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Monday, September 25, 2023
TBT to Texoma for Striped Bass
Monday, August 07, 2023
Stop Losing Fish, Try Laundry Pins, Paracord, Tennis Ball, and a D-Clip #fishing #fishingtips #tips
Updates for the day
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Make Self-Setting Juglines? Simple DIY Fishing Hack That Works! 😎 #fishing #catfish #tips
Updates for the day
Sunday, July 16, 2023
What's Lurking Below? #kayakfishing #kayak #fishing
Updates for the day
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Kayak Fishing Video Marathon
Kayak Fishing Video Marathon
Friday, May 12, 2023
First Kayak Fishing Trip for 2023!
Updates for the day
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Try kayak fly fishing... 😀
Kayak Fly Fishing is fun! Even better with an OPST Commando Head to make it easier to cast from a sitting position! See full video at https://youtu.be/qnjuabWu4AU
Clouser Minnow Pack |
Left Deceiver Pack |
Friday, June 10, 2022
Kayak Fishing Canyon Lake - Tough Day and Hot Temps, Too
First time kayak fishing Canyon Lake. Water was crystal clear and weather was sunny and hot. Only caught two litle fish but did get a good workout in!
Did see some Baby Buzzards feeding on a dead carp. May have been a sign to try fishing another time.
LOL!
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Caught Few Catfish | Kayak Fishing #shorts
Yesterday, we struck out at Denison Dam but mentioned kayak fishing and juglining as a backup plan. Did well… with Catfish caught. Dinner Shrimp Etouffee over rice and Blackened Catfish!
Tasty! Will get a trip video out later this week; do check back!
Friday, April 08, 2022
Are Your Juglines Legal in Texas? #shorts
Making preparations for kayak fishing and juglining. Had to fix my juglines to make them legal in Texas. Rules require juglines to be at least 3″ wide and 6″ long. Good to go now!
While at it, replaced the Name and Address Label with a Customer ID Label. Liking it much better than the old rules!
Friday, February 04, 2022
Podcasts On The Fly musing… Podcast 17 - What's In Our Kayak Fishing Jacket Revisited?
This round we talk about What's In Our Kayak Fishing Jacket Revisited!
Thursday, February 03, 2022
What To Do When Lake Levels Are Low But You Want To Go Kayak Fishing... MAKE A CART? [Simple DIY Project Build]
When Light and Easy is not So Light and Easy
Several years ago when drought conditions resulted a number of park and boat ramp closures in the area, I decided to build a kayak cart that would allow me to roll my kayak on wheels instead of carrying it on my shoulders.
My kayak is light and easy to carry from my compact pickup truck to the water's edge normally. It is not so light or easy when the park gate is closed and the water's edge is much further away.
Build It and You Will Fish
After searching the internet for plans, I came across one plan that someone posted on their Blog (Palmetto Kayak Fishing) that looked simple to build.
I searched further and found a YouTube video (Homemade PVC Kayak Cart) that was similar to the one described in the Blog. Moreover, it provided additional details that convinced me to go ahead and build one.
My Kayak Cart
The end result is posted in the video below. After cutting the PVC to length, it only took me about 30" to assemble it.
I still have some "tweaking" to do but at this point it works... now, just got to find time to breakaway and do some kayak fishing, else will have to wait for the weekend.
8" Inch Wheel from Walmart |
Podcasts On The Fly musing… Podcast 06 - Five Tips For Fly Fishing in a Kayak #kayaking
Friday, December 31, 2021
Closed Out 2021 Kayak Fishing Lake Texoma | One Striper, Two Carp or Buffalo? | GoFish CAM
Warm temps had us setting out the kayaks for a go at the Striped Bass at Lake Texoma. Our Texoma Licences were good till 12/31/21 and the Annual COE Permit was good to go till August 2022.
Foggy trip up the road from Allen but things cleared and we put in at East Burns Run with the plan to dead drift flukes and shad for the Striped Bass.
Water was chilly, wind was not too bad at all, and waves were not an issue. The only issue we had were no Stripers.
Not wanting to closeout 2021 on a strikeout headed to Denison Dam to fish the tailrace. Fishing Buddy hooked up with one Striped Bass and yours truly although did not catch a fish, did get some video footage of what was lurking below.
What a difference a day makes,… or in this case months. Earlier in the year, we fished Denison Dam and put in the GoFish Cam. There were fish everywhere… this round, saw two fish only – looked like Carp or Buffalo.
Here’s to 2022 and more fishing fun and more “Learn to Fish by our Trials and Errors”!
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Thursday, September 16, 2021
What's lurking below at Texoma... | kayak fishing #shorts
YouTube Shorts video of yours truly kayak fishing for Striped Bass on Lake Texoma – large reservoir that borders Texas and Oklahoma.
Putting in at Highpoint Marina on the Texas side, I managed to get a strike or two but never landed a fish.
Luckily, I had the old Water Wolf Camera – since lost in the waters of Lake Lavon our local lake! Trolling jigs and crankbaits, several fish had struck the lures.
And, this short video, you clearly see in the murkiness a nice sized Gar!
Check out more videos Kayak Fishing Lake Texoma: YouTube Playlist
Full video of the YouTube Shorts: Struck Out at Texoma
Monday, June 21, 2021
YouTube #shorts | Caught a Saugeye While Kayak Fishing!
YouTube Shorts video of a kayak fishing trip to Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma. Your’s truly is measuring his fishing buddy’s catch of the day… a Saugeye! New species for the Field Team! Do check back for the full video!
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Kayak Fishing | How I Like to Fish for White Bass aka Sandies
Here is a video that shows how I like to fish for White Bass aka Sandies… kayak fishing!
It includes trolling, backpaddling, bottom bouncing, and casting.
All are effective at times especially with a Slab and Jig Rig… rigged Sabiki style
Do check it out as we catch a fish or two or three!
Good Luck and Good Fishing!
Slab and Jig FishingMonday, February 01, 2021
YouTube Shorts | Kayak Fishing | Juglining for Catfish
YouTube Shorts video on a fun trip fishing for catfish using homemade diy juglines while out in the kayak on the local lake! Caught a big one that I had to land on shore… no net and windy conditions. Better to take it to the boat ramp. Add it to the COAF Shorts playlist – click to see more.
Sunday, August 09, 2020
Lake Lavon Fishing - Kayaking and Juglining Gets Kayak PB! #kayakfishing #juglining #catfish
Fun time juglining and kayak fishing Lake Lavon Saturday. Even caught a personal best Blue Catfish from a kayak… went 30 plus inches!
Did catch a bigger one several years ago on Lake Lavon but that was in a jon boat and with a fishing buddy. This one was caught and landed by yours truly!
Lots of fun… had to make a run to shore to land it. Lots of winds and waves and no net; did not want to risk losing it trying to land it in the kayak.
Longer than normal video… includes details on the kayak jug lines used and setting up the first group of three jug lines.
In keeping with the COAF Field Team’s motto… “Learn to fish by our trials and errors”
Monday, July 20, 2020
Kayak Fishing Lavon - Backpaddling Keeps Working! #kayaking #kayakfishing #lakelavon
Here is the follow-on video of yesterday’s kayak fishig trip to Lake Lavon. Bought new kayak fishing sandals from the Columbia Allen Outlet Store to replace the ones that “blew a flat” last year.
Had to give them a “test drive” and take them fishing. Decided on putting in at Lavonia South Ramp. Lots of boats and jet skis but did manage to catch a nice Catfish, several Yellow Bass, and a Crappie.
All caught bottom bouncing a Slab and Jig Rig by backpaddling the kayak along a drop off near the boat ramp.
Fun stuff… do stay tune for more videos and be on the lookout for the new kayak fishing sandals, our footwear of choice in the Summer!
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