Bayou redfish
Dec 18, 2021 08:01:20 #
Oldfisherguy
Loc: NE Kansas
Spent another great week on the beach in Mississippi. Fishing the bayou at Belle fontaine coastal reserve (Ocean Springs, Mississippi). Fishing was not "on fire" but managed several slot redfish and speckled trout. No live shrimp at three different bait shops so I had to make do with artificials. Most fish were caught on shrimp immitations, but I did catch one nice red on a Bandit crankbait. Vudoo Shrimp in white with chartrues tail was the go to on most days. Found reds in less than a foot of water but couldn't get any to bite, spooked most of them. Caught reds and trout both in deeper canals.
First time in this bayou and spent hours exploring. Saw seven alligators and an otter. Can't wait to return!!
First time in this bayou and spent hours exploring. Saw seven alligators and an otter. Can't wait to return!!
Dec 18, 2021 08:08:48 #
Dec 18, 2021 08:39:05 #
Slimshady
Loc: Central Pennsylvania
You have some nice fish there and from the looks and sounds of it,you’re had a good day. Thanks for sharing
Dec 18, 2021 08:39:08 #
Oldfisherguy wrote:
Spent another great week on the beach in Mississip... (show quote)
Nice OFG, I’d say you did pretty darn well for your first time on those waters!
Dec 18, 2021 08:55:53 #
Nice pics ! Beautiful trip, thanks for sharing. Love exploring, finding new places. Putting pieces of the puzzle together. Catching some nice fish is just icing on the cake!!
Dec 18, 2021 08:58:40 #
Oldfisherguy wrote:
Spent another great week on the beach in Mississip... (show quote)
Good pics and a good day Ofg. Any chance you can post a pic of the yak? Fellow yaker here too.
By the way frozen shrimp works just as good as the live ones for me when i fished NC waters.
Dec 18, 2021 09:05:37 #
What a great opportunity for you to be on the water, catching fish and taking in all the sights! Looks like an awesome time!
Dec 18, 2021 09:16:28 #
Oldfisherguy
Loc: NE Kansas
plumbob wrote:
Good pics and a good day Ofg. Any chance you can post a pic of the yak? Fellow yaker here too.
By the way frozen shrimp works just as good as the live ones for me when i fished NC waters.
By the way frozen shrimp works just as good as the live ones for me when i fished NC waters.
Old Town Auto Pilot 136. Love this thing! My only issue is the weight, I have to trailer it. Built a DIY cart for launching off the beach. Sand wheels are a MUST.
Dec 18, 2021 09:22:38 #
Dec 18, 2021 09:29:53 #
Oldfisherguy wrote:
Spent another great week on the beach in Mississip... (show quote)
Congrats on conquering some new water OFG . Nice looking fish and beautiful pictures. The solo sunset shot is frameworthy.
Dec 18, 2021 10:38:47 #
Oldfisherguy wrote:
Old Town Auto Pilot 136. Love this thing! My only issue is the weight, I have to trailer it. Built a DIY cart for launching off the beach. Sand wheels are a MUST.
Sweet set up! Thank you for your post about the Kayak and Bike shop as well. I spent some time on their web site and they sure do have a ton of inventory!
I was in our local Traverse City, MI "kayak shop" yesterday to purchase some simple "Fastex" buckles and backpack webbing straps but also spent about a half hour drooling over a Hobie Pro Angler 120 they had in stock with the "360" pedal flapper option installed. A salesperson assisted me with some specific questions after I mentioned that I was somewhat interested. Probably a mistake on my part, as I then found out that it was the only one they had, and were not expecting any more until next June! In other words...act quickly!
Thank goodness I have a fairly solid stance, because when the gal mentioned the "out the door" price I nearly fainted! I tried my best not to appear surprised, and took it in stride as if it was like a decision whether or not to add bacon to a cheeseburger. No sweat...what's dreaming without an occasional case of sticker shock!
Dec 18, 2021 10:42:41 #
Oldfisherguy wrote:
Old Town Auto Pilot 136. Love this thing! My only issue is the weight, I have to trailer it. Built a DIY cart for launching off the beach. Sand wheels are a MUST.
Good looking ride there Ofg Thanks for the pic. The peddle power is my current ride here in MD, the Bonafide was my intro to yak fishing in NC.
Both fitted out just over 100lbs. Fortunately lift it to the tail gate is my only lifting.
Dec 18, 2021 10:46:10 #
fishyaker wrote:
Sweet set up! Thank you for your post about the Ka... (show quote)
Fy was that Hobie price $ 4K yet? When i purchase the Bonafide, Hobie was $ 3.3K four years ago.
Dec 18, 2021 10:56:05 #
plumbob wrote:
Fy was that Hobie price $ 4K yet? When i purchase the Bonafide, Hobie was $ 3.3K four years ago.
Plumb...I hope you are sitting down...how does $6,200 grab you! I was thinking it might have been around $4,200...as I do know these models command a fairly high price nowadays. It sure was tricked out! The one thing I could not determine very well upon my inspection was where a person would stash the battery(s) to power some electronics so that they were out of the way and "underdeck" somehow. They did consider some wiring access ports...so those were in place where they ought to be.
They had a clever double tackle box drawer in front of the seat, below deck and under a hatch, and when you took all the stuff out I suppose you could stick in in there but with that kind of design and thoughtfulness you would think an engineer would have considered a dedicated area. There is always the aft deck recess, where you could place batteries in crates or ammo totes with a quick disconnect, which is perhaps what most fisherfolks would do.
Dec 18, 2021 13:51:48 #
fishyaker wrote:
Plumb...I hope you are sitting down...how does $6,... (show quote)
$ 6,200 Holy Cow!!!!!!! They have to be making up for loss revenue from Covid at that price. Sure makes other manufacturers attractive instead.
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