Kayak Sail/Fishing BreezyPoint, Chesapeake Bay on Nov 7, 2009

Fished for a big striped bass again. The wind was strong for a kayak, especially with a sail. This trip was one of the top ten hardest fishing trips I experienced. I trolled and trolled. Though I did not catch a big striped bass. Came back with two stripers at 23" and 24".

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Kayak
• fishing
• sailing
• Chesapeake
• Bay
• striped
• bass
• november
• cold
• water

[Petewp]

I really enjoy your vids. Im curious, any reason you dont use a spinning reel? Though I know for trolling bait casters are excellent.

You do a good job of encapsulating the kayak trip and fishing in the brief YOUTUBE format.

Pete

[comeonfish01]

@Petewp

Thanks, I carry two rods. In summer when striped bass are small under 30", I use two Spinning reels because both rods with two different lures (different water depths) can be used for casting and jigging (and also trolling). But , in October-December the striped bass can be 30-50" even though big ones are hard to catch on a kayak. And also, I don't have bigger spinning reels than can tow heavy lures. I also use 10-16 oz sinker(s) with umbrella rig.

Joe

[bigmac70061]

if you are in new york those fish are short, dont be selfish...

[comeonfish01]

@bigmac70061

There are different regulations (size, slot, creel limits, time periods and fishing methods) for the different regions and states.

For example, in the portion of VA water in Chesapeake Bay, the legal slot of striped bass is between 18 and 28 in October - December. You can keep one over 34. The slot limit for Red Drum (redfish) is 18-26, not the bigger one.

Many fishermen release the bigger ones because the bigger ones produce more and healthier eggs

[Scat2533]

Nicely put together video. Be careful out there man, you don't want your next installment to include a Coast Guard chopper.

[comeonfish01]

Thanks,

I will be careful. So far I was approached by Coast Guard twice and a charter boat once. They were checking if I needed help.

Before the trip, I check water temp, air temp, sunny or cloudy, wind directions and intensity, and tide (current). Based on all these I set my course.

I have plan for the self rescue, I practice self rescue constantly. All gears carried and installed/configured are based on my self rescue plan.

Thanks again.

Joe

[Scat2533]

Good to hear, good luck on the water.

[thesohnzone]

Nice! You should do a BrownBag. Show the videos and serve up some fresh catches!

[marito001]

great video!!!