Tidelands - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JeffB · 03-24-2014, 10:45 AM

I hit the water about 8am Sunday for a little spottie action with my buddy Ed. We started off right on the ledge near the bridge. I made quick work of the fish pulling in fish my first and third cast. The tide was nearly slack and the bass were chasing bait, so I threw on an umbrella rig and tore em' up. Every cast it seemed like I was either getting hit or pulling one in. I finally gave the bass a break once I launched my $30 rig a mile away down into the Green Bay waters! About 10:30 I picked up my son from the beach and threw him on the back of the PA. Peddled over to a spot were I knew we won hook up in secs. Dropped his rod down for him and then handed it to him after leaching it off. Within a min or two I heard yelling "it's Heavy, It's heavy!" And is drag was screaming ( I had it set loose). Grabbed the rod to set the hook and tighten the drag. The dumb leash got caught in the bell. It felt like a very nice fish and broke us off. A couple min later I hooked up on my rod in about 8' of water and got a solid hook set and let him reel her in. It was a good day on the water, caught 20+ fish, Ate at Joe's and watched the lil guy have fun.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iaAake9lJxM

JeffB · 03-24-2014, 06:21 PM

,!!

JeffB · 03-24-2014, 06:23 PM

Only 5-10minutes into it for him!!!! Don't be bashful bud....

alanw · 03-24-2014, 06:33 PM

Way to go dad! I will always remember teaching my kids to fish.

buddha · 03-24-2014, 06:51 PM

I have seen some good youtube videos of making your own alabama rigs. I think they are way overpriced for what they are?

I use to fish them regularly on the east coast with surgical tubing over the hooks and it would probably work here too.

JeffB · 03-24-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by buddha

I have seen some good youtube videos of making your own alabama rigs. I think they are way overpriced for what they are?

I use to fish them regularly on the east coast with surgical tubing over the hooks and it would probably work here too.

They are $.99-$1.99 @ CharkBait right now

buddha · 03-24-2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffB

They are $.99-$1.99 @ CharkBait right now

Did you get them online or at the store on Midway Drive?

johnnyblaze2009 · 03-24-2014, 07:46 PM

Cool post and cool video 👍👍

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03-24-2014, 10:45 AM	#1
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Tidelands I hit the water about 8am Sunday for a little spottie action with my buddy Ed. We started off right on the ledge near the bridge. I made quick work of the fish pulling in fish my first and third cast. The tide was nearly slack and the bass were chasing bait, so I threw on an umbrella rig and tore em' up. Every cast it seemed like I was either getting hit or pulling one in. I finally gave the bass a break once I launched my $30 rig a mile away down into the Green Bay waters! About 10:30 I picked up my son from the beach and threw him on the back of the PA. Peddled over to a spot were I knew we won hook up in secs. Dropped his rod down for him and then handed it to him after leaching it off. Within a min or two I heard yelling "it's Heavy, It's heavy!" And is drag was screaming ( I had it set loose). Grabbed the rod to set the hook and tighten the drag. The dumb leash got caught in the bell. It felt like a very nice fish and broke us off. A couple min later I hooked up on my rod in about 8' of water and got a solid hook set and let him reel her in. It was a good day on the water, caught 20+ fish, Ate at Joe's and watched the lil guy have fun. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iaAake9lJxM __________________ If you're looking for me I'm Last edited by JeffB; 03-24-2014 at 06:17 PM.

03-24-2014, 06:21 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Sitting in back ,!! Attached Images __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

03-24-2014, 06:23 PM	#3
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	First fish of the day Only 5-10minutes into it for him!!!! Don't be bashful bud.... Attached Images __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

03-24-2014, 06:33 PM	#4
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03-24-2014, 06:51 PM	#5
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I have seen some good youtube videos of making your own alabama rigs. I think they are way overpriced for what they are? I use to fish them regularly on the east coast with surgical tubing over the hooks and it would probably work here too.

03-24-2014, 07:46 PM	#8
johnnyblaze2009 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 215	Cool post and cool video 👍👍 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk