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Fishing Pics / Re: 40 Inch Club: NorCal Lings, Butts, Salmon, Stripers
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Holy cow! Awesome write up and helluva fish!!
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Fishing Pics / Re: 40 Inch Club: NorCal Lings, Butts, Salmon, Stripers« on: April 16, 2024, 09:43:54 AM »
Holy cow! Awesome write up and helluva fish!!
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General Talk / Re: Kayak Fishing Standards of Conduct & Etiquette« on: February 27, 2023, 02:19:12 PM »
Guilty as charged as some on this forum will attest, first ocean launch, I flipped over and got tangled up in all the cords tied to a dozen accessories that I did not need on deck, lol. Second launch flipped and broke the net that was sticking out of the rod holder it was a steep learning curve, but eventually figured out some stuff...
I also backcountry ski, where avalanches are the main, obvious risk. Fortunately for that community, there are certified avalanche courses one can (should) take where the basics are taught. Certification is no guarantee of safety or good decision making but at least provides the tools to make better decisions and foundational knowledge for things like route finding, risk assessment, gear selection, partner rescue, etc. I find some parallels with BC skiing and kayak fishing actually. Both involve some risk, have similar requirements of activity-appropriate gear, route finding skills, self-preservation, etc. and both have the human factor element; the desire for the objective (fresh powder, peak bagging vs big fish, etc) can cloud objective decision making. For any type of code of conduct document in the backcountry world, Avy I training would be a pre-requisite, IMO so I was trying to make that connection. Unfortunately, in the kayak world, there is no standardized agreed upon curriculum to teach some of the basic skills. Both in the backcountry where there is avalance risk, and in the ocean where there is a drowning risk, it is the responsibility of the individual to learn about the risks and how to safely mitigate some of those risks. That's all I was trying to say.... Good on you Keith for doing the community a service and helping to spell out some of the basics everyone should come to understand, at some point. 3
Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: BAITSHARK Kayak Bait Bucket?« on: February 27, 2023, 01:40:40 PM »
I have both the Stealth Bait Torpedo and the Baitshark. I like the Baitshark a little bit more, but neither are perfect. The issue with both is when moving from Point A to Point B under power and additionally, moving with delicate anchovies.
First the Stealth Bait Torpedo. Pros: light weight, foldable, durable, easy to open and close Velcro top. Cons: despite the torpedo-like shape there's quite a bit of drag, the wide vent holes at the fore and aft are nice for flow but allow too much water to flows through the tube when moving and delicate bait fish like anchovies will get crushed/suffocate while moving, there's no way to take the bait tube out of the water without the whole tube draining. Best for drifting only adventures. Maybe a friend has a live bait well with lots of bait fish, and you are just taking 3-4 at a time and drifting. This tube wouldn't be a bad option. Baitshark: Pros: well made design that minimizes drag while moving. The design is quite smart, actually. When pulled, the front of the Baitshark lifts up and acts like a boogie board in the water, minimizing the drag at the front, and the back of the bait tube has a fin and just a small part of it actually sits in the water. It's designed to minimize drag, overall. It's not like there's zero drag, but it's one of the best designs around, possibly. In a pinch, if you have to move fast, you can lift the whole thing out of the water and sit it up like a bucket and the water won't drain out. The vent holes are not at the back/bottom, but around the sides. It's large enough for a few fish and even the delicate anchovies are happy most of the day. Cons: the door flap to get bait in and out is a little cluncky. It doesn't fold down so it takes up some space. The whole thing seems a little more delicate than the other options, but I have only had it for one year so we will see how long it lasts. Ideal design....I would love a mini-ama style live baitwell. Something that hangs close off the side, has minimal drag, and is easy to open and close from the top, that is circulating water constantly. PS-Revo13 owner so I don't have the deck space for a live well plus kill bag...without some compromise. 4
General Talk / Re: Kayak Fishing Standards of Conduct & Etiquette« on: February 27, 2023, 10:46:58 AM »
very much agree with this..."Self-reliance/personal responsibility" should be numero uno I think...it's up to each individual to be responsible for their own safety, training, preparedness, etc. Kayaker first mentality would require learning about equipment, route finding and navigation, tide/swell/current/wind (how to read charts, plan a day, etc), personal limits, OTW safety, etc. Self-rescue and appropriate equipment is a must, but so is the knowledge to prevent (to the best of our ability) needing to use any of that equipment or self-rescue techniques. A lot of that comes down to mental heuristics and making good choices, despite the hot salmon bite and "guarantees" of a 50 pound limit .
The biggest issue with rapid growth isn’t regulation, it’s loss of life and any discourse on standards or conduct, that doesn’t start with self-reliance, is doing your audience a disservice. That’s where the, “kayaker first,” mentality comes from. You have to know the environment and water conditions that you’re putting yourself into. You have to have the experience, tools and wherewithal to recognize an emergency situation. You have to have the physical and mental strength to stay calm and rescue yourself if things turn south. A buddy is a great Plan B, but it shouldn’t be a primary source of rescue. If you’re that dependent on your friend, you’re a liability. 5
Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: NickFish Kayak "Meet & Greet" Fishing Tournament« on: February 20, 2023, 10:45:32 PM »6
For Sale / Re: Avet sx on sale @ TD!« on: November 30, 2022, 10:46:41 PM »
Trying really hard to not pull the trigger! I love Avet reels!
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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: NCKA Annual Spring Garage/Yard Sale?« on: October 26, 2022, 10:09:08 PM »
Is this like a swap meet? I’m down. I should definitely part with a few things!
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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Paid my dues to the tax collector« on: October 02, 2022, 09:34:31 PM »
Holy crap. Post #3. Welcome to NCKA!
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Recipes / Re: Wet brine for smoked salmon...is this normal?« on: September 28, 2022, 09:40:09 AM »
What pmmpete said!
I also only use a wet brine. I did go through a trial and error process. Take notes. It’s important to just change one variable at a time, in this case, time in brine. After this round, if you’re happy, great! Now you can tinker with the small stuff like heat (cayenne) or brush on items like maple glaze. If too salty, reduce time in brine next time but keep everything the same - same size cuts, same time to form pellicle (use the sticky fingers test - you’ll get a sense of the right kind of sticky feeling on the fillets). After you get the taste right, you can tinker with temps/time (next variables to tackle) and smoke time (additional variable). Definitely a process but once you find something you like, it is repeatable and oh so yummy. Good luck! 11
For Sale / Re: Lowrance Hook 2 5” starter set« on: September 11, 2022, 01:32:00 PM »
Bump.
Trying to sell. Do you guys think this is a fair price? 12
Safety First / Re: Ugh, flipped and downrigger ball was a mess« on: September 07, 2022, 06:33:45 PM »
Yup always a knife on the pfd but damn scary to think about a heavy braid + seaweed + surf combo. Glad you’re ok.
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Recipes / Re: What size salmon for smoking?« on: September 07, 2022, 01:33:13 PM »
I have found that smoking fish is like a fine art that marries taste and science. Like other activities that require repetitive tinkering for perfection, I take copious notes and try to only alter one factor at a time but in reality I’m tinkering with a couple things here and there. After about 8 or 9 iterations, I’m pretty happy with my recipe. Like others have mentioned, the size of the salmon is less important than the size of the actual pieces being smoked. Try to keep this consistent as the size of the pieces will dictate how long you need to brine, the amount of smoke you use, and the time/temp that you cook. I use a 12 hour brine and a 3-step smoke process that exposes the fish from 120 degrees, 140 degrees, and 175 degrees. The 140 step is varied to achieve different levels of dryness. The foundation of my recipe and process is from here: https://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=107.0
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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Is this fixable?« on: August 31, 2022, 11:27:19 AM »
Definitely call some shops to inquire about warranty services. Honor is quite good and those seats are freakin expensive.
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Fish Talk / Re: Obvious coho/silver salmon illegal retained, YouTube chnl FISHERMAN CHRONICLES« on: August 29, 2022, 05:42:22 PM »Sometimes they will even address the mistake and show contrition.It would be better to own up to the mistake and show you are as human as anyone else. At least to me that is still good content, they shouldn't dismiss it since it's not a prize because it is an experience.If he had made the error, apologized, taken the video down and used the experience to change his ways moving forward ... all good. Sigh. I guess it’s the dad in me. This is a really nice post and letter to the community. Ok Mr. Ilan, props to you. Respectable to address your mistake in this way. Fish on, hope you catch many more big ones |