An afternoon of relaxation on the Guadalupe River with Evelyn, Nate and I. The river was cool and refreashing as always. We launched at Cypress Bend Park in New Braunfels, paddled down to the dam then back up to the park. Distance to the dam is 1.5 miles for a total round trip of 3 miles. This paddle trip is suitable for all ages 
Kayaks used: Alex – Crescent Primo
Evelyn – Crescent Ultralite
Nate – Jackson Mini Tripper
I loaded my Crescent CK1 kayak and headed westward, embarking on a solo journey down the South Llano River. The river’s gentle flow of 59 cfs created a leisurely paddle, though rocky in parts, the river remained deep enough that I never had to dismount and walk. As I paddled beneath the broad blue Texas sky, I was surrounded by nature’s beauty and exquisite details – deer grazing riverside, hawks circling high above, spooking a pack of wild hogs drinking from the river, and turtles sunning themselves.
As 2023 draws to a close, we seized the opportunity to embark on a final kayak adventure on the serene San Marcos River, basking in the beauty of a delightful 65-degree Texas afternoon. Alex jumped in his Jackson Coosa X, Evelyn paddled her Crescent CK1, while I navigated the waters in my trusty Jackson Coosa HD. 3 mile trip from San Marcos Scout Camp to Sculls Crossing
A run down of my Newport Vessels NK180 kayak motor powered by the ZPRO 24V50 lithium battery on my Bonafide RVR119. I use this a solid setup for rivers and small lakes. Cruising speed tops out at just over 4 mph.
Parts used on this build:
The TG Four, Nate, Evelyn, Alex and Duane, headed to Gruene to run the Guadalupe River from Gruene Bridge to Common Street Bridge, 2.1 miles total with a 96 CFS flow. Wednesday, the 23rd, the weather was great and the water was cool. Nate was in his Jackson Kayak Mini Tripper, perfect for this run. Evelyn paddled the stable, yet maneuverable, LiquidLogic Kiawah 10.5, Alex grabbed a Crescent CK1, and Duane jumped in his Jackson Coosa HD. All the kayaks were good choices to paddle the several sections of small, bony rapids while enjoying the flat water, too.
We took advantage of 150 CFS flow on the Lower Guadalupe River and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity. We ran from Camp Huaco Springs down to the Gruene bridge, about three miles. The flow was fine, the water cool, and the many rapids were bony, but fun. We used a Jackson Bite Angler, a Coosa HD, and a Crescent UltraLite for this run, which we would recommend for intermediate and better paddlers. Great day to paddle in the morning and beat the temperatures as they crept well above 100 degrees in the afternoon.
Our full episode with Jameson Redding Fishing and the Road Trip Angler show is out! We had a blast hanging out with an awesome group of JK anglers on the San Marcos River testing out the Jackson Kayak Coosa X!
The TGCK crew had a blast Filming with Jameson Redding for the “Road Trip Angler” tv show. Hanging out with Jameson and the Jackson Kayak crew, learning and discussing all things kayaking and fishing on San Marcos River. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity.
Top water rat fishing on one of my favorite rivers in Texas, the South Llano River. Using my Jackson Coosa HD kayak, Werner Corryvreckan paddle, and Astral Sturgeon pfd.
Jackson Coosa HD paired up with the Newport Vessels NK180 kayak motor and ZPRO Lthium 24V50. I covered 4.85 miles of water and the spinnerbait was my ticket to success 
