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re: inshore fishing question
Posted on 9/15/15 at 1:58 pm to SouthboundTiger
Posted on 9/15/15 at 1:58 pm to SouthboundTiger
I can appreciate that. On the last trip to Delacroix I finally found what people are talking about when they refer to "clear" water. I always thought that just meant less dirty than most but sure enough I found a large patch of crystal clear moving water surrounding a grass bed. Picked up a red there in about 5 minutes too.
Other than clarity I typically look for pockets and points where I can see action on the top. I try to time my trips for good tidal and solunar action but life isnt always so accommodating.
Other than clarity I typically look for pockets and points where I can see action on the top. I try to time my trips for good tidal and solunar action but life isnt always so accommodating.
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Posted on 9/15/15 at 1:59 pm to reds on reds on reds
This is true. Since my only luck has been with corks while staying still I'm reluctant to fish while I'm paddling or riding the current/tide, especially if I've had success at a particular spot in the past.
I understand the logic though.
I understand the logic though.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 2:05 pm to reds on reds on reds
No standing. It's not even a fishing kayak, just a cheap sit-in built for casual cruising. Its cramped, but very light and easy to get around in. If you ever see me putting around the marsh, feel free to point and laugh.
I'm considering upgrading but if I'm willing to drop $1000+ on a nice kayak I'd just as soon spend a bit more on an old used boat so I could bring the kids along. Pros and cons to both obviously.
Thanks for your reply. Lots of good advice in this thread that I look forward to trying out.
I'm considering upgrading but if I'm willing to drop $1000+ on a nice kayak I'd just as soon spend a bit more on an old used boat so I could bring the kids along. Pros and cons to both obviously.
Thanks for your reply. Lots of good advice in this thread that I look forward to trying out.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 2:10 pm to MarshTiger
I made spinners similar to those (see below) without the weighted hooks, and they don't catch any grass.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 2:39 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
Just to clear the confusion ... there is grass (like PAC and Golden Meadow/Bassons) and then there is grass + algae (Delacroix and Hopedale). The fresh water promotes a type of algae that can completely choke the water. The algae can get impossibly thick to fish and will catch on anything. The grass alone can be fished using weedless/inline spinner/spoon but when the algae takes over, you have to find a new area or at least the edges of algae.
TL;DR: grass =/= algae. algae cannot be fished weedless
TL;DR: grass =/= algae. algae cannot be fished weedless
Posted on 9/15/15 at 2:45 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
I remember you had posted the details on building these but can't seem to find it again. I'm wanting to build my own as opposed to buying them at $8/each.
ETA: Disregard, found it.
ETA: Disregard, found it.
This post was edited on 9/15/15 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 9/15/15 at 2:56 pm to YOURADHERE
It's pretty damn easy once you get all the stuff. Comes out to $1.63 per.
This is what I use.
owner hook 3/0
size 2 clevice
4mm chart beads
4mm red beads
3.5 gold spinners
size 3 split ring
.026 straight wire shaft
size 10 barrel swivel
spacers
This is what I use.
owner hook 3/0
size 2 clevice
4mm chart beads
4mm red beads
3.5 gold spinners
size 3 split ring
.026 straight wire shaft
size 10 barrel swivel
spacers
This post was edited on 9/15/15 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 9/15/15 at 2:58 pm to MarshTiger
Nothing is completely weedless, but these do very well in the grass. I fish Delacroix mostly so if something works in that thick grass it will work anywhere
Posted on 9/15/15 at 3:01 pm to Mark Makers
I second AquaDream spoons.
How are people presenting spoons that they aren't ever getting hits? It's kind of fool proof. You can almost retrieve it any way and it will attract fish. I personally just do a steady retrieve. Only thing that I fish with as much or more is a spinner bait, which is just a gold spoon with a cocahoe below it.
I see a few of you guys say it's never worked for you and it appears that you all have a good bit of experience fishing. That just seems odd to me. I remember fishing with my cousin once and he made fun of the idea of using a spoon because he had never caught anything with one. It was a bad day and convinced him to tie one on. He limited out and I don't think he's used a different lure since
How are people presenting spoons that they aren't ever getting hits? It's kind of fool proof. You can almost retrieve it any way and it will attract fish. I personally just do a steady retrieve. Only thing that I fish with as much or more is a spinner bait, which is just a gold spoon with a cocahoe below it.
I see a few of you guys say it's never worked for you and it appears that you all have a good bit of experience fishing. That just seems odd to me. I remember fishing with my cousin once and he made fun of the idea of using a spoon because he had never caught anything with one. It was a bad day and convinced him to tie one on. He limited out and I don't think he's used a different lure since
Posted on 9/15/15 at 4:32 pm to KG6
Admitably, I tried spoons when I first got into kayak fishing but never had any luck. At the time I marked it up to lack of experience and not knowing how/when to fish them so they sorta got set asside as topwaters, jigs, and inline spinners became my go-to lures. Since then I've yet to give them a legitmate shot as I've continued to have success with other lures.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 4:46 pm to YOURADHERE
I love spoons just as much as the next guy. But a few weeks back I got my arse handed to be while the other guy threw spinner baits, right next to me
Posted on 9/15/15 at 4:49 pm to Redfish2010
Spoons used to be my only bait when fishing for reds in shallow water. I haven't thrown a spoon since I found inline spinners.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 11:50 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
Strong can you post where to buy the materials.. You buying online or retail stores?
Posted on 10/14/15 at 11:53 pm to geauxtigers
Online at Barlow's Tackle. Good prices and good selection.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:16 am to StrongBackWeakMind
thank you sir 
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:32 am to MarshTiger
I have a kayak and more times than not end up dropping an anchor and wading around to cast. I just get tired of sitting in it and can't seem to cast as accurately.
I'm a novice but generally use a popn cork with live shrimp. I've tried a spoon several times with no luck.
I'm a novice but generally use a popn cork with live shrimp. I've tried a spoon several times with no luck.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 11:35 am to MarshTiger
gold spoon all day every day unless you actually see them turning away from it. . then i'll switch to a havoc grass pig swimbait but that seldom happens. My partner and i have won a couple and placed in nearly every one of the last 8 years of the houma oilman with spoons
Posted on 10/16/15 at 7:12 am to StrongBackWeakMind
You hold your rod tip up or down when fishing inline spinners?
Posted on 10/16/15 at 7:18 am to Dtiger19
Depends how far away the strike zone is, I guess. If it's far away, I'll keep it up (130ish) to keep the bait near the surface. If it's close, I'll keep the rod tip down to keep the bait in the water longer.
Never really thought about it, TBH.
Never really thought about it, TBH.
This post was edited on 10/16/15 at 7:18 am
Posted on 10/16/15 at 7:41 am to bayouvette
Completely forgot my tackle box last trip and only had my freshwater stuff and what was tied on my rods.
brush hogs weightless and pocacraws absolutely destroyed the reds. the spinners I was using last time didn't catch compared to the hogs and craws.
brush hogs weightless and pocacraws absolutely destroyed the reds. the spinners I was using last time didn't catch compared to the hogs and craws.
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