Good thing for "On the Water"...

Times are tough when you can't fish. We are constantly thinking of new ways to rig the yak and how to cut down the time at the dock. Good thing for "On the Water" TV show. It helps to watch it and dream of being out on the water. It's too bad most of them are repeats...

http://www.onthewater.com/

Anchor Trolley

I am debating what side to put an anchor trolley. I usually put my paddle on the starboard side (left) and fish from the port (right) side. I was wondering about if it's possible to re-enter the yak on the same side of an anchor trolley. i am thinking it's probably doable...

Kayak modifications

I took my Hobie up to Collinsville kayak (http://www.cckstore.com/) for some winter modifications. I am going to have them install a anchor trolley, some deck rigging and a handle for carrying the yak.

There's a great post about the handle modifications (http://kfs.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5086057385/m/3091023535).

I'll let you know how it turns out.

Niantic River

I fished for last time this year in my kayak. It's getting cold and harder to clean my gear. I decided to try the Niantic River. I have been succesfull in the past fishing it. I started with 3 dozen worms and 2 dozen crabs. I caught a few schoolies in various sizes. No keepers. I tried togging for a good part of the day. I think the tog spots are all fished out. I guess I have to wait until next year to try the spots again...

Fall fishing...

I enjoy fall fishing. It's usually good fishing all day. With the cooler weather, the fish seem to bite more. I must admit it's colder on the water and more dangerous. Additionally, you need to be more aware of the weather. The winds can kick in at anytime.

Last week, I caught a 34 inch bass at 1:30pm. During the summer, I would be catching a schoolie during that time frame. The best thing too is I get to sleep little later. No rush to get to the launch when it's pitch black. I just love fall fishing...

Togging...

My friend asked me to go togging in his boat. Last time I went out with him. I didn't catch a thing. I was debating between kayaking vs boating. I actually need a break from kayaking. It seems I am catching too many fish in the yak. I kind of feel it isn't fair. Anyway, my friend says he knows a lot about togging. If i don't catch a thing, it will be fun going with him and learning some new skills.

Good day fishing...

October is a great month for catching big bass. It was a nice sunny day and about 10:00am . I had caught earlier only schoolies. I was at 2Tree island trolling a tube. A big bass hit my tube and took me for a ride. As I reeled it in, I lost it. I figured I had 1 more shot to catch it. I went back and followed my same path. I was letting the bail out and it hit. I dug my thumb into the bail and flip the bail. I had it now. It took me for a ride towards another boat. As I reeled it in, it gave me a good battle. I knew it was big just in how it fought. My tape measure wasn't big enough to measure it. It goes to 36 inches. Its head extended about another 5 inches. I was happy. I then caught a keeper tog. The winds were kicking in and I decided to head back to the launch. I can't wait until next week.