How to Trout from a Kayak or SUP
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
By Steven Becker
Have you ever thought about fishing from your kayak or SUP? This is a great way to get out in nature, get some exercise and catch some fish. I have found that when I go out and paddle I tend to rush through the experience. I push to get to the next landmark and make everything a race. When I started fishing while paddling my entire experience changed. I take my time and really get into nature. I get in a zen-like state. Add the excitement of the catching a fish and you have a great experience.
I set my expectations for each outing on wether it is a paddling trip or a fishing trip. Sometimes I expect to be catching fish and will sacrifice my planned route to get them. More often I will pick a lake based on reports about stocking or catches, but will paddle the entire lake not worrying if I catch fish or not. or
The Quick Start Guide will show you how to use the current conditions such as water clarity, wave action and weather to increase your fishing success. It is important to observe the conditions when you reach the lake to prepare the best strategy.
A clear, sunny and calm day will call for a different lure selection than an overcast day with some chop on the water. Lures and terminal tackle are affected by these conditions. It is important to match the finish and color of your lure and terminal tackle to the conditions you are faced with.
The brighter, clearer and calmer the conditions the duller or darker the finish needs to be. A bright silver lure on a clear and calm day will be like a headlight shining in the fishes eye. They will shy away from this. Go shinier and brighter as the conditions darken and visibility or water clarity degrade.
Color is transmitted through water depending on it's wavelength. Red is more visible at the surface on a clear day, where violet is visible at depth. As wave action increases the colors will be visible at less depth. The same is true with sun or shade. The brighter the day the deeper the same color will be visible.
The last thing to observe is the water temperature. Trout are most comfortable in 55-65 degree water. Take readings every 5 feet and see if you can locate this temperature. If it is colder than it is better to troll slower as the fish will be less active. In warmer water trout will seek out springs and inlets where the water is cooler and has more oxygen. How to fish deep offers a primer on fishing deep
A fishing pole added to a paddling trip can make it more fun. By observing the conditions when you go out you will catch even more fish.
I set my expectations for each outing on wether it is a paddling trip or a fishing trip. Sometimes I expect to be catching fish and will sacrifice my planned route to get them. More often I will pick a lake based on reports about stocking or catches, but will paddle the entire lake not worrying if I catch fish or not. or
The Quick Start Guide will show you how to use the current conditions such as water clarity, wave action and weather to increase your fishing success. It is important to observe the conditions when you reach the lake to prepare the best strategy.
A clear, sunny and calm day will call for a different lure selection than an overcast day with some chop on the water. Lures and terminal tackle are affected by these conditions. It is important to match the finish and color of your lure and terminal tackle to the conditions you are faced with.
The brighter, clearer and calmer the conditions the duller or darker the finish needs to be. A bright silver lure on a clear and calm day will be like a headlight shining in the fishes eye. They will shy away from this. Go shinier and brighter as the conditions darken and visibility or water clarity degrade.
Color is transmitted through water depending on it's wavelength. Red is more visible at the surface on a clear day, where violet is visible at depth. As wave action increases the colors will be visible at less depth. The same is true with sun or shade. The brighter the day the deeper the same color will be visible.
The last thing to observe is the water temperature. Trout are most comfortable in 55-65 degree water. Take readings every 5 feet and see if you can locate this temperature. If it is colder than it is better to troll slower as the fish will be less active. In warmer water trout will seek out springs and inlets where the water is cooler and has more oxygen. How to fish deep offers a primer on fishing deep
A fishing pole added to a paddling trip can make it more fun. By observing the conditions when you go out you will catch even more fish.
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For more information get our free Quick Start Guide to lake fishing. It is a pocket sized guide that will help choose the right lure. It also has tons of tips. All the resources you need and more can be found at The Fishing Geek
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