Archive for May 2020
What is the most stable stand up fishing kayak?
It has been less than 10 years since fishing kayaks were first designed to be fished standing up as well as sitting down. During that time SUP’s became very popular. The hull/board shapes evolved to be more stable and faster at the same time. Unfortunately for kayak fishing, the hull shapes got stagnant and didn’t evolve…
Read MoreNavigating Life
The story of me resigning as President of Jackson Kayak and starting Apex Watercraft. I have been asked time and time again- “why?”. Here is my analogy that I think speaks to it pretty well. When you have kids, you start with them depending upon you for everything to survive. They are there because of…
Read MoreEJ’s Manufacturing creed…
Manufacturing is a special industry. Its roots are in craftsmen. Individuals with a skill set to making something that the community needs. The blacksmith, clothing, baker, and candlestick maker. Eventually, a few innovative people innovated what the company looked like. Sam Slater brought the first factories to the USA with a textile mill, powered by water,…
Read MoreStreamline Your Fishing Experience: Join the Kayak Revolution
Kayak Fishing has exploded over the past 8 years, I am sure you have noticed. There are a number of reasons for that, but it can basically be narrowed down to modern designs that make fishing easier and more productive for almost anyone. With no motor to fuel, no batteries to charge, and the ability to…
Read MoreKayak Fishing Trip Checklist
There are two categories where you can improve your kayak fishing trip with a detailed checklist. To make sure you don’t forget anything, and To keep you from bringing too much stuff that weighs you down and gets in the way. This is a generic checklist for freshwater fishing, or protected water salt fishing. Overall…
Read MoreAre Composite Kayaks Faster than Plastic Kayaks?
There is not a lot of good information presented related to kayak design, materials, and how they affect performance. I have been in the business of designing and manufacturing kayaks out of both composites and plastic for the past 30 years. There are benefits to both types of materials and manufacturing methods. I’ll lay it out…
Read MoreTyr, EJ’s Story – Why this is the Apex Watercraft Logo
“The Inspiration to go the extra distance” I have been a competition addicted person my whole life. I enjoy the games, but compete to win. I want others to compete with me and want a good game. If I always win, it isn’t fun for me. If I always lose, it isn’t fun either. In…
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