July 14, 2018 Meet & Greet at Lowes Wharf

[belairfishing]

Your more than welcome.You will not be alone this group of guys will give you an overload of advice.See you there.

Based on what I have read, I was sure of it, but it's nice to have confirmation. I am looking forward to it - already told the wife to make other plans for that day! I will join the group for lunch as well.

[22Tango]

Do you paddle or pedal. I've done both and, to me, there is a difference here. Both good, just different. I may have some other tips for you depending on your fishing platform.

[moc]

Hi Everyone,

I started kayak fishing last year, but still have limited experience on big water. Is there room (and folks with patience) for a newbie that is eager to learn? I would love to join, but don't want to be a hindrance to anyone. Honest thoughts and comments are welcome. I have all of the appropriate gear - I just need to take this next step.

Thanks,

Steve
Bel Air, MD

Hi Steve,

Just chat with any one of us and we will provide you any information we have. It is still early. I am sure folks will be posting what lures to bring, etc.....

[Mark]

Shoreyaker, Steve,

I look forward to meeting you both at this M&G.

You asked about lures. If I was bringing only one lure to Lowes Wharf it would be this one:

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It's a 1/8 oz. jig with a 3 inch paddletail.

In fact I cast this very lure near Lowes Wharf a few weeks ago and caught a lot of stripers with it.

You can troll it or cast it. If a striper is nearby you'll soon feel its tug.

[belairfishing]

Do you paddle or pedal. I've done both and, to me, there is a difference here. Both good, just different. I may have some other tips for you depending on your fishing platform.

I paddle - have not invested in any electronics yet either.

[belairfishing]

Shoreyaker, Steve,

I look forward to meeting you both at this M&G.

You asked about lures. If I was bringing only one lure to Lowes Wharf it would be this one:

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It's a 1/8 oz. jig with a 3 inch paddletail.

In fact I cast this very lure near Lowes Wharf a few weeks ago and caught a lot of stripers with it.

You can troll it or cast it. If a striper is nearby you'll soon feel its tug.

Mark (& Others)

Thanks for the information. How about colors - white and chartreuse are always good to have, right? How about shad/bunker pattern?

[Mark]

Mark (& Others)

Thanks for the information. How about colors - white and chartreuse are always good to have, right? How about shad/bunker pattern?

I'm not convinced color matters. I've lost track of the paddletail colors I have successfully used. I've even caught fish with some weird colors made when my paddletails got mixed up and their colors mixed and migrated from one to another. I think the shape and size and noise of your lure are more important. But if your buddies are catching consistently with one color or paddletail style and you're using a different color and style and getting no takers, then certainly switch to what they are using. I rarely encounter that situation. When I rig my rods, I don't give much thought to paddletail color. I use what I have based on my supply on hand. I've fished side-by-side with other anglers with each of us using different colors and we've all hooked up.

My guess is that white and chartreuse are the most common colors used and you'll do fine with them. But give other colors a try too. It's hard to go wrong.

[Yakmac]

Steve, you KNOW you have to stay for lunch!!

[moc]

Well, I am back from being out of town and I will sign up for this Meet and Greet. It is one of my favorite ones. There are other great Meet and Greets that I missed out on, like the one in Southern MD, so I do not plan on missing this one.

Coop1486, put me down for fishing and lunch. I will like to reconnect with old time Snaggedliners and meet new ones. You can never know too many fishing buddies.

[Steve6902]

I'm in for fishing. Lunch questionable.

[belairfishing]

Ok guys, again, this is my first trip and I am looking forward to it. Trying to prepare as best I can. I have two rods that I am bringing - a lighter rod for perch and a heavier rod for stripers. The lighter rod can probably handle stripers too, but my question is should I bring and ultra-light for perch only? Or is that not necessary.

I have plenty of perch lures I think, and just got some more soft plastic stuff that others have suggested. I have both paddle tail and fluke style.

Any other suggestions - things I might not be thinking of?

As for kayak gear, I have rod leashes, air horn & whistle, pfd, etc. Is there a need for an anchor? I have one, just not sure if it will make sense to keep it in the crate.

[J. Rentch]

Bringing the ultra light is great if you want some action. I love using a light action rod when throwing lures for Stripers- love the fight on the light action. I use 1/8, 3/8 jig heads with paddle tails when fishing the shoreline. A favorite is a 1/8 jig with a chartreuse twister tail. Use the same rod for perch with spinners.

As for other gear- sunscreen & hat is important. I wear a microfiber long sleeve shirt, fishing gloves and long pants. Also be sure to have something to drink. Most of us will have radios ( ch68 ). If you don’t have one, hang with someone that does.

Hope to meet you there- I have a red Native Slayer 10.

[coop1486]

Ok guys, again, this is my first trip and I am looking forward to it. Trying to prepare as best I can. I have two rods that I am bringing - a lighter rod for perch and a heavier rod for stripers. The lighter rod can probably handle stripers too, but my question is should I bring and ultra-light for perch only? Or is that not necessary.

I have plenty of perch lures I think, and just got some more soft plastic stuff that others have suggested. I have both paddle tail and fluke style.

Any other suggestions - things I might not be thinking of?

As for kayak gear, I have rod leashes, air horn & whistle, pfd, etc. Is there a need for an anchor? I have one, just not sure if it will make sense to keep it in the crate.

You wouldn't need an anchor. Them rods are good too.

[daddyg]

I just took off for the weekend Me and my Son are in and lunch.

[brianisoutside]

I’m pretty sure I will be coming down for this, just keeping an eye on the weather. For now it looks good.


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