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Got started way late. Packed too much since I had no idea what I would need. We were out on the water for about 3 or so hours and managed to land a couple 10 pound blue cats. I shouldn't say we, my son caught two ten pound blue cats. I was just there for propulsion. It was awesome watching a 35lb five year old reeling in 10lb fish. We tried our local bluegill pond for bait the day before, but all the rain turned it into pea soup. Ended up using cut bluefish from the Asian supermarket. We didn't catch a lot (although signs were there that there were many more to be caught), but I definitely learned a lot. A quick list would be
Know the tides/wind
The yakattack park-n-pole is awesome in shallow water
Don't try to keep multiple 10lb catfish on a dinky trout stringer (lost one on the paddle back)
Don't take as much stuff (a milk crate with rod holders behind the seat would be nice)
Anchor trolleys are awesome
Teach your kid how to get the rod out of the rod holder before you leave
Lots of other small things
All in all a great day. Thanks to kevinfry for all the pointers and tips. It was definitely appreciated!
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Know the tides/wind
The yakattack park-n-pole is awesome in shallow water
Don't try to keep multiple 10lb catfish on a dinky trout stringer (lost one on the paddle back)
Don't take as much stuff (a milk crate with rod holders behind the seat would be nice)
Anchor trolleys are awesome
Teach your kid how to get the rod out of the rod holder before you leave
Lots of other small things
All in all a great day. Thanks to kevinfry for all the pointers and tips. It was definitely appreciated!
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