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Although John Rentch and I each own pedal kayaks, we decided to paddle today in two Severn tributaries. John used his recently acquired Ultimate 12:
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And I used mine:
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Sometimes it's fun to forego all the ancillary gear, the fishfinder, and the pedals. We went back to basics today. I carried 2 rods, used only one and never even changed lures. In fact, I traveled so lightly, I even forgot my cell phone. That was quite liberating, actually.
If you think as two old guys we stayed in quiet wind-sheltered waters, you're wrong. We crossed the big river twice. Our Ultimates were up to the task and more important, our arms were also. It was breezy and the water was choppy. I took a little water over the bow but not enough to be concerned and of course I think the wind was in our face in both directions.
The white perch were cooperative in both tributaries we fished.
I caught 10 and only a couple were little guys. Most were between 9 and 10 inches:
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Severn perch rarely disappoint in size or action.
Like these ducks under a tree along the shoreline, the perch preferred shady areas today:
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I like fishing for white perch because they're fun on light tackle. They also keep good company. If it's not a pickerel in their immediate neighborhood, it's a striper:
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This one was still sporting his summer waistline. I felt guilty cheating him out of a meal. But he gave a good tug on light spinning gear and I hope he finds a belly-filling meal of bunker tonight.
Lastly, I'd like to thank the CBKA tournament organizers and Delaware Paddlesports. Once again, Saturday's tournament was a first class event. The organizers do everything possible to ensure participants have a good time while supporting a worthy cause. The raffle is one of the highlights of the event in my opinion. This year at the Captains' Meeting I saw another well-stocked raffle table with many quality prizes. I purchased my raffle tickets Friday night and I went home thinking of one item...and I won it!
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The Werner Camano carbon shaft paddle is a fantastic prize. I thank the CBKA tournament organizers for offering it in the raffle, and Delaware Paddlesports for donating it. I used it for the first time today and immediately noticed the enormous difference a lightweight paddle makes. I am a happy paddler indeed.
P1020098.jpg
And I used mine:
P1020105 (2).jpg
Sometimes it's fun to forego all the ancillary gear, the fishfinder, and the pedals. We went back to basics today. I carried 2 rods, used only one and never even changed lures. In fact, I traveled so lightly, I even forgot my cell phone. That was quite liberating, actually.
If you think as two old guys we stayed in quiet wind-sheltered waters, you're wrong. We crossed the big river twice. Our Ultimates were up to the task and more important, our arms were also. It was breezy and the water was choppy. I took a little water over the bow but not enough to be concerned and of course I think the wind was in our face in both directions.
The white perch were cooperative in both tributaries we fished.
I caught 10 and only a couple were little guys. Most were between 9 and 10 inches:
P1020099.jpg P1020102.jpg
Severn perch rarely disappoint in size or action.
Like these ducks under a tree along the shoreline, the perch preferred shady areas today:
P1020103.jpg
I like fishing for white perch because they're fun on light tackle. They also keep good company. If it's not a pickerel in their immediate neighborhood, it's a striper:
P1020104.jpg
This one was still sporting his summer waistline. I felt guilty cheating him out of a meal. But he gave a good tug on light spinning gear and I hope he finds a belly-filling meal of bunker tonight.
Lastly, I'd like to thank the CBKA tournament organizers and Delaware Paddlesports. Once again, Saturday's tournament was a first class event. The organizers do everything possible to ensure participants have a good time while supporting a worthy cause. The raffle is one of the highlights of the event in my opinion. This year at the Captains' Meeting I saw another well-stocked raffle table with many quality prizes. I purchased my raffle tickets Friday night and I went home thinking of one item...and I won it!
P1020106.jpg
The Werner Camano carbon shaft paddle is a fantastic prize. I thank the CBKA tournament organizers for offering it in the raffle, and Delaware Paddlesports for donating it. I used it for the first time today and immediately noticed the enormous difference a lightweight paddle makes. I am a happy paddler indeed.
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