longbowdave1
Senior Member
I Got in some great fishing time in last week. It was only my third and fourth trips in the kayak, and it was fun. I did a mid-week am trip on Wednesday. I was the only boat on the 80 acre lake. Talk about some relaxing fishing, It was awesome.
Started out about 60 degrees in the morning , but quickly climbed to 88 degrees and full sun, but no wind at all. The lake was like glass, ideal for the kayak. I fished with bits of crawlers on a pink jig, suspended under a Rocket bobber. With just a small flip of the wrist, it was easy to send the rig sailing to the Panfish hideouts, ideal for the tight quarters of the kayak.
The bluegills and sunfish were hitting as soon as the bait hit the water! I caught many fish but only flipped a few into my makeshift catch bucket, just enough for a meal for myself. Bass were boiling on the water surface every time I re-positioned the kayak, or when the bait hit the water. Maybe another trip will focus on Bass, but I enjoy the panfishing the most.
I'm getting more accustomed to fishing out of the kayak. A seat cushion placed under the seat was a good creature comfort addition, allowing for a comfortable 3 hour fishing trip. I got the use the anchor system as well on a second outing when the winds picked up. I held the kayak in position nicely. I need to spend more time on this lake!
Started out about 60 degrees in the morning , but quickly climbed to 88 degrees and full sun, but no wind at all. The lake was like glass, ideal for the kayak. I fished with bits of crawlers on a pink jig, suspended under a Rocket bobber. With just a small flip of the wrist, it was easy to send the rig sailing to the Panfish hideouts, ideal for the tight quarters of the kayak.
The bluegills and sunfish were hitting as soon as the bait hit the water! I caught many fish but only flipped a few into my makeshift catch bucket, just enough for a meal for myself. Bass were boiling on the water surface every time I re-positioned the kayak, or when the bait hit the water. Maybe another trip will focus on Bass, but I enjoy the panfishing the most.
I'm getting more accustomed to fishing out of the kayak. A seat cushion placed under the seat was a good creature comfort addition, allowing for a comfortable 3 hour fishing trip. I got the use the anchor system as well on a second outing when the winds picked up. I held the kayak in position nicely. I need to spend more time on this lake!
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