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For certain you're right - problem was my backpack was behind me with the scissors and I wasn't nearly comfortable enough to turn around and try to get it. It took 17 minutes to paddle the .63 miles from the other side of the dam back to the launch (I know this because I turned on an app on my phone). After I got back to the launch, I just kept my backpack between my legs for easy access.

Just got back - and struck out again. lol Didn't manage to catch anything, but boy did we get out and paddle around. Got her off the Jeep and ready to go - Sea Ghost 110. Brother and I took them over to the water and got in - I got off relatively ok but he got his rod under the pier and in trying to keep it from breaking ended up dumping himself in before we even left. lol We paddled down the NW coast casting into rocky areas and with some trees, but never got any bites. So, after a good time paddling there, we went over to the other side near the building at the dam. I managed to break off on cast, so I returned back to the launch so I could re-tie. I decided to go in the shallow area to the left of the dock. About 5 min in, I see three large surface strikes - I'm like, YES!!! So I toss a crankbait over a few times and nothing. Tossed again and this time a few seconds after I pull the crank out of the water next to the kayak, I see this brown/gold fish come towards where the lure left and then dart away. Looked over a foot long - not sure what it was, be it smallmouth, carp or something else. That was the last I saw of it and didn't get any other bites. So we decided to get strapped on and go to Bdubs for lunch and get the kayaks back to the shop. Despite the skunk, I had a really good time. Wasn't too sure of this kayak thing at first as I was rocking side to side - I'm also terrified of heights and being on water brings that out in me. I feel every inch beneath me that doesn't have solid ground and triggers some anxiety. Will I go buy one? I think yes.

We're finally getting out and fishing on Kayaks! Went and rented them from a local shop, a Vibe SeaGhost 110 and a Wilderness Systems Ride 115. Couldn't be happier with the staff at our local shop, Marietta Adventure Company. They were obscenely helpful in getting the kayaks attached to the top of my Jeep. Really great thing is we're using them tomorrow and they allowed us to come pick it up today so we can leave bright and early tomorrow morning and have them back by 6pm. We are SO STOKED for tomorrow!!!

Sunday was our thought as well. Might have a rental yak for that excursion.

Most likely this is what we are going to do. Some bungees for nose/tail securing as well.

Want to go fish this weekend - Saturday or Sunday - but it's supposed to rain on Friday. Ugh. I know fishing post-weather system isn't typically the best, but it's what I have. Currently the forecast says: Saturday: Cloudy 70°49° 10% SSW 4 mph 66% Sunday: Cloudy 76°58° 20% S 6 mph 64% Friday looks like this: Showers 65°48° 80% S 7 mph 75% So, were it up to you, which day would you think would have the best chance at catching something, Saturday or Sunday?

Correct. The Yak comes with a paddle and we already have a PFD from the pontoon boat. However, I figure we'll get a separate paddle just because the one that comes with it would probably be heavy as heck.

Brother and I are looking at going in on one together. Most likely the 110. What are some good options for transporting it with a Jeep? Anything we should think of getting right off the bat?

Hating this weather. Below freezing for a week, everything ices over. Then Sunday it's 65 - but two days earlier, we got 4 inches of snow! This is ridiculous.

We got a measly 2ish of snow last weekend. Down around 2 on Sunday. Wish we'd get a good 4-6" snow here...

Good luck!

Was looking at weather temp predictions on weather.com Looks like Well below avg. temps in Feb (supposed to be super cold here in Ohio) with March below average and not getting to average/above until April. I really hope I don't have to wait until April for good fishing weather! lol

The thing I worry about when I DS from shore is that the presentation isn't going to be as vertical - and you don't get as much distance into the water because you have to keep tension on the line so the bait is still suspended. You can easily lose 25-30ft of your cast getting the slack out and keeping tension on the line.

I'm thinking I'm going to head back here on Friday. Supposed to be a front moving through with rain in the morning and a high in the low 60s. Figure the rain that'll be coming the night before into the morning should warm up the lake a bit. Winds SSW and S. https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/15933:21:US Using the Navionics web viewer, I'm thinking of seeing if I can get to a few new spots. It looks like the deepest part of the lake is right here. https://webapp.navionics.com/#boating@15&key=q|rlFdtruN What about trying to get back in that little bay with all the pads? By now I figure they've died off - would I be likely to find anything back in there?

Man, wish I had the money - just saw this one! https://athensohio.craigslist.org/boa/d/new-haven-vibe-sea-ghost-130-angler/6768791537.html This one, too - https://huntington.craigslist.org/spo/d/prestonsburg-feelfree-lure-sale-or-trade/6753194949.html