he's from the dakota's i think and fishes in the mountain states a bunch. this time of year he fishes those high country reservoirs. probably caught that on a 7wt fiberglass fly rod.
So I've decided that I'm going to invest in a fishing kayak so I can hit the flats more effectively. I am excite.
I'm always puzzled by people who hold a spinning reel up top and reel backwards like at the end of this video.
Had my first real fishing experience in my kayak today. I've been about 5 times on it without catching anything. I still didn't catch anything today, but got much closer. There was a bad storm coming in so I almost didn't go out. I launched off front beach in ocean springs and paddled to the ocean springs/biloxi bridge. I had a rope tied to my boat because I thought I'd be able to get up on a pylon and tie up. It immediately became clear that wasn't happening. I fished here for a few casts but I was getting blown around pretty bad and getting frustrated. So I set off for another bridge where a guy I know caught specks and reds yesterday. I was tossing a popping cork with a 1/8 jig head and live shrimp. I planned to throw treble hooks with live shrimp and not the jig head. However, I somehow lost the treble hooks so I had to make due. About 3 casts in my cork went under. I started to real it in and a fish jumped out of the water. I started reeling it in more. Frome the weight and fight I figured it was a spek or hardhead. As I got it closer it jumped again and it was clear it was a keeper spek. I got it up next to the kayak and was trying to get it in the kayak when it got off the hook. I recon it was about a 14-16 inch spek. Spent the rest of the trip getting caught up on crab pots and wondering if I was gonna get hit by lightening. I will say that my 3 pound anchor worked well. It helped me stay in one general spot.
you might want to start looking now. dick's, academy, and cabela's have been marking them all down. by the end of summer most of the stock at the big box stores will be reduced and back up to full price. unless you want one of the really nice ones. those tend to stay at a premium.
I figure around $500. All I really care about is storage space. This is the one I really like.... http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/oce...ler-kayak/pid-1411540?color=Black&N=670787849 Fuck, just noticed that the price shot up
How do you like it? Any recommendations? I plan on using it to mostly reach islands and whatnot and fish from them. Also considering investing in an outrigger system to make it easier to stand up on to sight fish
I'd love to get a fishing kayak- my only hold up is I can't think of anywhere around me I could be out and fishing within an hour or so. I've been fishing around there a few times- tore up the little white trout (they're small but if you get enough they fry alright). My sister lives in Ocean Springs right there.
I've always heard white trout are really good eating fish. There's no limit on them here and ppl will catch like 50-100 in one day. They stay closer to the bottom as opposed to speks.
RJF-GUMP do you have any wisdom to share when it comes to purchasing and using a kayak for flats fishing?
not really i was just told that the shorter the kayak the easier to maneuver in tighter bayous etc. The longer the kayak, the better for covering distance. I was told that Pelican was a cheap kayak buy a client of mine that used to do guided kayak fishing tours. But I've never had any problems with mine, in fact, it has been excellent. I've also been told that the paddle is important. I opted for the cheapest one. The roof rak system is important. I have the foam blocks and they suck. I got caught in the rain and the damn kayak would hardly stay on top of my car. An anchor is important. Some tie down system is important for your cooler for fish. You'll end up with a ton of crap in your kayak and you can get all tangled up especially with a rod . So get organized in your kayak. If you have a fish on you don't want to get all hung up in your rod, anchor, gear, etc and miss out on your fish.
Yeah, I don't remember how many we caught but it was a ton- they do eat well- just have to have a lot of them and they are thin filets. It's also fun to catch 100 fish in a morning. They've been down there for 8 or 9 years now, I love going visit it's an awesome area- always something to do.
White trout are more mild than specks, but you absolutely have to eat them the day they're caught. Like mullet, they don't keep or freeze for shit.
Nothing better than throwing meat I've got a Cliff Bugger Beast that's filled out nicely as well Throwing mice at night
next thursday night i'm leaving after work for the South Holston. plan to throw a few mice through some runs.
A little tan articulated streamer. They fight so hard. I know there's a few 2lbers in this stretch. That's probably it though
speckled trout are near the bottom too. they each come up due to certain conditions , but you should target trout on the bottom especially after daybreak. '' they need colder water on the bottom in the summer and warmer in the winter to regulate their cold blooded bodies.
HOLY SHIT. I would crap myself seeing this fish surface as a spec. http://www.floridatoday.com/story/s...-trout-catch-nearly-three-feet-long/29043849/
damn that's nice I'm going spec and red fishing Friday south of Houma- I plan on catching one that size. Will report back with pics.
Live in Lafayette, but my friend set up this trip, with Coastal Charters- Captain Olden Rodrigue... looks to be right past the Houma / Terrebone airport, I didn't know Houma had an airport. We're going on a guided day trip with him, take a nap in the truck somewhere then going bow fishing with him that night....should be a good trip.
Heading to Highlands this weekend for a wedding. Hoping to sneak off for a bit to wet a line and enjoy nature, but have never fished the area. I may or may not have a car, so options could be quite limited. HOOSINSC or dawgonit any advice on locations or patterns. I'll be wet wading...brrr.
Hit the lake Monday night. It's the first time I've gotten my boat wet this year. As I was leaving, I they announced a 'Severe Thunderstorm Warning' with a chance for golf ball sized hail for the county the lake was in. About 2 miles from the landing, the monsoon started. No hail, though. I waited it out at the launch for about 45 minutes and then launched, knowing full well that the front had shut them down. I had one follow from a mid 40" fish that turned away at boatside and didn't even take a look at the figure 8. About an hour later, we started catching bass. Little 12" largemouths were hitting my 10", double 10 blade bucktails. The lures were the same size as the fish. It was disappointing to say the least. I'll be getting out again tomorrow night, hopefully with a more stable barometer.
you talking about near cashiers, nc? you could probably have a good time throwing hoppers, beetles, and ants this time of year. Elk hairs, stimulators, and there should be stones. i just prefer the bigger dries this time of year, even crane flies can be great. for nymphs i've always kept it basic and thrown hairs ears, pheasants, princes, but some guys use small bead head midge looking things tied in bright blues and silver. also green inch worm patterns can get hot. for some stream info http://www.highlandsinfo.com/fishing.htm the start of the chattooga is nearby and the guy Karl at Chattooga river flyshop might be up on the hot patterns. http://www.chattoogariverflyshop.com/ Phone:864-638-2806 Email:[email protected]m