I am wondering why I catch alot of fish...

I read posts on the Internet about other yakers fishing in the same spots as I do. I wonder why I catch and they don't. Maybe it's because I am familiar with the area. I think there are other factors. You need to understand the tide and where fish are going to be. Besides that, you need to understand currents for trolling and structure. There are other things you need to know too. I'll post a follow-up discussion on those points...

GPS are so important...

I was out and the fog rolled in very fast. I could hardly see 20 feet. I was out about 1/2 mile fishing in 100 feet of water. It started to get very choppy and windy. I knew I needed to get to shore fast. Being in CT, I know going north will always get me to land. But, a t-storm was coming. I used my handheld garmin and got to shore fast. If I was using a compass, it would have taken a long time. I did have my doubts that the GPS was taking me the wrong way. But. it didn't...

Rain and yak fishing...

I went yak fishing after a big rain storm. I was told the day before and day after are usually good fishing days. But, I went the same day as it was raining. What a mistake? If the sun comes out, it even gets worse. I did learn a lesson. But, it was still great being on the water.

My season so far...

I have been out 5 times so far this season. The first 2 times were in April. I went to the Niantic River. I was looking for tog, flounder and bass. Both times in April I didn't find anything. In May, I fished the Pleasure Beach area in waterford. My first trip I caught 3 schoolees near Milestone. The next trip I went out for 12 miles for a duration of 7-8 hours. I went to 2tree, seaside and then harkness. I caught a bunch of small bass and a keeper. I always let the first keeper go for good luck. Once again, no flounder. My trip today I fished the Gluiford area. I caught a good sized keeper on my first worm. I paid my dues. I dragged it around for the rest of the trip. I only caught one more small bass. Today, I didn't look for flounder. Maybe next flounder season...

Hobie gearkeeper

I am very please with it. It doesn't take up much space. Additionally, it provides a lot of protection and tether length for your stuff. I am going to buy another one. Well, lets see how long it can last the salt.

Hobie gearkeeper

I just picked a new Hobie www.hobiecat.com gearkeeper. I was going to use it ti tether my rescue knife to my PFD. I was surprised that it broke when attaching it to my PFD. For $25, it should have lasted longer. I am going to call Hobie and complain about it.

Still working on my yak...

I used permatex rv sealant. I was told it works. It does and it's cheap. I used it on my padeyes. I am happy in the results.