Mike Lewis
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I’ve actually never caught one in the haunts you are talking about in Nov-Feb. And that’s not fibbing to keep you out of my spots either. 😛
I have seen a splash here and there that gets me wondering. Basically, it’s a water temp thing that is hard to overcome. There are some in the lakes for sure this time though.
Mike, I honestly cannot decide whether the mustache, the hat, or the rockin’ sideburns are stronger. You know how they have hand models? I think you just created a whole new industry.
Much appreciated. You can be my agent. I get 85%.
Zach – to follow up on the live bait issue, I had emailed Dnr for clarification and got a call back this morning. Apparently if it outside of the dh season it is legal by ga laws. Nps may have a different law but have agreed to let Dnr regs govern.
And I don’t Believe trout may be used unless you have a purchase receipt.
Hey Mike –
Re: the shad thing; I believe they have completely outlawed bait fishing from Morgan Falls to 41 now, if I’m not mistaken. Although that may only apply to live bait.
Zach
True – live bait. Hot topic issue. Enforcement is always a challenge. Usually not dudes you’d want to confront. The poacher/polluter hotline is helpful for calling in blatant law breaking. 1800.241.4113 or *dnr
Zach – i think you’ve written a good primer on it.
I’d rather come across a fly fisherman in a float tube than a bunch balloon floating some shad, but that’s probably obvious.
I have noticed the chain of boats the last handful of weekend mornings. I tend to steer clear of that. People presence seems to put the fish down.
Mike, there sure does seem to be more pressure this year. Either you or me or both of us must be fishing more often because I can’t remember running into you in years past.
I dunno, I usually keep a pretty low profile, but am out there quite often. I live very close to the water so I have some different access available and do more short trips. I also fish a few other rivers. Maybe we’ll see you out there one day.
I personally use a 9. The use of a heavier weight rod is useful to land a fish quicker, and in heavy weeds or current, is necessary. I sat down the 8wt a few years ago.
The occasional monster (bigger than the one I have above) makes you wish you had more rod. But, it is a bit tiring to cast for a long period of time.Some good points Zach. (and a few I don’t 100% agree with – but that’s part of the fun right?)
Word has definitely gotten out, pressure is 10 times higher than it was 3 years ago or so. Such is the times I guess. Just got to adapt and find some nice water. It is an urban fishery, and that comes with pressure and pollution.
It is a difficult fishery, but that is one of the reasons I enjoy it so much when I get a nice fish or get into a run.
Caught this puppy a few days ago, was pretty stoked (slight cloud to picture by I think my buddy may have a better one):
Bravo. Well done.
Can you tell us a bit more about your time on the Kenai – what was your float – CL bridge to sportsman’s, sports to jims, did you get into the canyon? Any big bows? Did you eat those sockeye? What was the bead of choice? “Details Jerry, I want details?”
KbThanks. We floated from just above the ferry to Jim’s I believe.
Another guy in our party caught a nice bow and dolly in the mid-high” range near the end of the day but the pictures were a little washed out.
I kept one of the fresher sockeye and had it cooked for lunch the next day at a local restaurant – delicious.
Didn’t catch any fish on the bead, all came on smallish flesh flies.
Cruising Home:
Hope and etc:
Some cool spots to see on the way back. Fishing is everywhere.
Random dude with Pink:
The end.
Flight home was LONG!!!
Part 3 – Sea kayaking
Took an awesome drop off trip with kayaks deep into the Kachemak Bay with True North kayaking. Truly amazing. The Scenery was unbelievable and the tide pools were like the coolest aquariums in the planet.
Goby (look close):
Otter in kelp:
Part 2 – made our way down to Homer. Saw some good catches come in but decided hiking and sea-kayaking would be a better way to see this great country. Halibut fishing looks cool but is ultra Expensive to do and ship home, and the limit was 2. Plus the scenery was too good to miss.
Weird and cool catches at the dock:
Wolf Eel:
Beast Halibut (NOT MINE, JUST FOR FUN):
Crab plus excellent brew (yum):
Woke up to an eagle next to the camp eating a washed up fish carcass:
Such is river striper fishing, strikes and gutters. This has been a challenging season since June for me.
When I wear this out I will be test driving the shorter Old Town Pack 12, if I can find one for a good price. The chines on the Guide series are really nice and stability-adding features, but the weight of the 14’er (78 lbs.) versus the 12’er (38 lbs) is pretty amazing.
I have an OT pack, among other boats. Actually 33 pounds!
Pros –
Super light!
I am 6′ 190ish and can stand in it fairly easily when barefoot or wearing a flexible shoe like a flats boot.Paddles pretty well with a long kayak paddle (over 240cm).
Can hold a ton of gear.
Cons –
The web seat is unreasonably high on the gunnels and sucks. You will have to replace it with the angler seat (or other aftermarket). Too unstable. Also, there are no foot rests so I added a bar from wenonah.The plastic is incredibly strong for impact, but not abrasion. I NEVER drag this boat but have had to add Kevlar skid plates front and rear after about 30 or so trips.
Expensive and rather hard to find.
