Re: [Paddlewise] Trollling for dinner?

> Where are you fishing?  What size fish?

Southern California coastal, usual keepers are 2-3 lbs.

>
>
> Have you tried a float on the line?  The thought of loosing a fish could
> make me get real foolish.  If the line had a float it might be a little
> easier to let it go and try to chase it down.
>

Possibly a float would tire a fish out but even if you could chase it down, but
if not, you've created a hazard for propelled watercraft.

>
> All the kayak fishing I've heard of (it's not a common subject) involves
> various types of rods.  I didn't think I'd feel to comfortable fooling with
> a rod and paddle in a 22 inch wide boat.  Duh.............why haven't I
> thought of or heard of a hand-line?
>

I ran into a website awhile back about a magazine called "Kayak Fisherman" but
didn't bookmark it.  Most of the photos on the site were of rods, lots of
folding boats, but some skinny hardshells too, so it is being done.  I don't
think I try it in my 23", at least not without sponsons.

-Nick


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