{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Kayak fly rod?

Gene, not sure if I misread your previous note, but DO NOT use a climbing hook or something like that.  It will get stuck, and you'll lose it, guaranteed.  The only question is whether it will take you over or not.

Was on my buddy's kayak and the mushroom anchor got stuck, and we got hit with a nasty cross current, and almost flipped in the middle of the potomac.  We actually took in water as I grabbed the rope and fumbled for my knife to cut it off.  I only use round anchors now, usually just a rock tied up with some 550 paracord.

On Saturday, August 17, 2013 4:43:01 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:

Hello -- I just picked up a couple of inflatable kayaks (advanced elements) to use for fishing.  After spending most of the morning in the maiden voyage, I quickly realized that a 9' rod is pretty difficult to managed from the seated position. 

For you guys who fly fish from a kayak frequently:  Do you tend to use a 7-8' rod versus the standard 9'?  

Oh, and we had a blast out there.  Caught some crappie, bluegill, bass and a catfish I was able to sight fish and hook -- very fun.  Beth hooked into a MONSTER gar, but he shook his head and threw the hook ;).  

Gene

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