flyfisher

no torqeedo or me but i do have a NK180s and i leave it on for trailering. I fasten it down using the pull string on to a cleat then a strap through the mount over the top for the just in case factor.

That lake definitely has more than wood the last time i was there a few years ago. I remember some grassbeds that were kind of deep up one of the arms. I am assuming you don't have a very large turnout because that is a pretty small lake really.

Briery has a ton of different types of cover though and when I learned the primary cover to look for isn't the standing timber, I started doing way better out there. What lake?

once water temps are near 60 i will wet wade if i choose not to take the kayak out.

realistic craw baits always look cool but i have never done any better with them than other styles.

People's minds would really be blown when they see people landing sharks, marlin etc....on dare i say Fly rods.

And here i thought according to many on here catching big fish on spinning gear wasn't possible.....go figure.

I am an educator and let me tell you....many have told me the same thing in regards to being an educator.

wow another stereotype blown.....you wear shoes too???? ?????

Being a kayak guy weight matters so I am also on the Ionic train. I have been using my 2-30ah wired to give me 24V for my motor for 2+ seasons now and zero complaints. I had them in a box originally but have since moved them under my seat and have had no issues. They are not the cheapest but they are good so far. When I first bought them I had some issues, my own ignorance really, i emailed and the sales manager called me on a sunday to talk me through what was happening and how to fix it because i mentioned i was going trip momday and he wanted to make sure i was good.

Yup and TN residents not having high enough cognitive ability to understand what is being said here either.

Or it could be a sign of lack of intelligence and cognitive ability as well. Many studies indicate a link to cursing and higher use of normal vocabulary and higher brain functioning. Words have meaning because we gave them meaning and how those words are used are what we were told them to be.

I have been told by many boaters that what i wear and the kayak color doesn't matter for the exact reasons you stated but they did say having bright colored paddle blades draws attention much more. Unfortunately so many fishing kayaks are now motorized or pedal power you don't see the paddles in the air as often. I am lucky that I have a lot of lakes are HP restricted or electric only. On the few places I fish that I have a concern of motorized boats I use my flag and flashing strobe.

you know the ringing is caused by the screams of all the women you tried to hit on in your early years to torment you, right?

All the places that sell fishing licenses online literally have you use their computer and get it online. They aren't losing any sales because of this either. I mean this isn't 1970....

i have to agree and it always amazes me just how active they can be. My last big smallie was caught in 89 degree water too.

Big smallies are available all year long. You just need to change up tactics to an extent. I have caught the vast majority of my largest smallmouth in dead of summer.

They have been available for a while now from other companies. Price is always a factor but that will start to come down with increased nee and production. There are quite a few electric only lakes around here that I have seen people have set up with torqeedo motors for the electric only lakes and they are solid. I haven't seen the cost comparison for charging versus gas and I am guessing lighter weight towing etc...but that could be interesting.

I usually throw them when I am fishing a hollow bodied frog and get some hits as i am moving them fast. I do agree with others that they basically a more subtle buzzbait and can come through cover.

Beginner kayak is a lot of times cost dependent for most as they are dipping their feet into the sport and not wanting to spend a lot of money. There are lots of kayaks out there that aren't pedal kind of money that have a good seat which is probably the biggest factor in initial enjoyment of the sport. Most of the kayaks designed to be pedaled are super stable and super heavy. Neither of which are an issue really but it doesn't prepare you to handle a kayak in a true manner should you need to at some point, plus they are not designed to paddle. I guess I am of the thought that learning on a paddle kayak will helpo your overall kayak fishing experience as you are able to learn to fish from a kayak and not a small boat with pedals.

I find it interesting how on these types of threads so many people state to get a pedal drive first because you will want one eventually. I went 20+ years using just a paddle and when i tried out the pedal it was clunky and got in the way. I think when you go straight to a motor or pedal drive you are missing out on some of the baseline skills of fishing out of a kayak. They aren't the panacea many claim them to be and with the advent of cheaper motors they don't make much sense to me over a motor but I digress.

this is super important. Man think a normal tire will work and it won't, at least not very long as trailer tires have a stiffer sidewall to accommodate for their intended use.

I don't think this is new as I have seen studies stating that the amount of daylight is as much a factor as anything. I don't really target smallies during the spawn though so I am speaking more on what I've read versus what I have experienced.

One of my best days on a small river here in VA, no more than 50' across, was when I was fishing exactly what you said, the shade line by trees. It was ridiculous as anywhere else was not producing but those shade lines were the ticket.

Having to and choosing to are different to me. Warranty issues aren't going to magically appear 5 years down the road bu many confuse warranty with replacement programs.