My Spring and Summer Passion

[Mark37082]

I realize this is LRH forum, but I'm excited about paddling a few small rivers now that spring is here. Spring turkey season is less than two weeks from now, but everything kind of goes on hold this time of year. I bought a fishing kayak a couple of years ago and now I'm completely hooked. I picked up another kayak this morning and can't wait to take it out tomorrow. If you love spending time in the great outdoors and either drift along with the current or get some upper body exercise, try kayak fishing on small rivers off the beaten path. Ultralight tackle and trout or small mouths are so much fun.

 

[CCAguns]

Very nice!

 

[Mark37082]

Tried out the Shoalie yesterday. Very stable and tracks well. I actually stood up for a bit. That is a feat for this old man. I talked my buddy into picking one up as well. The fishing was slow, but still had a great time.

 

[Sealesniper]

hard to beat a nice float on the river. the Tar River flows through my buddies farm and we put in at his landing and depending on the current, either paddle up stream 1-2 miles then float back down, or set a truck 6-12 miles down stream and spend half a day floating and fishing down to the truck. Turkey season starts here Saturday, and that is my "golden day", but will miss the opener for the first time in over 2 decades as taking my daughter to open house at her med school Saturday. Family first.

 

[Bob Wright]

Yep, working on a "freebie" 12' aluminum. What a bunch of work. But it's for trout so it will go to southern Utah and back to the Rim lakes in Arizona for the rest of the year.
Free is not free! Trailer and boat hasn't been in the water for 30 years and everything has to be re-done. Still banging away on it.

 

[xsn10s]

I miss my 1954 14" Alumacraft. It's basically a wide canoe that just rows beautifully. I caught a lot of fish from that boat.

 

[Bob Wright]

I miss my 1954 14" Alumacraft. It's basically a wide canoe that just rows beautifully. I caught a lot of fish from that boat.

This thing is a early 60's Starcraft. It looks like it too, lol. Every thing needs work. Took it off my friends hands. I knew better too. Ugh....

 

[Mark37082]

As with everything as I grow older, weight plays a big part in my decisions today. Launching and retrieving boats is the biggest challenge in small rivers. Access to those out of the way fishing holes is the main reason I started kayak fishing. Skinny water in places and fast water in others really is best handled by kayaks IMO. I've been boating and fishing since I was a kid. The only boat I truly regret selling was a 16' Bass Tracker with a 35 HP Merc. All the boats I owned over the years were awesome given their purpose, but now simplicity and tranquility drive most of my decisions.

 

[HuntnPack]

I'm getting back in to fly fishing again. Been a while. Going to be nice to "Feel The Tug" again. Bought a New Personal Pontoon boat, upgraded to a New frameless model. I really enjoy getting out on the lakes & rivers with the fly rod.

Fish On !!!

 

[Bob Wright]

I'm getting back in to fly fishing again. Been a while. Going to be nice to "Feel The Tug" again. Bought a New Personal Pontoon boat, upgraded to a New frameless model. I really enjoy getting out on the lakes & rivers with the fly rod.

Fish On !!!

My best fishing is coming in 2 weeks. Panguitch, Utah. With the dam cracking and temporary repairs, they were dumping water and unsuspecting fish thru the spillway into Panguitch creek. This ought to be a banner year downstream for fly fishing.

 

[dogz]

I realize this is LRH forum, but I'm excited about paddling a few small rivers now that spring is here. Spring turkey season is less than two weeks from now, but everything kind of goes on hold this time of year. I bought a fishing kayak a couple of years ago and now I'm completely hooked. I picked up another kayak this morning and can't wait to take it out tomorrow. If you love spending time in the great outdoors and either drift along with the current or get some upper body exercise, try kayak fishing on small rivers off the beaten path. Ultralight tackle and trout or small mouths are so much fun.
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Looks darn nice! Love those smallies

Consider picking up a 3 or 4 weight TFO and some Prince Nymphs and then you'll take fun to a whole nuther level

 

[Mark37082]

Looks darn nice! Love those smallies

Consider picking up a 3 or 4 weight TFO and some Prince Nymphs and then you'll take fun to a whole nuther level

My fly rod doesn't get much use on the Tennessee small rivers. Very tight quarters and over hanging trees are the norm. I'm primarily an ultralight spinning reel fisherman here. However, I may have to find a good spot to break out the fly rod and a fly to match the cicada.

 

[HuntnPack]

First fish of the day today. Good to be back on the lake. Catch & Release.