2nd W Kayak Fly Fishing Report From Ben C., Pennsylvania
-”Went out for the fourth time yesterday- getting my W outfitted for sight fishing carp with a fly rod in the flats.
I stand almost the entire time now, great line of sight on the fish, and it’s also easier to fight the fish standing.
I have a stake out pole for anchoring in shallow water, and a 3 lb dumbell for dropping anchor.
Steering is easy by dipping the paddle on the side I want to drift toward. I installed a notched foam paddle seat on each side so i can quietly set down the paddle and make no noise or slippage.
Yesterday I caught a real nice Common Carp– about 26″ and 7-8 lb. He ran me around for 15 minutes, and was released healthy after pics!
I also hooked a monster bass (thought I was throwing to a carp) but I lost him when I got too much line slack.
The W is a delight- easy to load, my back is feeling good, and I’m catching fish!
–Ben”
The logo on Ben’s hat says “Delaware River Kayak Fishing”.
Tags: bass, carp, fishing kayak, fly fshing, kayak fishing, kayak fishing standing
May 15th, 2008 at
Nice catch and nice pic!
Just curious what the duct tape is there for -
Mike H
May 16th, 2008 at
I found it intriguing too.
Ben says it’s how he tests the right position for some new gear he’s trying, before he attaches it permanently in place.
Yoav
May 24th, 2008 at
I taped a piece of real thin indoor outdoor carpet on each hull top so i don;t slip when stepping on it to get in. Now that i know it works I’l glue it down and get rid of duct tape.
did the same on the floor of hull, both sides, so things don;t clunk and scare off fish.
Ben
May 25th, 2008 at
It would be interesting to see more of this boat—
FW
May 25th, 2008 at
The 3M adhesive we tested recently could be suitable for this job: http://wavewalk.com/blog/2008/04/22/3m-4693-scotch-grip-tm-h-plastic-adhesive-good-for-use-in-polyethylene-kayaks/
Yoav