Kayak Fishing trips going strong





A friend of mine referred these brothers to me and as it turns out, they are the sons of an old High school teacher of mine. Really great guys. Never thought that my wood shop teacher would come back to life in this form so many years later, very cool. I had no idea he was even a fisherman and had passed his passion down to them. There was 8 years between the two of them and it was interesting to observe the diferences. They were both really into it and I really enjoy that. Theres nothing worse for a guide, when clients show up and we are more enthousiastic about the sport than the clients!


Catching fish out of a kayak is so much more than catching fish. Its a raw combination of paddling, fishing and endurance all rolled into one. Its much more independant than charters aboard my boat. First off, Reel Therapy kayak fishing clients need to be able to fish, and that means, casting, tying knots and landing fish all on there own.Sure, I am nearby and net fish and do rigging at times, but for the most part you catch, I take a picture and you handle everything. Second, you have to be able to kayak. That means paddling, sometimes against current and dealing with all the things that paddlers deal with, and then fish at the same time.

Trebles hooks on plugs really need to be mashed down and the rear hooks on all of our lures are chenged into single hooks to ease the release. The faster you can get them off the hooks, the faster you can catch another, and another... there is a major benefit to barbless hooks, in the unfortunate incident that you get hooked, the hook is much more easily removed and in a kayak, this is really a big thing.

Pliers, fish grippers and landing nets are key. Getting splashed in the face is all part of the game and something we look forward to.

Back stretch time in the marsh is really nice. The water feels great and you get to see all the baitfish, crabs and mussels up close and personal. Really good to see a healthy Shrewsbury river, plentiful Spartina grass beds, loads of shellfish dotting the bottom, blue claw crabs scurrying about, terrapin turtles coming up for a look while ospreys swirl above clutching a dripping menhaden for breakfast. 

Relaxation, excitement and exercise all at the same time.
If you have never kayak fished, you need to give us a call and come out and play.



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