Shad anyone?

[YAKforTHEM]

Im going out in the morning and was wondering if anyone has had luck finding shad this week?

[BentRod]

I would like to know how you throw a cast net from a kayak?

My mission for the next couple weeks is shad. Doubt I'll fish much unless I hammer 75 12" shad on the first throw. I'll post a bait catching report if I have much success. Muddy waters gonna hurt me though..may have to go on a trip north.

[2 oars & a trash can]

Feb 9, 2013 18:13:55 GMT -5 BentRod said:

I would like to know how you throw a cast net from a kayak?

I don't know how but I saw this on the web a few months ago and thought of it.



There is not a ripple where his boat moved.

[BentRod]

That's more of a canoe than a kayak. Still challenging, but I can see how it's done. From a one person kayak, throwing a net would appear to be really hard.

[YAKforTHEM]

Sorry it took me so long to post... There a number of yaks on the market now that you can stand comfortably in (Native's Slayer, Jackson's Cuda or Coosa, etc.). You can very easily throw a net from those just like on any boat. As for myself, I can't stand in the Manta Ray so I throw from a sitting position (when necessary as I usually catch plenty from the bank or boat ramp dock at Hardy Bridge from Oct-Jan) Here is the link/video I used to learn how to throw from a sitting position:

youtu.be/nv-NbhPWnRs

[cutbait]

Yakforthem: I have thought about making outriggers for my Tetra 10. I can already stand and fish out of it in decent conditions but I dont know about throwing a cast net. Outriggers would allow stable standing for such an activity.

I am curious as to how you transport/store bait once you catch it? I've got a minnow bucket but don't think good sized shad/alewives would fit happily in it.

Also, question for all, is there any way to catch bait withOUT a cast net?

I am brand new to striper fishing but am getting an idea reading things. I appreciate any help I can get short of GPS coordinates .

Thanks!
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[YAKforTHEM]

Cutbait- Outriggers will definitely add a ton of stability. I seen a few good vids on youtube on how to make your own but Scotty makes a nice set (little expensive) that utilizes there rod holder mounts.

As for keeping bait on your yak- The best option for the money is Frabill's Aqua Life Bait System (about $80 at sportmans warehouse Roanoke). I have been able to keep 25- 30 shad alive and frisky for up to 10 hours. Never tried longer than that but would not suprise me if you could go longer. 2 D batteries will run the system for up to 40 hours and the system will fit in the rear storage area of most any yak. Hobie makes a makes a very nice livewell for yaks but it costs $300. I use and trust the Frabill tank and it costs a fraction of that. Hope this helps.

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[cutbait]

Thanks Yakforthem. Sounds like a pretty good deal with that Frabill system. Was thinking about building this:

palmettokayakfishing.blogspot.com/2011/09/deluxe-diy-kayak-bait-well-with-light.html

but I am not so sure that after buying cooler, bilge pump and battery that it will keep me under $80 and save me any money.

This whole "fishing on a budget" thing is quite the pain

[striperjohn]

I was in Hawaii a few years back and watched a castnet demo. This little guy I mean like 5 feet tall, 100 lbs grabbed a 12foot net. He walked out into the water up to his armpits and threw 5 perfect pancakes. He was holding the net up completely out of the water and his casts seemed almost effortless! I'm looking for a possible video.

[YAKforTHEM]

Cutbait- I know the feeling! Hey one thing to keep in mind is how much room you have on the yak. While the square cooler will hold more water and more bait, it will also take up more space. The hobie design I was talking about is similar but takes up less space and they have a parts list and directions on how to make it yourself. Might be worth checking out. The only thing the frabill lacks when compared to those two is the bilge pump. ( it DOES have an automatic light that illuminates the water the same way). I make up for the bilge by taking a 32 ounce cup with me every our or so while I'm watching my lines I just dip out a few cups and replace with fresh. Super easy and super cheap! Best of luck and post whatever you come up with!

[cutbait]

Yakforthem: Looking at my budget, I figure it will cost less to buy that "new fangled" Frabill thing than it will to buy the tools and everything needed for the cooler build. That in mind, I will probably go with the bucket. I haven't gotten over to Sportsman's Warehouse yet to take a look at it. You say it doesn't have the bilge pump but could you adapt one to it? Doesn't sound to necessary, as you've got it all figured out!

I've got an OK Tetra 10 angler, so space is somewhat limited but not too bad. I am sure I could buy the right sized cooler and it would be fine, plus I am pretty sure I could fix up other additives to it (rod/flag/net holders) that would get rid of my necessity for the crate that I've got now. That is, if I ever deem it necessary.

I guess once I get the bait bucket sorted out, then I oughta get myself a cast net (more money!?! DOH!) and find me some bait! I'm feelin' like its about that time to be hitting the water and givin' this whole "striper fishing" shindig a try!

Once I get everything all rigged up, I'll post up a picture and see what everyone thinks