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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 15:25:29 GMT -5
Wondering if there is anyone who enjoys a bit of bass fishing while kayaking?
Just picked up a Sundolphin 10' fishing kayak. I find it is a challenge to get to and into the water. Then from the water to the shore it is also a challenge. Oh yea, having one leg and other disability adds to the fun.
Getting on the lake and paddling around is relaxing. Then being able to cast a line to find where they are and what they will bite are part of the day of enjoyment.
Well time to go
Catch ya on the flip flop
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Post by trailboss on Jul 9, 2018 16:08:32 GMT -5
Wondering if there is anyone who enjoys a bit of bass fishing while kayaking? Just picked up a Sundolphin 10' fishing kayak. I find it is a challenge to get to and into the water. Then from the water to the shore it is also a challenge. Oh yea, having one leg and other disability adds to the fun.
Getting on the lake and paddling around is relaxing. Then being able to cast a line to find where they are and what they will bite are part of the day of enjoyment. Well time to go Catch ya on the flip flop We need to Go fund me JohnR to Florida. He as already surpassed Captain Hook who only has a hand missing....John has no fear. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 16:12:27 GMT -5
Yup, I sure enjoyed Bass and even Trout fishing, now those days are over for me but I still have fond memories, and at times I go through my photo albums. Smoking a cigar or pipe while fly fishing was extremely peaceful and relaxing. Last year one of my closest friends Johnny “ Fish “ suddenly passed away, a fairly young man. His last name was not fish, it was a nickname he earned. If he wasn’t collecting rent money from the many properties he owned he was out fishing. For many years I went deep sea fishing on the “ Ebb Tide “ ( perfect name for a sea vessel ) a fishing boat that belonged to the brother of a woman I was dating at the time. The 40’ vessel was docked in Montauk Harbor, the S.E. end of Long Island. He chartered the boat for whale watching or tuna fishing and made a small fortune. On weekends it was only family and close friends that enjoyed his “baby “, he never married.....Smart man. We had some wonderful times together 👌👍
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I never fished off a Kayak, for me that was just for rafting down a quiet stream.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 16:19:06 GMT -5
Great video, so after all that the poor fisherman is not only out of luck with the one that got away....he needs a new rod as well. Wrong rod at the wrong time, go figure!
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jul 9, 2018 16:51:32 GMT -5
 For years I fished off of Marsh Island, a wildlife preserve, and in front of it which was the Gulf of Mexico, Never saw the kayaks until the early 2000, moved away in 2002. I brought a 12 ft prouge in my 22ft open fisherman and slid it out in the island so I could fish Red Fish in skinny water. You should have becoup fun with that, enjoy
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 20:18:48 GMT -5
This guy has been dormant for a couple years:  It's 10'. I used to float regularly on Elkhorn Creek, previously one of the best smallmouth fishing venues in the entire Southeast until an outfit called Canoe Kentucky destroyed it. Nothing but a regular navy of joy riders and tubers now. Nice bronzebacks are mostly gone and the remainder are too disturbed to reproduce on a regular basis now. A 14" fish is a good one these days. It's difficult to believe state and local officials allowed it to happen. Too bad. |
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Post by driftingfate on Jul 9, 2018 22:28:05 GMT -5
Me and a kayak? I might as well forgo the boat and just jump in the water, end result would be the same.
Best of luck with the fishing!
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 10, 2018 8:15:24 GMT -5
I used to go deep sea fishing with my dad. Never fished from a kyack but I would think it sounds like a great time. Maybe some day I'll swing by and we can go fishing together, @johnr!
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Post by crapgame on Jul 10, 2018 9:04:44 GMT -5
I would consider the tube floating fishing experience..kayaks just seen to weird me out..
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2018 11:03:40 GMT -5
I like top-water bass fishing, but have done far too little of it in my life. I have been considering the purchase of either a dedicated fishing kayak or a small bass boat. Maybe next year.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 10, 2018 11:40:02 GMT -5
I don't understand why kayaks exist. What is wrong with a good old canoe?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2018 12:30:57 GMT -5
I don't understand why kayaks exist. What is wrong with a good old canoe? The Kayak is part of the canoe family. They were developed by Intuit people's. The sit in kayak offers protection for the user. For better info Google search the history of Kayaks. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2018 12:50:41 GMT -5
I don't understand why kayaks exist. What is wrong with a good old canoe? I’ve done both kayaking and canoeing, it’s much easier to do a roll over in a kayak, so be safe and practice first in shallow waters. One should practice a roll over maneuver with a good swimmer or instructor near by. This way if there comes a day you do roll over you won’t panic and drown. I’d much rather fish in a canoe, just from my personal experience. |
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Post by AJ on Jul 10, 2018 13:57:03 GMT -5
Fishing from a boat, canoe, kayak, or standing on the bank with a cane pole is just the best.  AJ |
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Post by zver on Jul 10, 2018 14:32:07 GMT -5
I envision a comfy chair with a cooler near by for drinks. A small table for stuff like phone and pipe. A shade tree to keep the sun from getting to intense. Then fishing would be great! I could do it all smoke be intouch with the world and catch some fish. Unless the nap sneaks up on me while I am comfortable.
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Post by arkansaspiper on Jul 12, 2018 17:26:18 GMT -5
i can get some bass fishin and in a kayak is awsome. you know they make them little motors for em and all kinds of gear heck ya i just cant fish any tournys with a kayak.
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Post by Darin on Jul 13, 2018 16:29:03 GMT -5
I can just picture you relaxing on Apache Lake with a Cob and good Burley ... fishing is just the excuse!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2018 19:12:24 GMT -5
Kayak and canoes make my back hurt just looking at them.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 13, 2018 19:47:17 GMT -5
I don't understand why kayaks exist. What is wrong with a good old canoe? I’ve done both kayaking and canoeing, it’s much easier to do a roll over in a kayak, so be safe and practice first in shallow waters. One should practice a roll over maneuver with a good swimmer or instructor near by. This way if there comes a day you do roll over you won’t panic and drown. I’d much rather fish in a canoe, just from my personal experience. I never flipped a canoe. I used to teach rowing, canoeing, and pioneering at the El Rancho Cima Boy Scout camp in Central Texas. I had to make them flip the Grumman canoes and recover them. They didn't flip easy. I don't think they had kayaks in Texas at that time. Except for maybe some hippie weirdos. |
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Post by flyinmanatee on Jul 13, 2018 22:50:30 GMT -5
I don't understand why kayaks exist. What is wrong with a good old canoe? In a word..WIND. Now I only do sit ons in saltwater but 5-10 knots no problem and even approaching small craft warning if I am heading to a sheltered spot. Not going to do that in a canoe. A good seat is a must and I just stand for a while to stretch back. Haven't got around to bass fishing but would consider bringing a sidearm in case I got to close to a gator nest. |
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For years I fished off of Marsh Island, a wildlife preserve, and in front of it which was the Gulf of Mexico, Never saw the kayaks until the early 2000, moved away in 2002. I brought a 12 ft prouge in my 22ft open fisherman and slid it out in the island so I could fish Red Fish in skinny water. You should have becoup fun with that, enjoy
