I recently went fresh water bass kayak fishing for the first time. OMG. What fun! 😉
I fished several baits. But, the go-to-bait for the day was the Gary Yamamoto D-Shad. This bait out-fished my other baits, 2:1!
One lesson that I quickly learned is that when fishing a narrow river with low hanging tree branches from a kayak: do not to keep your rod in the rear rod holder perpendicular to the boat! In one area of the river, the current was unexpectedly fast. My rod got caught in the over reaching branches in a long time resident tree. I had to pull out my knife and cut the 50 lb Spiderwire Invisi-braid. I then paddled back up river and retrieved my blue pearl Gary Yamato D-Shad.
My Montauk Tackle shirt performed beyond my expectations. The shirt wicked away my perspiration and kept me dry and cool. And the shirt’s built-in 50 SPF, protected my Azorean skin from the sun’s penetrating rays.
This was my first fresh water bass kayak fishing trip. But, it shall be be my last! I am already planning my next trip!! Bass beware!!! 😉
