Kayak anglers pursuing bass in the Southeast are liable to catch several different species depending on where they are fishing. In my area on the Chattahoochee River we have largemouth, shoal bass, and spotted bass. The spotted bass is a firecracker of a fish that strikes hard, jumps a lot, and is incredibly strong. Spots, as most of us call them, are voracious feeders, and when you catch them they will often have full bellies and be spitting up shad or crawdads as they fight. If an angler is attentive, they will usually notice a group of spots following along…
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When the redbud and dogwood trees are in bloom, the striper and hybrid bass run on the Chattahoochee River will be in full swing. Any pile of rocks with current ripping around it will be a likely place to catch them, but areas directly below dams will concentrate fish and anglers. One of the best known of these is between downtown Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL. Anglers will line the bank on the Alabama side, and be all along the river walk on the Georgia side. Add multiple boats and a sprinkling of kayaks, and it can get pretty…
Most anglers grew up chasing some sort of panfish with a cane pole or rod and reel. Some of us still enjoy chasing a mess of them from time to time. Beautiful colors, fun to fight, and excellent table fare are just a few of the reasons not to neglect these fish. My favorite panfish is the redbreast sunfish. It is a river bream that can be found in deep runs, shallow riffles, and small tributaries all over the Southeast. These territorial sunfish will attack anything that gets near their nesting area, and catching them on bass-sized lures is pretty…
Many kayak anglers head to the Gulf Coast through Alabama or Georgia, and never realize what a special fishery they are passing through. One of the greatest bass species that can tighten a line is only found in the Southeast. The shoal bass, called “shoalies” by those who love them, are beautiful brown bass that will leave an angler weak in the knees. The shoalie loves moving water, and can be found in a foot of water or less much of the time. Rapids do not bother them, and the haunts they frequent would make a rainbow trout proud. They…
Living in the heart of what may be considered the best freshwater fishing on the planet, there are many opportunities throughout the season. They start at ice out sometime in March, and continue to when the water freezes in December. Since I only started fishing seriously just about four years ago, I still have plenty of water and fish to discover in the area. I have selected five specific locations that will give a kayak angler opportunities to catch a wide range of species. Windsor/LaSalle, Detroit River – April/May, October/November Unless you fish the hard water (ice), March can’t come…
My first experience with a sit-on-top kayak was a terrifying one. With no help or information, I bought one on sale at a big box store and headed to the water. It was a 12’model with four scuppers near the bow and two beneath the seat. I was excited as I drove to a neighborhood lake for the maiden voyage. The water was cold and muddy as I readied the kayak for launch. I waded out a few feet and turned to sit down into the seat. This is where things turned from a fun experience to a learning experience.…
Your PFD, Paddle, and kayak are base line essentials for a day on the river. Of course, your PFD should be worn at all times. That goes without saying. I just received some safety data from the American Canoe Association and last year 75% of all canoe and kayak fatalities involved individuals who where not wearing their PFD’s. Remember your PFD cannot save your life if you are sitting on it or have it stowed someplace in your kayak. Ware it zipped and buckled the entire time your on the water… I do. I wanted to take a look atÂ…
Needless to say, fishing is great in my beautiful state of Kentucky. Anglers and fishermen come from all around the world to fish our waters. One of the largest Bass Tournaments in the nation is held in my home town of Louisville, Kentucky. Lakes, parks, marinas and campgrounds, offer every kind of facility for anglers and fishermen. The distinction between the terms ‘Anglers’ and ‘Fishermen’ is vague and the subject of much discussion, and perhaps depends to some extent on the methods each individual uses to catch fish and their reasons for doing so ie., to eat, to sell, to…
This fall I have been concentrating most of my fishing efforts on one small spot way “down the road” in St. Bernard Parish – Hopedale Lagoon. I’ve fished and hunted the North side of the Hopedale area for years, launching out of Breton Sound Marina to access the MRGO, Biloxi Marsh, and Bay Eloi areas, always driving right past the battered up back-down launch and mangled hoist formerly known as “Pip’s Place”. As I understand it, Pip’s was one of the many fixtures of lower St. Bernard that “ain’t there no more.” Although Pip’s has been abandoned for some time,…
There’s still over a month left of the official summer season, so you should take full advantage of this time by hitting the waters in your kayak. Don’t just limit yourself to rivers and streams, but also think about kayaking in still-water lakes. There are several unique advantages of lake kayaking, some of which may surprise you. Whether you are a newcomer to the sport, or if you’ve been doing it for years, you are sure to enjoy the relaxing environment offered by a lake or pond. Here, we’re going to reveal 3 of the top benefits of lake kayaking.…