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

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-16-2013, 03:56 PM

So I have of course been getting a lot of questions as to why I am no longer with OK. What I have been replying is this. "The reason for the split from OK is many fold. I am very proud of my 20 years on those kayaks and everything I did with them. I still believe that OK makes great kayaks and believe me this was one of the toughest things I have had to go through in my business life.

The main thing I am concentrating on now is not my past with OK but the great future ahead with Jackson. They are a great company that is doing things right. And I can't wait to get to work with them."
Perhaps over a beer some time I can give more insight into the full reasons. At this time as I am really just happy to be moving forward.

I do find it pretty funny that people that don't have any insight into the situation are a speculating on the reasons.
Thanks to those of you that have given words of encouragement and support. It really is appreciated more than you know.

I will be at the Fred Hall show in Del Mar if anyone would like to chat. About this or just about fishing.

MrPatrick · 03-16-2013, 04:19 PM

Over a beer, great idea! Jim come to the "Bass and Brew " event and introduce the crew to Jackson kayaks. We could show "Game On" on the televisions and you show off your sponsor to a new market.

And I've always liked Jim. From my first trip to La Jolla where I almost ran over his trolled Mac :doh to now whenever I get the chance to say hello.

CKallday71 · 03-16-2013, 04:23 PM

Why does anybody care what kind of Yak the guy floats?

Deamon · 03-16-2013, 05:54 PM

I've briefly met the man a couple of times at the launch. I was like..."whoa, there he is...very friendly and approachable...from La Mesa too!"...

jorluivil · 03-16-2013, 06:08 PM

One more bad comment about Jim and I'll stick you with my cagé

Jimmyz123 · 03-16-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

So I have of course been getting a lot of questions as to why I am no longer with OK. What I have been replying is this. "The reason for the split from OK is many fold. I am very proud of my 20 years on those kayaks and everything I did with them. I still believe that OK makes great kayaks and believe me this was one of the toughest things I have had to go through in my business life.

The main thing I am concentrating on now is not my past with OK but the great future ahead with Jackson. They are a great company that is doing things right. And I can't wait to get to work with them."
Perhaps over a beer some time I can give more insight into the full reasons. At this time as I am really just happy to be moving forward.

I do find it pretty funny that people that don't have any insight into the situation are a speculating on the reasons.
Thanks to those of you that have given words of encouragement and support. It really is appreciated more than you know.

I will be at the Fred Hall show in Del Mar if anyone would like to chat. About this or just about fishing.

Jim, you have helped me many times. I've shot you quick messages and you answer back with helpful tips. You didn't have to do any of that but you do because you're a good dude. Thank you for that.

Glad to see things going well for you and hope they go even better with the Jackson kayaks.

Looking forward to chatting with you about the Jackson Kayaks at Fred Hall.

03-17-2013, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

So I have of course been getting a lot of questions as to why I am no longer with OK. What I have been replying is this. "The reason for the split from OK is many fold. I am very proud of my 20 years on those kayaks and everything I did with them. I still believe that OK makes great kayaks and believe me this was one of the toughest things I have had to go through in my business life.

The main thing I am concentrating on now is not my past with OK but the great future ahead with Jackson. They are a great company that is doing things right. And I can't wait to get to work with them."
Perhaps over a beer some time I can give more insight into the full reasons. At this time as I am really just happy to be moving forward.

I do find it pretty funny that people that don't have any insight into the situation are a speculating on the reasons.
Thanks to those of you that have given words of encouragement and support. It really is appreciated more than you know.

Thanks for all the help and advice that was given today at the heroes on the water event.

I will be at the Fred Hall show in Del Mar if anyone would like to chat. About this or just about fishing.

Thanks for all the help and advice today at the heroes on the water event.

Jimmyz123 · 03-17-2013, 07:35 AM

I find it troubling that people will judge Jim and say bad things about him. Anyone that has a bad thing to say about Jim has never met him and is prejudging someone. Spend 10 minutes with the guy talking fishing and you'll be there for an hour. Go listen to his seminars at the Fred Hall show, and you'll see that he's happy to help and share his knowledge.

Those of you with bad things to say to him why not go tell it to him in person, stop sitting behind your keyboard and man up. He's done great things for this sport, and you only wish that it was you traveling the world putting this sport on the map.

Keep up the great work Jim.

Siebler · 03-17-2013, 10:54 AM

Jackson is a big up and comer in the kayak fishing world. I cant blame Jim one bit and am excited to see him make the move. Jackson has had HUGE success on the gulf coast and many other areas, it wont be long until they are strong in the west coast market as well. Jim and I have spoke about the move several times already and I support him 100%, good move by him and by Jackson.

Jimmyz123 · 03-17-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Jackson is a big up and comer in the kayak fishing world. I cant blame Jim one bit and am excited to see him make the move. Jackson has had HUGE success on the gulf coast and many other areas, it wont be long until they are strong in the west coast market as well. Jim and I have spoke about the move several times already and I support him 100%, good move by him and by Jackson.

CJ, do you have any of the boats so we can test paddle them?

lamb · 03-17-2013, 06:04 PM

Congrats Jim!!!

Good for you,
and good thing for the sport of kayak fishing.

PE.rider · 03-17-2013, 06:41 PM

Good for Jim... AND excellent opportunity for Jackson Kayaks to overhaul their designs to better fit Pacific Coast angling...

Good companies require innovative people. With an expert like Jim on their team, we should be seeing great models coming in the near future that are fitted for our waters.

Siebler · 03-18-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

CJ, do you have any of the boats so we can test paddle them?

Not yet. Our HOW chapter has a Cuda 14 so I have gotten to paddle that but it is as much as I have been able to experience. Hopefully after Fred Hall we will have some though.

HELLSTER INC. · 03-18-2013, 09:59 AM

Who has them and when is the Demo day! Checked them out at the long beach show and they look cool.. I'm all in for a new kayak experience....

03-16-2013, 03:56 PM	#1
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	So I have of course been getting a lot of questions as to why I am no longer with OK. What I have been replying is this. "The reason for the split from OK is many fold. I am very proud of my 20 years on those kayaks and everything I did with them. I still believe that OK makes great kayaks and believe me this was one of the toughest things I have had to go through in my business life. The main thing I am concentrating on now is not my past with OK but the great future ahead with Jackson. They are a great company that is doing things right. And I can't wait to get to work with them." Perhaps over a beer some time I can give more insight into the full reasons. At this time as I am really just happy to be moving forward. I do find it pretty funny that people that don't have any insight into the situation are a speculating on the reasons. Thanks to those of you that have given words of encouragement and support. It really is appreciated more than you know. I will be at the Fred Hall show in Del Mar if anyone would like to chat. About this or just about fishing. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

03-16-2013, 04:19 PM	#2
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Beer Over a beer, great idea! Jim come to the "Bass and Brew " event and introduce the crew to Jackson kayaks. We could show "Game On" on the televisions and you show off your sponsor to a new market. And I've always liked Jim. From my first trip to La Jolla where I almost ran over his trolled Mac :doh to now whenever I get the chance to say hello.

03-16-2013, 05:54 PM	#4
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	I've briefly met the man a couple of times at the launch. I was like..."whoa, there he is...very friendly and approachable...from La Mesa too!"... __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

03-16-2013, 06:08 PM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	One more bad comment about Jim and I'll stick you with my cagé __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-17-2013, 07:35 AM	#8
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I find it troubling that people will judge Jim and say bad things about him. Anyone that has a bad thing to say about Jim has never met him and is prejudging someone. Spend 10 minutes with the guy talking fishing and you'll be there for an hour. Go listen to his seminars at the Fred Hall show, and you'll see that he's happy to help and share his knowledge. Those of you with bad things to say to him why not go tell it to him in person, stop sitting behind your keyboard and man up. He's done great things for this sport, and you only wish that it was you traveling the world putting this sport on the map. Keep up the great work Jim. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

03-16-2013, 04:23 PM	#3
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Why does anybody care what kind of Yak the guy floats?

03-17-2013, 10:54 AM	#9
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Jackson is a big up and comer in the kayak fishing world. I cant blame Jim one bit and am excited to see him make the move. Jackson has had HUGE success on the gulf coast and many other areas, it wont be long until they are strong in the west coast market as well. Jim and I have spoke about the move several times already and I support him 100%, good move by him and by Jackson. __________________ CJ Siebler

03-17-2013, 06:04 PM	#11
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Congrats Jim!!! Good for you, and good thing for the sport of kayak fishing. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

03-17-2013, 06:41 PM	#12
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Good for Jim... AND excellent opportunity for Jackson Kayaks to overhaul their designs to better fit Pacific Coast angling... Good companies require innovative people. With an expert like Jim on their team, we should be seeing great models coming in the near future that are fitted for our waters.

03-18-2013, 09:59 AM	#14
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	Who has them and when is the Demo day! Checked them out at the long beach show and they look cool.. I'm all in for a new kayak experience.... __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander