MB lobster report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roadx · 10-02-2010, 10:41 AM

the three of us lunched in MB and was out on the grounds and soaking bait around 12:30. it was beautiful out there!! low to no wind not much of a drift and not the zoo i was expecting. everyone played nice and kept good separation between their claims, matter of fact there weren't that many people out there. even the drivers seems to avoid the nets.
there was a lot of activity around the dredge when we first got there and it was towed out about three, so it looks like they will be dredging soon.

i pulled three shorts, my partners pulled a lot more bugz but only came up with two legals.
now that i have a feel for pulling off a kayak i know what i need to do for the next trip.
i need to put more bait in the cages or smaller cages!! i also need to figure out an easier way to restock the cages. bailing wire and or zip ties are too much of a pain with the hoop sitting in your lap and the peddles getting in the way.
less slack in the rope. im sure this would really help if there was a heavy current.

i was happy with the home made lighting made out of an old low voltage lawn light and the battery operated promar light sticks worked great!! lets see how long they last. i did notice that if you leave the promar light sticks out in the direct sun for too long they turn blackish, didnt seems to affect them too much but something to watch out for.

all in all great night with good people, no stress and Wyatt seemed to go home happy.

T Bone · 10-02-2010, 11:32 AM

You will get em next time.Good to get out and get used to dealing with hoops on the yak.

Saba Slayer · 10-02-2010, 12:53 PM

Roadx...try Promars newBait Cage Clips.

No More Zip Ties!
The clips fit right on your bait cage then clip on to the bait pocket ring. It just takes seconds to attach or change out your bait cage.

Fill those bait cages to the MAX!
Have the bait pushing out of the sides of the cage, and smaller cages are way easier to fill. Try having extra cages prefilled and it will make your time on the water easier and more efficient.
Jim / Saba Slayer

roadx · 10-02-2010, 03:24 PM

Thanks Saba Slayer

those look killer!! and thanks for the tips

Jzo · 10-02-2010, 03:47 PM

Thx for the report!

jorluivil · 10-03-2010, 12:26 AM

Trial and Error

It took me about three seasons before I finally got my hoop net rigging, pulling and baiting techniques on my boat to meet my style. Unfortunately, now that I'll be hooping from a kayak I'll need to build new techniques to meet my style of hooping. I've been preparing for about two-three weeks, every time I think I'm done I find something else to do.

Anyway, pulling shorts is better than pulling for nada.

10-02-2010, 10:41 AM	#1
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	MB lobster report the three of us lunched in MB and was out on the grounds and soaking bait around 12:30. it was beautiful out there!! low to no wind not much of a drift and not the zoo i was expecting. everyone played nice and kept good separation between their claims, matter of fact there weren't that many people out there. even the drivers seems to avoid the nets. there was a lot of activity around the dredge when we first got there and it was towed out about three, so it looks like they will be dredging soon. i pulled three shorts, my partners pulled a lot more bugz but only came up with two legals. now that i have a feel for pulling off a kayak i know what i need to do for the next trip. i need to put more bait in the cages or smaller cages!! i also need to figure out an easier way to restock the cages. bailing wire and or zip ties are too much of a pain with the hoop sitting in your lap and the peddles getting in the way. less slack in the rope. im sure this would really help if there was a heavy current. i was happy with the home made lighting made out of an old low voltage lawn light and the battery operated promar light sticks worked great!! lets see how long they last. i did notice that if you leave the promar light sticks out in the direct sun for too long they turn blackish, didnt seems to affect them too much but something to watch out for. all in all great night with good people, no stress and Wyatt seemed to go home happy. __________________

10-02-2010, 11:32 AM	#2
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	You will get em next time.Good to get out and get used to dealing with hoops on the yak. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

10-02-2010, 12:53 PM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	Clips Roadx...try Promars newBait Cage Clips. No More Zip Ties! The clips fit right on your bait cage then clip on to the bait pocket ring. It just takes seconds to attach or change out your bait cage. Fill those bait cages to the MAX! Have the bait pushing out of the sides of the cage, and smaller cages are way easier to fill. Try having extra cages prefilled and it will make your time on the water easier and more efficient. Jim / Saba Slayer

10-02-2010, 03:24 PM	#4
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	Thanks Saba Slayer those look killer!! and thanks for the tips __________________

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10-02-2010, 03:47 PM	#5
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Thx for the report!

10-03-2010, 12:26 AM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Trial and Error It took me about three seasons before I finally got my hoop net rigging, pulling and baiting techniques on my boat to meet my style. Unfortunately, now that I'll be hooping from a kayak I'll need to build new techniques to meet my style of hooping. I've been preparing for about two-three weeks, every time I think I'm done I find something else to do. Anyway, pulling shorts is better than pulling for nada.