Standing and punching.  My bait got hit hard and I retaliated (with a hook set)   next thing I realized I’m standing on one leg , and headed overboard.   I let my standing leg go limp and I dropped on the deck of my kayak. Phew!   Bass was gone - probably spit the hook when it was laughing at me.  The deal was; I have only punch-fished from a bassboat.  I forgot to recalibrate my hook set for my kayak.  
 

well I didn’t give up.  Five minutes later and I got another on the punch. 
 

smaller tho.  But I’ll take it. !     Today  was tough!  But fun and educational.  102 degrees out.  Very little wind.  What little wind we had was also 102 deg. I think we fished the wrong tide.  Low-incoming.  I’m not great in those conditions. 
 

August 20 2022 - dinkfest. 
 

 

That's probably because of the reel you were using, or.....

Adjusting to hook sets in a kayak is deff learning something new!!! I know the feeling. Glad to hear you didn’t go swimming and nice fish!

102 degrees! I may of accidentally fell in the water a few times.

I never stand in my kayak for that very reason. Glad to hear you are alright