Nebraska Tailwalkers! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RedSledTeam · 12-30-2016, 05:09 PM

Because of the storm, for safety reasons the "Team" left the salt and the kayaks to go inland in search of the famous hard fighting, line breaking, tail-walking corn-fed Rainbows of Nebraska; we only had to go to Escondido to find them!
Dressed to the hilt in splash pants, boots and rain-gear, the team was well-prepared for the all-day rainstorm that day.
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Early-on spirits were high but fishin' was a bit slow... so what's a team to do?
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Break out the jerky and start chewin' of course!
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As usual, the fish followed suit and went on the chew too! Amazing how hard the Tail-walkers fight on 2-4 lb setups.
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"Ricco-Tico" showed the team how it's done landing the first 4 'lber on 2 pound test... Name: IMG_20161222_101834.jpg
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He's such a "ham!"
So is his teammate "RockinRolan"...

The "Romanator" was 1 for 3 on the 2lb...
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Overall, because of our preparations the day turned out to be a fun, safe experience for the RedSledTeam as we all caught fish.....except at the end of the day at the final siren, the bass chair broke under my modest weight and I flipped over backwards onto the frigid lake! My splash pants did its job and kept me dry from the waist down but, my splash jacket collected a souvenir gallon or two of Lake Wohlford's finest drink!!!
I'm just glad it was a very short boat ride back to the dock and of course, I happened to have a spare set of clothes, just in case.

Geno Machino · 12-31-2016, 10:43 AM

Very impressive for such young anglers! 2 # test and all!!! Must have a great teacher... How deep did you have your best luck. Thinking of giving it try up there real soon.

Happy New Years!

Geno

RedSledTeam · 12-31-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Geno Machino

Very impressive for such young anglers! 2 # test and all!!! Must have a great teacher... How deep did you have your best luck. Thinking of giving it try up there real soon.

Happy New Years!

Geno

Hey Geno, you'd be surprised at how deep. Pm me for more details

steveooo · 12-31-2016, 11:30 AM

Nice report, and nice time spent with the boys.

kayakfisherman · 12-31-2016, 08:09 PM

Wow, how fun was that?? Happy New Year!!

RedSledTeam · 12-31-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kayakfisherman

Wow, how fun was that?? Happy New Year!!

Hey Yani! That was the most fun we've had in a long, long time so we decided we are going to make going fishing a monthly habit

!

RedSledTeam · 12-31-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

Nice report, and nice time spent with the boys.

Thanks Stevooo!

Murray · 01-01-2017, 04:43 AM

Your family are blessed to have you in their lives. Way to go pops.

RedSledTeam · 01-01-2017, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Murray

Your family are blessed to have you in their lives. Way to go pops.

Happy New Year Murray!

12-30-2016, 05:09 PM	#1
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Nebraska Tailwalkers! Because of the storm, for safety reasons the "Team" left the salt and the kayaks to go inland in search of the famous hard fighting, line breaking, tail-walking corn-fed Rainbows of Nebraska; we only had to go to Escondido to find them! Dressed to the hilt in splash pants, boots and rain-gear, the team was well-prepared for the all-day rainstorm that day. Early-on spirits were high but fishin' was a bit slow... so what's a team to do? ... Break out the jerky and start chewin' of course! As usual, the fish followed suit and went on the chew too! Amazing how hard the Tail-walkers fight on 2-4 lb setups. A few were lost but just as many made it to the safety of the net... "Ricco-Tico" showed the team how it's done landing the first 4 'lber on 2 pound test... He's such a "ham!" So is his teammate "RockinRolan"... The "Romanator" was 1 for 3 on the 2lb... Overall, because of our preparations the day turned out to be a fun, safe experience for the RedSledTeam as we all caught fish.....except at the end of the day at the final siren, the bass chair broke under my modest weight and I flipped over backwards onto the frigid lake! My splash pants did its job and kept me dry from the waist down but, my splash jacket collected a souvenir gallon or two of Lake Wohlford's finest drink!!! I'm just glad it was a very short boat ride back to the dock and of course, I happened to have a spare set of clothes, just in case.

12-31-2016, 10:43 AM	#2
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Very impressive for such young anglers! 2 # test and all!!! Must have a great teacher... How deep did you have your best luck. Thinking of giving it try up there real soon. Happy New Years! Geno __________________

12-31-2016, 11:30 AM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Nice report, and nice time spent with the boys.

12-31-2016, 08:09 PM	#5
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Wow, how fun was that?? Happy New Year!!

01-01-2017, 04:43 AM	#8
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Your family are blessed to have you in their lives. Way to go pops.