Bass Bangin Topwaters


Bass Bangin Topwaters

This springs weather has been nothing short of crazy. Early spring had us wondering where the rains were and then we are praying for the winds to stop. The temperatures have been all over the board, and have been playing games with the ocean temps. This may make for tough fluke fishing, but it has been a blessing for the stripers, and if this un seasonable cooler weather sticks around, its feeling like we will continue to be banging bass well into July. Our waters here are normally over 80 in the rivers on July 4th but we are still barely crackin 60.




Clients with great enthusiasm make me happy!
 
With all this crazy weather, we are switching between our boat and if we cant get out front, breaking the kayaks out and hitting the backwaters. We get to spots that even our shallow draft Jones cant get too. Talk about up close and personal fishing.


Its been bass and blues of all shapes and sizes since early April. Booking trips has been easy, but keeping the dates intact is another. The weather sneaks in and wrecks everything, can we please just have a few days of stability?



Ocean Kayak Prowler13 rigged and ready
 

Trying out a new RANGER kayak size landing net. Its got a rubberized net material, cool bucket type shape and a telescopic handle. Have to say that without a good net, your chances of actually landing some fish, especially flapping fluke are greatly decreased. This net material is hook resistant and perfect for catch and release since the coating doesn't effect the fishes slime coat.




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