Something To Yak About Kayak Info & Fishing Reports From 3.01.07-12.31.07

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General area ....
Tide and Conditions
# Fish Caught
bait/lure/fly
Pic's are welcome

[barrell]

Flats trip.............Its time to reserve your cabin at elk neck state park. We have looked over all the maps and fishing looks great right off the park. Cabins are $50 a night. So far we have 5 guys committed to April 12 to April 15th. Ill post reservation numbers tonight. Talk to the wife or boss but its time to decide if your in.........Leave phone numbers if your coming..

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Thanks for everything today Barell, It was nice to finaly meet you.

[eelball]

I'll be in touch.

[barrell]

Well bad news and good news. The waters along side the camground are looking better and better for bass. The bad news is all the cabins are rented which leaves the camground next to them as the onlly alternatives. We have plenty of good tents and camping gear so no big problem if anybody wants to come. April 11th to 15th for camping...april 12th to 16th for fishing. I was gonna bring a portable live well since the campsites are right on the water.

[Bay Stalker]

Looking for fishfinder suggestion for the yak?
Duel beam transducer?
through the hull transducer?

I was looking at the Garmin160C and the lowrance M67C but would like your opinions. I already have a Garmin GPSMAP 60csx.

[FISHNFOOL]

cut out a hole between your legs on your Yak Id say 12"x12" and use a nice 1" piece of plexi-glass and seal it well:p .....

[Librarian]

Looking for fishfinder suggestion for the yak?
Duel beam transducer?
through the hull transducer?
I was looking at the Garmin160C and the lowrance M67C but would like your opinions. I already have a Garmin GPSMAP 60csx.

I think the two most important things in a FF are getting the widest beam possible and waterproofness. That said I settled on a Humminbird PriahnaMax 20. Thru hull transducer. I glue mine down with Marine Goop (or Lexel). You can power it with anything from 8AA batteries. (battery holder at Radio Shack for $2.) up to expensive rechargables.

For my outback I just run the power and transducer cords over the gasket in the front hatch. Does not seem to let any water in. I run the hatch bungie through my FF mount. That's a good way to start anyway cause there's no drilling till you decide if you want to mount it somewhere else.

How you use the FF depends on where and when you fish. Around South Jersey the guys that fish mostly at night, (the guys who catch the most fish!!!) fish mostly bridges and pilings so they can see the structure and the fish right in front of them. They don't use a FF.

[Librarian]

cut out a hole between your legs on your Yak Id say 12"x12" and use a nice 1" piece of plexi-glass and seal it well:p .....

That only works if you have Doris Day on board.:eek:

[Bgsdad]

I made a bracket for the transducer out of PVC that hangs over the side.

[barrell]

BAYSTALKER, I have some of the scottys mounting brackets coming in before your yak. Its the same base that holds the light or the rod holder so you can move things around. Rememeber you wont be paddling so you can mount things in front of you on the gunnels and they wont interfere with the foot drive.

[Bay Stalker]

Put a couple aside for me Bro.

What are your suggestions on a FF

[KeysKid]

Vince Ive been using an Eagle Cuda 240 for awhile now...its been nothing but good to me. GPS built right in too...As been said before its not needed at all for flipping plastics around the bridges at night...I leave mine at home if thats what I'll be doing... Does come in handy for fluking and I love it in bigger water like in inlets and especially for finding bait and marks outfront. Just take some plugs, jigs and a rod with you for awhile..see what you really need and where you'll need it. Have fun, be safe with it and enjoy the simplicity.

[Skipbytes]

hey vince saw you at barrells last saturday. just installed a cuda 250 on my yak . give me a call 732 458 3632. skip

[barrell]

Vince, I use a Vexilar lc110 which is a portable unit that runs on 8 aa's. This model is no longer made. I permantly installed Hummingbirds years ago and noticed that the wiring and brackets got pretty beat up from being in the boat all the time. I also noticed I only used a fishfinder when in open or new water so I went to a portable unit. When I dont need it it sits nice and dry at home along with all but the transducer wiring. I would recomend you use theyak a few times before drilling and mounting the ff. That way you will know excactly where you want it before drilling holes.

[Skipbytes]

hey barrell i tried to post those shots of the park but the pictures have to be resized. you can see them on myfish pix on the land shots.don't know how to resize them.if anyone could help thanks much:p

[barrell]

Fishpix will not accept them unless they are resized already. Also anything you took off the internet will already be a small file.

[Bay Stalker]

Are these this the pic's

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/551/Elkneckpark3.jpg

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/551/Elkneckpark2.jpg

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/551/Elkneckpark1.jpg

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Barrell,
Will you be at the shop Sat. I need to stop down and drop something off $

[Librarian]

Barrell,
Will you be at the shop Sat. I need to stop down and drop something off $

Same question for me. Not $

[barrell]

yes, My cell is 609-513-1680

[Skipbytes]

hey stalker thanks a lot . those are the ones . the first looks like a real easy launch area if we can launch there.

[Bay Stalker]

hey stalker thanks a lot . those are the ones . the first looks like a real easy launch area if we can launch there.

No problem if you need a hand with somthing just ask and I will help you out

[Bay Stalker]

How about a live well and any other how to's you guys have. Lets see some pic of what you have made and modified.

[Bay Stalker]

Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association Launch site directory




-------------------- New Jersey Sites --------------------

Absecon Bay (at Faunce Landing Road) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ041 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj041.shtml)

Aeroflex Lake - Sussex County - Ref# LSNJ078 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj078.shtml)

Arthur Kill (at Carteret Waterfront Park/Veterans Park) - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ128 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj128.shtml)

Arthur Kill (at Woodbridge Municipal Dock) - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ112 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj112.shtml)

Atsion Lake (at Wharton State Forest) - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ058 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj058.shtml)

Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway (at Great Egg Harbor Inlet) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ109 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj109.shtml)

Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway (at Townsends Inlet) - Cape May County - Ref# LSNJ102 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj102.shtml)

Atlantic Ocean (at Ventnor City Beach) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ022 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj022.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at 22nd Avenue - South Seaside Park) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ051 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj051.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at Barnegat Public Dock) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ016 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj016.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at Bay Blvd. - Lavallette) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ009 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj009.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at Bay Blvd. - Seaside Heights) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ050 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj050.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at Bridge to Nowhere - Manahawkin) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ005 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj005.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at Butler Blvd - Berkeley Township) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ120 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj120.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at NJ Kayak - Barnegat Township) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ097 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj097.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at Shelter Cove Township Park) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ037 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj037.shtml)

Barnegat Bay (at Sloop Creek - Berkeley Township) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ121 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj121.shtml)

Barnegat Bay and Cedar Creek (at Berkeley Island County Park) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ008 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj008.shtml)

Barnegat Bay and Sedge Islands (at Island Beach State Park) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ079 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj079.shtml)

Barnegat Bay and Silver Bay (at Bandon Rd & Ocean County Parks Administration Complex) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ062 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj062.shtml)

Bass River (at New Gretna) - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ047 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj047.shtml)

Beaver Dam Creek (at Dorsett Dock Wharf) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ060 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj060.shtml)

Branchport Creek (at Branchport Park) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ080 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj080.shtml)

Carnegie Lake - Mercer County - Ref# LSNJ084 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj084.shtml)

Cooper River Park - Camden County - Ref# LSNJ099 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj099.shtml)

Corson Inlet (at Corson's Inlet State Park) - Cape May County - Ref# LSNJ068 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj068.shtml)

Delaware & Raritan Canal (at Alexander Road - Princeton) - Mercer County - Ref# LSNJ064 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj064.shtml)

Delaware & Raritan Canal (at Blackwells Mills Road - Middlebush) - Somerset County - Ref# LSNJ108 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj108.shtml)

Delaware & Raritan Canal / Delaware River (at Lambertville) - Mercer County - Ref# LSNJ083 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj083.shtml)

Delaware & Raritan Canal / Delaware River (at Washington's Crossing State Park) - Mercer County - Ref# LSNJ067 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj067.shtml)

Delaware Bay (at Bayside Road) - Cumberland County - Ref# LSNJ014 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj014.shtml)

Delaware Bay (at East Point Lighthouse) - Cumberland County - Ref# LSNJ015 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj015.shtml)

Delaware Bay (at Gandy's Beach - Downe Township) - Cumberland County - Ref# LSNJ045 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj045.shtml)

Delaware River (at Burlington City Boat Ramp) - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ057 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj057.shtml)

Delaware River & Hamilton Trenton Marsh (at Crosswicks Creek) - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ017 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj017.shtml)

Delaware River (at D.O.D. Ponds) - Salem County - Ref# LSNJ127 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj127.shtml)

Delaware River (at Elsinboro Point) - Salem County - Ref# LSNJ055 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj055.shtml)

Delaware River (at Fort Mott State Park) - Salem County - Ref# LSNJ011 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj011.shtml)

Delaware River (at Pennsville Boat Ramp) - Salem County - Ref# LSNJ049 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj049.shtml)

Delaware River (at Trenton Marina) - Mercer County - Ref# LSNJ071 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj071.shtml)

Farrington Lake - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ115 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj115.shtml)

Great Bay (at Little Sheepshead Creek) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ013 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj013.shtml)

Great Bay (at Scotts Landing) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ040 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj040.shtml)

Great Bay and Little Egg Harbor (at First Bridge Marina) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ007 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj007.shtml)

Great Bay and Mullica River (at Graveling Point) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ039 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj039.shtml)

Great Egg Harbor Bay (at Drag Island) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ056 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj056.shtml)

Great Egg Harbor Bay (at John F. Kennedy Park) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ065 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj065.shtml)

Green Turtle Lake - Passaic County - Ref# LSNJ096 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj096.shtml)

Greenwood Lake (at Awosting Road) - Passaic County - Ref# LSNJ095 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj095.shtml)

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Hackensack River and Meadowlands (at Laurel Hill County Park) - Hudson County - Ref# LSNJ059 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj059.shtml)

Harrisville Lake - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ125 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj125.shtml)

Hopatcong Lake (at Lee's County Park Marina) - Morris County - Ref# LSNJ119 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj119.shtml)

Hudson River (at Englewood Boat Basin) - Bergen County - Ref# LSNJ043 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj043.shtml)

Hudson River (at Hoboken - Frank Sinatra Park) - Hudson County - Ref# LSNJ123 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj123.shtml)

Hudson River (at Liberty State Park) - Hudson County - Ref# LSNJ110 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj110.shtml)

Intracoastal Waterway (at Atlantic City - Albany Avenue) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ018 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj018.shtml)

Intracoastal Waterway (at Stone Harbor - Nummy Island) - Cape May County - Ref# LSNJ122 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj122.shtml)

Intracoastal Waterway (at Ventnor - Ski Beach) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ021 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj021.shtml)

Lake Lenape - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ048 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj048.shtml)

Kettle Creek (at Cherry Quay Road) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ118 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj118.shtml)

Kettle Creek (at Mallard Point Park) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ117 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj117.shtml)

Little Egg Harbor (at Cedar Run Park) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ027 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj027.shtml)

Little Egg Harbor (at Parkertown County Park) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ012 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj012.shtml)

Little Egg Harbor (at Westecunk Creek) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ028 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj028.shtml)

Ludlam Bay (at Sea Isle City Municipal Ramp) - Cape May County - Ref# LSNJ116 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj116.shtml)

Manasquan Reservoir - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ107 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj107.shtml)

Manasquan River (at Glimmerglass) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ003 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj003.shtml)

Manasquan River (at Manasquan Wildlife Management Area) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ001 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj001.shtml)

Manasquan River (at Yellowbrook Road) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ104 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj104.shtml)

Manasquan River and Inlet (at Gull Island Conservation Area) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ046 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj046.shtml)

Manasquan River and Stockton Lake (at Stockton Lake Boat Launch - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ103 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj103.shtml)

Merrill Creek Reservoir - Warren County - Ref# LSNJ092 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj092.shtml)

Mercer Lake - Mercer County - Ref# LSNJ085 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj085.shtml)

Metedeconk River (at Dock Road - Brick Twp) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ114 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj114.shtml)

Metedeconk River (at Forge Pond) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ004 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj004.shtml)

Metedeconk River (at Windward Beach) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ038 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj038.shtml)

Monksville Reservoir - Passaic County - Ref# LSNJ077 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj077.shtml)

Mullica River - Lower (at Chestnut Neck Boat Yard) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ026 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj026.shtml)

Mullica River - Lower (at The Clam House) - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ020 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj020.shtml)

Mullica River - (at Crowley's Landing) - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ054 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj054.shtml)

Mullica River - Lower (at Turtle Creek) - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ023 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj023.shtml)

Mullica River - Lower (at Jerry Creek) - Atlantic County - Ref# LSNJ036 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj036.shtml)

Musconetcong Lake (at Hopatcong State Park) - Morris County - Ref# LSNJ106 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj106.shtml)

(http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj124.shtml)

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Nacote Creek (at Mill Pond & Park) - Atlantic County - Ref#LSNJ076 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj076.shtml)

Nacote Creek (at Port Republic Road Bridge) - Atlantic County - Ref#LSNJ063 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj063.shtml)

Navesink River (at Fair Haven Road) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ126 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj126.shtml)

Navesink River (at Victory Park) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ024 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj024.shtml)

Parkers Creek (at Dominick Santelle Park and Boat Launch) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ081 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj081.shtml)

Passaic River (at Bloomfield Avenue) - Essex County - Ref# LSNJ101 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj101.shtml)

Passaic River (at Eagle Rock Avenue) - Essex County - Ref# LSNJ100 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj100.shtml)

Paulinskill Lake - Sussex County - Ref# LSNJ070 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj070.shtml)

Pompton Lake (at Lakeview Avenue) - Passaic County - Ref# LSNJ091 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj091.shtml)

Pompton Lake (at Terhune Park) - Passaic County - Ref# LSNJ093 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj093.shtml)

Pompton Lake (at West Oakland Avenue) - Bergen County - Ref# LSNJ090 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj090.shtml)

Prospertown Lake - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ072 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj072.shtml)

Raritan Bay (at 2nd Street Perth Amboy) - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ032 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj032.shtml)

Raritan Bay (at Bayshore Waterfront Park) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ019 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj019.shtml)

Raritan Bay (at Cliffwood Beach) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ031 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj031.shtml)

Raritan Bay (at Keyport Harbor) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ111 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj111.shtml)

Raritan Bay (at Old Bridge Waterfront Park) - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ030 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj030.shtml)

Raritan Bay (at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park) - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ029 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj029.shtml)

Raritan River (at Donaldson Park) - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ035 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj035.shtml)

Raritan River (at Mill Brook) - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ066 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj066.shtml)

Round Valley Reservoir - Hunterdon County - Ref# LSNJ086 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj086.shtml)

Sandy Hook Bay (at Sandy Hook National Recreation Area) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ006 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj006.shtml)

Shark River (at Belmar) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ073 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj073.shtml)

Shark River (at Shark River Hills) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ002 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj002.shtml)

Shrewsbury River (at Blackberry Bay Park) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ025 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj025.shtml)

Shrewsbury River (at Port Au Peck Avenue - Oceanport) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ044 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj044.shtml)

Shrewsbury River and Manahassett Creek (at Tocci Avenue) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ113 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj113.shtml)

South River (at Varga Park) - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ034 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj034.shtml)

Splitrock Reservoir - Morris County - Ref# LSNJ087 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj087.shtml)

Spruce Run Reservoir - Hunterdon County - Ref# LSNJ088 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj088.shtml)

Steeny Kill Lake (at High Point State Park) - Sussex County - Ref# LSNJ089 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj089.shtml)

Swartzwood Lake - Sussex County - Ref# LSNJ069 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj069.shtml)

Swimming River (at Chapin Avenue) - Monmouth County - Ref# LSNJ010 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj010.shtml)

Toms River - (at Mill Creek Road Launch) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ082 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj082.shtml)

Tuckahoe River (at MacNamara Wildlife Refuge) - Cape May County - Ref# LSNJ061 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj061.shtml)

Wading River - Lower (at Beaver Branch) - Burlington County - Ref# LSNJ075 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj075.shtml)

Wawayanda Lake - Sussex County - Ref# LSNJ074 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj074.shtml)

Wallkill River (at Wallkill Wildlife Refuge) - Sussex County - Ref# LSNJ094 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj094.shtml)

Westecunk Creek (at Eagleswood Boat Ramp) - Ocean County - Ref# LSNJ033 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj033.shtml)

Westons Mill Pond - Middlesex County - Ref# LSNJ124 (http://www.jsska.org/launchsites/lsnj124.shtml)

[Librarian]

I have the how to build a livewell cd if you want to borrow it. I can give it to Kenwood this weekend. I think he lives near you.

[Bay Stalker]

I have the how to build a livewell cd if you want to borrow it. I can give it to Kenwood this weekend. I think he lives near you.

That would be great!

It was nice to meet you today, I am looking forward to getting out with you guys

[Bay Stalker]

What are your opinions of a roof rack? I have a 97 Jeep Cherokee and will need a rack. The truck has the factory roof rack now. I have the hobie outback

What do you think of this Thule one, I am trying not to break the bank
http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.asp?dept_id=28&sku=883

[Librarian]

My thoughts would be that you go over to Kenwood's house. He has an outback and an Jeep Cherokee with a rack. Try to lift that sucker onto the top.

Years ago after dropping my Chessy 17 onto my back with the resulting 20 stitches :mad: I said, "never again" and got a pickup.

Edit: Added thoughts. On my old Surbaban I just u-bolted 2x4s on covered them with carpet. Ya don't need any thing fancy. Also unless you buy custom shaped bars you will be mounting the yak upside down, so you dont want anything sticking off the gunnells. Like ram mounts.

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My thoughts would be that you go over to Kenwood's house. He has an outback and an Jeep Cherokee with a rack. Try to lift that sucker onto the top.

Years ago after dropping my Chessy 17 onto my back with the resulting 20 stitches :mad: I said, "never again" and got a pickup.

Edit: Added thoughts. On my old Surbaban I just u-bolted 2x4s on covered them with carpet. Ya don't need any thing fancy. Also unless you buy custom shaped bars you will be mounting the yak upside down, so you dont want anything sticking off the gunnells. Like ram mounts.

This one is not to fancy and I can it cheap, this is it
http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/images/products/883.jpg

[barrell]

What are your opinions of a roof rack? I have a 97 Jeep Cherokee and will need a rack. The truck has the factory roof rack now. I have the hobie outback

What do you think of this Thule one, I am trying not to break the bank
http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.asp?dept_id=28&sku=883
bs, The thule or the yakima racks that I carry both are good qaulty. You will probably be just fine using the factory racks and a cheap pair of tie downs with buckles not hooks. The real old cherokees had a flimsy bar with a shiny metal strip on top. They were crap but since then all suv's have pretty solid bars. You will find the outback a bitch to load yourself on top. Plus you have to remove everything off of it. If at all possible I would fold the seats down and jusat hang it out the back with a strap or rope. This is like a pickup and it allows you to leave the yak rigged with all your gear always atached and ready to go and you can simple wheel the yak over to the vehicle and slide it right in with no lifting.

[MOhawk]

does anyone do any striper fishing from a yak in the Maurice river in a yak? Are they catching stripers there yet? Is there a closing for stripers
between April 1 and June 1 like the Delaware river?:confused:

[Kenwood]

Bay Stalker my cell is 410-446-8647. I have the livewell cd from Librarian if you want it.. I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee that I am going to put my outback on also. Right now I use the company truck (and their gas) I just strap it down to the racks. Because the yak is curved slightly on the bottom I made a spacer board for one end of the rack so when I strap it down it does not bend when I pull tight on the tie downs.

[Librarian]

FYI For the Susky Flats trip I got a site in the Chester Loop with electricity, Site 222. Alcohol is permitted in the site.

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/art/elkmap.gif

[jim2screws]

Vince I have the thule Rapid Crossroad rack system W/ Yakima Landshark saddles, I have this on my 2002 Suburban W/ 6" lift and 36" tires.
I have two Wilderness Pungo's and 07' Hobie Outback, I load my yak's with out any trouble at all.
You don't want to be driving down the parkway with the yak loaded with gear so you are not talking much weight.
Jim

[barrell]

Just loaded the outback in the truck, gonna try tonight behind ac town if anybody wants to go 609-513-1680

Report; Water felt warm to the touch coming out of lakes bay. I fished two hours tonight. No hits,no bait ,and no fish breaking water. I didnt bring my fishfinder so I dont know if anything was hanging down low. Still it felt good to get out and feel the thigh burn.

[THE PAZMAN]

Hey guys....I've been tossing the ides around for the last 2 yrs. of buying a yak...I would appreciate a little help here as I don't know where to start...Some general prices and makes as far as better quality compared to less quality...I definately want something that is safe...And if i can get them at a decent price my girlfreind may want one too:eek: ...That should be interesting:confused: ...U know us fisherman...But any help appreciated...Thanks guys.....Pazman

[barrell]

Hey guys....I've been tossing the ides around for the last 2 yrs. of buying a yak...I would appreciate a little help here as I don't know where to start...Some general prices and makes as far as better quality compared to less quality...I definately want something that is safe...And if i can get them at a decent price my girlfreind may want one too:eek: ...That should be interesting:confused: ...U know us fisherman...But any help appreciated...Thanks guys.....Pazman

paz, What do you wheigh and how tall are you. In south jersey we are blessed with 100's of launching spots close by to good fishing. Since speed and distance is not important you can get a yak that is a little slower but drier, more stable and with more storage capability. This is ususaly obtained by going wider than a fast yak which tends to be narrow and wet. At all the spots I fish I can see where ill be fishing while unloading the yak from the truck.

[LongDrive]

You will find the outback a bitch to load yourself on top. Plus you have to remove everything off of it. If at all possible I would fold the seats down and jusat hang it out the back with a strap or rope.

Barrell, you might recall you rigged up my yak for fishing last year. I was new to yak fishing, and keep the boat at a buddies place in Brigantine. Since I never left the island with it, I generally would load her up inside my Toyota 4runner with one end hanging out the back to get to the local launch points. (kinda like you describe). Just one word of caution to anyone who does this. One day I had the front end of the yak a bit too close to the inside windshield. Although the yak was secured well, at one point I must have hit a bump just enough for the tip of the yak to bounce and it put a good size crack in the windshield. I actually didn't even notice it until I loaded the yak back in the truck after a morning of fishing.

When I got the windshield replaced, no lie the guy told me it was not the first time he replaced one that was cracked by a yak or canoe in the same way. Pointing this out just so nobody else makes the same mistake I did. I could have bought two Thule racks for the price it cost me to fix that! :p

On a happier note, I think I need to come see you to buy a new Hobie. Was really considering buying a new boat - one with a motor - this spring, but kinda decided to hold off most likely for another year. Since I haven't satisfied that desire, I definitely need to go ahead and get a new yak, and it's gotta be a Hobie. My son enjoyed the yaking last year too, so this way we can get out together. With that said, I'm going to need two carriers. I'm thinking two pair of the Thule Hull-a-port 835 XT's. Do you think these will be a good choice for carrying two yaks?

Like I said I need to get over to see you. :D

[barrell]

I dont know alot about Thule as I am a yakima dealer. You will need a minimum of a 66 inch bar to lay to yaks flat.

[LongDrive]

Barrell, the hull-a-port is a "J" cradle so the yak fits in the cradle on on it's side. What do you think of this set-up and does Yakima make something similar?

[barrell]

Yeah they do but I have watched many people struggle getting the yaks in the cradles and strapped when the vehicle is tall. Its a lot easier and cheaper to just put a long bar on and lay em flat. Its not a problem on most suvs because the overhang of the bar is above your head and a 66 inch doesnt have much overhang. Now a 78 inch sticks way out beyond the sides of the vehicle.

[LOOPY64]

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[ccg130]

Loopy, How do you report posts, I was trying to figure it out for that last post but you beat me to it

[Bay Stalker]

Loopy, How do you report posts, I was trying to figure it out for that last post but you beat me to it

To report a post click this icon http://www.thebassbarn.com/forum/images/buttons/report.gif (http://www.thebassbarn.com/forum/report.php?p=964042) at the bottom left of the post

[barrell]

https://www2.wildlifelicense.com/md/

The above link is if you want to buy your MD license ahead of time.

[Bay Stalker]

https://www2.wildlifelicense.com/md/

The above link is if you want to buy your MD license ahead of time.

Thanks Barrell I will see you Sun

[LongDrive]

Barrell, how did you make out last night? Me and a buddy found the fish were pretty willing. I actually wound up hanging around till 11PM - although I wasn't in the Yak last night just land hopping from spot to spot. We easily had double digits but all fish were small. Fish were popping so it was a fun night.

[barrell]

Barrell, how did you make out last night? Me and a buddy found the fish were pretty willing. I actually wound up hanging around till 11PM - although I wasn't in the Yak last night just land hopping from spot to spot. We easily had double digits but all fish were small. Fish were popping so it was a fun night.
After dinner I actualy felt beat and didnt go. Im all set to go tonight to the spot you were probably at, if you went where we discussed.

REPORT; Well while mommas up the river I found that she left the kiddies under a bridge near OC tonight. I must have had close to 40 fish. Most were 16 to 18 inches. All were caught on small storms. They wanted the retrive across the current, not one would hit if the lure got down stream. Gotta look tommorrow for the biguns.

[Kenwood]

What lures/bait are we going to use in the yak attack down on the flats?Never having fished down there, I don't any idea. Bait, Lures, paddle tails, top water?

[ccg130]

Out 4-9 behind NWW. Covered a lot of ground mostly trolling and casting at creek mouths and ended up with the skunk. After dark tried a couple bridges but still came up empty. Maybe tonight will be my night.

[LongDrive]

REPORT; Well while mommas up the river I found that she left the kiddies under a bridge near OC tonight. I must have had close to 40 fish. Most were 16 to 18 inches. All were caught on small storms. They wanted the retrive across the current, not one would hit if the lure got down stream. Gotta look tommorrow for the biguns.

Nice work Barrell - those little guys have been willing the last few nights. I'm outta town for a good part of the next two weeks on business. When I get back I'll be in to see you to pick up the Hobie.

[THE PAZMAN]

Hey Barrel thanks...Where i fish i won't need much as far as worrying about current etc..I am mostly a back water fisherman which i like and can only imagine some of the fish i may be able to stalk up on in a yak...I'm 5'7...165 lbs...I have a pickup truck with a 6' bed....Thanks for any help...Pazman

[barrell]

Hey Barrel thanks...Where i fish i won't need much as far as worrying about current etc..I am mostly a back water fisherman which i like and can only imagine some of the fish i may be able to stalk up on in a yak...I'm 5'7...165 lbs...I have a pickup truck with a 6' bed....Thanks for any help...Pazman

The lighter and shorter you are the more choices you have. At your height and wheight you could drop down to a 10 foot yak. Something that short is light and easy to load and carry. If you can afford one the Hobie sport is foot propelled. Hobies are what everybody is either switching to or saving up to make the switch to. If you have a smaller budget look at the shorter Cobras,tarpons etc. Make sure you try it out first. You dont want to be sitting in a puddle of water. And if you buy dont skrimp on the seat and paddle. Get maybe not the most expensive but dont buy the cheapest either. Take your time drilling holes and rigging it. Use it a few times before deciding hwere and what to mount on it. I have a lot of different yaks if you are ever in Brigantine your welcome to try some different ones out.
Barrell
rbbsurf@comacast .net

[THE PAZMAN]

Hey Barrel....I know u probably have a good selection....Do u carry used too or all new...I am looking just to be able to get to some fish and read depths and don't even really need that in a yak as i can close my eyes and scout my usual haunts...One of my issues may be when i tie up to a bridge and the current is moving a little....I mainly am an outgoing tide fisherman except when i'm flounder fishing ...Thanks again Barrel as i am going to look u up...Pazman

[Librarian]

Barrell or Eelball,

What time are you planning on being on the water on Friday morning at the Flats?

Kenwood and I need to figure out when to leave Billsville.

[ccg130]

Out last night behind NWW 7-10 no luck. Last 2 hours of the incoming and an hour of the outgoing, water temp 47. I did not see many signs of life. Tried bass assassins, storms and even a bomber with teaser. Maybe next time.

[barrell]

Barrell or Eelball,

What time are you planning on being on the water on Friday morning at the Flats?

Kenwood and I need to figure out when to leave Billsville.

Skip, Who rented the last cabin is going to be there on wednesday at 3pm (check-in) I might get there the same time and fish till saturday. I beleive eelball is weasling out of the trip. He hasnt called me back but I heard he may plan on showing up for one day, We will have an extra bunk in the cabin for the 4 nights if anyone is intrested and george isnt coming.

[Librarian]

Uhh, Ok but my question was; "What time on Friday morning are you planning on getting on the water. I wanted to time everything so that we can launch together and you can show me where the fish are.!!:D




Skip, Who rented the last cabin is going to be there on wednesday at 3pm (check-in) I might get there the same time and fish till saturday. I beleive eelball is weasling out of the trip. He hasnt called me back but I heard he may plan on showing up for one day, We will have an extra bunk in the cabin for the 4 nights if anyone is intrested and george isnt coming.

[villasyak]

Went to the usual area in the DB off Villas for the first 2 hours of the outgoing tide. 19' of water, 49F at the start of the tide. Clams for bait. Constant action but everyting was 18" to 25". Brought 15 fish to the side of the yak. Left with the fish still biting and the water temp was up to 51F. It's great fun catching these small fish. Looks like the weather will severly limit fishing for the next several days. Perhaps some bigger fish will show up by the time fishable conditions return.

[barrell]

Uhh, Ok but my question was; "What time on Friday morning are you planning on getting on the water. I wanted to time everything so that we can launch together and you can show me where the fish are.!!:D
I dunno. If the weather is nice I will be on the water no later then sunrise. If skip snores real bad I could be on the water at 4 am. If we are out already when you get there you should be able to see us. Call my cell 513-1680 Ill have it on the water with me.

[Kenwood]

After many trips to Hatteras with Skip, I found it's good to plan on fishing 24/7 cause of the noises he makes when sleeping........or was that me? I always get it mixed up...I guess we will find out at the flats.

[mdub1226]

After many trips to Hatteras with Skip, I found it's good to plan on fishing 24/7 cause of the noises he makes when sleeping........or was that me? I always get it mixed up...I guess we will find out at the flats.


Kenwood,
I find it astonishing that you of all people would have something to say about snoring. Between you and your son, the whole entire house was shaking. I don't know how I got any sleep at all in Hatteras. Then again I prolly didn't hear anything after the amount of alcohol I consumed daily.

[Librarian]

After many trips to Hatteras with Skip, I found it's good to plan on fishing 24/7 cause of the noises he makes when sleeping.

Ya can't tell the players without a program. Just so you all can keep track. Kenwood is talking about "Skip" AKA Librarian, not Skip, AKA SkipBytes. :rolleyes:

[MOhawk]

Went to the usual area in the DB off Villas for the first 2 hours of the outgoing tide. 19' of water, 49F at the start of the tide. Clams for bait. Constant action but everyting was 18" to 25". Brought 15 fish to the side of the yak. Left with the fish still biting and the water temp was up to 51F. It's great fun catching these small fish. Looks like the weather will severly limit fishing for the next several days. Perhaps some bigger fish will show up by the time fishable conditions return.

villasyak, I am very interested in your trip on Delaware Bay. I just bought a new yak and would like some advice from you about fishing off the Villas. I was down fhere this winter looking around and it looked like you would have to carry the yak a quarter of a mile thru mud to get to the water. Evidently I was in the wrong spot. Please shoot me an Email at
mro16@verizon.net. Thank you, MOhawk.

[Kenwood]

After a great day of fishing/yaking and one or two or 3 or 4 (you get the Idea)adult beverages I sleep very soundly. I have never heard myself snore so I think you guys are full of @#!*.

[Bay Stalker]

Well I got my yak and now I need to install the FF and power for it.

I used a watertight box to enclose the battery and stabilized it in the box with closed cell foam. The battery box is mounted to the sail mast as shown. It slid back enough that it would not impede the storage area. The one hole I drilled in the box is sealed with silicone inside and out, this was to get the power cable into it. The wire is held tight to the box with one plastic wire strap. I also added quick disconnects for the charger, this way I don't have to remove the battery to charge it. The transducer it set into a block of closed cell foam that is glued down to the hull behind the sail post. Before setting the foam I lightly sanded the area and wiped it clean with alcohol. I sprayed the one side of the foam with 3M super 77 spray adhesive. I set it on to the hull after it tacked up and weighted it down. This area looked like it would have the least flex and not pop the transducer from the hull as others stated. The transducer was then set into a bed of clear silicone not marine goop, this way it could still be removed.

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[Librarian]

Thats real nice work. :)

[rjf3]

Well bad news and good news. The waters along side the camground are looking better and better for bass. The bad news is all the cabins are rented which leaves the camground next to them as the onlly alternatives. We have plenty of good tents and camping gear so no big problem if anybody wants to come. April 11th to 15th for camping...april 12th to 16th for fishing. I was gonna bring a portable live well since the campsites are right on the water.

This may help.

http://www.perfectplaces.com/vacation-rentals/27208.htm

Russ

[Bay Stalker]

Well I decided that $30. was a little much for a flag and decided to make one. I had a broken VHF antenna lying around and thought this looked like a perfect flag mount. I cut it down to 4' and cut out the end to fit in a Scotty flush mount rod holder. This holder also is used for my light when fishing at night. I then install a top, I used a small but cap I had for making rods. For the flag I used was made from an old cheep PFD. I drilled two small holes in the pole and through wired loops with SS wire that I use for plug making. I then used large split rings to attach the flag to it. I am waiting on some 3M tape and will add some to the flag and the yak.
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[Bay Stalker]

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[Bay Stalker]

The light that fits the same base, I did not make the light set-up Barrell did when I bought the yak.


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[StevenKoz]

Nice set up for your fish finder bay stalker, glad you didnt block your beer holder with your gimbal mount!:) How's the wife feel about your boat in the livingroom?:D

[eelball]

Geez barrel, weezle is a little rough. I got 2 young kids, and weekends away are tough on mom. That doesn't mean I won't go, but an extended stay is most definitly not in the cards. If i need a place to crash, i'll sleep when i put my head down;)

Besides, I'm doin just fine locally with over 100 bass on the season, so a longer drive for less fish doesn't seem very smart. Is is about fish, isn't it?

[villasbill]

Mohawk---The water's edge is a lot closer in the Villas from 2 hours before high tide until about 2 hours after.Other than that you have to slog through the mud in most areas and will sink in up to your kneecaps.

Villasyak--I'm in the Villas too.If you dont mind me asking where were you fishing,20 ft slew or in closer than that? I mostly fish off the Villas in a 12ft tin boat with a 4 hp but also have a yak,maybe we can hook up later this summer.Have seen another yakker from the Villas post here also although I'm not sure of the name,"Drydock" might be the name.

villasbill

[Eric G]

Vince - congrats on the Hobie

I used the Hummingbird Pirahna Max Portable DF with transducer suction mount, no problems

As rack, on my 4Runner, Yakima Hully rollers on the rear bar (yak is heavy), Shark pads on the front bar. The hully rollers help getting the bow up an then its a push forward. Barrel sells an addtional set of wheels that mounts tempoaray on the rear window to help single handeled loading. For short trips, the yak goes in the back thru the tailgate like Longdrive stated.

For the rich, Yakima makes the sideloader rack that comes down on pistons. You load the yak on the cradle at mid-door level then lift the whole thing up onto the roof.

Livewell for Hobie Ourback, see that other site from North Jersey full of "stuff", click on articles page. 5 gal livewell.

I'm doing the replacement front hatch thing like Libarian has done according to Barrel (see "stuff" site, articles) and section off compartments with foam.

If in the Wildwood area, give a shout 609-468-1865. Me and cg130 will show ya Hereford Inlet waters

Working with George & Kathy on a kayak division for the Duke of Fluke Tourney, stay tuned.

Cheers, Eric G.

[barrell]

Geez barrel, weezle is a little rough. I got 2 young kids, and weekends away are tough on mom. That doesn't mean I won't go, but an extended stay is most definitly not in the cards. If i need a place to crash, i'll sleep when i put my head down;)

Besides, I'm doin just fine locally with over 100 bass on the season, so a longer drive for less fish doesn't seem very smart. Is is about fish, isn't it?

Im not mad at ya. Just bummed you changed your mind because you are better than a fish finder. Wherever you paddle the fish follow. So to find fish I just look for where you are. Now Ill have to find them on my own:D :rolleyes:

[barrell]

Vince - congrats on the Hobie

I used the Hummingbird Pirahna Max Portable DF with transducer suction mount, no problems

As rack, on my 4Runner, Yakima Hully rollers on the rear bar (yak is heavy), Shark pads on the front bar. The hully rollers help getting the bow up an then its a push forward. Barrel sells an addtional set of wheels that mounts tempoaray on the rear window to help single handeled loading. For short trips, the yak goes in the back thru the tailgate like Longdrive stated.

For the rich, Yakima makes the sideloader rack that comes down on pistons. You load the yak on the cradle at mid-door level then lift the whole thing up onto the roof.

Livewell for Hobie Ourback, see that other site from North Jersey full of "stuff", click on articles page. 5 gal livewell.

I'm doing the replacement front hatch thing like Libarian has done according to Barrel (see "stuff" site, articles) and section off compartments with foam.

If in the Wildwood area, give a shout 609-468-1865. Me and cg130 will show ya Hereford Inlet waters

Working with George & Kathy on a kayak division for the Duke of Fluke Tourney, stay tuned.

Cheers, Eric G.
eric, You can now get the rectangular hatches with a nylon bag liner and they are cheap. Its a big improvement over just the hatch that just created a hole into the yak. I still wish someone would market a solid liner with a snap on lid for the large rectangular style hatches. Kinda like a big tupperware. The new hobies have small tackle box liners with a lid that snap on and then they drop inside the round hatches.

[Kenwood]

Bay stalker, I did the same thing to my light as you did and it works out great but my battery set up is in my front hatch and the FF is put in the mast hole with a scotti post that I filed down a little for a snug fit. Lookin good!

[MOhawk]

Mohawk---The water's edge is a lot closer in the Villas from 2 hours before high tide until about 2 hours after.Other than that you have to slog through the mud in most areas and will sink in up to your kneecaps.

Villasyak--I'm in the Villas too.If you dont mind me asking where were you fishing,20 ft slew or in closer than that? I mostly fish off the Villas in a 12ft tin boat with a 4 hp but also have a yak,maybe we can hook up later this summer.Have seen another yakker from the Villas post here also although I'm not sure of the name,"Drydock" might be the name.

villasbill

Villasbill I am interested in fishing with anyone off of the Villas. The tides don't look to good this weekend.

Hightide Saturday Mar 14 6:40 AM and 7:06 PM
Hightide Sunday Mar 15 7:33 AM and 7:37 PM

Next Sat Mar 21 looks good if the weather cooperates
Hightide 12:42 PM

Anyone interested?

MOhawk

[villasbill]

Mohawk---I'll be too busy with work to do any fishing until June or so but I'll give you a shout on here then.I did reserve a couple open boat trips on the Stalker before then though to try for some drumfish,don't usually catch them in too close.

villasbill

[barrell]

Fished tonight with peter from poland. He bought a sport today and wanted to try it out. Started at the circle liqours at low tide it was dead so we headed down to Beezlys. 4shorts was all. Couldnt feel my hands when we came in after midnight. Im glad Im not paddlin.

[Drydock]

Villasbill & Villasyak I will be fishing the bay soon. I also go out of the Villas, last year was my first season and had alot of fun. I fish anywhere from the Northern part of Villas down to the sunken ship at Cape May Point. I will be out as soon as it gets a little warmer. Let me know if you want to go.

Drydock

[villasyak]

Villasbill & Drydock, I would be happy to hook up with either of you when you begin fishing. I haven't been able to go since last Tuesday, due to other commitments or the weather and the weather doesn't look very promising through Monday.

I've had my best success with stripers when I find ~19ft of water (at high tide) and I haven't had to stray too far north or south from Birch Rd area. That's not quite as far out as the 20' slough.

Villasyak

[villasbill]

Villasyak & Drydock-thanx for the comeback,I'll post back in a month or two when I can get out.
Drydock-do you paddle from the Villas to CM point and back?That's quite a hike!

villasbill

[Drydock]

Villasbill, when I go to the sunken ship I will put my kayak in at the end of Ferry Road, right before the road to the canal. I have a Hobie adventure with peddles. I usually troll down to the sunken ship and then fish around the ship. I've picked up a few bluefish trolling and some nice stripers fishing the bottom around the ship. I put my kayak in most of the time off of Walnut Ave not far from Birch. I'd like to try a few new spots up toward Del Haven, there are some small creeks that come off the bay. These might be good spots when the tide begins to head out and the warmer water is going out into the bay.

[villasbill]

Drydock-that sounds like a nice trip from the canal inlet to Sunset beach and back. I launch at New York or NJ ave. Keep my tin boat on the beach at a friend's bayfront house,I'm about a block away from the bay on NJ.

villasbill

[barrell]

Skipbytes and I go tortured for two days by lighteneing on thursday and then wind on friday. Have you ever had all the hair on your head stand straight up just before the bolt strikes the water? Then saturday (today )came with no wind and blue skies. Eelball and bay stalker arived at sunrise. After a steep climb down the hill we launched the yaks.

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At first things were slow but a bite started with the tide half way out at about 11am. After all of us trying different lures george found a small yellow/orange plug that quikly got him eight fish including one 30lb + I didnt get a picture of. But heres one of his smaller ones.

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I did get a pic of Vinces first big un.

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I say first because around 1pm three of us were beat and decided to go back to camp Vince was suposed to follow but decided to give it a few more minutes and nailed 2 more 30lb+ bass on his maidedn voyage.
The day before we had gone up to the northern line of the open zone in the river and skip landed a real nice smallmouth.

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Overall we all caught bass but ya got to tip your hat to Bay Stalker for an unforgetable first trip in his yak. We are thinking of doing a same day trip in the next couple weeks if anyone wants to tag along.

[Bay Stalker]

Had a great time fishing with all of you today, that hill (ravine) sucked!! :D
I can tell ya I am hooked on yakking, it was the most fun I have had fishing in a long time. If my legs didn't fell like I ran a marathon I would go down OC tonight. Lets hope the weather don't mess it up to bad down there. I would like to take another day trip.

Eelball, thank for lending me the mag, that color was the ticket today. I just ordered a few of them for the box and back up. :D

Barrell, thanks for the killer YAk and all your help!!!!

Skipbytes, thanks for you help with the descent :eek: down the ravine and waiting up for me in the begining.

Thanks to the guys I met that helped me get my yak up the mountain :eek:
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[StevenKoz]

Wow Bay stalker nice bass and on your maiden voyage! gotta love it!

[eelball]

That was some serious fun. I can't wait to go back. that camp ground is awesome. Did anyone else hear an elk? I thought i did.
Baystalker, awesome job bro. I can't believe you did a marathon on you first trip. My arse, arms and back are a bit sore. But 5+ ours and 10 miles of paddling will do that.
That hill BLOWS!! especially at the end of the day. Thanx barrell and skip for waiting in the morning.
It's spring, don't leave home without you golds.;) I bet they got a good shiner population in that area, so, figured it would work nice.:cool:
Go again? Hell yea!!

[Bay Stalker]

Check this video out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ymKLswDgEw

[Librarian]

Barrell, Skipbytes, Bay Stalker and Eelball

Sorry I missed you guys. When I got to Kenwood's home on Friday morning he was sicker that a dog. We looked at the forcast and decided to try for a day trip on saturday rather than camp. But Saturday he was still sick so I came down a little late. I tried to call you guys but I could not get a signal on my Tracfone. Launched at the beach in Elk Neck so it was a long paddle to the boats. Tried everything in my arsenal but not hookups. Did not see any boats around me catch anything either. I didn't see any other yaks out there so you might have finished by the time I got there. Looong paddle back. I was one tired old fat man by the time I got back to the beach.

Let me know when you are going again.

Gold, huh!

[RhinoScores]

Looks like you guys had a great time. I need to get a yak, but the wife says I have to sell the dirtbike first.

[JohnG]

Way to go Bay Stalker! What a first trip in the Hobie! I was gonna do a day trip today but the weather wasn't right. I've had good luck with that Pink over Gold Yozori in the river here last year. You guys got into the fish 5 miles from the launch? Where's barrel's fish? You guys got my juices flowing! I'm up for next Mon. Tues....GITNERFNDONE....

[barrell]

Way to go Bay Stalker! What a first trip in the Hobie! I was gonna do a day trip today but the weather wasn't right. I've had good luck with that Pink over Gold Yozori in the river here last year. You guys got into the fish 5 miles from the launch? Where's barrel's fish? You guys got my juices flowing! I'm up for next Mon. Tues....GITNERFNDONE....
I didnt get anyworthy of a pic, and as always Im the one with the camera......

[Brian E. Mullaney]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder you where so tired Sat night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kenwood]

So let me get this straight, Bay Stalker had his Yak about 2 hours and outfished the guys that fish all the time? makes you go Hummm. If I had gone the way I felt you would have been using me for crab bait cause I would have passed out and I would not expect anyone to tow me in while catching fish!

[eelball]

Easy does it Kenwood;) , Better get the facts first. I got into a few fish, made a shout out to the other guys to come over, then tossed the "go to" plug over to vince.:D I'm a helluva nice guy:cool:

[Bay Stalker]

Kenwood vbmenu_register("postmenu_990603", true);
From my post above:
Eelball, thank for lending me the mag, that color was the ticket today. I just ordered a few of them for the box and back up.:D



Eelball, I will give you a call on Tue.

[jc]

BS, what does a set up like that cost if you are mechanically challenged and have to have someone put the electronics together ? Its looks awesome! I have a pungo Angler but I can guess that the pedal drive is key down the south end of the flats as that water moves pretty good as you near the Point. If You guys hauled your Yaks down those ravines on that road going towards the point. Your Nuts!! I looked at that last year and Wussed out as I was just imagining going back up. Thats a Mountain not a Hill! Great work. Cool Pic with the Fleet in the background as well




Had a great time fishing with all of you today, that hill (ravine) sucked!! :D
I can tell ya I am hooked on yakking, it was the most fun I have had fishing in a long time. If my legs didn't fell like I ran a marathon I would go down OC tonight. Lets hope the weather don't mess it up to bad down there. I would like to take another day trip.

Eelball, thank for lending me the mag, that color was the ticket today. I just ordered a few of them for the box and back up. :D

Barrell, thanks for the killer YAk and all your help!!!!

Skipbytes, thanks for you help with the descent :eek: down the ravine and waiting up for me in the begining.

Thanks to the guys I met that helped me get my yak up the mountain :eek:
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/flatsyak_0081.JPG
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/flatsyak_0101.JPG

[eelball]

Eelball, I will give you a call on Tue.[/quote]

cool-weekend egg harbor river trip, the bites on

[Bay Stalker]

BS, what does a set up like that cost if you are mechanically challenged and have to have someone put the electronics together ? Its looks awesome! I have a pungo Angler but I can guess that the pedal drive is key down the south end of the flats as that water moves pretty good as you near the Point. If You guys hauled your Yaks down those ravines on that road going towards the point. Your Nuts!! I looked at that last year and Wussed out as I was just imagining going back up. Thats a Mountain not a Hill! Great work. Cool Pic with the Fleet in the background as well

It cost me around $75.00 for the stuff to install the FF and a few hr's time. You could probably have it installed for under $200.00. If you get one I would be glad to give you a hand with it. As for the yak give Barrell a call he will be able to help you out.

Activate your e-mail so I can send you something.

[Kenwood]

So Barrell was right , You are the fish magnet. I'm fishing with you next time.......

[Librarian]

Eelball, So Barrell was right , You are the fish magnet. I'm fishing with you next time.......

Good, you stay next to him and I will keep just in front so I can get to the fish first. :eek:

[jc]

BS-I should be able to receive emails-Thanks


It cost me around $75.00 for the stuff to install the FF and a few hr's time. You could probably have it installed for under $200.00. If you get one I would be glad to give you a hand with it. As for the yak give Barrell a call he will be able to help you out.

Activate your e-mail so I can send you something.

[insomniac]

Had a great time fishing with all of you today, that hill (ravine) sucked!! :D
I can tell ya I am hooked on yakking, it was the most fun I have had fishing in a long time. If my legs didn't fell like I ran a marathon I would go down OC tonight. Lets hope the weather don't mess it up to bad down there. I would like to take another day trip.

Eelball, thank for lending me the mag, that color was the ticket today. I just ordered a few of them for the box and back up. :D

Barrell, thanks for the killer YAk and all your help!!!!

Skipbytes, thanks for you help with the descent :eek: down the ravine and waiting up for me in the begining.

Thanks to the guys I met that helped me get my yak up the mountain :eek:
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/flatsyak_0081.JPG
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/flatsyak_0101.JPG




That's one nice bass BayStalker. Must have been a awesome fight. Great going!

[longportplugger]

anyone have a used yak for sale for a big guy???

[Kenwood]

Good, you stay next to him and I will keep just in front so I can get to the fish first.

With the new fins I'll be able to keep up with you now......:D

[kenuloza]

I'll be yak fishing behind OC on Monday 4/23, and was wondering if anyone would be in that area. I'll be on the water around 1pm.

[barrell]

I'll be yak fishing behind OC on Monday 4/23, and was wondering if anyone would be in that area. I'll be on the water around 1pm.
Might go tonight...I want to check water clarity first.

[ccg130]

Out yesterday 4-6 behind NWW, water temp 47 suprisingly clean water. Lots of bait and birds in the shallows just did not seem to be many fish on them. Got 1 short on a small storm shad and a 12" fluke trolling a bucktail. I had not been out for a couple of weeks and the amount of life present was like night and day. Very good to see things stirring again.

[Bay Stalker]

Headed out around Margate with Barrell, fished from 9pm till 1:30am. Found the water running hard (Incoming) but also found some fish. We ended the night with 11 Bass each to 27". I caught on Pink Zooms with a 3/8oz head, Yo-Yuri Mag-Darter and a small X-Rap Ghost.

[eelball]

nice bs, my neck of the woods. if i wasn't pullin a double today, i would have gone last night.

[TurboDan]

anyone have a used yak for sale for a big guy???

Possibly. I have a two-seat Dagger (Bayou 2 model) that I bought a couple years ago. I love it, but it's too big for me and I was thinking of selling it and buying something smaller. It's in perfect condition, and is just sitting in my garage at the moment.

If you're interested, I can take a few pictures. I'm located in Ocean County, NJ.

[barrell]

Tonight AC area if anyone wants to tag along...
609-513-1680

[Bay Stalker]

Materials: Crate and Large Wire Ties
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_001.jpg

Cut off bottom section
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_002.jpg
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_003.jpg
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_006.jpg

Mark out were to drill for wire ties and drill
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_008.jpg
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_009.jpg

[Bay Stalker]

Install wire ties and lid
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_010.jpg
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_011.jpg

Lid latch
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_012.jpg
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_013.jpg

Case Closed
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Kay_lure_crate_014.jpg

[Bay Stalker]

I made 3 of them up 1 for me 1 for The Greek and have 1 extra.

If you want it just say the word

[the greek]

Vince, thanks a million. Looks great. I can't wait to make the maiden voyage.

[barrell]

Fished dead low and coming in behind AC. six fish to 22 inches on finess type rubber.

[KeysKid]

Vince,
Nice work with the crate...
Quick question...
What are you using as a bottom in your milk crate to hold your gear?

Quick report...
17 bass last night from 16"-28" swimming jig/teaser combo from middle to bottom of water column. 9:00-12:30

[xperksx22]

Hey im new here and was tired of just taking my kayak off the beach and catching just sand sharks does anyone have any areas that are good for some kayak fishing or some tips on kayak fishing the wildwood capemay area?

[always fishing]

Hey im new here and was tired of just taking my kayak off the beach and catching just sand sharks does anyone have any areas that are good for some kayak fishing or some tips on kayak fishing the wildwood capemay area?

On the yak thread, keep an eye out for ccg19, & Eric G. Also the yak' ers up north alittle seem to be on fish that are more schooled up?

[I WAS BRIDGE KID]

Nice work keys kid.....Just wondering ...how often if ever do you guys tip over??

[ccg130]

Hey im new here and was tired of just taking my kayak off the beach and catching just sand sharks does anyone have any areas that are good for some kayak fishing or some tips on kayak fishing the wildwood capemay area?


xperksx22 - I mostly fish the NWW area not Wildwood itself but all you need to do is find a place to launch in the back bay and look for creek mouths, channel edges, bridges or any other structure and work those areas. Fishing has been slow for me so far this spring, as Always Fishing said the fish seem more schooled up farther north but they are around. I mostly use artificials, so I have some places in mind to start and normally troll from place to place and when I get to a creek mouth or whatever I will work the area from the bottom up, no luck and I will troll to the next spot. If you are not familiar with the back bay you can always pick up a chart and scout out some spots before you launch. Also if you want to meet up some time shoot me an email and I will show you the little I have learned.

Chris

[KeysKid]

Nice work keys kid.....Just wondering ...how often if ever do you guys tip over??
When Im fishing, never, not even close. My yak is one of the more stable ones out there though. The only time ive dumped is when Im just screwing around in the surf in the summertime and im pushing the yak to the limits surfing it.

[I WAS BRIDGE KID]

Cool...in the near future probably going to give it a shot...sounds like a lot of fun...Have a kayak now but its probably not the right one....."ocean kayak"...I dont know ill be lookin for info later on.....

[kenuloza]

Went out behind OC on Monday afternoon. Too windy for me. Only fished for about one hour.
Terrible conditions for my first time out this year.

[kenuloza]

Any of you guys fishing for Team Bass Barn in the NJ Angler Tournament? This will be my first time yak fishing in the tournament, and I do not know the area at all.
Ive been looking around on Google Earth, and different web sites about Sedge Islands. Im thinking about scouting out the area sometime on the week of May 7th. If anyone is familiar or has any info, please let me know.

Thanks

[KeysKid]

Just came across these saved onto my computer thought I'd share...
These pics are from about 7 years ago or so when I first started yak fishing...I was living in Islamorada at the time and would sit on the banks of one particular cut and listen to the tarpon exploding on the surface but outta reach most of the time and very tough to land from shore when you did hook up. Some of them were SLOBS....My buddy had a couple of touring yaks on his dock and we decided to take them out one night...they werent the perfect fishing yaks but we made them work...this is my very first yak trip and not a bad starter fish...I wish we couldve gotten better pics...The tarpon was in the 30lb class and spun me around and up and down that cut for awhile, it made some awesome leaps right along side the boat(thought it might land IN the boat a couple times)This same night my partner landed a permit in the 30lb class too, absolutly a gorgeous fish. Needless to say after that first night there was no looking back...

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/firstpoon.JPG

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/yaktarpon.jpg

[chops67]

Hey im new here and was tired of just taking my kayak off the beach and catching just sand sharks does anyone have any areas that are good for some kayak fishing or some tips on kayak fishing the wildwood capemay area?

Last summer I launched my yak next to the Bayview. I would paddle out to the channel and try for some Fluke. I had a great Summer. I get down there weekends. If you want to hook up I plan on trying some new spots closer to Cape May.

sabian87@comcast.net

[barrell]

I was thinking of trying the river tonight. Yesterday I met and spoke with Dr Ken Able who runs the striper tracker program for Rutgers. It seems they are having trouble getting fish to tag during the day. I told him I would get some yakers together and we would see what we could do at night if his tagging crew is avaliable. I have a call into him now.
Barrell
513-1680

[kayakjim]

Bridge Kid, Nothing wrong with an Ocean Kayak or any sit on top. I've had the same Malibu II for over ten years and still haven't really rigged it for fishing. Apparently Barrells the man. Need to see him about adding a single to my arsenal.

KeysKid - I miss the reports your bride would give me at work. How's the baby? My son turned uno today. What a fast year. Plan to celebrate by getting the yak wet on Sun. early AM behind OC.

[ccg130]

Went out yesterday 4-8 behind NWW, finally found some fish schooled up but then I wussed out when the wind really started kicking up and the rain started. I managed 3 shorts up to 23", water temp 53 and pretty clean. I like to think I could have gotten more but who knows. All fish caught trolling a channel edge near a shallow sod bank. They were not picky one on a bucktail with gulp minnow, one on small bass assassin, and one on a bomber. This was my first trip that I found multiple fish in one location, hopefully a good sign for things to come.

[always fishing]

CCG130, do you live in the area? I believe I've seen you acouple of times, next time I'll give you a shout.

[barrell]

I was thinking of trying the river tonight. Yesterday I met and spoke with Dr Ken Able who runs the striper tracker program for Rutgers. It seems they are having trouble getting fish to tag during the day. I told him I would get some yakers together and we would see what we could do at night if his tagging crew is avaliable. I have a call into him now.
Barrell
513-1680
EEl and I gave the river a shot last night. We tried around lower bank. No fish caught but they were moving through on the fish finder. No surface action. The biologist were there with the radio tagging gear but we didnt get them anything to tag. Talked to mullica bob who was fishing above us. He said since the last big blow things slowed down on the mullica. Anyone who fishes there regularly please call me Ill give you the contact info for the Rutgers biologist. They are realy strugling to get some fish to tag.

[ccg130]

Always Fishing - Sound good. I have a place in NWW that I spend most of my time at May-December. I am heading down Saturday night to see what I can scare up if you are interested in heading out shoot me an email.

Chris

[always fishing]

It says, e-mails blocked? Not to sure what my plans are, actually what plans my girlfriend made, pretty sure somethings going on so I might not be able to do the outgoing but incoming for sure.;)

[Mirrobass]

fished couple bridges this morning around parkway managed 2 bass at the same time, one hit my teaser and one hit my bomber what a fight i. thought it was one nice fish. after a couple runs i got the fish to the top and they kinda gave up. the fish that hit the teaser was around 22in and the one the hit the bomber was a keeper. released both fish but what a fight on light tackle. gonna hit it tonight see what happens.:)

[ccg130]

Always- I did not know I had email turned off it is on now. I am planning on being down around dark and heading out. I will probably fish the outgoing and head in. Let me know if your plans change.

[Brian E. Mullaney]

took my yak to the Western Raritan today.

Fished a Bomber A salt most of the day and got three fish 20-24" - two on the Bomber and one on a blue silver rattletrap. It's a start.

This weeks weather looks good :) I may feel a cold coming on :D

[dmb16]

how was the shoulder, Bri?
I finally got a chance to check out some of Big Don's plugs and they swim great. So does Ryan's jointed swimmer. it's awesome! thanks for helping me figure out what plugs to buy.

[ccg130]

Went out Sat 7-11 behind NWW, no luck. Outgoing tide, water temp 55 pretty clean, fished with a bomber and small bass assassin. Had 2 misses on the bomber, decent hits but somehow missed all the trebles.

[Brian E. Mullaney]

how was the shoulder, Bri?
I finally got a chance to check out some of Big Don's plugs and they swim great. So does Ryan's jointed swimmer. it's awesome! thanks for helping me figure out what plugs to buy.

shoulder is still a little sore. I just started some new strenghtening techniques last week that should help.

Yup - Big Don and Ryan's a rule.

Now that I'm making my own, I am only keeping Big Don's, RM Smith's, Tattoo's, Hab's and some of the special ones I've collected like Pichney's.

Gonna sell the rest this week so I can buy more shop materials :)

[Bay Stalker]

Was out in the Yak Sat. night with Teddy looking for weakfish. We fished south of OC and did not find any that wanted to eat. Will be out around the same area Wed. night, lets hope the temp comes up this week.

[Bay Stalker]

cut from the DNR web site

Monday, April 20, 2007


PUBLIC NOTICE
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FISHERIES SERVICE

2007 STRIPED BASS RECREATIONAL CATCH AND RELEASE SPRING SEASON IN UPPER BAY
The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pursuant to the Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.15.12H announces the extension of the catch and release season in the Susquehanna Flats, Susquehanna River and Northeast River until 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, May 10, 2007. This area is defined as:
Susquehanna Flats, upstream of a line from Sandy Point to Turkey Point and in the Susquehanna River downstream of a line connecting the Susquehanna State Park boat ramp in Lapidum to Twin Rocks to Tomes Wharf in Port Deposit; and the Northeast River.




John R. Griffin
Secretary
Maryland Department of Natural Resources

[eelball]

vince, does this call for another run:D

[Bay Stalker]

vince, does this call for another run:D

I think it does :D Sat.?

[jc]

I heard the bite is on again down there but not crazy or anything. Still some big fish to be had. Now is top water time for those slobs at 1st light


cut from the DNR web site

Monday, April 20, 2007


PUBLIC NOTICE
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FISHERIES SERVICE

2007 STRIPED BASS RECREATIONAL CATCH AND RELEASE SPRING SEASON IN UPPER BAY
The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pursuant to the Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.15.12H announces the extension of the catch and release season in the Susquehanna Flats, Susquehanna River and Northeast River until 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, May 10, 2007. This area is defined as:
Susquehanna Flats, upstream of a line from Sandy Point to Turkey Point and in the Susquehanna River downstream of a line connecting the Susquehanna State Park boat ramp in Lapidum to Twin Rocks to Tomes Wharf in Port Deposit; and the Northeast River.





John R. Griffin


Secretary


Maryland Department of Natural Resources

[FlounderBob]

Hey Baystalker,
A kayak question: I noticed your picture with the 07 kayak that looks great. Do you think kayak color is important? I was going to buy a Hobie but was looking at brighter colors (yellow, red) for baoter visibility safety, do you think that adversely affects the fishing?
Thanks, Bob

[barrell]

Hey Baystalker,
A kayak question: I noticed your picture with the 07 kayak that looks great. Do you think kayak color is important? I was going to buy a Hobie but was looking at brighter colors (yellow, red) for baoter visibility safety, do you think that adversely affects the fishing?
Thanks, Bob
When Vince came to pick up his orange outback there was problem with it and I had to give him brown. That being said I have been using a brown one for 8 years mostly at night and have never had any problems. The worst case scenario is crossing a large body of water at night with lots of speeding boaters around. A good blast in the eyes from a powerfull flashlight stops em dead in their tracks and teaches em not to drive around that fast at night. I dont beleive they would see a brighter yak any better at the speeds some of them travel at night. We have led anchor lights on a tall mast, reflector tape on all four corners and we wear headlamps.

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Bob, if you plan on fishing mostly during the day then I would suggest getting the brightess yak possible. You are not quick in the water and you want to stand out as much as possible...At night its not so much a problem but over the last few years the boat traffic has increased there also, and they run very fast...

[FlounderBob]

Thanks Steve and Barrell, I appreciate it. I would like the Mirage Sport if you have it Barrell, do you think that it is big enough? Everyone else seems to have the Outback. Storage is an issue.

[akozols]

I forget where I saw it, but there was a website that compared the visibility of different color kayak from a distance. Yellow was by far the most visible color with the light blue being the worst. I have an OC Caper and picked yellow because of the safetly feature of it.

[Kenwood]

Librarian and I Yaked the flats on Sunday and only came away with sunburn.We did not see anyone else catch anything either.

[ccg130]

Out earlier today behind NWW, 2 short bass and 2 blues. All caught during the last of the outgoing, water temp 63. The incoming shut down the bite while the water dropped to 58. I should have known better but still tried for a couple of hours into the incoming. All caught trolling, I could not find a spot where they were schooled.

[ccg130]

Out behind NWW Friday afternoon for the outgoing water temp 64. Managed a couple of blues a short bass and a nice fluke. Bass and blues caught trolling a surface plug in 2-3 feet of water, one blue was over 30" and 10lbs. Fluke on bucktail with gulp shrimp.

[barrell]

Wind is dying ....going tonight...
Barrell 609-513-1680

[barrell]

Another thread had me thinking of a question. How many of you guys who have got into yak fishing have lost wheight, got thinner,feel stronger, or just plain feel healthier?

[dirtyd]

Fished the outgoing in somer's point last night. Was mayhem for about three hours and then the wind started hawkin around 3:30. 4 keepers (keeper size) 28.5-35, alot of shorts, and some blues in the 2-3lb range. 4" storm shads and blurple bomber and teaser. Biggest fish on a stretch back trolled between piling.

[BONAC H]

Not bad for a rookie.:D

[kenuloza]

How do you guys land a bluefish from a kayak? Do you use a net?
I have the Cabellas orange fish grips that i use for stripers and weakies, and I net the fluke. I havent caught a blue from the yak yet.

[KeysKid]

How do you guys land a bluefish from a kayak? Do you use a net?
I have the Cabellas orange fish grips that i use for stripers and weakies, and I net the fluke. I havent caught a blue from the yak yet.

Learn the bluefish "death grip"...no it doesnt kill them but it does temporaily "paralyze" them...
Grab them hard on the back of their head, your thumb and pointer finger should be just at where the top of the fishes gill plates meet its head...then squeeze...they wont move. Get your pliers and go to work...release.
For the smaller ones or if I have them hooked with a single hook jig/metal etc...I sometimes use a pig tail dehooker, these work great too and you dont even have to take the fish outta the water. Nice for jigging the weaks too.

[yaker4life]

Barrell,
You ask if guys that are yak fisherman have lost weight or feel better. I make 3-4 trip to Sea Isle a year, but most of my fishing from the yak is in freshwater. I have at least maintained my target weight and once I get a Hobie this year I hope to drop more weight. But what I find in the mental peace of mind I get by fishing from a yak. It is an unbelievable stress reliever because all I am thinking about is fishing. My power boat collects dust as I would rather be in my kayak. I know my wallet keeps losing weight over the years from all the stuff I buy and once I get Hobie it will really be thin:D

[ccg130]

Out last night 7-11 behind NWW, 3 short bass, all the 3lb blues you wanted and a 8" Fluke. I still can't manage to find the weakfish. Water 64 and very clean. At one point I got a double header with a bass on a teaser and a blue on a mag minnow. I really thought I had something big.

[Mirrobass]

fished around parkway bridge 2 blues 1 small bass both on pink rapala swimming minnow, nats were killing me forgot my bugproof gear. fished outgoing from 6pm-9pm .

[kenuloza]

When do you guys consider it "too windy" to kayak. I've fished from a yak in different creeks around sod banks, and have been pretty much blocked by the wind, but it was still annoying.
This saturday is calling for 15-17mph from the west.

[ccg130]

Went out last night behind NWW 8-10. I thought the rain had ended, but as soon as I got out it started to pour again. I decided to change plans and stay closer to my launch spot. Water was dirty with a lot of sod grass. I avoided the skunk with a small blue and headed in. Water temp 60.

Kenuloza, it always seems you can find a spot to fish even if the wind is blowing hard. If I really want to get out it normally will not stop me but I do a lot more trolling than casting or drifting.

[kenuloza]

ccg,
I was thinking about trolling this weekend. Im fishing in the NJ Angler Tournament, and the wind was somewhat of a concern

[ccg130]

Out this afternoon 3-7 behind NWW, decided to brave the wind and once I got out it laid down nicely. 5 bass to 22" and a bunch of blues. Storms and bombers got all the bass and I tried the new to me Stretch 11+ with a clouser teaser that the bluefish seemed to love. All fish caught on the troll. The bass were caught just before and just after the tide turned then it was only blues.

[John Waters]

Fished my new Hobie Revolution behind Avalon this morning for a couple of hours and caught a couple of short stripers. Sweet ride !!!!

[kenuloza]

Fished the NJ Angler Tournament today. Fished Sedge Island Wildlife Area for the first time. It's a real nice park, and did more exploring than fishing. It was different than what I am used to. I normally kayak fish in OC area and the creeks off the ICW can be very deep along the sod banks. This area was very flat, and extremly clear. One would think they were flats fishing in Florida. It was difficult finding some deep cuts, but did manage to locate what appeared to be a few nice creeks.
Used almost every soft plastic I have, and did not even get a bite. I thought for sure I would have gotten a blue, and was really hoping for a weakie.
I even anchored in a creek and floated a blood worm...nothing:( .
Oh well, I'll be back out in my familiar territory soon.

Also, I would like to add that this is a great tournament, and I urge you kayak fishermen to enter next years tournament. I do have some issues about what other kayak fishermen in the the tourney consider "kayak fishing." ...but that's another story:eek:

[DJ COAST]

Kenuloza, it was good to meet you today. I had a blast, what a great day.

[kenuloza]

DJ, it was good day, nice meeting you. We'll meet up and I'll show the sod bank area we talked about

[John Waters]

Anyone interested in getting together for an evening trip along the South Jersey back bay areas. I get out of work at 4:30 pm and can be at OC, Avalon, WW, or Cape May with my kayak by sometime between 5:30 and 6:30 depending on whether I take my kayak and gear to work with me to work.
JMW

[John Waters]

The wife and I fished from our yaks near Hereford Inlet last night and had a couple of b ite offs from blues and caught a couple of blues and a dink striper on jigs. The striper was the sickest fish I have ever seen. I am going to describe it better in a different thread later today or tomorrow. Still interested getting together with other yak fishermen for an evening trip later this week or next. I would rather miss out on the holiday rush to the shore.

[kenuloza]

Hey John, I should be around on 5/29. I can be down the shore by 5:30pm. I'd like to check out the Hereford Inlet area that you fish. I'll let you know for sure.
Mike

[ccg130]

Out last night from 7-9 behind NWW last outgoing, beginning of the incoming 4 Bass to 25". Bomber and teaser was the ticket. Got 3 of them in the first half hour, the slack or incoming seemed to turn them off. They seemed to want a faster retrieve than normal.

[gone_fishing]

Guys, I have an Ocean Caper. I built a milk crate rod holder. I am a little worried it won't hold if a fish nails it. I plan on going for a ride with my wife this weekend on the bay just south of the dyke in Barnegat Light. Would I be okay If I loosen the drag enough with this setup? Would I actually catch something??? I don't have the cash right now to buy any holders...yet.

[Librarian]

Tether the rod. You won't have to worry.

[Kenwood]

Tether the rod. You won't have to worry.
I am a witness to that. Librarian had his rod ripped out of his hands by a LARGE bluefish taking off for the open seas. His tether saved the day,but not the fish,cut his line.... and took off......

[John Waters]

:cool: My wife and I fished behnd Avalon this morning and did pretty well. We fished jigs on the ebb and caught 6 bass, 6 fluke, 3 blues, and a sea robbin. The bass were all shorts, but 3 of the fluke were keepers. We kept a couple and I had alamost forgotten how good really fresh flounder could be. The gnats were pretty fierce, but there was no wind to contend with and we got out of there around 11:00 am, so the jet skis and go fast boats weren't to bad. Hope to get out again with Kenuloza one night this week. The tide should be about the same.

[kenuloza]

Good report John. I was looking at both the tide and the weather (wind). Both look good for this week. We should do well.

Flounder fishing in the yak is probably my favorite fishing to do. We'll get some this week before dark.

[John Waters]

Kenuloza and I yakfished behind Avalon last night and had a nice evening. Gentle breeze, very few bugs and fairly cooperative fish. We landed a couple of flounder, a couple of blues, a sea robbin, and eight stripers ( all shorts). We fished the top of the flood tide and the start of the ebb. I was home in bed with the gear washed by 11:00. It was good meeting up with fellow "Barner" Kenuloza and I look forward to fishing with him and other Barn members again.

[LongDrive]

Got out in the Hobie this afternoon behind Brigantine. (2) flounder, (2) weakfish, and 1 blue. All fish on 3/8 oz. jighead with Gulp shrimp. Bottom of the drop was when fish were active. Incoming tide was pretty dead. Haven't fished much this spring, so any time out is a good time out. Definitely love the Hobie. :)

[DJ COAST]

Nioce report fellas, man both you guys just missed the NJ grand slam.

[akozols]

These reports are killing me. Due to work, kids, honey-do list, I haven't had time to take the yak out yet. Next week is my birthday and Sunday I'm fishing all day AND all night on the yak.

[LongDrive]

Hey DJ, my original plan was to fish in the Yak till about 6PM, then hit the beach and fish till dusk dunkin some bunker and clam. Thought I might even do some plugging in the back in the dark if I was still up for it. Problem is I'm just getting over a chest infection and still not quite 100% and really didn't want to push it. By the time I was done yakkin I was pretty beat. It was hard heading west on the expressway knowing I shoulda been on the beach to round out the slam. Oh well, motivation for next time!

[ccg130]

Out last night 9-11 behind NWW 4 short bass and a 18" fluke. All caught on bomber with teaser in about 3 feet of water just as the tide started to go out. Saw some activity at one of the bridges but no takers. Wind was a pain but managable.

[pangler1]

Kenuloza and I yakfished behind Avalon last night

I just started kayaking and go down to Avalon pretty frequently. Does the current get pretty bad in the back, or is it fairly easy to deal with? I want to avoid getting myself into something that I can't get out of. I would be launching from 22nd street and have yet to take the kayak out in the salt. Thanks.

[Sterling Harbor]

Here's a photo of a friend of mine Alan who bought his Hobie Outback here last fall. He has been getting Flounder all week. Today he had six Flounder, and I snapped a photo as I was headed out to the Tackle Shop, and saw him pulling up to Sterling Harbor. He was using Berkley Gulp Shrimp on a 3/8 oz Jighead.http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d820b3127cce84fddc6def2500000076108KaN2bNyys

[barrell]

Looks a little short to be on a stringer....

[Sterling Harbor]

The fish measured 17.5 inches. We're not into keeping illegal fish around here, so no worries.

[BIGGESTJACK]

The fish measured 17.5 inches. We're not into keeping illegal fish around here, so no worries.

I SAW HIM WHEN HE CAME IN HE WAS HAPPY WITH HIS YAK AND WAS THRILLED WHEN HE CAME IN WITH SUPPER. CATHY YOU GOT A LOT OF HAPPY YAKERS AROUND,BUT I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY OUT FRONT THAT PICKER AND I CAN YAK TOGETHER IN?

[Sterling Harbor]

I forgot to mention earlier... The new Lamiglas Kayak Series Rods are in stock and ready for you to check out!

[John Waters]

I just started kayaking and go down to Avalon pretty frequently. Does the current get pretty bad in the back, or is it fairly easy to deal with? I want to avoid getting myself into something that I can't get out of. I would be launching from 22nd street and have yet to take the kayak out in the salt. Thanks.
Pangler,
The areas behind Avalon are an easy paddle if the wind is not howling. The best times are early or late, to avoid boat traffic.
Good Luck

[ccg130]

Out last night behind NWW 9-1, no wind, no bugs, not much action. Got a short bass and a small blue. Both on a teaser. Heard fish popping everywhere but could not get a bite. I also lost 3 on a bomber, had them on and the hook just seemed to pull, not sure why but this has been happening more often lately. All fish and bites were during a pause in the retreive as the bomber come back to the top. It seemed that the fish that did hit were only interested in a stopped or very slowly moving lure. I was thinking that things may have switched over to summer bite verses the very aggressive (faster retreive)spring bite, or maybe just an off night. Any thoughts?

[always fishing]

ccg130, I've been seeing the same stuff! Was thinking the fish are eating fry or grass shrimp, tiny stuff... The zooms have been working in direct light but in the dark it's anyone guess? I threw every thing at the one's in the dark and only one bite? I feel if I could figure it out I could catch a ton. Good luck I'll let you know if I come up with anything...

[ccg130]

Always, thanks for the come back. I think you are dead on about the small stuff. All that I could figure out was they would only hit a clouser minnow teaser on a bomber when it was almost dead stopped. All the fish were in about 3-5 feet of water in the dark. I did not find anything feeding in the lights last night hopefully tonight.

[LongDrive]

Put a pretty good hurting on the Brigantine flounder population the last couple days - man I love this yak fishing! :) Once again just missed the slam yesterday as I had many fluke, a nice weakfish, and a blue or two. I actually had one hit that almost yanked the rod out of my hands. I am certain it wasn't a blue, most likely a big weakie or maybe even a bass. Could've been the slam! Gulp baits again the ticket. This is my favorite time of year to fish - so many possibilities. It's also a great time to hit the beach for a chance at a real slob. Good luck everybody.

BTW, all fish were on the drop - mostly the last two hours. I know there are a lot of guys out there that really target fluke the last two hours of incoming. They definitely can be had on a good dropping tide.

[ccg130]

Out last night behind NWW 9-1am. Incoming tide, 4 stripers to 24". Trolled for 2 hours with a bomber teaser real slow like last night nothing, switched over to a small bass assassin paddletail picked up 4 pretty quick. I could not find the fish schooled up at all, 1 fish per spot then move on. Tried under the lights again nothing.

[dante413]

Out last night behind NWW 9-1, no wind, no bugs, not much action. Got a short bass and a small blue. Both on a teaser. Heard fish popping everywhere but could not get a bite. I also lost 3 on a bomber, had them on and the hook just seemed to pull, not sure why but this has been happening more often lately. All fish and bites were during a pause in the retreive as the bomber come back to the top. It seemed that the fish that did hit were only interested in a stopped or very slowly moving lure. I was thinking that things may have switched over to summer bite verses the very aggressive (faster retreive)spring bite, or maybe just an off night. Any thoughts?

You may want to change the hooks on those bombers. The stock trebles are crap and I always switch to VMC's. However, last fall for a solid week I was getting bumps on my bombers with no hook ups. What was equally as strange was reading reports about guys experiencing the same thing- during the same week! Just another mystery to solve... :)

[Bill Young]

Last summer I launched my yak next to the Bayview. I would paddle out to the channel and try for some Fluke. I had a great Summer. I get down there weekends. If you want to hook up I plan on trying some new spots closer to Cape May.

sabian87@comcast.net


Chops67 & xperksx22,

I'm down on most weekends, we should get together. My house is in the Crest right near the Bayview. I'm looking to try a few spots in Cape May and also the 2 mile bridge. Shoot me an email and we'll try to meet up.

wyoung61@comcast.net


Bill

[John Waters]

Fished for a couple hours this morning North of Cape May. Only 1 short bass. The water was full of the green "snot grass" and I had to clean the jig after each retrieve. Must have been stirred up by all the wind on Saturday.

[Fly fish]

Got out Sunday and Monday night behind 7 mile island. Wound up with 5 schoolies Sunday and 1 last night. I missed a couple of nice fish last night. All were caught on either paddle tail being trolled or a popper. Not too bad weather wise, but the gnats were unbearable last night.
Hopefully I will be able to find some bigger fish this weekend...:)

[kenuloza]

Fished with a buddy from college behind OC on Sunday, 6/10. We were on the water by 4am and fished a good part of the outgoing tide. Total of 3 bass caught up to 25", and 13 flounder (all shorts). Fish caught on gulp shrimp on a 1/4 oz jig head and also 3" gulp porgy ( I dont remember the color).

[Yakass]

Bill Y.,

I also stay near the Bayview and will be down July 4th week. I usually take the yak out behind Strathmere, but would like to fish in WC and CM. I'll shoot you an e-mail at the end of June.

[MOhawk]

Fished Tuckerton today. Put in at 5th bridge on Great Bay Blvd. W**d was definately too strong for drifting. Caught 1 keeper flounder going against the tide with spearing. All bites turned off when the tide changed.
This my first year fishing with a kayak. Can't wait to get out again.

[Sterling Harbor]

Congrats, MoHawk!!!

[John Waters]

Fished behind Ocean City last night. Pretty breezy, but fishable. Just before dark, fog was moving in semi thick, so I quit a little earlier than I wanted. Caught 3 throwback fluke on gulp shrimp and bucktail. Also lost a good fish on a jig, when a knot failed. I tie good knots, but I changed to a lighter jig head in a hurry and the wind was blowing and the dog was eating my homework. I should be beyond rookie errors. Also, one of the flounder had a tag (American Littoral Society) through the back in front of it's tail. THe fish was small, maybe 10-12 inches and I couldn't read the info on the tag very well without my glasses. Also I didn't have any way to record the number. I thought that the info that the society would derive would be better if the fish were captured later in it's life cycle, so I didn't remove the tag. Wished I could have written down the info to send in. Guess i should carry a water proof pen. that way , i could also write down the numbers of the boats that almost run me down.

[akozols]

Guess i should carry a water proof pen. that way , i could also write down the numbers of the boats that almost run me down.

I have a digital camera that takes video. If I wasn't so afraid of getting it wet, I could get some great footage of almost getting run down and post them for all to see. It's amazing how close some boats will get to you.

[ccg130]

Finally got out last night it has been a while, got 1 nice 30" fat bass behind Stone Harbor. Found a bunch of bass feeding in a lighted area, tons of bait around the lights but no takers for me. I did get to see some really cool stuff though, dogfish cruising the surface feeding, bass within a foot of my kayak feeding, horseshoe crabing maiting?, and a huge ray 4-5 feet across cruising the shadows. Great night for sight seeing wished I could have gotten some takers but I think there was just too much bait for them to be intrested in my lures, I did try everything.

[always fishing]

I think there was just too much bait for them to be intrested in my lures, I did try everything.

Agreed! They seem to be so focused on the baby spearing? They've just been running threw it with there mouth open. I couldn't get any to nibbel the other night so I just sat and watched the slaughter. What did you catch the doggie on? Nice report!

[barrell]

Spearing is only a couple bucks a pack at the tackle shops. I was talking to the Marine Co the other day. I asked him what bait the most sucesfull fluke fisherman are using. He said with out a doubt the guys with the biggest and most fluke in their icechests are using either frozen spearing or gulp.

[barrell]

You guys having problems with boats. Do you have a headlamp on and a led anchor light? I also put reflector tape on all four corners. If a boat does keep coming my way at 50 yards I blast him in the eyes witha stinger flashlight and put him out of commision for 30 seconds.

[ccg130]

Always- I didn't/couldn't catch the dogfish either just watched them cut through the bait, they looked like mini Jaws. Good sight seeing, not so good catching!

[smellinfishy]

Fished behind Ocean City last night. Pretty breezy, but fishable. Just before dark, fog was moving in semi thick, so I quit a little earlier than I wanted. Caught 3 throwback fluke on gulp shrimp and bucktail. Also lost a good fish on a jig, when a knot failed. I tie good knots, but I changed to a lighter jig head in a hurry and the wind was blowing and the dog was eating my homework. I should be beyond rookie errors. Also, one of the flounder had a tag (American Littoral Society) through the back in front of it's tail. THe fish was small, maybe 10-12 inches and I couldn't read the info on the tag very well without my glasses. Also I didn't have any way to record the number. I thought that the info that the society would derive would be better if the fish were captured later in it's life cycle, so I didn't remove the tag. Wished I could have written down the info to send in. Guess i should carry a water proof pen. that way , i could also write down the numbers of the boats that almost run me down.

Way to go on your decision to leave the tag in
yeah always carry a small pencil or something in your wallet to right the info down, better to leave the tag in, in my opinion

[ccg130]

Out last night after dark wind almost impossible, managed a short bass behind Stone Harbor and called it a night. It was an interesting peddle back to my launch site with white caps in the ICW.

[FISHBAIT]

first time out on my new hobie outback out of corsons and I loved it. The water was so clear I could see bottom at 15'. Fished all morning with 5 shorts. Kayak fishing is a beautiful thing.

[Sterling Harbor]

first time out on my new hobie outback out of corsons and I loved it. The water was so clear I could see bottom at 15'. Fished all morning with 5 shorts. Kayak fishing is a beautiful thing.

Glad you're enjoying the new yak! (George gave me your message.)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d807b3127cce85a30f7ba44100000066108KaN2bNyys

[akozols]

Went out today with my brother. I have an Ocean Kayak Caper and he has a Perception Swift. It's the first time we've made it out together. It was really windy and the water was very choppy. We found a semi protected spot over by Beasley's Point Bridge. We drifted awhile and got a few hits. We walked around a bit near a bridge and made some casts. My brother caught an 18" fluke and a small blue. We made our way back into the yaks and drifted near a bridge. My brother caught a 16" weakie. At dusk, we packed up the yaks, went to Wawa for grub, and went to a small, lit bridge on the OC Causeway. My brother caught a 26" striper.

Notice a recurring phrase....."my brother caught...". That's right, he got a GRAND SLAM, and I didn't catch nuthin.

Next trip he wants to hit the ocean. I'll have to think about that one.

[carnivore]

Fished incoming tide today around 1:00pm to 4:00.

Cape May harbor area.

13 fluke kept 2 nice ones around 20" for dinner.

White 3/8 bucktail with Herring strips.

[FISHBAIT]

Thinking of outfitting the kayak with the Eagle Cuda 250. Anybody have any experience with it or any other fishfinder/gps?

[KeysKid]

I use it and like it...good accurate sonar. Honestly I never really even use the GPS feature. Have played around with it some,,,sounds cool and all but just not nesscary IMHO.

[FISHBAIT]

Thanks for your reply. I got it today and cant wait to try it.Seems pretty good for $170.

[akozols]

Arrived at the OC Causeway at 4:30 am and found the wind blowing pretty hard from the west. I originally wanted to launch at this small bridge and hit the sods in the dark. But since the wind was coming across the bay, and it was rough, decided to walk the bridge. It was slack low tide. Got no hits on the bridge. At 5am, launched the yak at the circle beach. With the wind, all drifts were going across the channel towards the sods. I ended up drifting near the sods to stay out of boat traffic. Ended up cathing two 16" throwback fluke. May head out again Tues nite.

[Fly fish]

Flounder fished SH Sunday during the outgoing. Wound up with a FAT 25" fish on my first drift. Managed another 19" and a 16" throughout the day. Missed another nice one at the boat. :mad: In all, it was a nice day. Did have a boater come extremely close to me and got pissed when I put my hands up like "move the f away". He had the whole bay open, but ran 15 ft. behind me. What a jerk off.

[carnivore]

Fished 2hrs before and after the high tide today

Cape May harbor area.

killed 3 nice fluke released about 12 shorts. Also released 2 small weaks and a rat bass.

White 3/8 bucktail with Herring strips and plain hooked minows with split shot.

[sparse grey]

Akozols We should have introduced ourselves & me in a barn shirt. Johnny & I were in the black truck at the same area. BTW, plenty of small bluefish showed with the tide. Water was really low & we left shortly after you. Nice to talk with you.

[akozols]

Akozols We should have introduced ourselves & me in a barn shirt. Johnny & I were in the black truck at the same area. BTW, plenty of small bluefish showed with the tide. Water was really low & we left shortly after you. Nice to talk with you.

Had I noticed the Barn shirt, I would have given you the secret Barn handshake:) . Nice to talk to ya. I was orginally going to fish the area that you were at, but since the wind was coming across the bay, it was to rough for me there(I'm a weenie).

[villasbill]

fished about a half mile off the villas today in the yak between 5pm and 7:30.
Grand total of 5 sand sharks and one eight inch weakie. Bait used was sheddar,salted clam and precut squid along with an assortment of Gulp baits.
Used a top and bottom rig.
Still might be early for in close there,usually gets better in mid-august & september!

villasbill

[striped.bass]

Does the municipal marina at SH charge for a Kayak launch? How is that area for fishing? Never really caught anything off the dock at the marina. Appreciate any general info. Launch areas, etc. It looks like a nice no-wake zone. Good for newbies?

thanks,

S.B.

[longportplugger]

fished my maiden voyage in my new 07' hobie outback. went out around 8am in the fog yesterday in lakes bay, margate. caught and released one 20 inch flatty on a berkley shrimp. scouted the margate bridge area, and got used to the kayak. the thing is awesome, its effortless. barrel was right! cant wait to kill stripers with all you yak-barners this fall!

[barrell]

Nice to meet you lppger. You are an easy customer to deal with. "Are you ready for some football"!!!! Just an idea I had for all you Hobie owners out there. How about we get two teams together for a little game of football on the water in September? Thge hands free operation would make it possible and very intresting due to the nature of the yak and the different strategies that could play on the yaks weaknesses and strentghs.
Barrell
purveyor of the finest yaks
609-266-2505

[eelball]

I'll stick to fishin:eek: . LPPR, let me know if you wanna head out one night. Me and a buddy hit 2 of the margate bridges last night, and lumped up the shorties on light tackle. Was a blast.

[striped.bass]

Hey eeball, where do you launch your kayak around Margate? So far, my wife and I have made two trips in the 'Outfitter'. Both in Elbow channel South side of the OC causeway. We're learning! It's been fun so far but the time goes too fast.

Barrell - The mesh PFD's a little cumbersome for me, okay for the wife. Would the inflatable give me more room to cast? Might be at your place Sat. or Sun. Would like to pick up some rivets. I have to do something with the light. What are your weekend hours?

So far, all is working better than advertised. The kayak is more stable than I thought it would be.

Thanks,

S.B.

[barrell]

hours are 9 to 9 ....7 days a week...I just sold another outfitter to a guy who lives right next to the margate bridge last night. You and your wife can race him and his. You dont have to wear the jacket legaly you need to have it on board. And yes the inflatables are the least cumbersome.

[longportplugger]

yeah eel, would love to hit them up. let me know when your going. i went out there last night searching for weakies, but ended up just getting used to the yak swirling in the rips around the pilings.of the bridge. i think its gonna take some getting used to. def need something to hook up to the bridge with so i can keep myself in one place. maybe a shortened gaf with a bike innertube connected. any suggestions?

[barrell]

shark hook ,filed dull with 18 inches of cord atached....Il post a pic later.....eel is a pro at finding the little pockets with either no current or a back current. They are found at every bridge.....

[akozols]

Another sleep deprived fishing trip. Spent all day Saturday checking out the many parks up in Bucks County. Took a small nap and headed down to OC.

Arrived at the Causeway, but the wind was really blowing and it was coming across the bay. It was pretty choppy out there. Decided to fish on foot at a small bridge on the Causeway for about an hour. Had a few hits, but no hookup.

With the direction the wind was blowing, I figured part of Corsons, would be protected. At 5am, launched at Corsons. Plugged a sodbank with a popper with no hits or swirls. I've yet to have any success with a popper yet, and can't wait to have one of those good days. Drifted tha channel for a bit, and caught a short fluke. Went back to the launch to grab a sandwich and met up with fellow Barner, John Waters. We talked for a bit, then we launched our separate ways.

Caught another short fluke and was called over to a spot by John. He found a spot where baitfish were breaking and was catching small fluke. We spent an hour talking while he reeled in fluke after fluke. I had a few hits, but couldn't hook up.

After that, I drifted again and picked up 4 shorts right away. The shorts were only about 12". About 9:30 it started getting crazy out there and decided to pack it in.

John, it was nice talking to you. When it looks like I have some time (yeah, right:) ) I'll get in touch with you about that smallie trip.

[I WAS BRIDGE KID]

Past few nights outgoing tide behind avalon shorts up to 27 and 15/16ths... Pinkies on 3/8 to 1/2 kalin.....

[longportplugger]

kayak football sounds like a blast, ill be a blocker! also barrel, i punctured the tire on my kayak cart wheel, how do i get a replacement? fishing has been slow behind ventnor/margate. also ventured out off the longport causeway into ships channel in the fog yesterday. very unproductive. will need to pick up a pair of the turbo fins soon.

[barrell]

They used to give a repair kit with the roleez cart made by roleez. Ill get you one. You are the first to puncture one of the new tires.

[John Waters]

Akozols,
Great to meet you last Saturday. I enjoyed our chat and short time together.
Went out again last night and caught only one short fluke and a handful of small blues. A bit disappointing, but it was very peaceful and the current was ripping. Expected some bass, but it was not to be.

[longportplugger]

yeah barrel that will be great, let me know when you get it and ill be in. it doesnt help that i have been launching out of a spot reffered to as "glass beach"

[barrell]

yeah barrel that will be great, let me know when you get it and ill be in. it doesnt help that i have been launching out of a spot reffered to as "glass beach"
I just spoke with hobie...They didnt have any repair kits but said they fix the tires by melting the hole shut with a soldering iron from the outside. I can try to get a repair kit direct from roleez if that doesnt work. A new tire and rim goes for $45. I will give you one for $36 if you want to go that route.

[insomniac]

I Just bought a hobie kayak mirage from Kathy and George @ Sterling Harbor. I decided
to hit the water right behind their shop for a maiden fishing voyage. Jigging an OldBayside shrimp,
I started catching a couple small throwbacks ; then I hooked something good.A nice flounder that
pulled the boga grip to around 3 1/2 pounds. I paddled up to the dock and Kathy took a few pics. I couldn't get over
how fast the hobie mirage can cruise with the pedals and with such little effort. VERY comfortable fishing too. A Big thanks to Sterling Harbor.
Goes without saying what great people George and Kathy are!