The Team is on a roll with answering questions about the gear we use. In this round, we listed the kayak fishing gear that we like to use. Included in the list are gloves, rod holders, kayak anchors, and lures. Do check it out – Kayak Fishing Suggestions.
YouTube Shorts video of yours truly cooking the trout we caught this last trip. Decided to season with just Slap Ya Mama Seasoning. Cook ten minutes on high heat each side. When done, use a fork to scrape the meat of the bones. Tasty!
Used only one seasoning – Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning available at Walmart Online.
Slap Ya Mama’s hot mix of spicy seasonings is sure to set your mouth on fire, delivering an intense blast of delicious cajun.All Natural – This product is natural, MSG-free, and kosher.Versatile and Easy to Use – Can be used as a brush for grilling, smoking or frying. Add cajun flavor to jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, shrimp, and crab. Even add some spice to your Bloody Mary or beer.Authentic Louisiana Flavor – The blend has that true cajun flavor that everyone loves, which Slap Ya Mama is famous for all over the world.From our family to yours: Slap Ya Mama has been crafting high-quality condiments and recipes from the Ville Platte, Louisiana line of Cajun for decades.
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Checked out the local pond yesterday; noticed the trout were active, feeding on something hatching. Turned out Murphy’s Law of Fishing 101 was in effect… specifically, the one lure, bait, or fishing fly they are biting on is the one you do not have!
Decided to fish Pottsboro Lake in Pottsboro Texas this past Saturday. After a little rain in the morning, made it to the pond just as a cold front rolled in. Cold and windy, did manage three trout. Planned to catch trout using ultralight lures and a BFS Rod/Reel, but trout wanted PowerWorms. Good thing I had the Bubble and Fly Rig handy, just swapped the fishing fly for a PowerWorm. Bite was steady, just kept missing the hookset. Did get a few Bluegill and a Bass on the PowerWorms. Plus got some underwater video of what was lurking in the pond! Do check out the video!
Product review of the Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel where yours truly details why he likes the reel noting pros, cons, and tips… more like suggestions for those interested in trying BFS fishing but at a entry price point that is much easier on the wallet compared to other reels!
Also, here is the Spiderwire EZ Braid we used for the Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel. Used 10lbs test which has an equivalent 2lbs mono diameter. Also, only put about 120-130 feet on the spool – about 30 turns of the handle.
Much easier to undo backlashes and not too concerned about the amount of line as I am targeting stocker size trout. Can easily cast to the Arbor knot attaching the line to the spool.
See more gear on our COAF Field Team Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/coaffieldteam
Been keeping an eye out on the Zebco Slingshot Spinning Rod and Reel Combo. It is still available for under $10 at Walmart as of today. We have a fondness for this combo because the older version has a handle that keeps the rod afloat even if it falls overboard.
And, in our case, we lost two rods while kayaking a few years back. Those rods cost much more than $10 and since funds can be low at times, we jumped on the Zebco Slingshot while grocery shopping at the local Walmart.
We bought two more this year even though the rod no longer floats… the new version has a “skeleton handle” so it is no longer as buoyant compared to the older model.
No worries, we still like the rods! And, as noted in the title of this post, it is still under $10!
“Cool colors. Hot spinning performance. All at a great price. These custom-matched Combos are great for all ages with long-casting Slingshot spinning reels and durable 2-piece Z-Glass rods.” – Walmart
See latest price at Walmart online.
YouTube Shorts Video of underwater action shots of a Trout really liking a Berkley PowerWorm! Ended up catching three trout today but missed a lot more.
Fished using the Kastking Zephyr BFS reel and a bubble fly rig but used a PowerWorm instead of a fishing fly. Windy and cold, still had lots of fun!
Question from a Viewer on the Tie-Fast Knot Tyer Tool and how I used it to make a line strike indicator. Made a short video that explains it. May be of interest to others. Click on the picture or go to this link – Tie-Fast Knot Tying Tool.
The Tie-Fast Knot Tying Tool is what we use to make a line strike indicator for fly fishing as well as a variation of a loop to loop connection for our fly line to leader when our fly line does not come with a pre-formed loop.
YouTube Shorts video of a #TBT to Charlie the Maltese Puppy back then on his first kayaking trip, or maybe swimming trip!
He did well after the initial dunking. Once dried, he did not want to leave. Oh well, next time Charlie!
Do check out our Amazon Page where we have collated products we have used in our past fishing trips. We started the page for ease of reference when answering Readers questions. It is still a work in progress as there are a number of items that we have been asked about. Do check back and/or follow the page use the [Follow+] button to get notifications as we post them.
