Posted by Jon Bada on September 13, 2010 at 8:03pm
This one taken at a "secret" spot near the Platte River...yes folks - I used the kayak this time around. I had a great time learning from Judd & the other fellow kayakers
Read more…
Loving it.....here are my recommendations so far:
* 12 ft length - minimum for small lakes; adequate for salmon fishing (until large swells creep in)
* 14 ft length - recommended for the bigger lakes
* rudder is a key for trolling and staying true to course
* VHF radio & night lights are a must
* cheap trolling rods with line counters work fine.
* have a process where you can change lures while paddling (ie small tackle box w/i arm's reach
* fish finder with temp & speed indicators is a must to marking fish; color screens are not needed
* keep Petty away from your trolling lines
Comments
* 12 ft length - minimum for small lakes; adequate for salmon fishing (until large swells creep in)
* 14 ft length - recommended for the bigger lakes
* rudder is a key for trolling and staying true to course
* VHF radio & night lights are a must
* cheap trolling rods with line counters work fine.
* have a process where you can change lures while paddling (ie small tackle box w/i arm's reach
* fish finder with temp & speed indicators is a must to marking fish; color screens are not needed
* keep Petty away from your trolling lines