When 12 inches is a big deal.
- EagleEyesFlash
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When 12 inches is a big deal.
Been playing Kayak Wars " The Largest Online Kayak Fishing Tournament in The World " again this year.
I find it gives some incentive to get out and I like targeting as many species as possible.
It's brutally honest in that you take board pics. of your catches and there's minimum length
requirements for each species. It's not meant to be too serious and really is set up as a way for kayak
anglers to log their catches, a bit like making a butterfly collection or something. I'm also in charge of
an online registry of kayak caught freshwater Canadian fish on another site, where a board pic. is required
for Official Record status.
In KW the min. length for crappie is 12", managed 3 over 12" and about 20 over 11" on the Rideau around here lately.
Here's the longest. Not bad, but there's 14-16 inchers around somewhere.
Like RJ like the Bass Pro Crappie maxx tubes, and really like using thumper jigs with them, the ones with the little blade on for flash.
Casting is effective, for bigger crappie are minnow chasing fish !
Been having a rough time getting a 12" rainbow ( Kw min. 12" ), use to be easy, but with the stockers smaller in
North Frontenac, finding a carry over is harder, and the fishing pressure too.
Finally got a 12" bow ( even got skunked at Bing last November ) !
Now for yellow perch, can't beat the Larry for size, here's a Jumbo from Saturday.
KW min. is 11" which is tough for Ottawa and Rideau rivers .
I almost freaked when hooking this guy on a tube.
Bullhead ! about 12", But KW min. is 14", close but no cigar.
It felt good to get some of the smaller species out of the way, and looking forward going after some of the longer ones.
Brent ( EEF )
I find it gives some incentive to get out and I like targeting as many species as possible.
It's brutally honest in that you take board pics. of your catches and there's minimum length
requirements for each species. It's not meant to be too serious and really is set up as a way for kayak
anglers to log their catches, a bit like making a butterfly collection or something. I'm also in charge of
an online registry of kayak caught freshwater Canadian fish on another site, where a board pic. is required
for Official Record status.
In KW the min. length for crappie is 12", managed 3 over 12" and about 20 over 11" on the Rideau around here lately.
Here's the longest. Not bad, but there's 14-16 inchers around somewhere.
Like RJ like the Bass Pro Crappie maxx tubes, and really like using thumper jigs with them, the ones with the little blade on for flash.
Casting is effective, for bigger crappie are minnow chasing fish !
Been having a rough time getting a 12" rainbow ( Kw min. 12" ), use to be easy, but with the stockers smaller in
North Frontenac, finding a carry over is harder, and the fishing pressure too.
Finally got a 12" bow ( even got skunked at Bing last November ) !
Now for yellow perch, can't beat the Larry for size, here's a Jumbo from Saturday.
KW min. is 11" which is tough for Ottawa and Rideau rivers .
I almost freaked when hooking this guy on a tube.
Bullhead ! about 12", But KW min. is 14", close but no cigar.
It felt good to get some of the smaller species out of the way, and looking forward going after some of the longer ones.
Brent ( EEF )
Snag or Fish , Weed or Fish , Oh Fish On
- ShawnD
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Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
Great report!
keep them coming!
keep them coming!
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Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
That's a cool deal they put together for the yakkers. Good Luck this season Brent!
RJ
RJ
- chappee77
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Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
Nice selection bud
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Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
Great catching Brent. Some serious size at 12 inches for some species... for sure.
Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
Nice multi species report!
Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
Very unique - multi-species and good fishing!
- Walleye'm Fishing
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Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
That's a neat way of fishing. Thanks for sharing Brent and good luck to knocking em all off the list!
Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
12inchs of WOW nice mix bag! Thanks for sharing!
- EagleEyesFlash
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Re: When 12 inches is a big deal.
Thanks for the replies.
Shawn, Chappee, Out4trout, Zippy, Walleye'm Fishing, Brad and Lvace
your enthusiasm adds lots to this site. And what more can you say about
RJ and the BunK ?
Man the weather sure looking good for fish'n this weekend, have a good one.
Finally going after Mississppi redhorse tomorrow and then Quinte bound Sun - Mon.
I'm sure to run into some of you out there, give 'er.
Got the 52" board ready for later too.
Brent ( EEF )
Shawn, Chappee, Out4trout, Zippy, Walleye'm Fishing, Brad and Lvace
your enthusiasm adds lots to this site. And what more can you say about
RJ and the BunK ?
Man the weather sure looking good for fish'n this weekend, have a good one.
Finally going after Mississppi redhorse tomorrow and then Quinte bound Sun - Mon.
I'm sure to run into some of you out there, give 'er.
Got the 52" board ready for later too.
Brent ( EEF )
Snag or Fish , Weed or Fish , Oh Fish On