Check out all the quality content coming from our community of paddlers, both whitewater kayaking and kayak fishing. Tune in, read up and get psyched. This is the Friday's Finds, where we seek to highlight some of the paddlers who call Virginia home. PaddleVa is about all of us. While some of the stuff shared in these posts will come from outside our waters, Virginia will always be the primary focus.

First Up:

The James River Park System in Richmond is a true gem. Help keep it that way. Here is a message from  James River Park System Superintendent, Nathan Burrell. Don't trash our treasure.

James River Park System PSA - Pick up Your Trash! from Maxwellives on Vimeo.

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Second Up:

The Home On The James folks always look like they're having fun. Here is a quick recap our their first Pop Up Slalom last March. Keep yours ears to the ground for details on the next one and get in on the fun.

POP UP SLALOM | Triple Drop from Hunter on Vimeo.

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Third Up:

Few people go after trophy fish with the same single minded determination as the boys from Peelin' Drag Extreme Fishing, and Josh Dolin, out of his Jackson Kayak Big Tuna, is relentless. Here is his report about Citation Channel Catfish. Click the link below the photo for the full story.

Click here for the full story: https://www.fishhardorstayhome.com/2015/08/tracking-down-trophy-channel-cats.html

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Fourth Up:

Luke Hopkins, of OneWheel/ Body Glove/ Accent Paddles, recently surfed the Skookumchuck and it looked straight Amazing with a capital A! Check out the footage!

Stand Up Paddleboard Skookumchuck: Greatest ride of my life! from luke hopkins on Vimeo.

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Fifth Up:

William Ragulsky, Hurricane Kayak, Astral, Werner Paddles Pro, went sheepshead fishing and wound up with a surprise by catch. Check the full story by clicking the link below the photo.

Click here for the full story: https://coastalkayakfishing.blogspot.com/2015/08/sheepshead-surprise.html

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Sixth Up:

Jameson Redding, Jackson Kayak, Astral Pro, just released his first episode Yak Angler's Inside and Out. It centers around the Extreme Sailfish Smackdown Tournament. Check it out.

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