Kayakfishing Down The James

[yaknar]

Yesterday, I got the kayak out for the first time this year. I had great weather for my float.. Caught a mess of smallmouth out of the deep holes and a mess of goggle eyes. Thought I would post a couple of pictures and a couple of the largest smallmouth I caught. I dont know how big it was, so when I got home I layed a ruler acrossed my legs to see how long it was. I could not hold it out in front on me, with one hand, to take a picture because my arm was not long enought to get the whole fish in. With my light rod, it was all I could do to pull her in. Caught and Released them all. I also tried out a couple of lures I bought on E Bay from China. They will not be making any more trips down the river. They looked nice but...All in all a great day on the river.

[Wayne SW/MO]

Nice. If you want to have something handy to measure fish with try white electrical tape. You can cut it in 1/8" strips and put them around the rod blade at intervals you're interested in. The tape is water proof and will last a long time. I always used the end of the handle for zero.

[moguy1973]

Nice healthy smallies!

[htwo82]

We'll be floating the James this week, Shelvin to Hootentown. Hoping to get on some good fishing!

[SGFChief]

We'll be fishing it as well, water was crystal clear last weekend.

[Terrierman]

Glad to see this report. We're doing an overnighter Hootentown to Horse Creek this weekend.