Dutch01

6 hours ago, KraTToR said:

Drop shot is my personal fav cuz you can use it in a variety of depths and conditions.  TR craw is a good idea but you can also use creature baits. Again, deeper water you'll want more action from the plastic - the reason  wacky works so well is the action it produces when rigged that way..  My order would be:

1. Drop shot or Bubba shot. Lost of fun on ML tackle
2. Topwater in less than 12 fOW
3. Shakey Head or Ned for smooth bottom conditions
4. Wackey senko
5. Paddle tail swimbait (IE Keitech) Can be fished weedless.
6. Squarebills and other cranks (based on water depth)
7. TR plastics. I prefer plastics with a ton of action.

 

Great post, thanks for taking the time to put it  together for me!

I love paddletails actually, but I'm forcing myself to change up. Partly to break old habits and lately I been getting the tails bit off and it's costing me more money than I'd like!

6 hours ago, KraTToR said:

Drop shot is my personal fav cuz you can use it in a variety of depths and conditions.  TR craw is a good idea but you can also use creature baits. Again, deeper water you'll want more action from the plastic - the reason  wacky works so well is the action it produces when rigged that way..  My order would be:

1. Drop shot or Bubba shot. Lost of fun on ML tackle
2. Topwater in less than 12 fOW
3. Shakey Head or Ned for smooth bottom conditions
4. Wackey senko
5. Paddle tail swimbait (IE Keitech) Can be fished weedless.
6. Squarebills and other cranks (based on water depth)
7. TR plastics. I prefer plastics with a ton of action.

 

Great post, thanks for taking the time to put it  together for me!

I love paddletails actually, but I'm forcing myself to change up. Partly to break old habits and lately I been getting the tails bit off and it's costing me more money than I'd like!

6 hours ago, KraTToR said:

Drop shot is my personal fav cuz you can use it in a variety of depths and conditions.  TR craw is a good idea but you can also use creature baits. Again, deeper water you'll want more action from the plastic - the reason  wacky works so well is the action it produces when rigged that way..  My order would be:

1. Drop shot or Bubba shot. Lost of fun on ML tackle
2. Topwater in less than 12 fOW
3. Shakey Head or Ned for smooth bottom conditions
4. Wackey senko
5. Paddle tail swimbait (IE Keitech) Can be fished weedless.
6. Squarebills and other cranks (based on water depth)
7. TR plastics. I prefer plastics with a ton of action.

 

Great post, thanks for taking the time to put it  together for me!

I love paddletails actually, but I'm forcing myself to change up. Partly to break old habits and lately I been getting the tails bit off and it's costing me more money than I'd like!

Stopped by Solely Outdoors since its close to my work and they carry Zman. They're still a little thin on fishing stuff (it's a gun store too), but they're getting better and what they do have is good stuff. 

9 hours ago, smitty55 said:

I'm really surprised no one has mentioned hair jigs for smallies. I guess they've been around for too long hehe.  A very versatile year round lure for SMB. I think it would be easy enough to use out of a yak as well

Here's a good read for you Dutch. http://www.in-fisherman.com/bass/catching-smallmouths-with-hair-jigs/

 

Cheers

Thanks that was a good read. I have a few bucktails but will keep an eye out for the other hair types.

7 minutes ago, David Chong said:

Not easy to fish a jerkbait properly out of a kayak unless you can stand up in it! Some of the hotter Smallmouth presentations nowadays are:

1/ Ned Rig (Z-Man Finesse T.R.D. on a Shroomz head)

2/ Neko Rig (Daiwa Neko Bait with an Ultra Tungsten Nail Weight on an Owner Wacky or Neko hook.)

3/ Swimbait (Rigged on a Football jig or a Swim Jig)

4/ Spybaits

5/ Ultra Tungsten T-Blade (Compact Tungsten Spinnerbait)

Good luck!

I actually do have the nails and daiwa worms for the neko  rig I'll try that out too 

2 hours ago, Old Ironmaker said:

Something I know a bit about.

1) Topwater. Early in AM and a few hours before dusk, the water doesn't need to be dead calm but I like it like glass. I use Rappala.

2)Tubes. When they are lockjawed I find tubes in natural colours best. Pumpkin seed, green metal flake and a tinge of blue. Softshell Crabs in Ont. have a blue tinge to them.

3)Jerkbaits. Many swear by them and they work.

4)Dropshot with live bait. This time of year a 2 or 3 in that is natural to the lake.  By the fall I will use the biggest shiner I can find.

5) Spinners/Spinnerbaits. Black Fury is #1, #2 any mid size SB with Colorado blades.

6) Floating Rappala jerked across the surface.

Art or Blue it took ma 20 minutes or more to type this

Thanks for the time spent! I've got all these ideas setup in my tackle trays now.

Except live bait (which I like). Pain in the rear in a kayak. You can do it, I just don't want to deal with it at least until fall when it's cooler.

13 minutes ago, misfish said:

I would save the top water stuff for late Aug/Sept.

I've actually been doing pretty well on suspended bass using topwater lures this summer so far. Plus it's so much fun! But of course if it's not producing I'll switch it up.

10 minutes ago, DropShot'r said:

60 degree jig heads......

Very cool, thanks

Funny you should say that, 3 of my 4 rods have six pound test on them! The fourth is my baitcaster which has braid with a flouro leader. I'll try the tube on that one.

A lot of great help here guys, thanks!

I've never had luck with tubes before  but I guess I need to give them another go. Any tips for managing line twist? 

Whoah, not sure why my font went all weird there lol

33 minutes ago, kickingfrog said:

Topwater, although a topwater would also be number 2 and 3 as well for me. lol

 

With your other 3 options I'd suggest a minnow/twitch bait or a crankbait.

I looove the topwater bite, it's so fun!

31 minutes ago, OhioFisherman said:

Depending on the water depth and structure a tube might be #1.

Since tubes mimick a craw I was thinking the Texas rig craw would cover tubes but is weedless. Also worried about tubes killing my line with twist. Do you have any issues with twist?

8 minutes ago, bushart said:

Tubes then grubs----smoke and green are good

Jerkbaits

Wacky senkos always work

Big spinnerbaits are another option

I have a couple rapala husky jerks, I'll throw them in my tackle tray! Got senkos too.

The main reason I'm staying at 4 is I am only taking four rods on the kayak!

On 6/17/2010 at 9:41 PM, irishfield said:

..Ebay..

For brand name, or are they all knock offs?

I'm fishing for smallies from my kayak on one of the deeper Kawartha Lakes next Saturday. I've got three tactics I want to use but I don't want to limit myself. I know there's a lot better bass  fisherman than me on here, so my question is If this was your list, what would you put in slot 4?

1. Topwater

2. Texas rigged craw

3. Drop shot

4.

2 hours ago, Moosebunk said:

Whole lotta yaking and a good bit of fishing. Never tried that before.

Send me a PM if you ever want to give it a try!

50 minutes ago, PUMP KNOWS said:

Thanks for the feedback.  My only concern was getting tired but I guess its good exercise too

No problem! PM me if you really want to get out and try one out, I'll see what I can arrange. We have a Kawartha Kayak Fishing Club get together on July 21 at Lovesick Lake. I may be able to arrange for a member to bring a spare kayak.

It's definitely good exercise, but it only has to be as hard as you make it.

The beauty of a kayak is they can launch anywhere you can walk to the water's edge, and they can paddle on water shallow enough to ground boats. So if you're not wanting to do a lot of paddling, you can choose to launch at a spot closer to where you want to fish.

Nice ride!

I've got a '17 Silverado Z71 and I tried so hard not to scratch it - I succeeded, I just got dents instead ?

Enjoy your new toy ?

I suppose I didn't mention any "downsides" probably because for me personally there are none. I will say it's not for lazy people because if you decide you want to fish "that bay over there" you're picking up the paddle to get there. Unless you pedal (upside hands free, down side heavier, more expensive and no good in big weeds). I like the paddling and I don't feel it anymore I'm used to it.

2 hours ago, PUMP KNOWS said:

That looks like fun!  Any downside to using a kayak?

I would like to give it a shot one of these days.

I will say nothing is right for everyone so I'm sure some people would hate it. I love it, it's really become a passion for me.

Fishing from a kayak is more personal. It's just you and the water and you're sitting on it. You try to paddle quietly and glide into that bay, no noise to spook the fish. And when you get a good one they can turn you around and pull you around. 

One of the things I really love about it is the community of people who are just as passionate about it. I have tons of guys I fish with now, almost none of whom I knew before I got my kayak. We meet up have a Tim's while we rig and launch, and meet up here and there on the water. I have fished a new lake pretty much every weekend this year and I never have to fish alone if I don't want to. (Hint: check out Kawartha Kayak Fishing Club on FB)

If you call Swift Outdoors on the 400 and tell them you're interested in kayak fishing and might want to buy a fishing kayak they'll let you paddle one around the bay out back to check it out. And I recommend you paddle before you buy, each kayak is different and no one yak is best for everyone.

13 hours ago, lunkerbasshunter said:

looks like a fun adventure!  

Cheers!

Adventure is the right word for it. I love fishing of course, but I'm enjoying the paddling a lot too. It's a different way to explore a lake.

6 hours ago, GBW said:

Nice shooting!  Good luck next trip too

Thanks G!

3 hours ago, Freshtrax said:

Looks like fun the Mrs. Keeps bugging me to get a pair of kayaks after this post it's got me thinking I should

You totally should! Many shops will have demo days so you can try before you buy and get the one that fits best for you.

16 minutes ago, sofabed said:

I have not sold my boat yet but it is becoming a decoration at the dock. 

Does anyone fish the yak bass tournaments in the area? There is one on Balsam lake on July 7th. I am not sure if the link can be added to the forum however if you search yakfisher you will find the information.

I don't do tournaments, I really only fish for fun and relaxation. I love Balsam Lake - there are some huge bass in there.

3 hours ago, sofabed said:

Looks like a great trip. I agree the yak fishing is a lot of fun

Thanks, I'm hooked on it. Sold my boat even.

15 minutes ago, misfish said:

15 KM? PFFT

LOL

When Im out for the day on a lake, small lake, I will cover probly 5-7 km. I can row that toon pretty good. I can flip at a good pace as well.

 

Let me know if your heading up. 

 

 

Nice! I didn't know they were that mobile. That's pretty impressive. 

I'll let you know about Saturday for sure, would love to fight a Laker on the yak!

2 hours ago, Rizzo said:

Nice pics thanks for taking the time to post

Thanks

1 hour ago, misfish said:

HMMMM Wheres the pontoon guy ? 

 

Nice going. 

Heh...ummm.... About that... Lol

How are those toons at covering miles??? We probably paddled 15km today..?.?? Isn't your spot 300 meters from shore ? 

A buddy of mine fishes for Lakers by your spot (beige kayak/white jacket in the pic above) and is taking about going there next Saturday. I'm thinking of joining in, I'll give you a heads up if I'm going.