Monthly Archives: May 2018

Fishable Wrecks and Rock Piles

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Tim Coleman spent two years researching and navigating the sea to find fishable wrecks and rock piles.  He used the most advanced tracking technology he had at the time: Loran sat-c.  He published “Fishable Wrecks and Rock Piles” with Charley Soares in 1989.

Fish360 Fishable Wrecks and Rock Piles

Tim Coleman and Charley Soares identified 75 wrecks and rock piles worthy of an angler’s attention.  For example:

“Fishable Wrecks and Rock Piles” is out of print. You can buy a used copy online or at used book shops.  The descriptions and the nautical maps are of great value.  I recommend getting a copy and doing some research on these wrecks.

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Kayak Fishing Check List

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When I first got into Kayak Fishing, I was overwhelmed with all the “stuff” that can be used for kayak fishing.  What I have learned over the years is that do not need bring everything on every trip.  I bring what I need for the specifies I am targeting, the water I am fishing, and the time of year that I am fishing.  All of my gear is organized and ready to go.  I print up my Kayak Fishing Check List and cross out the items that I will not need on my trip and check off the items as I load them into my Suburban.  Time is fish! 😉

Fish360 Kayak Fishing Check List

General Gear

  1. Kayak
  2. Cart
  3. Paddle
  4. Seat
  5. Crate
  6. Rods / Reels
  7. Pole Anchor
  8. Drop Anchor
  9. Rod Holders
  10. One Gallon Zip Lock Bag (for trash)
  11. Digital Camera (Fully Charged)

Safety Stuff

  1. PFD (a.k.a. “Life Vest”)
  2. Float Plan
  3. Flare Gun
  4. Pea-less Whistle
  5. Air Horn
  6. Plastic Mirror
  7. First Aid Kit
  8. Sunscreen
  9. Bug Spray
  10. Submersible VHF Radio vith GPS (Fully Charged)
  11. Safety Flag with Light
  12. Knife
  13. Compass
  14. Hydration (e.g. Water, Gatorade, Poweraid)
  15. Food (e.g. Protein Bar, 5HR Engery)
  16. Step-Rope
  17. Throw Rope
  18. Hand Bilge Pump
  19. Head Lamp
  20. Laminated Chart of Area
  21. Wrist Watch

Outerware (depending on weather)

  1. Paddling Gloves
  2. Dry Top
  3. Dry Pants
  4. Dry Gloves
  5. Dry Suit
  6. Booties
  7. Water Shoes
  8. Wetsox

Fishy Stuff

  1. Rods/Reels
  2. Leaders / Rigs
  3. Plyers
  4. Lip Gripper
  5. Scale
  6. Net
  7. Bait
  8. Lures
  9. Lure Retriever
  10. Rod Holders
  11. Fisher Finder / Chart Plotter (with fully charged battery)
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American Shad

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One of my goals for this year was to catch an American Shad.  This month I targeted American Shad exclusively.  My fishing journal is full of trips without fish.  On each trip, I learned something new and applied it to my next trip.  Today all the pieces of the puzzle snapped into place and I could see the big picture.

Fish360 American Shad

I started fishing pre-sunrise.  After a few casts, I saw a fish break right in front of me.  The adrenaline rush enhanced all of my senses.  I made a cast up current and allowed my pink/gold flutter spoon to drift into the spot where the fish broke the water’s surface.  Nothing!  I then made a cast right at the spot where the fish broke the water’s surface.  Nothing!!  I made a third cast down river from where the fish broke the water’s surface.  Nothing!!!  I moved 10 yards down river.  On my third cast, a fish hit my flutter spoon like a run-away bus without breaks.  BANG!  I instantly felt the full weight of the fish on my St. Croix rod.

The fish did not jump; it swam towards deep water.  A fter several runs, I landed an American Shad. I handled the fish with care.  The fish was 21″ in length and weighed 3 lb 3 oz.  For an American Shad, the fished looked HUGE!  Roe is not my dish.  She swam away to spawn.

 

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