this season...

i have been having a great season. caught over 70 bass so far. in the beginning of the season, it was slow to start. but it got better as the water warmed up. time will tell...

Getting the kinks out...

I have been out 4 times this season. Each time I find something that I need to improve or change. The first time out I forgot my PFD. I didn't realize I didn't have it until I was looking for my knife. Being out in 40-46 degree water without a PFD, can be alittle scary. I was calm and went back to the car to get it. The second time out I had problems with my rod holder. I had upgraded to a different holder. It wasn't in the perfect location. It took me 2 more trips to find the sweet spot. The third time out I had fish finder problems. I couldn't get the depth to work. After the trip, I went back and cleaned the connections. It seems to work much better. The 4th time out I was trying to streamline my process in setting up at the launch and the "clean-up" at home. I imagine that will take many more trips. Once the kinks are out, I seem to always start to catch more fish. Please note I have not been skunk......

salt water license

It is hard to believe that we need a license to fish the ocean. I know it will go up in cost again during the season. I bet it will be $20 by the end of the season. Another 100 percent increase. I could understand if the state stocked the waters. It is pure greed....

Watch fishing shows during the off season....

I have been watching so many shows. It does help relieve the pain of not fishing. Each show does provide you with valuable information. I noticed that birds have been mention several times in the shows. Finding the birds helps in finding the fish. Last season, I started to pay more attention to the birds. I did mark down their location and went back at other times to fish the spots. Many times, I had success at the spots. But, you still need to pay attention to the tides. I did notice the areas were prime spots. I was able to find a few more secret fishing holes...

Do you want to be a good YAK fisherman?

During the winter months, you can improve your skills... Yep. I took my skills to a new level last year. I felt bad when fellow yakers weren't catching fish. Mmmm. I asked myself why do I catch and they don't. I don't like to brag. It's not just tossing a line out. More involved. I do have some secrets. But, they aren't really secrets but common sense.

Knee surgery...

I had my knee surgery. I am so glad I have a hobie. I showed the doc the hobie catalog. I asked him what he thought about pedaling. He said "great" for the knees. I will upgrade my fins from ST to TURBOS during the winter.

Tog fishing in the fall...

It's that time of year to go after those ugly guys. I look forward to the fall. Bass are starting to get ready to head south and the tog are in full bloom. For a small fish, they are very strong. But, remember you will lose tackle. You need a good stiff rod to pull those guys from the rocks. I like using green crabs. Cut them in half. Run the hook through the main craw and catch some tog...