Kayak fishing
 

I know that King Cove's tournement is coming up soon.

But I was wondering if anyone knows of any Kayak fishing seminars?

I tried paddling around in a 'yak for the first time this weekend. A certain chain store had a free trial day in Hingham over the weekend.

I absolutely loved every minute of it, even when I dumped it and went for a swim.

Before I run out and spend the money for a 'yak, paddles, PFDs, etc., etc., etc., I would love to go to a seminar and get some recommendations. Find out what other people are using, and rigging their boats.

It will be some time before I travel into rocky coves or anywhere too far from a beach I can swim too, but I am hoping it won't be long before I am in a YAK!!!

i know it is a bit of a drive, but CCA-CT is having a seminar just north of Hartford, CT tomorrow evening. NilsC will be speaking on how to fish for bluefish, stipers, weakfish, etc... from a kayak. it is open to the public and it is free. if you would consider making the drive, i can get and post directions for you.

Depending on the time....not sure if I can make it.

If it is after 8pm and I can get out of work by 5 I can probably make even with traffic.

Can't promise I can make it, but I will be making an effort.

My girlfriend said I looked like a kid on Christmas, couldn't wipe the smile off my face while I was tooling around in the kayaks. I am really excited.

Lemme know time and directions.

-IWK

the meeting is at 7pm at Albert's restaurant in Windsor locks, CT. you should be able to get to I-91 from where you live. once on I-91, take exit 42 and take a right off the exit. continue up the hill to S. main street and take a left onto it. Albert's restaurant is maybe 1 mile on your left.

Toby,

Is this the same place the CCA CT mtgs were held last year?

Thanks,
Rob

Rob, same place. the new owners changed the name.

Kewl. See ya' there...

thank you very much.

If I am out of work by 4:30, and I got in a 6 so I could get out early today, I will see you guys. If not I will be pissed off and kicking dust heading for the beach to throw some plug for a few hours at dark.

I look forward to becoming part of the elite few who 'yak fish.

I hope you guys do not mind a bunch of questions while I buy and ramp up.

-IWK.

here are a litle better directions. it is actually in Windsor, not Windsor Locks. sorry about that.

1526 or 1530 Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT

From the north
Take the CT-159 exit towards WINDSOR LOCKS, exit #42 - go 0.3 mi. Turn right on S MAIN ST - go 0.9 mi Take left PALISADO AVE, go approx. 1.5 Alberts restaurant

From south
Take the WINDSOR LOCKS(CT-159) exit, exit #42 - go 0.2 mi. At end of exit take left take first right go app 1.5 miles Alberts restaurant

You know what they say. "Once you go yak, you aint never going back". There is nothing like your first good Nantuckett sleigh ride.

Just stay away from RAZOR Lips.

15lb bluefish can mess up the gear....

you an tell who has confidence in their 'yak abilities.

I plan to teather one rod to my yak with virtually no tackle on board. And I still afraid a schoolie will make me tip over and drag me 1/2 way to england. LOL

After I get some lessons and practice, I hope I can build my confidence. Although I got to break down and buy the yak first.

Right now I am thinking a Pungo 120 or 140.

If you get a pungo, get the 140. Then add a bilge pump and a sealed battry to pump out the kayak while you fight the fish. (You don't have time to pump while the Nantucket sleigh ride is going on) This will make it a little safer to use offshore.

Nils

MrnBrz1's 20lb striper

Good News - I am leaving work in 15 minutes
Bad News - I have to return to the office at mid-night

Moral - I can't go to the seminar. and I need to find a job that is less demanding but pays the same money - ya right!

Iwannakeeper,

I was looking for you last night. To bad you had to work. We'll meet up this summer.

Nils

NilsC

absolutely - I cannot wait to hook up.

I am comfortable with the pungo - but when I come down - I will have to try a SOT and see what I think. Maybe you can sway me the other direction.

I am too much of a novice to know the benefits of SOT vs recreational. Have to see you in action. Talk to you about the differences and make a more informed decision before dropping the bucks on something I am not going to be happy with. Glad I didn't impulse buy. Besides I would rather see King Cove get my business rather than that chain store. Unless I get some unbelievable deal somewhere else. ;) .

The sleigh ride actually has me a little nervous, and a lot more excited. what is the longest ride you have had - in distance and time?


As far as work goes, I have been in the office since mid-night with like 2 hours sleep. I am punchy and pissed off. I have no patients for any of my co-workers at this point.

Good new - go home, get a couple hours of sleep. And hit the beach and see if I can't get into a couple of fish.

-IWK