KAYAK ANGLING TOURNAMENTS Evolution of a Sport

On waterways all over the world, more and more anglers are finding that kayaks offer them maximum maneuverability and access to new locations, leading to greater fishing potential. As a result, kayak fishing is the second fastest growing sector of paddlesports behind stand up paddling. Increasing numbers of kayak angling competitions are both product of and further fuel for this growth. James McBeath of Jackson Kayaks gives us an inside look into the world of kayak angling competition.

Words: James Mc Beath / Photography: Drew Gregory, Peter Holcombe, Aaron Stiger , Brooks Beatty

The health of any sport is measured by many milestones, from participation numbers and retail sales to innovation in product design and increased media presence. It all boils down to enthusiasm, which fuels the growth of these elements. In many successful sports, this passion is fevered by competition. Competition at the grassroots level spurs on regional growth as active communities tend to be very visible and non-participants want to give it a try. Competition at national and international levels lights the fires of enthusiasm and creates sport loyalties to individuals, countries and even manufacturers. By and large, competition is one of the most effective marketing means for any sport. It is a mechanism seen today in the US especially for bass fishing where millions of spectators follow a handful of bass…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Paddle World 2015

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