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Post by bigd7400 on Mar 14, 2016 15:02:03 GMT -5
Hey guys this catching bait thing is new to me and my buddy and looking for some insight if possible. First off just wanna say we are fishing and throwing a net from kayaks and basically just want to get on some/any bait if possible. Was wondering if anyone has seen much up above or below Hardy recently, no need to divulge honey holes haha. Anything that can maybe save us a few dozen miles of fruitless paddling to find bait would be much appreciated!
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Post by mwardncsu on Mar 14, 2016 15:40:21 GMT -5
I'd work the area around the Hardy ramp, BayRoc finger-docks & marina docks and those little cuts around that - bait is near and should be up shallow.
What size net are you throwing off the yak? Just be careful - water is still coldish.
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Post by bigd7400 on Mar 14, 2016 15:45:46 GMT -5
Thanks! I was hoping to hear it had move up shallower, seen it down lake but hadnt been to hardy since january. Weve got a 6ft bettes 1/2" mesh.
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Post by medicineman on Mar 16, 2016 9:43:19 GMT -5
Check the very back of creeks near Indian Point- finding some in 4 ft of water
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Post by mwardncsu on Mar 16, 2016 9:47:48 GMT -5
Check the very back of creeks near Indian Point- finding some in 4 ft of water Check the backs or most any creek right now...... |
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Post by bigd7400 on Mar 16, 2016 18:06:20 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I was bass fishing around Moormans today and about every cove had bait flipping. I just hope we can get some in the net haha
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 22:05:23 GMT -5
BigD.. Did you see me pull up and throw at bayroc on Thursday? I saw three kayaks throwing there. Holler at me if you see me out. I didn't think to say something as I had mongo fever. I would be very happy to share anything I have learned... especially with a man throwing from a yak!
The big bait was right there. You have to literally pull it out of the mud.
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Post by FishON on Mar 19, 2016 8:24:13 GMT -5
You have to literally pull it out of the mud. As in, they were in like 2 feet of water? Up super shallow? |
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Post by mwardncsu on Mar 19, 2016 8:34:07 GMT -5
Yes. At least 5' or less and often in a lot less. That may change for a bit with this cold snap though
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Post by FishON on Mar 19, 2016 8:47:05 GMT -5
^^^ Thanks for the info.
I guess when there that shallow, just about any net will do... No need to throw my 1" mesh 10' Tim Wade
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Post by drag4striper on Mar 19, 2016 10:29:14 GMT -5
These questions are a little off topic, but still leads to bait in shallow water. Will Lowrance StructureScan show the bait that is in less than 5 feet of water? Also is there any reports of how well the 3-D StructureScan is doing in shallow water? Is the 3-D really worth the extra thou$$$$. Gezz... why does the good stuff always cost so much?  |
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Post by bigd7400 on Mar 19, 2016 22:13:36 GMT -5
BigD.. Did you see me pull up and throw at bayroc on Thursday? I saw three kayaks throwing there. Holler at me if you see me out. I didn't think to say something as I had mongo fever. I would be very happy to share anything I have learned... especially with a man throwing from a yak! The big bait was right there. You have to literally pull it out of the mud. We thought that was you!! The 6ft net was proving to be more than we bargained for without much needed practice, the 3.5ft was easy so we just figured we knew what we were doin lol. My buddy Danny is the net man in the green yak and im in the white one, hes a little more stable than my big but. If ya see us out swing on by and chat if you get a sec, we always appreciate like learning from pros. Btw we were both remarking how amazing it is watching you guys toss those nets, it was a thing of beauty |
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