Super User J Francho Posted December 9, 2009 Super User Posted December 9, 2009 I have caught plenty of browns and a few lakers, but no steelhead, until a couple of weeks ago. Enjoy! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 9, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks! Here is a quickie from the same day, landing a dinky northern. Quote
endless Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 nice videos and kayak! i like that setup! the guy with the video cam was just wondering was he just there to record or he fishes too? if he does fish do you record when has a catch? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 9, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks Paul. I figured you'd get a kick out of the alternative fishing vessel. nice videos and kayak! i like that setup! the guy with the video cam was just wondering was he just there to record or he fishes too? if he does fish do you record when has a catch? He was fishing too, or so he says, LOL. He had a disappointing day. Meanwhile, we had three northerns over ten after getting blown off the lake. I don't shoot video, I take stills, like this: Quote
endless Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 even stills are nice which is a very nice pic and a beautiful lake. i never fished pike, recently got into pickerel though. a dissapointing day i was on a stretch for that couldnt even reel in some cats till recently i caught two pickerels other day so it beat out nothing. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 9, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 9, 2009 I think you can sometimes make a greater impact with a still than video, though seeing the action in motion takes you there. Unless I am in a tournament, I love the slime darts. Here are a couple better pickerel, from Oneida Lake: Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted December 9, 2009 Super User Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks Paul. I figured you'd get a kick out of the alternative fishing vessel. A buddy and I once launched a 9ft (cheap) inflatable off Bear Ck. It made for a good story -which is somewhere in the BR universe. You be careful if you try that. You never know what you might hook. Did you know radio telemetered chinooks have been known to make an almost non-stop beeline from NY to ONT? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 9, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 9, 2009 Phhht! Chinooks, LMAO. These guys are in the EXACT same model boat I use: Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted December 9, 2009 Super User Posted December 9, 2009 Phhht! Chinooks, LMAO. These guys are in the EXACT same model boat I use: Don't laugh too hard. They have a chase boat. And are in tropical waters. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 9, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 9, 2009 I had that 30+ carp, and while it moved the boat, it didn't get too far. The Boat is heavier than you think, about 280 lbs including me and my gear. Plus, I can always anchor, as I was in the video. And BTW, in that particular video, the chase boat followed the other kayak in the double hook up. They ended up 8 miles apart, and he had to break off this one because it was getting dark, and unsafe with all the other kayaks around. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted December 10, 2009 Super User Posted December 10, 2009 You're crazy John. It's FAR too cold to fish from a kayak! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 10, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 10, 2009 It was in the 60s that day, LOL. I fish all winter. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted December 10, 2009 Super User Posted December 10, 2009 but what was the water temp? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 10, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 10, 2009 41°. You make a good point, and I have been pretty outspoken about safety in the past, so I'll give you MANDETORY equipment I carry whenever water temps dip below 60°. Wear your PFD, thisi actually state law here from Nov to April. Carry a ditch bag. I wear 5 mil neoprene bib waders. Looking at a semi dry suit from Palm. Anchor Tow line knife Its important to note that my boat was made to stand and fish. Its not a balancing act at all. Ditch bag contains: complete change of clothes towel space blanket cell phone mirror air horn flares and flare gun hand held flare water proof matches extra lighter flint All this fits in a 20L Sealine dry bag, I like the see through ones As far as kayaks in cold water, my particular model is about 1000x more stable than any canoe I've been in, and about 100x more stable than any semi-V boat that I see everywhere this time of year. Basically, I will fish as long as there is open water. I've practiced cold water immersion and reentry in a controlled situation - friend's pond - and feel I'm pretty well prepared for the worst. You definitely need to practice this in cold water to see how it affects you. Your legs become logs, and your arms are weak. Its like trying to get back in with a bag of concrete on your back. Bottom line, if the water is safe, its possible to fish it,as long as you take the proper precautions. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted December 10, 2009 Super User Posted December 10, 2009 I know you know what you are doing, I'm just razzin ya. Good luck with the steelies and be safe. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 10, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 10, 2009 I hear ya. But I wouldn't want to encourage foolish boating. its not like we just dump the things in the water,and go...lots of forethought and communication. There were three of us attacking this particular stretch of shoreline that day. Here's a couple of shots from later that day, after we'd been blown off the lake. Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted December 10, 2009 Super User Posted December 10, 2009 I hear ya. But I wouldn't want to encourage foolish boating. its not like we just dump the things in the water,and go...lots of forethought and communication. There were three of us attacking this particular stretch of shoreline that day. Too many people don't know what's trouble, until they're in it. You've done your homework, and then some. No surprise there. I made my comment from experience -being both an adventurous die-hard, and a (lucky) fool a few of those times. Quote
ArcticCat500 Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 I hear ya. But I wouldn't want to encourage foolish boating. its not like we just dump the things in the water,and go...lots of forethought and communication. There were three of us attacking this particular stretch of shoreline that day. Too many people don't know what's trouble, until they're in it. You've done your homework, and then some. No surprise there. I made my comment from experience -being both an adventurous die-hard, and a (lucky) fool a few of those times. I hear you there, going over isnt fun at all. right on JF, I read your posts every chance I get to become more knowledgeable regarding kayaking safety, as we know I ditched the jon boat this year for a kayak and looking forward to the upcoming season. Great catches. Quote
NewAngler Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 I too appreciate J's kayak files. I really want to get one, but it won't be an agler kayak. Will an all purpose kayak do, John? I dont plan to catch 30# carp or even a 6 lb bass.. ha.. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 10, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 10, 2009 Too many people don't know what's trouble, until they're in it. Amen to that, Paul. Believe it or not, I was the 1st one off the water that day, yelling for the other two to bring it in. And I'm the one most qualified to be out in the rough stuff. By the time we got the boats on the trailer, we had 4' white caps blowing left to right. You know where I was, and you also know how quickly the lake goes from glass to maelstrom in minutes. AC500 - I'm looking forward to your reports, as your kayak experience builds. We'll have to try and fish together at some point. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 10, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 10, 2009 I too appreciate J's kayak files. I really want to get one, but it won't be an agler kayak. Will an all purpose kayak do, John? I dont plan to catch 30# carp or even a 6 lb bass.. ha.. All an "angler version" offers is rod holders and a tankwell to store tackle. For anyone looking for the ultimate in hybrid designs, I'd be looking at the Wilderness Systems Commander 120. Very versatile boat that is like no other out there. Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted December 10, 2009 Super User Posted December 10, 2009 Too many people don't know what's trouble, until they're in it. Amen to that, Paul. Believe it or not, I was the 1st one off the water that day, yelling for the other two to bring it in. And I'm the one most qualified to be out in the rough stuff. By the time we got the boats on the trailer, we had 4' white caps blowing left to right. You know where I was, and you also know how quickly the lake goes from glass to maelstrom in minutes. I do believe it. You gotta be able to see things coming, or be paranoid enough to know when you can't. BTW: That's a very pretty pike. 28"? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 10, 2009 Author Super User Posted December 10, 2009 The 1st one was just under 8 lbs. The second was unmeasured, but had a great pattern. The 3rd guy with us had a 10-2. Quote
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