Wayne SW/MO

Fellows would be a good place, and in reality the whole north side is pretty much easy access.

Which one?

I think it should be noted that when you enter a kayak or a solo canoe with a 29"-30" beam, they are "tippy". This doesn't mean they tip over easy, but its a product of the design that allows them to corner. Unlike a motorcycle, they won't fall over. You get use to it and find that there is a point where they resist rolling over any further. After you become accustomed to this initial roll, initial stability, you don't notice it, and the secondary stability becomes the focal point. On a well designed craft the secondary stability is much firmer with a wider footprint. They are like shoes, you have to get used to them and then it will go virtually unnoticed.

That's good Bill, but we all know the some believe they are getting spot information, rather than a pattern. They still need to fish.

Any water removed will impact the fishery, period! Crane has struggled for years to stay wet enough for the trout. Low water means higher temperature and that's something the stream can stand no more of.

I've always been fond of the Wilderness systems kayaks. The differences between a SOT and a SIT comes down to weight, the Sot is heavier, and fishing friendly. When it comes to fishing the SOT clearly has the advantage. You can swing your legs out of the SOT and have access to tackle or a cooler behind you without leaving deep water. Many say that its easier to get out of a SOT, but in my experience that's minimal at best. Don't forget that the longer the yak, the better it tracks and it will be faster. I've used a Tarpon for several years now, I have 2 others, and its my favorite of the yaks. A 9-10' SIT at around 40# is a clear winner on small waters, but not beyond that. My overall choice however is my 13' solo canoe, it can out maneuver the Yaks while carrying a bigger load. It doesn't track as well, but that's the price of more maneuverability.

I have always heard that this is one of the cons of hybrid and stripers stocking, they won't stay home.

You can't stop stupid, only the state can do that. The natural resources agency is making too much money to care in my opinion. I believe legally the canoes have the right of way because they lack the maneuverability to avoid trouble.

Are the deep fish holding to any particular structure?

I've spent a fortune on my 4 stroke Merc since I've had to put ethanol in it. I've had my carbs rebuilt twice and it needs it again. I didn't take it out last year.

Dams have become a three letter word. I doubt the corp wants any publicity about any new dams. They are tearing some down when they become obsolete. I'm sure the only reason Powersite is safe is the economy it generates.

There's a restaurant in Omaha that makes a living on fried carp, they scale, fillet and cut 1/8" slits along it. They fry it like a sucker.

Great, itsgood to know it can produce fish like that even with the pressure.

Nice, the belly lines have a little KY look to them.

Its also fished over timber. I use 4# Gami. I think it works well at times in large chunk rock.

I think the Compre's are a good rod, but my first choice would be a Falcon. in fact I think they have a rod designed for shaky heads. The St Croix Bass Mojo might be worth a look also.

Until some drunk runs over you.

Its surprising how long silicone will last in a small leak and it doesn't cost much to try it. If it doesn't work however it will have to be removed completely to glass the area. The biggest problem with repairing a keel gouge is getting the epoxy to stay where you want it. The best way is to use small amounts of chopped glass and epoxy to slowly fill the area in until a piece of cloth can be laid over it. You can use a heat lamp to speed the process.

I would suggest that you ignore the light law, not on your boat, but on others. The last time I was there only about half the boats and the annoying little jet skis had them on. Comically one boat who was pulling skiers at dusk was waving their orange flag, apparently they thought it more important than lights.

Lowe used marine plywood with a good coat of linseed oil. Marine plywood is hard to find and not necessary really, use exterior grade, it will last long enough. Be careful with linseed oil, it is spontaneous combustible.

Three or four days would make a nice trip with a fair amount of fishing, floating downstream.

I would think that for the sake of time on the water a slip would be invaluable. It also gives you the chance to try those days that are iffy without a lot of time and trouble invested. My son has kept a boat on TR for a couple of years now, but its on a lift and covered, so not much to attract thieves. I'm sure you already know that KC is not that far from necessary shopping, especially with the work on 13.

That seems to be what people think Gavin, but I find very little difference in the kayaks when t come to exiting. The canoe is a cinch for sure in that department and what you can carry and reach when afloat.

It looks pretty good actually. Its a little heavier than higher end solo's and at that length I would expect it to walk a lot when paddle upstream (slip from side to side). It probably depends on what you want it for.

I guess my fish ain't that smart, so I use my time for making the skirt look good.