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Ice is melting!

696 views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  LatinoHeat 
#1 ·
Well the ice has just come off my developments quarry and pond. I do believe I will b kayaking this weekend. Either at Erie or in my development! Anyone every fish ponds or quarrys this early? I'm assuming blades and tiny jigs?
 
#2 · (Edited)
Fish just like you would ice fishing. Small teardrop jigs with wax worms for the gills and crappies. Small spoons and blade baits for the bass. Do you have electronics mounted on your kayak? I picked up a Kayak a few weeks ago. I'm debating how to mount the my transducer. Don't know if I should hang an arm over the side or if I should go through one of the scupper holes.
 
#4 ·
I'll be getting a kayak this spring as well. It will be my first, so used is preferable. Anyone know of a good SOT for sale. As far as transducer mount, I think I will go thru hull. Everything seems to work great thru hull except water temp readings. Also doesn't get in the way like hanging over side would
 
#5 ·
This is the transducer set up I'm going to try, assuming it will work. The scupper holes under my kayak are elongated and the transducer fits perfectly into it. I ran the wire up through the hole and used one of my homemade scupper plugs to secure the wire.
Yellow Automotive tire Rim Ceiling
Automotive wheel system Rim Wheel Glass Auto part
This way I can use my ice fishing setup without having to drill any holes to run wires.
 
#7 ·
I was hoping to keep mine right around $600. Just figuring on paddling around on the local reservoirs and marshes. I picked up a perception Stryker 11.5 from dicks. By the time I bought the kayak and a few accessories I'm pretty close to that $600 mark. Hate to say it but I'm more excited about taking the yak out than my lake boat. Can't wait.
 
#8 ·
I'm looking forward to the excitement of taking a plastic boat out on the water too! I just love the idea of being able to take it to virtually any remote area. Being able to fish areas I haven't been able to access previously. I do not have a boat of any sorts. I occasionally borrow a flat bottom and trolling motor, but this is different
 
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