It seems like more and more folks are getting into using pedal kayaks for fishing and exploring, so we thought it would be fun to get a crew of us together for a pedal drive only trip. We can compare boats, swap stories, and check out each others rigs.

We are meeting at the Lodi Lake Boathouse at 10:45 and launching around 11. We will pedal up for a few miles and find a beach where we can swap out and try boats if folks feel like sharing.

This is a free community event, but if you would like to rent a pedal drive please call Headwaters Kayak Shop asap as demos are limited. 209-224-8367

Bring Snacks and Drinks and we can stop on a beach half way and chill. Rods are welcome, but I can't promise any great fishing in early February.

Boat House at Lodi Lake is located at 1301 W Turner Rd. Lodi Ca 95242.

Facebook event. https://www.facebook.com/events/568862216796631/

This week I made my way up to Klamath Falls to drop off some boats to The Ledge. While I was there I hooked up with local kayak fishing guru Dean Limb from the Feelfree Kayaks Fishing team. He invited me to come along on a paddle at Rocky Point Recreation Area on Upper Klamath Lake. The water was crystal Clear and there were 10lb Red Band Trout swimming everywhere. Dean Fished for these trout like we should fish for bass here in the Delta. Casting towards shore and popping a spoon during the retrieve. With the mid day sun high in the sky, the Red Band bite was just not happening so he decided to take me for a paddle up one of the spring fed creeks. Much to our surprise there were dozens of Kokanee spawning feet away from the spring. Usually the spawning Kokanee are not really interested in eating. They have other things on their mind, but in just a few short minutes Dean hooked into a 17" female. In the next few cast he hooked up with a 19+" male! It was an incredible fish for sure. The wild part is you would not expect to see this many Kokanee in a lake that is only 8-10' deep. Upper Klamath is more of a marsh than a reservoir, but despite this the Kokanee where there in good numbers. It was a blast, and a place I can't wait to get back to!

Here is a link to the Youtube Video I made for the Headwaters YouTube Channel.

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Hey guys,

Wanted to be sure NCKA knew about our annual Paddlefest at Lodi Lake. We will have all of our fishing kayaks on the beach for Demo. Manufactures Reps and Pro Staff from Nucanoe, Eddyline, Native, and Feelfree will be on site that day to help fit people to kayaks and answer your questions. Several new boats will be debuted at this event including the new Native Slayer LT, and the Native Titan. It's a day for the family so bring everyone out. We will have Live Music from 11-3, Food Trucks all day, and SUP Racing starting at high noon. Anyone is welcome to enter the race. We supply the boards, you supply the laughs. 

The following day we are having a parking lot sale at the shop. The Reps and Pro Staff will have all the fully rigged kayaks on display and will be here to answer questions. We want to help walk you through everything from what kayak to buy, to how to rig it, how to transport it, and how to store it. We will be doing 10-15% off during that sale so if your in the market don't miss it.

Here are the details on put on our Facebook event.



Saturday April 22nd, 10am-4pm

$10 Demo pass or $1 entry fee; people can donate a used PFD to waive the demo/entrance fee and those will be given to Kids Don't Float program.

Demo pass gives access to unlimited lake demos of all kayaks, canoes, and Sand-up Paddleboards. Multiple vendors and representatives available to educations on their products as well as event discounts. Try before you buy so that the kayak/Canoe/SUP you invest in is the right one for you.

Once you have decided on your new kayak or SUP head on back over to the shop for the best deals of the year on new products. We will be following up our demo day with a PARKING LOT SALE SUNDAY THE 23RD, and we will be honoring all sale prices through Saturday the 29th.

Live Music and Food Trucks will make this an event that you will not want to miss.

Located at Lodi Lake Beach area 1301 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA

www.HeadwatersKayak.com or 209-224-8367 for more information

Eddyline's C-135 Video finally came out. They came down last spring and filmed with a few of the guys from the Headwaters Fishing Team. Really pleased with how it came out.

Eddyline Kayaks came out and shot with the Headwaters Fishing Team here in the Spring and the video for the Caribbean 12 and 14' just came out. We are all pretty stoked to be apart of it and highlight some of our beautiful fisheries. I wish the fish could have cooperated during the shoot, but you cant win them all. The footage still came out awesome.

I was lucky enough to go to Icast last week and check out all the new stuff. One boat that got me excited was the new Feelfree Dagon. It's their new "offshore" model. This was still a prototype shown and we talked about a few tweaks that need to be made, but all in all the boat looks pretty sick. Excited to get my hands on one to test out.

Our Eddyline rep Nick Whittman is coming through town on June 7th so we decided to put together an impromptu Demo Evening specific to Eddyline Kayaks. We will have the new C-135, Caribbean-12 and Caribbean-14 available to demo as well as all of the touring and rec kayaks. We will have a few of our Fishing Team on site as well to show how they have rigged up their C-135 and ask any fishing specific questions.

In addition to getting to try the kayaks we will also be offering special pricing for any in stock kayaks purchased the week after the event.

We we will be meeting at the boat house at Lodi Lake, and will be doing our demos there. Come anytime between 6-8 and we will get you on the water. See you guys out there.

If you have any other questions just PM or email me. Headwaterskayak@gmail.com or just call the shop 209-224-8367