pike, dogfish, swamp trout, choupique… Hearing this name for many immediately brings disgust and sometimes nausea, but I’m here to tell ya, you’d be pleasantly surprised at what this fish packs. Before cutting that line, read on to see this fish from another’s eyes… [...]
A few weeks back I penned an article on Kayaks and the Navigation Rules for the group. I focused largely on lights in that write up. I want to take things a step further here. I have been consuming volumes of information in my new position as the Recreational Boating Safety [...]
Topics Discussed: - History of BCKFC's relationship with The Backpacker and Hobie - Choosing a kayak, accessories, and rigging - Special Guest Brock Miller of The Backpacker - Current Kayak Sales @ The Backpacker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4X9luEHghc&t
Hello BCKFC family. In plying social media, I often see questions asked about how kayakers (human powered craft operators) are supposed to behave in certain navigational situations. On the navigable waters of the US, the Navigation Rules provide the legal guidelines. Certain states may have additional laws, but here I will [...]
Topics Discussed: - What is the "Off The Water" live show about? - BCKFC's 2019 Minimalist Challenge Recap - Special Guest Clayton Shilling - Upcoming Events https://www.youtube.com/embed/X0FNpWRH18E