Re: [Paddlewise] Trolling

I have been gasping for air XC skiing in CO so this is my opportunity to add my $.02
to the trolling thread.  There are a few rules and techniques that I use to give an
added margin of safety to my fishing and quality to my catch.

1.  I never tie my hand line to my kayak.  I just slip in under one bungie and can
let it "go" easily.
2.  If I see seals in my immediate area I stop fishing.
3.  I carry a knife on my pfd (always wear it when fishing) and can easily cut the
line.
4.  I don't use a stringer.  I keep my catch (that is legal and that I will eat) in
a mesh bag.  I dunk the  bag frequently to keep the fish fresh.
5. If I know I will be out all day I let the early catches go or I fillet them on
the spot and store the fillet in a baggie with a lemon wedge of two (lemons are
cheap and last a long time behind my seat).
6.  I always use a paddle leash when I fish.
7.  I never anchor my kayak.
8.  And if I had to depend on my fishing for sustenance I would have starved years
ago.

    Hal

    Wilton, NH

    Power your boat with carbohydrates,
    not hydrocarbons.

          http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin


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