Jim Sammons joins Jackson Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Biggameaddict · 03-15-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAMFISH

Wouldn't you? Someone is going to pay you to fish from thier yak, T.V. show, endorsements......Sounds like a normal career move.

Thats why is said money talks, bullshit walks.

Jimmyz123 · 03-15-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Thats why is said money talks, bullshit walks.

Maybe Jim will also have some say in the design of the future kayaks. That Cuda 14 looks nice but the seat looks too high and the weight of the Kayak is a little more than I like. I still would like to paddle one to see what it's like.

driftwood · 03-15-2013, 06:10 PM

Why didn't Hobie sign him up???

Dannowar · 03-16-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by driftwood

Why didn't Hobie sign him up???

CAUSE THEY HAVE WADE!

03-16-2013, 01:29 AM

What happened behind closed doors is between Jim, OK, and Jackson. Leave it at that.

Those who have taken a jab have probably never even met Jim. It's easy to be a jackass when you're sitting behind a keyboard, but thats why he has a show and you don't.

Cbad Mike · 03-16-2013, 02:55 AM

I really don't get the negative talk and bs regarding Jims career choices. I've had the pleasure of meeting Jim on a few occasions and recently had a long one on one conversation with him. He is one of the few guys that I've met in this sport who are genuinely happy for you when you catch fish even when he doesnt. He's a guy who loves his sport, who can back up what he says, and is ALWAYS willing to help you be a better fisherman. He's made a better name and living for himself in this sport than most of us could ever. I really don't get the animosity towards a guy who so enthusiastically promotes our sport in a positive way. WE FISH, that's it, and it's supposed to be fun. We should be happy for each others success. In my short time here I've seen guys being put on pedestals that I wouldn't even want to have a beer with let alone fish with because of their egos and unwillingness to help a new guy enter the sport. Who has posted even half of the informative and educational videos online that Jim has? NO ONE!
Some would say "stop the hating". I say stop the jealousy, it's juvenile and petty. (that's putting it nicely)

Mike

roby · 03-16-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

I really don't get the negative talk and bs regarding Jims career choices. I've had the pleasure of meeting Jim on a few occasions and recently had a long one on one conversation with him. He is one of the few guys that I've met in this sport who are genuinely happy for you when you catch fish even when he doesnt. He's a guy who loves his sport, who can back up what he says, and is ALWAYS willing to help you be a better fisherman. He's made a better name and living for himself in this sport than most of us could ever. I really don't get the animosity towards a guy who so enthusiastically promotes our sport in a positive way. WE FISH, that's it, and it's supposed to be fun. We should be happy for each others success. In my short time here I've seen guys being put on pedestals that I wouldn't even want to have a beer with let alone fish with because of their egos and unwillingness to help a new guy enter the sport. Who has posted even half of the informative and educational videos online that Jim has? NO ONE!
Some would say "stop the hating". I say stop the jealousy, it's juvenile and petty. (that's putting it nicely)

Mike

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RobFish · 03-16-2013, 06:52 AM

Congrats Jim on your new alliance, and I wish you much continued success.

TheBentRod · 03-16-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

From the way he talks about ocean kayak being the #1 brand and having the best quality and the most features but now he signed an agreement with jackson kayaks makes me think that.

I still think the Prowler and Trident are the best fishing paddle yaks around (IMHO).

Sdspeed · 03-15-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

Maybe Jim will also have some say in the design of the future kayaks. That Cuda 14 looks nice but the seat looks too high and the weight of the Kayak is a little more than I like. I still would like to paddle one to see what it's like.

I was looking at the Cuda and this is an old post from someone who has time on one, Also Oxbeast1210? I believe had one for a short time and went to a PA.

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Originally Posted by jbaker

I only spent a few days in sd with the cuda but have had it out off the norcal coast. If you check out NorCalKayakanglers.com there's lots of talk about the cuda. The boat performs extremely well in the ocean. In my opinion it paddled better than my xfactor or stealth 14. The boat handles our 10'+ swells up here great so I really don't see how it wouldn't handle lake la jolla

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jbaker · 03-15-2013, 08:57 PM

The Jackson's are great kayaks, if I didn't have a revo The only other kayak I would paddle would be the cuda. The seat is extreay stable. I paddled the coosa down some class 2 white water with the seat up and did just fine. Good move for mr sammons, can't wait to see what they come up with.

The Nothing · 03-15-2013, 11:16 PM

I can't say I've done anything near 10' swell, but I've had my Cuda on some pretty rough days and it's done fine for me up here. My Trident has been hanging on the wall for a year now.

03-16-2013, 02:55 AM	#6
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I really don't get the negative talk and bs regarding Jims career choices. I've had the pleasure of meeting Jim on a few occasions and recently had a long one on one conversation with him. He is one of the few guys that I've met in this sport who are genuinely happy for you when you catch fish even when he doesnt. He's a guy who loves his sport, who can back up what he says, and is ALWAYS willing to help you be a better fisherman. He's made a better name and living for himself in this sport than most of us could ever. I really don't get the animosity towards a guy who so enthusiastically promotes our sport in a positive way. WE FISH, that's it, and it's supposed to be fun. We should be happy for each others success. In my short time here I've seen guys being put on pedestals that I wouldn't even want to have a beer with let alone fish with because of their egos and unwillingness to help a new guy enter the sport. Who has posted even half of the informative and educational videos online that Jim has? NO ONE! Some would say "stop the hating". I say stop the jealousy, it's juvenile and petty. (that's putting it nicely) Mike Last edited by Cbad Mike; 03-16-2013 at 03:00 AM.

03-16-2013, 06:52 AM	#8
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Congrats Jim on your new alliance, and I wish you much continued success. __________________

03-15-2013, 08:57 PM	#11
jbaker Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 85	The Jackson's are great kayaks, if I didn't have a revo The only other kayak I would paddle would be the cuda. The seat is extreay stable. I paddled the coosa down some class 2 white water with the seat up and did just fine. Good move for mr sammons, can't wait to see what they come up with. __________________ A SoCal to NorCal transplant Hobie Fishing Team Headwaters Adventure Company Kayak Fishing team

03-15-2013, 11:16 PM	#12
The Nothing Junior Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 11	I can't say I've done anything near 10' swell, but I've had my Cuda on some pretty rough days and it's done fine for me up here. My Trident has been hanging on the wall for a year now. __________________ ~Isaac

03-15-2013, 06:10 PM	#3
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Why didn't Hobie sign him up???

03-16-2013, 01:29 AM	#5
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	What happened behind closed doors is between Jim, OK, and Jackson. Leave it at that. Those who have taken a jab have probably never even met Jim. It's easy to be a jackass when you're sitting behind a keyboard, but thats why he has a show and you don't.