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[frayed]

Any of you guys mothership your yaks off to remote skinny water? I was thinking it would be cool to fish skinny water remote from any boat launch areas. . . cover water faster than wade fishing.

Also, Roy's has their house brand of the quickswirl product pictured below. I have the Roy's version and the Norton version, have fished both, and just ordered the original quickswirl with swivel. In a day of direct tying vs. the clip, I didn't see any difference in how the fish reacted. It sure is nice not having to retie. Any experiences with this type of product?

BTW, the Roy's version was recommended by Rocky and by Robert Zapata (area guide).

http://www.quickswirl.com/quickswirl_products.shtml


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[Capt Mike Singleterry]

Don't know anything about kayaks other than lots of work for old people like me...but as far as the swivles go....the original was made here local by Lawerance Ashmore and he still makes them today. Now as for using them..when you and ccbobber went with me I rigged everyones leader and jighead using one....oh mine had one also.
I've been fishing with the ones Lawerance makes for alot of years, no line twist easy to change baits and the fish don't seem to mind (for me).

Mike

[hogheaven]

Yup I mother ship...fact is I prefer it on the weekends due to heavier traffic.

Use two boats depending on how many persons I take. Both set ups are great.



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James 4:14

[GoinCoastal]

Yes, mothershipping kayaks is way too much fun. I've done it a few times. Let me tell you a little something about the kayaks... they are stealthy!!!!!

Ever been wading to get a cast at a school only to step in some mud and have to splash around to get unstuck spooking your fish away?

The kayak allows you to move quickly and silently in very shallow water. It allows you to position yourself to make the most of an opportunity. I hate wading in mud because I am a big guy who tends to sink 2 feet with each step. The kayak makes fishing muddy bottoms very easy. And it is safer than wading too. I can assure you my chances of stepping on ray or cutting an ankle on shell are very low.

Also add to it that you can get closer to the fish than wading or drifting a boat because you stay in a fishes blind spot longer in a yak. Due to the refractive qualities of the waters surface (it bends light 20 degrees), fish have a 20degree blindspot from the surface of the water upward in all directions. Since a kayaker is low to the water, he is the last angler to break out of the blindspot as they approach a fish.

As for as clips, been there, done that, got the t-shirt........... I prefer to tie a knot.

[frayed]

Awesome. Great to hear the stories about yaking. This may sound kind of corny, but based on the limited experience I have on the water, getting out of boat and into the water is rewarding, as in, more 'in touch' with the nature. I know, I know, I sound like a tree hugger. Was thinking that a yak would give you that same feel but with the advantages you guys point out. The mud and jellyfish are kind of a drag.

hog, how do you get the yaks onto the skiff?
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[Skillzzz9]

Along with the stealthy nature of a kayak, I've drifted right over redfish in my kayak and they seemed to care less if I was there.
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[hogheaven]

Side saddles. Tops and TOwers made some Aluminum riggin and then put some rhino liner on them. They fit in to some custom made rod holders(heavyduty) so that they are removable. I can lay 2 yaks in side as well, along with the 2 on the gunnels.

The shrimp boat can hold 6 up top and 2 more on the stern. Nice thing bout the shrimper though is the A/c on the ride back in. LOL


Really is no comparison to wading and Yaking. a person is way more quiet and less visible from a yak. Wading does have its pluses too though,especially for trout fishing.
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James 4:14

[frayed]

Thanks Hog. Now I want more toys.
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[Drake]

The only difference between men and boys is the price of thier toys

[Tyler]

Cough, I have two yaks!

Also, I use Breakaway Spinlinks. I have used the others you mentioned and they work well but I need to wear reading glasses to change lures. These are easier for my eyes.

[GoinCoastal]

I like those Breakaway clips and I used to use them. However, I found that having hardware next to my lure gathers more grass than just knots. And it is harder to shake off of the clips and swivels. So I use knots on all my lures because I fish lots of grass. My lures that spin like spoons have a small swivel and split ring already attached to them to reduce line twist.

[delliott00]

[5moreminutes]

I bought those original clips at Roys because a friend referred me to those and they work great. I picked up the Nortons at HEB plus and not much different. I will buy/support from the local and I have a swivel on my leader anyways.
Kayaking is awesome. Sometimes you don't need to get mothershipped? to get to water others aren't fishing lots of water boats can't get to already.
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[Silver_King]

The Breakaway spin links are nice and super quick to change lures/leaders. Try them if you havent! You can ad swivels to them too if needed. Pick them up at Nick's or Roys shop. They sell a larger version too for surf leaders and such.
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