My new rockfish rig

[CATCHDAWG]

Can't get a big a big boat to the upper end of the river when the rockfish move up high. Figured this is my best option since there is a lot of rapids and a "angling" kayak is just not ideal for that water. I've always just waded, now I can cover some water!

 

[Crosshairy]

Do those things cut through the water enough that paddling/rowing always gets the job done, or do you ever outfit them with small trolling motors? I'd imagine the battery weight would be pretty annoying/prohibitive, but I was always curious.

Looks like fun!

 

[CATCHDAWG]

Do those things cut through the water enough that paddling/rowing always gets the job done, or do you ever outfit them with small trolling motors? I'd imagine the battery weight would be pretty annoying/prohibitive, but I was always curious.

Looks like fun!

They appear to do pretty good. I have zero experience in one, just watched a ton of YouTube videos. I've seen plenty with trolling motors and even small outboards. Mine will only be used for a one way trip down stream.

 

[Dbllunger]

Very cool. Fighting one of those beast in that will be a blast.

 

[Tennrock]

I had one until I got my flatbottom, really liked it. I had a 18# thrust trolling motor on it and it was not too bad, just did not track real straight. I could go faster & straighter paddling. They are fun.

 

[CATCHDAWG]

Dbllunger, I have some concerns about that! Lol. I tried it in a canoe and that does NOT work. Gonna give this a try and see what happens.

 

[ROUGH COUNTRY HUNTER]

nice

 

[RUGER]

Very cool.

 

[catman529]

Great looking rig, bet it will be a lot of fun.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Can't get a big a big boat to the upper end of the river when the rockfish move up high.

Good looking boat.

When are we going? I'm always looking for an excuse to use my toon. In addition, the big brown truck should be showing up at my office with a new 9 weight about mid-week. You will find me at Childers Creek before the water comes on. I'll be the only guy standing in a trout river throwing rope flies for gar.

One thing you'll want to do is to weld/reinforce the welds in the frame. A buddy broke a weld in the HI and had to beach it early. Another buddy, using what is now my boat, had to finish a float on the Caney with a broken frame and only one oar. You'll put a lot of torque on the frame when you go to paddle against the current to get a snag out.

 

[CATCHDAWG]

Buzz, I'll start bout July on the upper end, just holler at me and we'll get together.
You probably already know but the big hole at the trestle is loaded with gar! Is the 9wt for those or the rockfish?

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Buzz, I'll start bout July on the upper end, just holler at me and we'll get together.
You probably already know but the big hole at the trestle is loaded with gar! Is the 9wt for those or the rockfish?

I'll be in touch. I don't always go about things the right way. I've been wanting to catch a rockfish on a fly rod and I've been wanting to fish salt. So, instead of figuring these things out then buying the equipment, I buy the equipment and force myself to go. Now that I've go the 9 weight coming, I need to head to the ocean. Then, I need to try to catch some rockfish. I'm too cheap to just let it sit in the garage.

 

[mathews338]

cool, i'd say a 30 or 40 lber could pull you around some on that. should be lots of fun!