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SD2OR with a trophy fall walleye

Topic: New to kayak fishing  (Read 1220 times)

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foyboy

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  • Date Registered: Sep 2018
  • Posts: 5
Hi I've been in Olympia area for less then two years, bought my first kayak at Costco about a year ago and have only been at few local lakes. Would like to do some bottom fishing in South sound, maybe salmon?
Any local people have any ideas?
Thanks.


ballardbrad

  • Salmon
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  • Kayak Fishing Washington
  • Location: Ballard, WA
  • Date Registered: Aug 2010
  • Posts: 626
Welcome! There are endless freshwater and saltwater opportunities.  You may need a law degree to understand our regulations.  Depending on your comfort level, there is a Salmon Slay Ride Derby/Meet up on Oct 27th at Hoodsport and a Sturgeon Slay Ride event in Portland, OR in December.

Cold weather is on it's way so be sure your dressed properly for safety sake.  A couple of groups on Facebook to check out are Seattle Kayak Anglers, Lower Columbia Anglers and Tri City Kayak Anglers.


foyboy

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  • Date Registered: Sep 2018
  • Posts: 5
Thank you. That's  a whole new topic for me, dressing for icy water. Not prepared to fall in the cold cold saltwater !


ballardbrad

  • Salmon
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  • Kayak Fishing Washington
  • Location: Ballard, WA
  • Date Registered: Aug 2010
  • Posts: 626
Here's an article I wrote a couple of years ago https://kokatat.com/blog/fish-longer-by-staying-warmer

Also, a great video testing different types of outerwear. A dry suit is always the best option as that it will keep you dry and buoyant when used with a PFD.

Mind you, it all depends on how quickly you can get back into the kayak.



foyboy

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  • Date Registered: Sep 2018
  • Posts: 5
Thanks that was good information