flyfisher

sounds like this type of post to me....

all depends. My dad is friends with a guide out there and he usually gets the intel of where to go. Last time out we fished the Juniata about 6 miles up from where it dumps into the susky. Generally though anywhere from Duncannon upstream to Sunbury. We try and do a couple day overnight each summer but never got around to it this year where we stay on an island somewhere and get shuttled upriver by Blue Mountain outfitters. We both have motorized kayaks so on single day trips we just pick a spot and fish it well. That river has so much water to fish that you don't need but a mile or two for an entier day of fishing it seems. If I could convince the wife to move there, I would.

A lot do actually. Most people don't look at the tag on the door jamb which says the recommended PSI though. My 2012 wrangler was 35psi recommended and the same is for my current vehicle which is a 2019 ford escape.

I didn't ge to the susky but once this year and I absolutely love that place for real. Looks like you had a great time out and I am jealous.

60 degree water isn't super cold but at night with lower air temps it will not feel great for sure. SOrry someone had to lose their life over something that was probably preventable. I jsut hope others learn from their mistakes. I mean for me, 3 adults in a canoe is a lotas well, especially if they aren't accustom to being in one.

Last place I would want to be is on someone else's boat and them be a crybaby little *****, which is exactly what he is doing. I'd find another place to fish either on foot or another person's boat and I would start saving for your own watercraft.

I am along the same lines as far as simplification of things and people think I am crazy when I say more rods makes things easier, especially when they see 4 fly rods lol

I wasn't aware these existed so maybe these would work? https://www.yakattack.us/tracpak-combo-kit-two-boxes-and-quick-release-base/

Is it the steering triangle or the crimps you are using as that travel is not very much at all? Mine seems to hang on full throttle and turning hard but that is ok for my use. You could also go with a stick steer Also be careful when using those cables as they will eat through the plastic much more than you think. I use some wilderness systems rudder cord on mine and it is much smoother. I also see you went in hull but then where does it come out of the hull as that can cause an issue as well.

Yeah I can see that, it is totally a preference kind of thing. I also imagine a person's girth is a factor when fishing seated and having a longer handle too.

Same. been using them before they were available everywhere. I remember the sales person who used to handle my purchases sent me an email saying she was moving up in the company and now in marketing but she would still handle my requests and to email her if I had any questions or issues. I shave my head every other day and they hold up well but I am seeing all those head shavers lately so I may try one of the electric ones at some point.

Yeah they are really cool but I agree, way too pricey. I am gonna make one this winter I think. I have some ideas mulling around in my head and they will be able to store both my conventional and fly rods.

i used to store my rods in my kayak while traveling and never thought much of it until they started breaking in similar spots. I used sleeves and the way they laid in the kayak was putting stress in a similar spot on all my rods. Once I stopped doing that, no more odd breaks. Now I just put all my rods in my car on the way and it takes all of 5 minutes to load them up. I have also used ski racks with rod socks to store rods on my trailer before too and they worked fine as long as you have a wide enough spread that they aren't flexing too much.

For me it depends on water levels, how far I feel like driving and past experience. The rivers near me change a lot with any substantial rain so while it may be the same stretch of river, it undoubtedly changes over the years so I approach it as a new stretch.

Honestly I am not sure but the concept is a good one. I have cut off one of the hooks on my trebles on crankbaits to do exactly what the inline ones are designed to do. I don't conventional fish enough to warrant changing hooks out but the thought has crossed my mind because when I do fish conventional gear, i like chucking crankbaits.

Same here. I figure why block a ramp when I don't need to. Unfortunately a lot of the ramps here people use as their personal beach which is annoying

I know reapers in particular are still very popular in the smallmouth fishing world on rivers. I use them in winter along with birds and both are from https://confidencebaits.3dcartstores.com/ Solid baits that I have yet to try for largemouth but maybe I should.....

I was doing some work on my kayak a few days before I went out fishing and when I was flipping it over, the plug popped out. I launched and realized it was hard to paddle so I went to the shore. I had about 5 gallons of water in there and my plug was nowhere to be found. I emptied the water, found a stick and jammed it in there so I could fish the rest of the day. I later started keeping a spare in my vehicle and double checking for it each trip out.

I have a double bladed paddle for mine but I also fish out of a kayak....😁😁😁

For fly fishing, rod and line are more important for the vast majority of freshwater species. I have only had to use my reel a handful of times to bring in fish and that was more because of a river runs through it type moment where a fish ran and I had to chase it bascially. Conventional, it depends on the technique but I would say rod first reel second but balance and weight matters to me but within reason.

I have always liked snow growing up in the philly area and since moving to Virginia we don't get it often. if we got the snow you pictured, schools would be closed for two days here lol

I'll have to get a picture of the ramps I use because they are shorter and probably steeper which sucks but it is what it is when you want to fish a river that in a big rain can go up 8' lol they are entertaining though when i see the people who aren't used to such a steep ramp try to load or unload their boats with current as that adds a layer of complexity for sure. The worst is when a group of recreational kayakers decide they want to load up their 5 boats on their subaru outback and clog the entire ramp area for 30 minutes trying to get them balanced like some science project

Whenever I need something I don't have tied on lol When fly fishing I usually have 3-4 rods rigged, topwater, mid column with floating line, mid column sink tip line and a bottom bouncer type bait. Once I narrow down to where the fish are located depth wise, I then tie on various patterns on all the rods to allow for various presentation styles. Only one that doesn't change is topwater, I always keep one tied on. Conventional i follow the same type of mindset but with a couple more rods rigged up. The goal is to not be stuck in a particular pattern or color just because I tied it on to start the day. If I am not catching then I am switching up stuff until I am at least getting some hits.

I think you highlight some of the most important things about winter kayak fishing. You have to be honest with your skills and comfort level and stay in that zone. I will disagree with just dressing for the air temps but your risk analysis tells me you are ok with that since you are staying deep in your comfort zone. It is all about honestly assessing your risks and weighing the options and doing what you feel is safest for you, unfortunately many overestimate their abilities and can get in trouble.

That is awesome. I caught one striper fishing on the Delaware river and my brother and dad didn't get why I was so psyched about it. Like you said, it is literally catching a dinosaur.