04-18-2009, 05:55 PM
Rule #1 is to watch the weather reports. Don't get caught in something you might not be able to handle.
As far as fishing, if you like stripers, there will be some really good top-water fishing in late summer and fall, and that is usually within paddling distance. For now, I hear the stripers and catfish are hitting anchovies and prepared baits in water less than 50ft. You can always troll plugs around. Paddling makes for a good trolling speed.
I fish for bass mostly, but will get into the stripers when the boils erupt.
The bass fishing can be tough from a paddle-craft, cause you just can't cover as much water as you would like to- get used to your canoe before you start covering too much ground.
Don't forget-
[ul][li]Anchor w/ 100ft minimum anchor line
[/li][li]Good PFD[/li][li]Whistle or blow horn[/li][li]Proper lighting for early morning and late night fishing[/li][li]A good dry-box for keys, wallet, phone etc.[/li][li]Pliers / knife / waterproof lighter[/li][li]Beer[/li][/ul]And put some rod holders on that thing.
Welcome to motor-less fishing. It is serenity at its finest.
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As far as fishing, if you like stripers, there will be some really good top-water fishing in late summer and fall, and that is usually within paddling distance. For now, I hear the stripers and catfish are hitting anchovies and prepared baits in water less than 50ft. You can always troll plugs around. Paddling makes for a good trolling speed.
I fish for bass mostly, but will get into the stripers when the boils erupt.
The bass fishing can be tough from a paddle-craft, cause you just can't cover as much water as you would like to- get used to your canoe before you start covering too much ground.
Don't forget-
[ul][li]Anchor w/ 100ft minimum anchor line
[/li][li]Good PFD[/li][li]Whistle or blow horn[/li][li]Proper lighting for early morning and late night fishing[/li][li]A good dry-box for keys, wallet, phone etc.[/li][li]Pliers / knife / waterproof lighter[/li][li]Beer[/li][/ul]And put some rod holders on that thing.
Welcome to motor-less fishing. It is serenity at its finest.
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[inline "December 08 and January 09 116.jpg"]
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