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Jeff Holmes

Apr 24

Traditional Paddles: Big Blades vs. Small Blades

Traditional vs. Euro paddles and big vs. small blades.

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Jeff Holmes

Apr 10

Jeff's Favorite Iowa River Trips

Jeff outlines his 7 favorite river routes in Iowa

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Shireen Cave

Mar 31

Inside A CSO Guided Trip

Being a participant in a guided trip can greatly reduce the stress and time required to organize and execute a trip of your own.

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Jeff Holmes

Mar 31

Lost On The Little Sioux River

It was a beautiful Sunday in early fall. My wife and I had been in Arnold’s Park visiting my parents. We’d brought along my solo canoe so...

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Logan Ballew

Jul 17, 2018

Are You Setting Yourself Up For Success or Failure?

I just recently got done with my 3rd kayak fishing tournament of the year. I have been really looking forward to this tournament for abou...

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Logan Ballew

Feb 21, 2018

How to Set Up for Tournament Fishing

I have jumped head first into the world of kayak fishing. I recently took my new Wilderness Systems ATAK 140 on our Everglades National P...

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Logan Ballew

Nov 1, 2017

Gone Fishing

Picking out your first kayak can be a bit of an overwhelming experience. I’ve decided to document my thought process, and why I ultimatel...

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Shireen Cave

Nov 26, 2016

Becoming a Wilderness First Responder

I have led over 2 dozen wilderness destination trips and countless instructional lessons and have been fortunate to never have a serious ...

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Casey Holmes

Mar 12, 2015

Getting My ACA Level 2 Kayak Instructor Certification

On February 21st 2015, CanoeSport paddlers Jennifer Hurst and Casey Holmes (me) traveled down south in search of softer waters and a chan...

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Shireen Cave

Mar 5, 2015

How to Demo a Kayak

So you have decided to try out paddle sports and possibly purchase a kayak. Wonderful! Paddling is a great way to get on the water and ex...

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Jeff Holmes

Oct 10, 2014

Spring Break at Lake Powell

At 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 15th, eleven University of Iowa students, my co-guide from Grinnell College, and myself piled into two Un...

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Jeff Holmes, Owner of CanoeSport Outfitters

Sep 25, 2014

From Publisher to Retailer: The Origins of CanoeSport Outfitters

After more than twenty years at CanoeSport Outfitters, I’m still frequently asked, “How did you come to start a paddling store in Indiano...

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Jeff Holmes

Sep 2, 2014

Car Topping 101

For many paddlers and cyclists the most stressful part of the day is transporting their canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or bicycle to the plac...

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Traditional Paddles: Big Blades vs. Small Blades

Jeff's Favorite Iowa River Trips

Inside A CSO Guided Trip

Lost On The Little Sioux River

Are You Setting Yourself Up For Success or Failure?

How to Set Up for Tournament Fishing

Gone Fishing

Becoming a Wilderness First Responder

Getting My ACA Level 2 Kayak Instructor Certification

How to Demo a Kayak

Spring Break at Lake Powell

From Publisher to Retailer: The Origins of CanoeSport Outfitters

Car Topping 101

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