Ok. Guess I do sound like a real idiot. Lol.
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I have a really dumb question for you experienced kayak guys. I’ve been fishing laydowns a lot. I’ll float up in good position. Make a cast and then before I can even get reeled in I’m heading straight for the tree. I’ve tried every casting position I can and always end up in the tree. What am I doing wrong??Is there a way to prevent that without anchoring??I know this is dumb but I just can’t figure it out??lol
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Ok. Guess I do sound like a real idiot. Lol.
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It can be hard to hold position without an anchor of some sort.
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Believe it or not,your kayak will slowly trend toward the cast direction,Kayaks are also easily pushed by even the slightest breeze.I more often than not tie off to a handy branch or stump if available.I also make use on an anchor pole when fishing shallow water ( up to 8’ deep ).i do have an anchor for anchoring to the bottom,but am reluctant to use it if there is much sunken brush.
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Give a backwards paddle or two when you get in position. Your forward momentum is gliding you into the tree.
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I experience the same thing. Crank baits are worse than jigs due to resistance of the bill or lip. Acts like a small winch.
Pedal kayaks are king for this. A medium drift sock will aide greatly for the paddler. A lot easier to deal with than an actual drop anchor.
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Yeah where I’m fishing there’s lots of brush. So I’m reluctant to use an anchor. So I thought you guys might have some tricks to share. Thanks for the info.
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I’m fairly new to this and didn’t know about anchor poles or drift socks. I’ll have to give those a try. I think I could make me an anchor pole.
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U tube for anchor poles ,easy to make and cheap.I also use a large spring clamp with a cord attached,simply ease up to a snag or stump,and clamp off.
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Oh I forgot the other secret weapon I have used!
A small sculling paddle. I don’t have this one but similar.
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