Paradise Stripers Sun

ChuckE and I launched from Paradise- into the maw. Chuck picked up a dink off the breakwater, then Later I got one a bit bigger.  Chuck finally pulled it out, with a nice 20" or so in about 5-6 feet.  We also both managed a jacksmelt a piece on rattletraps!

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We saw a number of stripers caught off the rocks by shore anglers.  I guess the word got out because they were all combat fishing side-by-side.

The water was surprising clear.  It should be ideal for halibut in not too long.

Avoiding combat fishing is justification for owning a yak.  You guys need to take PICS!

Yup... I should have took pics of those guys on the shore and my modest 20" striper, but after seeing all those those Mendo striper photos,  I'm embarassed to take a picture of anything smaller.

BTW, it was quite satisfying to catch nice striper right in front of those guys just out of their casting range

BTW, it was quite satisfying to catch nice striper right in front of those guys just out of their casting range

There is nothing funner, except maybe outfishing a big pb!  On Friday I landed 3 fish in front of the bankies in my first 10 minutes.  I could hear them say...*!@*& he's go a 'nuther one !

Ey Scwafish - maybe you start passing out flyers of your kayak business to the bankies....if they keep seeing you catching all the fish - they might just get convinced to buy a kayak too   (better option than buying a more expensive 15 ft aluminum boat)

OR - paint your website on your kayak's hull for even more exposure  


...just a thought  

Joel:  I have managed to convert one bankie.  The others don't live anything resembling an active lifestyle.  They are now "haterz"   I do the best I can to torture them!

maybe haul some more kayaks on the lake and do a free demo? I'm sure you can "hook" and convert more bankies   If and when you ever plan to do some thing like this - give me a call - I'd gladly you help you out.

I'm actually thinking of bringing my yak to the REI paddle demo day to display - hoping to expose our sport to the general public - and our site as well. Just need to get an approval from the boss  

Anyway, have fun torturing the bankies.....just watch out for those guys who can cast ACCURATELY....form a distance   I hope to join you soon! Keep those reports and pics coming!

No offense intended... but Steve and I saw the crowd fishing Mendo from the bank... and Sean's right on.  Most didn't didn't look like the paddling type. ... but I'm use to it after living in Oklahoma for 8 years.

I saw the crowd fishing Mendo from the bank

let me guess.......NASCAR hat, wife- beater tank top, skoal and......the famous mullet hairdo  http://www.mullet.com/mullet-galore.asp?c_id=1&p_id=1  


http://www.mullet.com/mullet-galore.asp

it sure is hard to imagine chuck in oklahoma. but i guess if you are a good enough shot you can survive anywhere.