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Showing posts with label Kayak Fishing. Show all posts

Monday, September 25, 2023

TBT to Texoma for Striped Bass

Updates for the day


Blue and White Jig and Fluke rig trolled in the coves at Texoma worked well.

Stripers were feeding on Glass Minnows! Kayaking October in chilly temps several years back. 






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Monday, August 07, 2023

Stop Losing Fish, Try Laundry Pins, Paracord, Tennis Ball, and a D-Clip #fishing #fishingtips #tips

Updates for the day

May be of interest to some who fish from a kayak, canoe, or other small craft. I use it for Kayak Fishing for Catfish, White Bass, and Crappie. 






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Saturday, July 29, 2023

Make Self-Setting Juglines? Simple DIY Fishing Hack That Works! 😎 #fishing #catfish #tips

Updates for the day

Here is the follow-up video that shows how I made the self-setting jugline. Simple DIY that works!






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Sunday, July 16, 2023

What's Lurking Below? #kayakfishing #kayak #fishing

Updates for the day


Went kayak fishing yesterday. Took juglines and baited with Shad. Caught catfish plus had this guy to deal with, too!







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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Kayak Fishing Video Marathon

Kayak Fishing Video Marathon



Below is a series of videos of past kayak fishing trips that may be of interest to those who would like to learn to kayak fish.

The trips are mainly at our local lake - Lake Lavon. However, there are trips to Lake Texoma on the border of Texas and Oklahoma; Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma; and the Guadalupe River near New Braunfels, Texas.

Additionally, it shows several fishing techniques I like to use when fishing from a kayak - trolling, backpaddling bottom bounce, jug lining, and fly fishing, too!

Do check out the videos!







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Friday, May 12, 2023

First Kayak Fishing Trip for 2023!

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Brief Description - Finally made it to the local lake for kayak fishing. Opted to go with baitcasting gear to field test the Water Wolf Camera 2.0 and the DIY Fish Bites aka "Gummy Gums"!



Location - Highland Park at Lake Lavon



Weather - Windy and Overcast with chance of T-Storms. Did have some drops but stayed dry!




Gear - Cabelas Baitcasting Rod and Reel - Two Piece, lined with Spiderwire 65lbs test. Had the Waterwolf Camera attached with the modified rig to reduce tangling. Also, had the Gummy Gums in YUM Shad Scent.




Catch - Caught one Blue Catfish that went 19", lost a larger White Bass while attempting to land it. Also, had three takes with one that pulled the float under completely. It was fast!



Notes - Murky conditions so no UW video of note. But, did learn the camera can record for three plus hours without issue.  Also, the "Point" continues to be a good spot to anchor on those windy days!







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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!

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.



Originally posted July 15, 2015




8" Inch Wheel from Walmart

Podcasts On The Fly musing… Podcast 06 - Five Tips For Fly Fishing in a Kayak #kayaking

Podcast to provide our Listeners insight on fly fishing from a kayak!
 
Podcast

Related video and the video podcast version posted below for those who prefer video!





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 Fishing

Monday, 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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