Jason DeBacker
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Sorry to hear about the motor…bummer.
Do you have a transom plate on the boat? I wouldn’t worry about clamping an appropriately sized outboard to that and leaving it on when the boat is being towed. And you can unscrew the clamps very quickly when you want to remove the motor. I’ve fished with gheenoes for 15 years and never had a problem with the the transom being too weak (8hp, 4 stroke on the smaller model and a 15 on the larger (60″ beam) model).
If you’re motor popped off with the clamps being secure, I’d suggest not locking the motor in the running position when you are uncertain about underwater structure. This way the prop will just kick up out of the water instead of stopping dead.
Jason
Here’s one way to do that – tie mono loops into the indicator fly so you can loop it onto the leader: http://burlfish.blogspot.com/2008/10/super-hopper-dropper.html
Jason
I’ve fished the inlet and some of the IRL just inside. On the IRL near the inlet if I’ve caught trout, snook, mackerel, ladyfish, but there are more species. I didn’t have great fishing. Personally, I prefer the more back country fishing further north on the IRL.
Renting a kayak will help you cover/access a lot more water. I’d recommend that if you have the option. Best fishing I found down near SI was for snook and jacks around docks.
The inlet itself can be very good for large snook, tarpon, flounder. Best at night when the tide is ripping. I’ve only done this from a boat, but you can probably find snook up near the rocks. The tide moves fast and there are going to be plenty of others there with you, so it can be a tough spot to fly fish.
Be sure to check the Florida Sportsman forums for more info and recent reports.
There are knottable wire products. Can’t remember the name of what I use, but the FishHawk carries it…Rio also makes some. I just use a blood knot to connect the wire to leader. Sets nicely.
As Carter said, wire can harm the fish. But if you might catch really toothy fish like mackerel, shark, bluefish, it’s the way to go. With the lady’s, tarpon, etc. I’d use the flouro or mono suggested above. I go a bit heavier though- min of 15# leader and 45# bite tippet…
Jason
Good to see another Northern VA member. I’ve been surprised with the amount of decent fishing within 20 miles of DC.
Re the advantages of kayaks:
1) no trailer
2) no boat ramp
3) no one else needed to row/pole
4) no gas
5) no need for a shuttle (paddle up and float back)
6) use anywhere (lakes, ponds, flats, surf, rivers, creeks)
7) moves relatively quickly for self-powered craft
8) inexpensiveThey may not be the best in every situation, but they pretty good almost anywhere you can float. The main drawbacks I see are comfort, space, not being in the same vessel as fishing partners (not always a drawback), and difficulty fishing fast moving water (true for most craft- exceptions being drift boats/rafts with someone else at oars).
Dave,
Wouldn’t the oars on the WaterMaster be at least as much trouble as a paddle? Both will catch line, but it’s pretty easy to use my paddle one-handed to modify my drift while continuing to fish (something that seems difficult to do with oars).But was Wray says, we all need a fleet of boats – including one of those sweet wood drifters (and a jet sled…and a flats boat and a …).
Jason
Some suggestions (from closest to furthest from city center):
1) Charles River carp and panfish
2) Stripers from harbor islands
3) Swift River tailwater trout
3) Quabbin reservoir smallmouth
4) Cape Cod stripers and bluesGood luck!
I’m not one of the experts you are looking for, but this recent thread might be useful: http://www.itinerantangler.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1299678761
Also, if you do decide to upgrade, I’d consider the D7000 – especially if you don’t want to wait until Nikon releases what ever the D2-300 replacement will be with the new sensors.
We took our son on his first trip to his great grandparents’ place on Clark’s Hill. Not much fishing for me, but we had a great time. I did get out before everyone awoke on Memorial Day and played with the bream on the one weight.
I was a little surprised to catch this guy:
The dog was actually a decent fishing partner for a change.
Tall trees.
Jason
Lawrence,
There are a couple dozen episodes here: http://www.hellsbayboatworks.com/hb_media_wcc_b.phpZach,
Another great guest and interview.
