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Messages - Tsuri

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Stealth / Re: Made the Leap to Stealth
« on: October 09, 2024, 02:43:05 PM »
Did you get a seat or a backrest?

Sitting in the Stealth without one of these my back was unsupported and it soon became uncomfortable. Despite some running with no backrest I found I needed additional support.

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Stealth / Re: Made the Leap to Stealth
« on: October 08, 2024, 10:14:01 AM »
Sick Stealth!

Fish finder install looks really nice and clean and I'm loving the black and white theme Mark.  :smt006

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Lake Alpine - 9/28
« on: September 24, 2024, 05:46:07 PM »
Hey Glen!

I've only shore fished Alpine a few times but had decent luck near the dam. I spend more time down lower on Spicer or Union typically trolling a lure or power bait behind a flasher, it's a dawn or dusk only bite so don't waste time fishing once it's sunny.

There's was a really good kinda recent  NCKA report from Spicer called "Granite hugger" I think but can't find it now. The bite was at the dam as well.

Looking forward to the report!

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Stealth / Re: Stealth transport
« on: September 11, 2024, 06:00:21 PM »
I'll second a recommendation for the lockracks -- I get almost zero movement on the kayak. I mounted them on the t-track on my hullavators and it is rock solid. For my 2022 outback it has to ride bottom up to fit, but I prefer that anyway. I'll leave it to Moo and Eddie on how they fit the narrower Stealths but I've been super happy with them.

Cheers,
Brad

Does the Lockrack bolt right onto the Hullavator so that you can use the two together? Currently I use a Hullavator with locking straps but the Lockrack looks real convenient.

You have two options for mounting when you buy the Lock Rack either bolt it directly to a track bar like you have Mark or buy the adaptor that can clamp to round square or aero bars. Might be a little too complicated but you could try with my set to see if it works.

I really like how simple, secure and light they are.

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Cheap portable aerator 12v conversion
« on: September 11, 2024, 05:06:22 PM »
I use a dogfood container and quart container to scoop freshwater to keep the bait alive.  Unless you have lots of baits, it’s easy to just scoop water into the container and no need for an aerator

I do this as well, simple and less gear is always best IMO. Unfortunately this doesn't work if catching bait the day before.

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Cheap portable aerator 12v conversion
« on: September 11, 2024, 12:22:19 PM »
Nice work!

I bought this one it came with all that stuff, it's lasted over five years and at least 10 trips and I'm still on the first set of batteries because I run it off an outlet at home and the 12v when I'm driving. Costs ten times as much but you don't need to buy or fab anything else.

Full disclosure the cigarette charging adapter eventually broke but my car came with a 12v to 120v converter option.....so I'm still good.

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Whoo hoo double limits!

Not a lot of freshwater experience so I had to look it up, nice to see the possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Makes me want to go camping!

Shoot I thought we had driven a long way....Pismo to Sly Creek the next day...dang. Did the bite slow down once the jet skis and boats started buzzing around?

Sometimes you get the good fate. Thanks for the report Kyle I learned some stuff.

-Michael

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Thanks Kevin for posting the hookup and thanks Mark for the ride, corn and maggots!

Given my sad performance at Bullards Bar last weekend and my general experiences chasing salmonoids I had my doubts that the day would be productive. Luckily Marks insistence on an early start and being in the company of seasoned Kokanee anglers paid off. Two hours into fishing I was worried I would have a limit too soon and would have to head home early.

Nice to paddled out at new spot. Trolled a chartreuse Macks lures flasher and smile blade wedding ring although seems like everything was getting bit. Overheard Kevin telling Dan (Stackboy) to head across the way so headed across the way.....fish just started jumping in the boat!

Went home with my first Kokanee a nice batch of 11 to 13 inch fish! :smt001


Other highlights included hearing the native American chants across the lake, soaking my feet in the cool clear water while fishing and the final swim as we were about to leave.

Dan let us know when your heading to the ocean and hopefully we can meet up again.

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General Talk / Re: Where is the hook up section
« on: August 30, 2024, 03:05:08 PM »
Actually if you go to the "Kayak fishing zone" just below the "News" section and expand it you will find the "Hook ups and fishing reports".

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General Talk / Re: Where is the hook up section
« on: August 30, 2024, 03:00:32 PM »
Good question, it's not easy to find so I just find any hookup and fishing report and work backwards to find the rest of them.

https://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?board=5.0

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Thanks everyone for the positivity, I'm often reluctant to post fishing reports with no fish but many of the "no fish" fishing reports I've read have been helpful to me so sharing the skunk.  :smt006

Time OTW priceless  :smt044 along with the smells of aromatic pines

 just looked it up Spilt milt productions…. Worth checking out!


Hey Sledge great to see you so active again on NCKA and your right the pines and clean air were smelling extra good. Also thanks for the Spilt Milt recommendations, been watching a bunch of dudes videos.



Tsuri, Don't get discouraged. Bullards Bar can be tough fishing this time of year. They are starting to stack up, head up the Yuba River arm and are 100+ feet deep. If you're looking for a little redemption, a few of us are headed to Sly Creek this Saturday. The fishing there is far superior than BB in both size and quality. Much more kayak friendly lake too. Hardly any boat traffic or lake lice.
Kevin

Right on Kevin good information, you're for sure one of those Kokanee guys I want to tag along with and Sly Creek does sound like a step up despite the extra driving time.

Sadly this weekend is my wife's birthday and I may have other obligations....then again she might prefer if I went out of town?  :smt003

Looking forward to continue to figure out how to angle these tricky little Salmon.

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Tahoe 8/24 8/25
« on: August 26, 2024, 06:28:57 PM »
However no fish were harmed in the making of this report.

Back at the launch a little after 4 powerboater heading out to fish said waning moon, zooplankton not active certain times and that the good bite was around 7:30 that morning.
Storm changed Saturdays plan but learned a lot about a different kind of gear and figure I'm just going to have to tag along with some of you Kokanee guys at some point when it cools down.

The rest of the drive to Truckee was very scenic and no traffic!  :smt001

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Tahoe 8/24 8/25
« on: August 26, 2024, 06:14:54 PM »
So storm moved in for Saturday ended up taking the long road to Truckee up 49 on Friday, figured I'd have a quick visit with my friend in Sierra City and scope out this Bullards Bar spot. Timing wasn't great arriving mid day and trying out gear I've never used for a species I've never targeted......Kokanee.

Running a long noodle rod, conventional line counter reel and 10# mono I trolled an unbaited wedding ring (missed picking up corn in Yuba City) behind a dodger with a 3oz clip on weight at .8 to 1.2 knots 80' to 100' deep for about 4 hours. Surface temperature was just about 78° but I had hoped the incoming storm and clouds would still make it happen.

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General Talk / Re: Epic kayak?
« on: August 26, 2024, 05:20:45 PM »
Yeah those Epics look nice, I like the older ones that have cleaner lines the new ones are kinda weird looking. Perhaps an older one with an out rigger?

But your near Linda Mar.....You should just GET A STEALTH!  :smt001

Even with my older Stealth "surf ski"  loaded with a bunch of stuff it's really fun to paddle in, catch ferry wakes or offshore swell and cover ground quickly with little effort by just paddling to keep up.

Thanks for the Epic report!


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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Tahoe 8/24 8/25
« on: August 19, 2024, 08:29:38 PM »
I would join you - I’ve never fished Tahoe - but I’m headed to SD next weekend. I’m gonna try a few hours on a rental yak at La Jolla.

Shucks, well scope that spot out I want to go there as well!

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