There is going to be a big trout plant and fishing contest at Lake Hemet the weekend of April 29-May 1. Good luck.
salvador640 wrote:
Short fishing for diamond valley?
I understand they do not allow water contact at Diamond Valley, so, no sit on top fishing kayaks. Sigh
morrisde_59 wrote:
Hi All, any fishing reports for Lake Perris?
Was there yesterday. Nothing. Heads up, the wind came up big time in the afternoon. I was in a fishing kayak, and had a tough time getting back to my car.
I agree. PFD at all times. Additionally, if you intend to paddle far from shore, where you will likely be in the water a long time if you fall out and cannot get back into your boat, you need to dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature. That means a wet or dry suit if the water is even a little bit cold.
I ordered from local dealer in San Diego in early October, and was told it might by 4-5 months for delivery, but got call in early November that my yak had been shipped from the factory, and I got it by mid November. I did put 50% up front, but no problem, and very happy with the product, and with the dealer, OEX in San Diego.
FS Digest wrote:
Would love to hear what keep you fishing and the important lessons you’ve learned!
--
by Superb-Store-1251
As I have aged (now 80) it is getting more difficult to engage in the outdoor activities (Mt.Biking, WW kayaking, etc.) that I love. Kayak fishing, with peddle power, gets me the exercise I need, gets me into the beautiful outdoors, and keeps my interest up.
FS Digest wrote:
For example hooked a nice trout few weeks ago and it pulled down and sideways but suddenly it jumped pretty high up in the air and threw the lure out. What to do in a situation like that?
--
by Sinw_dafl
If you are fishing for fun, enjoy the show. If fishing for meat, go to fish market, it is cheaper.
I like a spinning reel for very light lures, otherwise bait casters are good for most applications.
Unless you are in a tournament, where time is important, why not enjoy the fun of planing a fish rather than just horsing them in as quickly as possible. Yes, you may lose one once in a while, but so what, its the fun that counts.
All during my youth in the 50's, I used a right handed reel, because that is what I was given. Just purchased a new setup, and went left handed, as it made more sense, and was consistent with the spinning reels I have used for years.
Personally, I chose a peddle kayak so I could get some exercise while engaging in the fun, but sedate, sport of fishing. A reasonably fit person can easily peddle a fishing kayak 3 mph. So, do the math.