Havasu Kayak Bassin..........I see Green, Blue, Silver but no Brown.........Got a PB for my efforts! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

iethinker · 10-30-2016, 11:24 AM

On 10/23, instead of driving to the ocean I drove out to Havasu for a change of pace. Being that I live so deep in the IE, I guess I can enjoy a proximity advantage over you coastal guys for a change. Anyways, I was rewarded with a diversity of fish and experienced some interesting weather conditions. I'll let the pictures & captions tell the story.

Conditions at the launch were clear and warm. The baseball hat would have to go soon though as full brim was better in the blazing sun that began the trip.

I was drop-shotting some deeper points when something big hit my Zoom Fluke Jr and took off! After several runs on my light line equipped spinning reel I saw silver and landed this 21.5 inch Striped Bass. This is my PB Striper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Striper bite of mostly dinks continued on the surface when I switched to a Scatter Rap crankbait. They were so aggressive that one hit my lure just after I unhooked one already on board. I had just thrown the lure back out into the water for convenience. OK...Be honest...Should I have gone for the fish-bra pose?

The green guys were around being of intermediate/smaller size mostly striking the aforementioned crankbait in the coves.

This guy hit a texas rigged plastic swim bait only to be wrestled from the grassy pad he was in.

Yay...I landed a Bluegill off a drop-shot near a grassy area.

At some point the wind increased and blasting through the mid channel of the lake seemed more like a certain kayak surfing video situation.

Nothing like ending a day of fishing by being chased off the water by a sudden wind and lightning storm.

The one brownish colored Smallmouth Bass I hooked managed to throw my crankbait mid-jump. I'll be back for him!

Be safe out there,
iethinker

Iceman · 10-30-2016, 01:31 PM

Havasu SLAM

Cool, thanks for sharing had a fun trip there a few weeks back. What area of the lake were you in? Another "river" trip is on my mind.

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iethinker · 10-30-2016, 01:37 PM

Sorry Andy the original date I posted was a typo report is up-to-date now. My focus was on the Bill Williams area.

Ggiannig89 · 10-30-2016, 06:31 PM

It's always fun throwing baits out there. Thanks for the report.

King Saba · 11-01-2016, 09:52 PM

Fun report! So which is more satisfying with the drive to and back factored into the equation? Salt or fresh?

Aaron&Julie · 11-02-2016, 01:34 AM

Cool action, looks like good fun.

iethinker · 11-02-2016, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

Fun report! So which is more satisfying with the drive to and back factored into the equation? Salt or fresh?

The answer has varied over time I suppose. Last year I was mostly into salt. Fresh has been my focus of recent times and I'm still dialing in my game there. Havasu in particular generated added excitement for me due to the remote scenery and relatively new place to explore.

WARRIORMIKE · 11-02-2016, 09:23 AM

I love Havasu. Its been years since I've fished that lake. Lots of structure and a well managed lake. Lots of structure for sure!!

King Saba · 11-02-2016, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iethinker

The answer has varied over time I suppose. Last year I was mostly into salt. Fresh has been my focus of recent times and I'm still dialing in my game there. Havasu in particular generated added excitement for me due to the remote scenery and relatively new place to explore.

That's good. Freshwater is no fun for me anymore after doing the salt for so many trips. Maybe my opinion may change after I hook into a striper.

blitzburgh · 11-06-2016, 07:24 PM

Super cool. I want to try a trip like that

10-30-2016, 11:24 AM	#1
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Havasu Kayak Bassin..........I see Green, Blue, Silver but no Brown.........Got a PB for my efforts! On 10/23, instead of driving to the ocean I drove out to Havasu for a change of pace. Being that I live so deep in the IE, I guess I can enjoy a proximity advantage over you coastal guys for a change. Anyways, I was rewarded with a diversity of fish and experienced some interesting weather conditions. I'll let the pictures & captions tell the story. Conditions at the launch were clear and warm. The baseball hat would have to go soon though as full brim was better in the blazing sun that began the trip. I was drop-shotting some deeper points when something big hit my Zoom Fluke Jr and took off! After several runs on my light line equipped spinning reel I saw silver and landed this 21.5 inch Striped Bass. This is my PB Striper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A Striper bite of mostly dinks continued on the surface when I switched to a Scatter Rap crankbait. They were so aggressive that one hit my lure just after I unhooked one already on board. I had just thrown the lure back out into the water for convenience. OK...Be honest...Should I have gone for the fish-bra pose? The green guys were around being of intermediate/smaller size mostly striking the aforementioned crankbait in the coves. This guy hit a texas rigged plastic swim bait only to be wrestled from the grassy pad he was in. Yay...I landed a Bluegill off a drop-shot near a grassy area. At some point the wind increased and blasting through the mid channel of the lake seemed more like a certain kayak surfing video situation. Nothing like ending a day of fishing by being chased off the water by a sudden wind and lightning storm. The one brownish colored Smallmouth Bass I hooked managed to throw my crankbait mid-jump. I'll be back for him! Be safe out there, iethinker Last edited by iethinker; 10-30-2016 at 09:27 PM. Reason: typos...wow!

10-30-2016, 01:31 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Havasu SLAM Cool, thanks for sharing had a fun trip there a few weeks back. What area of the lake were you in? Another "river" trip is on my mind. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=29631 __________________

10-30-2016, 01:37 PM	#3
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Typo Sorry Andy the original date I posted was a typo report is up-to-date now. My focus was on the Bill Williams area.

11-02-2016, 01:34 AM	#6
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Cool action, looks like good fun. __________________ "Never say die"

11-06-2016, 07:24 PM	#10
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Super cool. I want to try a trip like that __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

10-30-2016, 06:31 PM	#4
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	It's always fun throwing baits out there. Thanks for the report.

11-01-2016, 09:52 PM	#5
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Fun report! So which is more satisfying with the drive to and back factored into the equation? Salt or fresh?

11-02-2016, 09:23 AM	#8
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	I love Havasu. Its been years since I've fished that lake. Lots of structure and a well managed lake. Lots of structure for sure!!