First Time On The Finley And Climbing The Dam.. Was Pleased With My Results

[polock]

ok, i hit the finley, and climbed the dam to the lake with the new kayak, I paddled up for about an hour and fished back. I caught 6 large mouths on a 3" mini plastic jerk bait fished almost still with a few twitches. Largest one was around 14 inches. I am going to make a strap on cart that goes on the back of the kayak where I can pull it easier on land, but not as huge as the carts you buy. I can't wait to hit this stream in the summer!

[smallmouthjoe]

Hey man, glad to hear you had a good time and got to catch some fish. Did you have any problem with the locals? That's really the only thing that has stopped me from trying it in the past.

[polock]

no but i paddled way up from the houses. I really don't care if they do haggle me, I'll let them know I respect the water, and I even pick up trash if i see it and can get to it, i catch and release unless I am fishing for a meal, which i usually go after crappie and goggle eye for that. If they still haggle me i'll paddle on, and if they follow me, i'll report em for harassment, thats about all you can do. I really don't let hagglers bother me,

[polock]

which area of houses gives you the most trouble??? or are they all bad.

[smallmouthjoe]

I've had no trouble on The Finley but I have a weird way of attracting crazy locals who give me all sorts of grief. Thanks for the report and your new kayak looks great,I think my friend is going to buy the same model.

[polock]

I've had no trouble on The Finley but I have a weird way of attracting crazy locals who give me all sorts of grief. Thanks for the report and your new kayak looks great,I think my friend is going to buy the same model.

I got the 399 model. I spent 18 bucks on the adjustable rod holder, I got a flush mount holder for 8.00, got on ebay and spent 6 bucks on 2 kayak cleats, and 3 bucks on 2 packs of 8 eyelet loops to add on. so for under forty bucks I have a nicer kayak than their 499 model.