Took the SS Xfactor on an icebreaking mission - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakMedic · 02-28-2011, 05:52 PM

Went out to do some freshwater fishing with my buddy (Catchnfish) at Silverwood lake on Sunday. It was his first time in a kayak, so the main intent was to get him comfortable in his new stealth 12 and any fish would be a bonus.

It was a much nicer day than predicted with some snow on the ground from the previous day. We trolled around and I got a couple of strikes but nothing on the hook. Got to a point in the lake where it was frozen for a section of about 20yds but could see moving water on the other side and figured I would see how well the xfactor can plow through ice.

It was awesome, the ice was thin probably no more than 1/2" at the thickest and the xfactor cleared a path for my buddy to bring his stealth through behind me.

Had a great day, he picked up 2 nice trout and I got nada. I'll let him post his fish pics if he took em but these are some I took while on the water.

jorluivil · 02-28-2011, 06:03 PM

Looks warm yet cold. Since our fishing license includes both salt and freshwater I'm going to start looking for freshwater gear.......we're already payig to fish in it so why not take advantage of it.

jhook · 02-28-2011, 06:04 PM

Man that's gorgeous. Makes me want to get the fly rod out. Thanks for the pics!

wiredantz · 02-28-2011, 06:40 PM

The X-Factor:

Feels like a tank
Slow like a tank
Turns like a tank
Makes its own way like a tank

The X-Factor is the tank

Iceman · 02-28-2011, 07:18 PM

That's so cool, it is cold!

YakMedic · 02-28-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

That's so cool, it is cold!

Yeah I had my 7mm neoprene duck hunting waders on, I stayed nice and toasty.
What I didn't plan on was the sun to be out so I didn't put on sunscreen and I got hit with the waterglare and the snowglare. My face looks like a frikin racoon

mtnbykr2 · 02-28-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

The X-Factor:

Feels like a tank
Slow like a tank
Turns like a tank
Makes its own way like a tank

The X-Factor is the tank

specially the way Frank paddles

absolutely gorgious pics, that would be cool to plow thru some ice, kinda like virgin snow on your first run down the hill

burning drag · 03-01-2011, 09:34 AM

Those are some cool pics I gotta try that sOme day

sammysamsam · 03-01-2011, 03:52 PM

Where is there a good place to launch at silverwood? I would love to take my kayak there when the weather warms up.

YakMedic · 03-01-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sammysamsam

Where is there a good place to launch at silverwood? I would love to take my kayak there when the weather warms up.

They have a hand launch in cleghorn cove. Just hang a left as soon as you go through the pay booths and follow it to the end, back straight down the launch and enjoy. Its a tough lake to fish and it usually gets windy. But it holds some big striped bass, you just gotta get a hook in front of em.

Hunter (The 80's Man) · 03-01-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by YakMedic

Got to a point in the lake where it was frozen for a section of about 20yds but could see moving water on the other side and figured I would see how well the xfactor can plow through ice.

Remember the Titanic?

speedydk · 03-03-2011, 05:54 AM

Whats the drill for kayaks on Silverwood is there a quagga mussel inspection or something?
Darren

mtnbykr2 · 03-03-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by speedydk

Whats the drill for kayaks on Silverwood is there a quagga mussel inspection or something?
Darren

just an open hatch inspection, no quarintine period like Casitas

YakMedic · 03-03-2011, 09:01 AM

They just do a quick walk around and make sure its dry, ask the last place it was in the water and let you go. Insider tip... don't wait in the boat inspection lane they'll check your yak in the vehicle lane and save yourself 30min.

02-28-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Took the SS Xfactor on an icebreaking mission Went out to do some freshwater fishing with my buddy (Catchnfish) at Silverwood lake on Sunday. It was his first time in a kayak, so the main intent was to get him comfortable in his new stealth 12 and any fish would be a bonus. It was a much nicer day than predicted with some snow on the ground from the previous day. We trolled around and I got a couple of strikes but nothing on the hook. Got to a point in the lake where it was frozen for a section of about 20yds but could see moving water on the other side and figured I would see how well the xfactor can plow through ice. It was awesome, the ice was thin probably no more than 1/2" at the thickest and the xfactor cleared a path for my buddy to bring his stealth through behind me. Had a great day, he picked up 2 nice trout and I got nada. I'll let him post his fish pics if he took em but these are some I took while on the water. Attached Images

02-28-2011, 07:18 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	That's so cool, it is cold! __________________

02-28-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Looks warm yet cold. Since our fishing license includes both salt and freshwater I'm going to start looking for freshwater gear.......we're already payig to fish in it so why not take advantage of it.

02-28-2011, 06:04 PM	#3
jhook Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 99	Man that's gorgeous. Makes me want to get the fly rod out. Thanks for the pics!

02-28-2011, 06:40 PM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	The X-Factor: Feels like a tank Slow like a tank Turns like a tank Makes its own way like a tank The X-Factor is the tank

03-01-2011, 09:34 AM	#8
burning drag make do with what you hav Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: malibu Posts: 11	Those are some cool pics I gotta try that sOme day

03-01-2011, 03:52 PM	#9
sammysamsam Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: whittier Posts: 158	Where is there a good place to launch at silverwood? I would love to take my kayak there when the weather warms up.

03-03-2011, 05:54 AM	#12
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	Whats the drill for kayaks on Silverwood is there a quagga mussel inspection or something? Darren

03-03-2011, 09:01 AM	#14
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	They just do a quick walk around and make sure its dry, ask the last place it was in the water and let you go. Insider tip... don't wait in the boat inspection lane they'll check your yak in the vehicle lane and save yourself 30min.