What sort of trolling?

For halibut trolling with up to 1lb of weight I use a snipe air base (member here, great products) https://www.snipeairindustries.com/product-page/armor-plate-200 with a Scotty extension and Scotty or a rod holder. I have it set up on one side then going over the kayak with the bait on the other side from the mount.

For flat line trolling (say trout) I use the same base with a Scotty rocket launcher, one on each side or the kayak, and I can get a spread 15+ feet.

For downrigger trolling I use a Scotty 350 rodmaster 2 mounted on the opposite side from the downrigger and going over my legs.

I’ll try to find some pictures for you.

I can remember picking them up out of the surf at Dillon beach as a kid like 30 years ago. Maybe just go right outside the break of your favorite beach?

I love kayaking in the winter. Less people, less boast, less kayakers. Just dress accordingly for cold water immersion depending on where you are and as long as the water isn’t frozen over go kayaking!

Dude congrats on getting your health back on track. It can be a real struggle. I started that journey somewhat recently as well and it’s been a real ass kicker.

And don’t be ashamed to admit you like bass fishing! IDK what most of the posters on this site are into, but give me a bass any day of the week! I have 90% bass gear and 10% for those other boring fish  And I have a ton of tackle!

Thanks for the report. The lake looks like it’s in good shape. Those Kokanee would probably be good crab bait!

For line management I use an extension cord organizer. I use a clip to basically stop unwinding the line when I reach the depth I want.

Fly rod sturgeon would make you a hero indeed!

I’ve got another idea to add to the brainstorm. I got the idea in Monterrey when I was catching 2-4 large mackerel at a time on the sabiki. They were full of fight and a lot of fun to catch. I started thinking about how similar they are in many respects to Kokanee (small gamefish, caught using artificial, heck they even show up on the FF in a similar fashion…) why not bring an ultra lite rod and downrigger and spend the day getting them on Kokanee gear?

Trout rod and small kastmaster. Jacksmelt and macs are a blast on tiny gear like that!

Happy birthday Al!