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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | North of 8 - 10/10/2022 9:32 AM
Nice set up! As to the standing up and setting the hook, concern there just shows good judgement.
Game warden I know just spent multiple days looking for a guy that they think went out on lake in a paddle boat after leaving a bar and hasn't been seen since.
Warden has a 12" helix mounted on his work boat just for that purpose.
So I DO stand and cast the whole time. The boat is wide enough and stable enough that if you follow a few simple rules, casting is pretty easy:
-If you need it, pull-up strap to go from sitting to standing and casting (easier said than done on time #28 of the day)
-DO NOT turn your feet away from pointing towards the bow!!!! Small adjustments and you'll get in a groove over time, but stay straight if you want to stay dry.
-TO TURN YOUR BODY when casting - twist at the hips (and for us older guys) engage your core. If you step versus twisting, boat become no happy.
-GO SLOW. Measure each cast and keep a mental note at all times where the rods stowed behind you are.
-PFDs at all times - DUH
-If you feel yourself losing your balance, just sit down!!!!
Need to write an article: My first year kayak fishing. Fell in once and I suck at fishing. |
