Friday Double header

Got two seperate calls for charters on Friday. A conventional trip for Mark and  a flyfishing charter for myself. We chose Rudee Inlet and paddled out front to check out rumors of bluefish blitzes. Found this comorant struggling to swallow an oyster toad. He almost did as good as we did.

Not long after we got to Lake Rudee, we saw birds dipping and a small blitz. My client missed a hit and marks client got his bait cut in half. Mark managed to hook up and got an airshow before getting broke off.

Bryan Shuman from PA, and Mark casting to the blitz.

Donn Nalls from TN, first time flyfishing from a kayak. In all the day was slow, but everyone had a great time. Think we developed a few kayak anglers for sure. See you on the water!



Had a great first trip of the season, had Scott and Maddy Rampona out for Maddies first kayak fishing trip ever. We chose Rudee Inlet for is ease of fishing. Fishing was slow but we did manage a few croaker that they took home for lunch. Scott is also a fan of the Vibram Five Fingers. He lost a big flounder but ill think he will return to get it later.

My girl, Kelly Mayorga also joined us for her first kayak fishing trip as well, she is an ASA certified Level 2 Kayak instructor and now an avid kayak angler as well.

And I dont get alot of photos of me but Jet Ski Brian visited us and took this and the first picture. His website is http://www.jetskibrian.com/

Things are starting to heat up and even the Lynnhaven River is starting to show some promise for red drum. We are steady booking trips so get you trip in ASAP!

Put them on lock down.

I learned a very strong lesson last week. I had my two show kayaks up on my roof in prep for the Va Flyfishing Festival. On wednsday night someone cut my straps and relieved me of my brand new Camo Manta Ray 14.5. Moral of this story is to alway cable lock your kayaks down. A $8 cable lock could have saved me about a grand. Also go out and record the hull ID numbers off of your kayak ASAP. Ill never make this mistake again.

Paddlesport 2011

What a busy month March has been. Last weekend I attended The Jersey Paddler's Paddlesport 2011. I joined Mike Hooks, Woody Callaway, and Kelly Fisher of Legacy Paddlesports in the Native Watercraft booth. This event is one of the largest Paddlesports consumer shoes on the east coast. Kayak fishing was very well represented.

 Rigged Kayak Fishing boats were everywhere, the event program even featured a kayak angler on the cover.

Several Kayak fishing experts were there, here is John Oast, Joey Cambria, and the legendary Kayak Kevin.

Drew Gregory was also on hand to talk about their new kayak, the Coosa.

The place was madness, and alot of anglers became kayak anglers this weekend. It was a great event and I look foward to next year. Now its about time to start fishing, but first catch us at the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival April 16-17th. Tight Lines!

Great press from Canoecopia 2011.

Check this out....way cool. Pat Durkin column: Kayak fishing offers cheap trip | wisconsinoutdoorfun.com | Wisconsin Outdoor Fun Wisconsin Hunting, Fishing, Camping| Wisconsin Hiking, Biking, ATV

Canoecopia 2011

Had the opportunity to join Rutabaga's "Canoecopia" as a guest speaker and to work in the Native Watercraft booth. This was a great event that hosted hundreds of vendors and thousands of consumers. It was nonstop and I believe over 50 Native Watercraft left the building with their happy owners.



I had a great crowd for both of my talks, they were very interested and asked lots of questions.
They even laughed at my jokes!

Canoecopia was a great event and I hope to return. Headed to The Jersey Paddler's "Paddlesport" next week, see you there!

Let the Shows begin.

This past weekend we attended our second of several fishing/paddling shows. The Central Carolina Boat and Fishing Expo, in Greensboro, is near my home town so we take the opportunity to visit with my Dad, and our fellow kayak anglers in NC. The North Carolina Kayak Fishing Association (http://www.nckfa.com/) was there in force, Jerry Dilsaver and Mark Patterson were waving the kayak fishing banner along with us. Get Outdoors (www.shopgetoutdoors.com) also had a killer showing of Wilderness System and Native Watercraft fishing kayaks. In all a great event with plans to have kayak fishing specific areas and speakers in 2012. Next stop is Rutabaga's "Canoecopia" in Madison (March 11-13), WI and Jersey Paddlers "Paddlesport" in Somerset NJ (March 25-27). Ill have more on these in the next few weeks. Stay Tuned!