Maiden Voyage on the new rig. Initial thoughts and the fishing kayak

[HuyFishin]

https://youtu.be/ho0Dj3WQBJk


Caught my first fish on this vessel during the maiden voyage. Super happy with this beast. The vessel is on the heavy side but its fast! Anyone else with a kayak want to race?

[Smoky buck]

My research on fishing kayaks over the last year seemed to point towards the old towns as some of the faster kayaks.

I have a new Hobie compass sitting in the shop waiting to go on its first trip this set off. Still bare bones and needs to be rigged up. It’s not supposed to be a race car but definitely not a Ford lol

Maybe once I have figured out my new toy a bit I will take you up on a race just for humor. Hope to try out a kayak tournament or two this summer so we may cross paths either way

Nice kayak you got there

[HuyFishin]

My research on fishing kayaks over the last year seemed to point towards the old towns as some of the faster kayaks.

I have a new Hobie compass sitting in the shop waiting to go on its first trip this set off. Still bare bones and needs to be rigged up. It’s not supposed to be a race car but definitely not a Ford lol

Maybe once I have figured out my new toy a bit I will take you up on a race just for humor. Hope to try out a kayak tournament or two this summer so we may cross paths either way

Nice kayak you got there

I'll take you up on that race!

https://www.westcoastkayakanglerseries.com/
(https://www.westcoastkayakanglerseries.com/)
These are the locations to the main series in alberta

[HuyFishin]

oops that is the wrong link. That is for the kayak series on vancouver island.

this is the Alberta series page

https://www.facebook.com/wckft/https://www.facebook.com/wckft/

unfortunately its only on facebook right now

[58thecat]

dam Huy you change yaks like I use to with woman:sHa_sarcasticlol:

Looks like a very stable versatile yak for sure....our opener is tomorrow around here but the weather is not so promising:(

keep the vids coming of your yak adventures:sHa_shakeshout:

[Stinky Buffalo]

Enjoyed that video! So awesome when you find something that works and fits for you.

[Smoky buck]

oops that is the wrong link. That is for the kayak series on vancouver island.

this is the Alberta series page

https://www.facebook.com/wckft/https://www.facebook.com/wckft/

unfortunately its only on facebook right now

Thanks I will have to see what dates I can pull off

Would be nice if they gave the location a long with the tournament name. Will have to see use the wife’s Facebook account to try and get more information I guess

[58thecat]

Huy...top secret trout lure....ssshhh....F4 Rapala rainbow trout color....not saying that ol'len tompson cant get it done but.....shhh...toss it in behind the yak and hang on!!!!....tourny winner right there:sHa_shakeshout:

[StringTheory]

Thanks I will have to see what dates I can pull off

Would be nice if they gave the location a long with the tournament name. Will have to see use the wife’s Facebook account to try and get more information I guess

Facebook is for the social side but you don't need it to actually sign up to the tournament and compete. Although, it will be the best place to find all the information.

To compete, you can register through Anglers Atlas here:
https://www.anglersatlas.com/search/tournaments

I'm one of the main organizers, ask me anything!

[HuyFishin]

Huy...top secret trout lure....ssshhh....F4 Rapala rainbow trout color....not saying that ol'len tompson cant get it done but.....shhh...toss it in behind the yak and hang on!!!!....tourny winner right there:sHa_shakeshout:

This is everyone's secret weapon! Ask Stringtheoryangling haha he will always have one tied on and ready.

[Smoky buck]

Facebook is for the social side but you don't need it to actually sign up to the tournament and compete. Although, it will be the best place to find all the information.

To compete, you can register through Anglers Atlas here:
https://www.anglersatlas.com/search/tournaments

I'm one of the main organizers, ask me anything!

Where is the gator classic taking place?

Just got off nightshift and a little out of it so once I am more awake I will check things out more

Sorry for the high jack huyfishin

[Smoky buck]

This is everyone's secret weapon! Ask Stringtheoryangling haha he will always have one tied on and ready.

I have never had much luck with them myself so maybe I am just odd lol

I don’t even carry rapalas trout fishing anymore

[Bushleague]

I have never had much luck with them myself so maybe I am just odd lol

I don’t even carry Rapalas trout fishing anymore

I like them for trolling from the canoe cause they wont twist your line, and have caught my share of fish on them, but by no means do I consider them a hot lure, or even a staple.

Basically, if I'm paddling from one point on the lake to another I will often be dragging a Rapala. For pike its a spinner bait, which is even more trouble free when your main concern is going somewhere but you want to keep a hook in the water.

[OL_JR]

I have never had much luck with them myself so maybe I am just odd lol

I don’t even carry rapalas trout fishing anymore

Everyone will have their own experiences but I wouldn't be without them on some of the trout lakes I frequent if I'm not fly flailing. Especially getting into the evening. When the minnows start surfacing and freaking out it's a good time to start "matching the hatch" :).

[Smoky buck]

Everyone will have their own experiences but I wouldn't be without them on some of the trout lakes I frequent if I'm not fly flailing. Especially getting into the evening. When the minnows start surfacing and freaking out it's a good time to start "matching the hatch" :).

I find everyone has their own go to list and it can vary a lot. I have seen big variations from region to region to target the same species feeding on the same forage too. Often these lures work in general but are harder to find in the regions they are not popular

I have developed my own list of go to’s that get me results. The rapalas do work for trout but there popularity varies depending where you go.

In the end if you are catching fish keep at it

[58thecat]

I have never had much luck with them myself so maybe I am just odd lol

I don’t even carry rapalas trout fishing anymore

Throw a F4 in your tackle box just for giggles....ya might not wipe the smile off your face all day:)

[StringTheory]

Where is the gator classic taking place?

Just got off nightshift and a little out of it so once I am more awake I will check things out more

Sorry for the high jack huyfishin

I'll put some info together and start a new thread soon. Gator Classic is being held at Phantom Lake, SK.

[Smoky buck]

I'll put some info together and start a new thread soon. Gator Classic is being held at Phantom Lake, SK.

Thank you for the info and looking forward to seeing the thread on the kayak tournaments

Huyfishin

I tested out my new hobie and I am impressed with its capabilities. I don’t think I would beat you in a race partly do to my legs not being used to it lol. There is definitely some neat things you can do with the Hobie drive

[thumper]

https://youtu.be/ho0Dj3WQBJk


Caught my first fish on this vessel during the maiden voyage. Super happy with this beast. The vessel is on the heavy side but its fast! Anyone else with a kayak want to race?

Not a race - but if you're up to a 'tug-of-war' - my Hobie PA is up for a wager!

[HuyFishin]

Not a race - but if you're up to a 'tug-of-war' - my Hobie PA is up for a wager!

Ohhh now you got my interest. I'm interested in seeing who can push more water.:)

[thumper]

Ohhh now you got my interest. I'm interested in seeing who can push more water.:)

My two paddle blades are always in the water - pushing, not flailing through the air 1/2 the time! :)

[338Bluff]

Everyone will have their own experiences but I wouldn't be without them on some of the trout lakes I frequent if I'm not fly flailing. Especially getting into the evening. When the minnows start surfacing and freaking out it's a good time to start "matching the hatch" :).

That's what muddlers are for. I dont think I can cast that big Rapala with my 5 wt. The 8 wt spey might chuck it with the right tip.

Crank baits for trout? Shudder!! Why don't you just shoot them?

Barbarians...all of you.

Tight Lines folks.

[338Bluff]

Nice video. Cool Yak.