Richard, I was just wondering how you have the Cabella's rod holder attached to your kayak? is it mounted in the hull? yesterday i was paddling around dauphin island and watched something chase 4-5 inch mullet out of the water for about 10 minutes and it really got me boosted up to try some fishing. what do you troll with, jigs, cut bait, etc? any one got any thing else to add? robin mobile alabama. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
> I was just wondering how you have the Cabella's rod holder attached to your > kayak? is it mounted in the hull? yesterday i was paddling around dauphin > island and watched something chase 4-5 inch mullet out of the water for about > 10 minutes and it really got me boosted up to try some fishing. what do you > troll with, jigs, cut bait, etc? any one got any thing else to add? The one I have has a 4" x 2" plastic base, which is mounted through the hull, I used 4 big brass screws cut to length, sunk through the hole, and screwed into brass nuts and disk washers. The rod holder part slips into a whole in the top. I also use this mount for a small outrigger, to make it easier to get back in my closed cockpit boat after diving. Total additional cost of the outrigger is about $6, half a thick pool noodle, a 4' 3/4" dowel, and some webbing strap+clips; plus 30 minutes or so of hand sewing. I've been trolling with a topwater lure that is popular in our area called Mirrolures. Usually a mullet imitation, Usually a floater. Most folks seem to like the handline idea, but a cheap, used trolling reel can be had for under $10, and filled with 50# dacro trolling line, its perfect fine, and more convenient. I marry it to a broken off rod of about 2' in length. Gives me a good handle and eyelet, strong line, and low cost. Trolling just outside the surfzone looks like it could be extremely productive, saw tons of baitfish yesterday, even got hit in the head by one trying to dodge my paddle. Only problem being all the stupid jellyfish.... Richard Walker Houston, TX *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Gratytshrk_at_aol.com wrote: > Richard, > I was just wondering how you have the Cabella's rod holder attached to your > kayak? is it mounted in the hull? yesterday i was paddling around dauphin > island and watched something chase 4-5 inch mullet out of the water for about > 10 minutes and it really got me boosted up to try some fishing. what do you > troll with, jigs, cut bait, etc? any one got any thing else to add? > robin > mobile alabama. I have found that a variety lures resembling mullet or herring work well trolling for many species. I usually use a floating silver rapala or a "rubber" fish. I have also had excellent luck with surface minnow lures for blue fish. I have given up my pole and reel for a hand line. I use a heavy braided line so I can get a better grip and use a swivel and an appropriate leader. I simply put the line under my deck bungie and paddle! To see exactly what I use vist my web site: http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin Hal Wilton, NH Power your boat with carbohydrates, not hydrocarbons. http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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