Kayak Fishing Reports & Info.-JUNE 2006

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

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[ccg130]

Out last night 6-10 behind NWW. Incoming tide water 69-66 and very clean. Picked up 26" bass, 18" Fluke, and a bunch of blues up to 18". Smaller bass assassins and 1/2 oz bucktail with white gulp minnow were the lures of choice. I was drifting next to a boat Salty Dog? that was doing real well with blues and bass up to 26" on a surface popper. I was going to get out the popper but the combination of darkness and multiple treble hooks scares me!

[jc]

I actually put a hook through my wrist that way with Trebles. Hooked a small bass and it moved real sudden and the empty hooks went through the barb and out the other side. The amazing and terrible part was that the fish was still connected to the other set of trebles. Here I am with no wire cutters a hook through the wrist with a fish still connected to the lure and my wrist. Ended up having a guy pull the hook with pliers out the way it came in. Nearly passed out from the multiple times it took to pull it out. Little bactine and back to fishing that night.

[barrell]

I always remove all but the back hook when using a plug in the yak.If the hooks are small i might up the size on the back one. You will still catch em, and simple plug grab, to land em.

[ 06-02-2006, 10:33 AM: Message edited by: barrell ]

[ccg130]

Thanks for the advice Barrell, I will give that a try.

Out last night for about an hour the wind was impossible, managed one short bass. Went out this morning 6-10, no wind, but the bugs were ridiculous. (I know stop complaining) 2 short fluke and handful of tiny blues. Seemed like perfect conditions less the bugs, just couldn't seem to find the fish. It is a real toss up for which is worse the bugs or 20+ winds!

[kenuloza]

Went out on Wed. 5:30am-1pm. Was out behind Ocean City. Managed a 22inch weakie, and two fluke. One fluke was a short. The other looked to be a keeper, but flipped out of the yak before I could get a handle on it. Im really getting comfortable with this yak fishing, and looking forward to my first night trip.
Weakie was caught on a pink zoom on a 3/8oz jig head.
The fluke were caught on 1oz white/chartruse bucktail, with gulp shrimp.

[barrell]

Tried my hobie turbo flippers again today during a demo but this time I backed off all the way on the adjusters to make them sloppy. Huge difference from the last time no leg or knee strain just pure performance.
Barrell

[Librarian]

Having tried them both sloppy and tight, I prefer tight.

100,000 miles of bicycling gave me big thighs.

[ccg130]

Out tonight 6-9 behind NWW not much going on the wind just kept getting stronger. Cut the trip short and had a tough paddle home into the wind and tide most of the way. Good thing I have a miriage drive! 1 short bass, 2 short fluke and a half dozen 3#blues.

[akozols]

FINALLY got around to getting the yak out. This is scary, I had the choice of taking my 14' boat or the yak, and I chose the yak. I just love that fact that I can load it up in 15 minutes, and when I get home, all it needs is a quick washdown. Ramp lines........"I don't need no stinkin ramp".

Anyway, back to the report. Took Friday off from work 6/9. Launched from the OC causeway, from there I did alot of paddling to check out the area. I checked out the islands, the channels, the sod banks. Saw alot of structure that you don't notice from a boat.

I started off catching a fluke that was exactly 16 1/2". I let it go,, since I thought it might be borderline, and the day just started. Should have kept it. I caught 5 more but they were all dinks. Caught two stripers; one about 24" the other about 20".

Next trip, I think I'm going at night. I got to know the area, and won't have to worry about boat traffic. My shoulders and arms are sore today, I was out from 6-3. ouch

Al

[striperaholic]

Becareful around those bridges at night, there is still a few ignorant fishermen raceing around and makeing some pretty dangerous waves.

[zar2754]

got this 35incher on surface plugs on my buddies tandem yak behind avalon

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/2/IMG_1798.jpg

[Team Z]

zar2754

Welcome to the Barn !
Nice Pix......

see ya on the water smile.gif

[GoNavy]

Fished Barnegat Bay today (June-12) 9am - 1:30pm.

Launched from the "Bay Beach" near the mainland-side Muni Dock. Paddled out to 42 Buoy and got a monster hit on a yellow/greenish mega bait. Got a few cranks on it and then it vanished. I'm fairly certain it was a world record striper or weakfish, but, not having seen it, I'll postpone alerting officials.

Anyway - got to 42 Buoy and dropped some spearing/Squid strips. No bite. Got a good hit on a pink gulp, but it just stole the tail - no hook-up.

Oh well, a better day than at the office.

Time - 9am to 1:30pm
Water - Warm (High 60s), Murky, Lots of drifting weed.
Weather - 70's with wind from South West to North East. Very Cloudy (Threatening Rain) No rain, but wind kicked up to a steady 10mph.

[Kenwood]

Fished Corson's inlet Sunday (6/11/06) 4 short flounder and lots of wind. At least I beat Librarian. By the way he was peddeling I think he should try sloppy.....Ha.

[ccg130]

Out tonight behind NWW 6-11pm. Nice night for fishing slow night for catching. 2 short bass and a croaker all on the incoming.

[kenuloza]

I'll be out tomorrow 6/18 behind OC. Early morning around 5:30-6:00am. I'll be in a blue ocean kayak. Anyone wants to meet up send me an email.

[Team Z]

Did the Fathers day thing with the Son on a slow drift in some lazy creeks on the Western part of the Barnegat Bay in search of some SHADE and NO TRAFFIC. smile.gif It's usually not a good thing when a Jet Ski comes rip roaring right up to your yak to ask "did you catch anything?" :mad:

Had some good signs of life but only the Son was able to catch and release one
10" White Perch
:D

[Librarian]

Got out with Kenwood and Ben on Saturday night 6/17. Lots of blues and a couple of fluke. Kenwood got a striper while casting for blues. http://nedlud.com/fishing/IMGP0050a.jpg

After dark we caught more blues in the shadow line of the bridge. http://nedlud.com/fishing/IMGP0052a.jpg

[Eric G]

Is that DF mounted on the front hatch of the Hobie?

Is that Barrel's LED light on the rear rodholder?

[ 06-20-2006, 12:51 PM: Message edited by: Eric G ]

[Librarian]

Originally posted by Eric G:
Is that DF mounted on the front hatch of the Hobie?

Close, Kenwood has it mounted in the sail holder.

Is that Barrel's LED light on the rear rodholder?

Yep, It's amazing how much brighter they are than my old D cell Scotty light.

[kenuloza]

Late report.
Went out on Sunday June 18th 5:30am-10:30am. Behind the South end of Ocean City. Fished the intercoastal, and some creeks.
1 short Fluke (on pink zoom 1/4oz jig head)
2 bass to 20 inches. One on pink zoom, other on a 1oz buck tail with gulp shrimp. I was drifting for fluke when the bass hit. Also caught some blues in the back of a creek.
I had to get out of the intercoastal early due to all the crazy people that almost ran me over.
Other than that, a good day

[mdub1226]

Hey Kenwood,
Nice fish and you sure look handsome in that paddly thingy. You guys should come down Saturday morning for the flounder tournament. Us boat guys will show you how its done.

Originally posted by Librarian:
Got out with Kenwood and Ben on Saturday night 6/17. Lots of blues and a couple of fluke. Kenwood got a striper while casting for blues. http://nedlud.com/fishing/IMGP0050a.jpg

After dark we caught more blues in the shadow line of the bridge. http://nedlud.com/fishing/IMGP0052a.jpg

[Librarian]

What tournament is that; and where?

[Kenwood]

Thanks for the offer Mdub. If Librarian and I did not have previous engagements we would show YOU how to fish.....nice jeep too....how much did it cost you?

[Esox1]

Hey Librarian, did you launch out of the Whale creek area Saturday early evening around 5:30 pm ? If so, I saw you guys heading out. Pretty cool to see the three kayaks, fully loaded, going to attack the marshes.

[mdub1226]

Librarian,
Strathmere fishing club has a tournament on Sat. The signup is at Franks.

Originally posted by Librarian:
What tournament is that; and where?

[mdub1226]

Previous engagements? That sounds like a cop out. You must have heard I've been pre-fishing, so I can get a leg up on where Flukezilla is. And that is one fine Jeep I've got. Didn't cost a thing yet.

Originally posted by Kenwood:
Thanks for the offer Mdub. If Librarian and I did not have previous engagements we would show YOU how to fish.....nice jeep too....how much did it cost you?

[Kenwood]

Esox1 that was us. Kenwood,Librarian and Ben. We had a heck of a good time. Fish caught by all!!

[Huey]

Librarian
what did that rig run you. I have been interested in a yak for a while now. just wondering wife, 2 kids, bills through the rooooof

[Librarian]

Huey,

The Hobie Outback Mirage was about $1600 a couple of years ago when I got it.

Best thing to do is give Barrell a shout out. He's on the Barn all the time. I got mine from him in Brigantine.

[jc]

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[jc]

Question. How good are the pedal drive systems compared to paddling your self?

[Librarian]

Originally posted by jc:
Question. How good are the pedal drive systems compared to paddling your self? When was the last time you saw a Tour De France winner using an arm driven bike.

[TomKat]

Well put!

[KeysKid]

Your comparing apples to oranges man. Different strokes for different folks.
Ive never seen any cyclist use any kind of arm propolision...it wouldnt be cycling any more, its now a totally different activity. Get my drift?

[Drydock]

Fished Cape May point today in the morning on my Hobie adventure. Caught 4 stripers, biggest one 32 in, 14.3 #. These were the first stripers I have caught on my kayak. Were all caught on a hi-lo flounder rig chartreuce color.

[Librarian]

Originally posted by KeysKid:
Your comparing apples to oranges man. Different strokes for different folks.

Absolutely. JC asked a subjective question and I answered as best as I could. Perhaps too flipantly. I'm an overweight pencil pusher. For me at least the pedal kayak is much easier to keep going all day. Also, for me, it is much easier to peddal against the tide or wind than my Cobra Navagator was. I can produce more power with the pedals than the paddle.

Ive never seen any cyclist use any kind of arm propolision...it wouldnt be cycling any more, its now a totally different activity. Get my drift?

Don't tell that to this gal. http://images.usatoday.com/news/_photos/2004/11/03/inside-cyclists.jpg KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — Seven cyclists, including a paraplegic who pedaled with her hands, completed a 2,800-mile bike ride Wednesday on a route that enthusiasts hope will become an East Coast urban trail for hikers and bicyclists.

BTW The typical average continuous power that can be generated by pedaling is about one-sixth horsepower or 125 watts, more or less, depending on the weight, strength, and endurance of the person pedaling. The maximum power obtainable through hand cranking is more a function of strength than of weight, and is typically about 50 watts.

[Huey]

I have heard quite a bit about the Mirage. JC do you have a link. Thanks Frank

[barrell]

Keys kid, There is no comparison, you are right in that point. Lets just say NOBODY gets a Hobie and gets rid of it and goes back intime to the prehistoric age of paddling. Especialy if you need your hands to fish, duckhunt, photography, eating, drinking ,smoking, or just scratching where it itches.
Barrell

[SLOWRIDE]

This is my thrid season in an outback and can't see me ever paddling again. The things you can do in this thing is awesome, and that while I'm still holding my rod in my hand.I troll around other boats at slack tide and have steady pick of fluke, on the drift, I stay right on the drop off the whole drift. I don't miss them days on the fish'n dive where I paddle a while,fish a while, paddle a while, fish a while etc.. In the hobie I start fishing as soon as I clear the ramp and do an slow troll to my good spots picking up a few on the way, and then just power drift the channel.Once in a while when I'm running late I'll put a plug out to troll in the way in when I got some distance to cover and sometimes get lucky with a blue or two for the smoker, while having the rod in one hand to feel the hit and a drink in the other, try that in a paddle yak. I might paddle another yak, but not for fishing.

[StevenKoz]

Well put gentlemen, when I went kayak shopping a couple of years back,I didnt know anything like the pedal system existed.I hadnt read or heard about it here or anywhere else. I saw the hobie mirage that was it for me. I didnt even demo it, just threw it in the truck. The very next morning I was cruising flat creek trolling two rods while sipping a cup of coffee, with out any real kayak experience. I was amazed how easy it was to get started.This boat is the sh*t!!

[Librarian]

[Thread Hijack]I think the main thread from the Hobie fanatics above is that they are fisherman first and kayakers second. It's a tool to improve our fishing.

But like KeysKid said, "It's a different activity." I've got over 10,000 miles touring the US, including a coast to coast trip, on my bicycle. I can't imagine doing it on an arm cranked bicycle. In the same vein when I just want to enjoy a day of kayaking I pull out my home built CLC Chesapeake 17' sea kayak.

I guess the point that I am trying to make is that for me the hobie makes sense. Would it make sense for Nanook around icebergs or Spike paddling through kelp beds, naaah.

Once again I appoligze for being too flip and for the resulting thread hijack that followed. Let's have some more fishing reports. Anybody catch any thunder-fish these past few days?[/Thread Hijack]

[Kenwood]

I fish with Librarian and after one season of watching him fish hands free I decided to switch.
Best move I ever made . Barrell hooked me up and it's been love ever since. Fishing just got easier.A bike ride and fish all in the same trip. Plus the looks you get is worth the admission.

[jc]

I have a Pungo Angler. Good boat but your correct when the current is going it takes alot of work and less fishing. Plus you always have to worry about where you paddle is so you dont end up SOL. I thought I might want to take a look at the Hobie to see the difference in the experience. I am in good shape and dont mind paddling but was think that the Hobie migh serve me better if I decided to take the kayak in the ocean rather than the bay.

[KeysKid]

Indeed its a great propulosion system. No doubt about it, A tool to catch fish. Do you still consider it "kayaking" though? Not being a wisearse just wondering...
Ideally, I'd like to put one in the fleet along with my paddle yak. I really enjoy paddling so I'd never give that up, nothing wrong with being a little "prehistoric" ;) I can also see the mirage drive being a great way to go in certain situations...but maybe not the best way to go in other situations.
I'd really like to check them out in a squirrley surf launch situation.