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Post by sulross on Oct 6, 2016 12:09:22 GMT -6
I've only waded at BBSP over the years. Do we have any kayak fishermen on here? If so, do you ever put into Zone 2 or down by Presbyterian Falls?
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Post by casey on Oct 10, 2016 14:58:45 GMT -6
sulross,
unless they've changed it, you're not allowed to put in below the zone 2 dam because of the water release. It's for good reason considering you'd probably die if they start generating and you're stranded downriver. You can easily kayak at presby falls. There are several kayaking services that run their trips through there. If you put in below the falls, you can have a good time fishing for warm water species.
Your best places to kayak would be from evening hole bridge to Sid's bridge and upriver from the swimming hole area. DONT KAYAK BELOW THE POWERHOUSE OR ZII DAM.
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Post by stephenl on Oct 13, 2016 19:47:03 GMT -6
I kayak fished this past may. From the fern camp there's places to Put in. It's deep shallow deep shallow all through there. Go upstream and you'll find yourself between two cliffs and a rock bottom. Here I caught trout, bass, and brim. Every hour a group of canoers come through making all kinds of racket. You just have to wait for the water to calm down.
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Post by todd13 on Dec 28, 2017 16:25:59 GMT -6
anyone want to give some advice for getting into kayak fishing?
I think I want to try it before committing any money to it. thoughts or lessons learned? I am thinking warm water fish in creeks mostly. Probably a few rivers like the Trinity or Paluxy.
I may borrow a kayak and give it a whirl in the spring. May try to take guided tour to pick the guide's brain and see the preferred s
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Post by cigarsnjeeps on Dec 29, 2017 9:08:45 GMT -6
anyone want to give some advice for getting into kayak fishing? I think I want to try it before committing any money to it. thoughts or lessons learned? I am thinking warm water fish in creeks mostly. Probably a few rivers like the Trinity or Paluxy. I may borrow a kayak and give it a whirl in the spring. May try to take guided tour to pick the guide's brain and see the preferred s Depends on the type of kayak fishing you're looking for. I have a Diablo amigo kayak that is good for fly fishing or any other type of fishing. It's very stable and very clean so you can cast without wrapping your line around stuff. I would definitely recommend one that is a sit-on-top instead of a sit inside cuz it's easier to fish out of. And if you like standing up and fishing I would recommend one built for that purpose. Your best bet is to find a local kayak Outfitter and try a few kayaks to see which one you like best. The Amigo is the kayak on the bottom.
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Post by sulross on Dec 29, 2017 10:44:11 GMT -6
anyone want to give some advice for getting into kayak fishing? I think I want to try it before committing any money to it. thoughts or lessons learned? I am thinking warm water fish in creeks mostly. Probably a few rivers like the Trinity or Paluxy. I may borrow a kayak and give it a whirl in the spring. May try to take guided tour to pick the guide's brain and see the preferred s I love fishing from my kayaks. I also just bought a canoe for a Brazos trip. I've wanted to do one for over 25 years, after reading Goodbye to a River by John Graves as an early 20-something. Now, I am going to make it happen this spring/summer. I don't have a kayak that allows you to stand on top of to fish, but you are welcome to use my main fishing kayak any time you'd like so you can get a feel for how much you'd enjoy fishing from one. I have a 10-foot one that is a blast. It is set up for rods and has paddle rests for casting easily. I am in Fort Worth, so both of the rivers you mentioned are not far from me, just shoot me a time and I can set you up. You can come by and get it for a few days, or I'll meet you somewhere! I seriously bought my boats to be used, not just by me, but others so they can share in the fun - don't be shy!
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Post by todd13 on Dec 29, 2017 19:33:22 GMT -6
Brad - Yes, I will take you up on your offer. Sounds like you have a couple of options and maybe we go together. Do you typically just paddle back to the drop in point? Obviously I am thinking about rivers like the Paluxy or Trinity. What is your fav place to fish nearby or not nearby? Let's hook up as Spring gets here. Thanks!!
Stogie-Jeep-Guy - yes I think I will find an outfitter or dealer and learn what I can. Can you stand and fish from yours? I think I want that option.
I see where OK has some great smallmouth fishing in southern OK. Lots of choices.
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Post by hankinsfly on Dec 29, 2017 20:11:24 GMT -6
Got to explore the Glover river some more!
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Post by ranger1965 on Dec 29, 2017 22:27:14 GMT -6
I'd be up for some Glover! Maybe a spring Trout Camp with a Thursday or Friday kayak field trip. I've got two nice fishing kayaks and a two man that's fishable for folks that don't have a ride. Also have a trailer with racks for 6 boats.
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Post by hankinsfly on Dec 30, 2017 1:52:47 GMT -6
That sounds like a great idea. I've got a couple of canoes. Supposed to be some native Neosho smallmouth bass in that river. I canoed it once early spring several years ago, was not really a fishing trip. It is a killer looking river.
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Post by cigarsnjeeps on Dec 30, 2017 7:05:38 GMT -6
Yes. My kayak is specifically made to be stable for standing up and fishing. That's the main reason I went with it. Diablo makes a couple of models. The amigo is a little heavier than the others.
I need to Google the Glover and depending on where it is, I might be interested. I have always wanted to do a couple days of floating, fishing, and camping on the buffalo in AR
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Post by hankinsfly on Dec 30, 2017 13:20:31 GMT -6
30 minutes E of LMF. Done sections of the Buffalo- excellent float!
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Post by jonbo on Dec 30, 2017 16:23:02 GMT -6
I've become a little curious lately about kayak fishing, having just returned from Bull Shoals. It seems like a kayak ought to do very well on the White or the Little Red, both in Arkansas. One can probably reach wadeable shoals that way that can't be reached just on foot. The problem that I come to whenever I imagine it is logistical. It seems like the buddy system with two kayak carrying vehicles vehicles is essential. That kind of puts me out of the picture for kayaking. With my fairly demanding work schedule I get to fish only at somewhat odd times. I manage to join up with someone only once in a blue moon. There's no way around that problem that I can see.
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Post by sulross on Dec 30, 2017 17:12:23 GMT -6
Looks like a kayak fishing trip is rapidly coming together! I'm in!
Todd, let's hook up in the spring, for certain. To answer your question, I typically paddle out and back. For the Brazos, I will have someone pick me up several days later down river.
Jonbo, I've been cautioned by the local guides on the White to avoid kayaking unless it is 100% certain that there will be no generation and there are no storms up river. More than a few guys up there have cautioned that it can get rough and it is easy to get into trouble on the river there. They all said the same thing, someone drowns, or gets into a serious bind, each year. I think for the White, I'd rent a boat with an outboard. As for the Little Red, I don't know how it would do. I've only fished sections that can be waded. I've seen people in the campground (JFK) with kayaks, but haven't had one come past me, yet.
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Post by hoss on Jan 5, 2018 15:52:41 GMT -6
I've only waded at BBSP over the years. Do we have any kayak fishermen on here? If so, do you ever put into Zone 2 or down by Presbyterian Falls? So yeah, I'll fish different areas in my old reliable Wenonaha Fisherman canoe that has serviced me well over the years. It balances well and in calm waters, I can confidently stand up and cast. I've floated re-reg down to Hwy 70 and several of the local warm water streams. The canoe give me options to away from crowds as well and I do fish the lake some. I'm curious about getting the canoe into Zone II, putting in well below the restricted area from the old park dam. Not sure if it is legal, I'd need to explore this further. Attachments:
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Post by soonerlongbow on Jan 6, 2018 12:13:10 GMT -6
I inherited an old Grumman Aircraft Company aluminum canoe. Love that thing.
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Post by captwoody on Jan 7, 2018 10:25:18 GMT -6
Looks like a kayak fishing trip is rapidly coming together! I'm in! Todd, let's hook up in the spring, for certain. To answer your question, I typically paddle out and back. For the Brazos, I will have someone pick me up several days later down river. Jonbo, I've been cautioned by the local guides on the White to avoid kayaking unless it is 100% certain that there will be no generation and there are no storms up river. More than a few guys up there have cautioned that it can get rough and it is easy to get into trouble on the river there. They all said the same thing, someone drowns, or gets into a serious bind, each year. I think for the White, I'd rent a boat with an outboard. As for the Little Red, I don't know how it would do. I've only fished sections that can be waded. I've seen people in the campground (JFK) with kayaks, but haven't had one come past me, yet. I grew up near the Little Red. It can get very swift during generation periods. I have often used a boat and motor to reach the shoals, but would not want to be on the river in a kayak or canoe once generation starts.
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Post by schrederman on Feb 8, 2018 19:12:31 GMT -6
I have one of these...... 8^)
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Post by hankinsfly on Feb 8, 2018 19:36:46 GMT -6
I made a bad mistake and let my big canoe get rained in.. never dumped it out, then it froze. Sure hope I didn't ruin me canoe. But it is poly, so maybe it will flex enough to compensate??
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Post by darrelln09 on Feb 8, 2018 19:53:06 GMT -6
Should be fine. Water will expand upward when it freezes in an open container. I think I’d be more concerned about breakdown from UV.
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Post by slim on Feb 8, 2018 23:30:47 GMT -6
Uhh, turn it upside down ?
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