Melissa I'm glad you got your cart working better! That lake did look really skinny. Almost like a river! Thanks for the nice relaxing video. I can't wait until your next adventure! Fish On! 🐟🐟🐟🐟
This might be a dumb suggestion, but why don’t you roll it down to the ramp with the box just resting in the back, set it on the bank when you’re there so you can take the wheels out, and then strap the box in place after it’s in the water?
Hahaha don't try to use your logic with me! I do that sometimes but I hate doing any setup at the ramp with people waiting and watching. Today I asked my buddy to lift my kayak while I grabbed the cart out and it was the best solution ever! 🤣
Melissa - have you ever considered using a different kayak cart? Maybe one you just set the kayak on instead of fitting into the scupper holes? I've seen options like that that appear to be easy to load on and off. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the comment! My Lynx is made to use the reinforced scupper holes for the cart, but I am looking at cutting down the posts so that I don't have to lift the kayak up so high to get it free of the cart. I'm still pondering what the downside of that would be but it is looking like a strong option.
A trailer hitch might be up next for my new Outback (well, new with 100,000 miles on it 🤣) but I am really afraid to add more stuff that might break when I am alone on the road that I won't know how to fix.
@@GirlGoneFishing I have Hobie Pro angler 14 I also fish tournaments. It’s so much easier to launch with a trailer. And if something breaks just RUclips it. lol that’s how I fix all my stuff
Girl I only use the boat ramps now. I used the wilderness cart for a bit bit it was just too much weight. I have a old town pdl 106 with battery. Everyone has always been very nice to me. But i feel ya with people waiting it can be intimidating, I usually go just during the week ❤
@GirlGoneFishing true, I had some guys telling me to lift my kayak on top of my lifted Tahoe 😅. Not sure if he had no idea how heavy my yak is or what. But I would have trouble even with a lightweight yak putting on top of a suv myself lol
🤣 But come on, just lift it! My Lynx is around 50 lbs naked now and bench pressing that up on the car is enough... my buddies are like why don't you try this kayak it is only 30 pounds more, no problem! I'm like look dude, I'm a tough chick but there are limits to what I can lift over my head! 🤣
I'm sure this lake doesn't fish exactly like a lake with (many) coves but it was prolly good practice for fishing "main lake" features. When I was younger I often would head straight into coves and miss some of the best "main lake" bass. Lately, the main lake of many waters I fish seem to be the best water. Or near to the main lake. Way back into the coves has only occasionally paid off. Looks like your casting skills are pretty good. And glad to hear your electronics have been more consistent. I REALLY think you need to focus more on soft plastics. I only occasionally see you tossing them and if your intention is to learn how to use hard baits more effectively, than that's great. BUT if you really want to catch more fish, you'll do yourself a great service with soft plastics. 15 years ago, I used hard baits almost exclusively but now the reverse is true. And I've caught tons more bass as a result. This year I saw all my hard baits sitting dormant and I've attempted to use them more but I can't bear to catch 2 or 3 bass when, usually, I can double or triple that amount with soft plastics. I almost always revert back to soft worms and crawdads. You've got lots of heart and that's key. Just keep going at it. If you don't take first, you'll gradually begin to "place" until perhaps sometime you'll win the big prize.
Thanks! Great advice! Two years ago I added the weightless Senko to my rotation and last year I added a weightless fluke which have both gotten me some nice fish, so I do a little finessing with soft plastics! A wacky worm was one of the first things I learned to use and I used to catch big ones on it out in California, I don't know why I stopped using it. But you are right, I need to do better balancing power fishing and finesse fishing... power fishing is just so much more fun!
Two things I want to convey. You may want to think about a light trailer - be so much easier. But Maybe not in the scope and understand. My comment about slack in the line on your last video was addressed on this video :)
I would love a trailer and at least now I have a vehicle where putting on a trailer hitch is an option, but I hesitate to add more things to my travels that might break.
Check out Old Lady Angler. She just did a video about how she loads her kayak and the cart she uses is on the top outside edge of the kayak. I think it would be just what you need.
What about cutting/shortening the rods on your yak cart? You don't want to cut them too short but maybe you could take off 5 inches? Also what about putting the black pack in the back then removing it to take the cart off then put the black pack back on. Had similar cart problems with my first kayak.
I actually went to Strictly Sail and asked Brian about cutting down those cart posts but he didn't encourage it. I think that would really help without much downside.
I've been to those, Bullock Pen probably has good potential but AJ Jolly didn't seem like a great bass lake. I think Kincaid or Williamstown would be a good choice but I don't want to fish there. The tournament will probably be won on some skinny stretch of backwoods river.
I have not tried this but I seen a video you tie a separate rope to the wheel cart launch the kayak as the kayak floats off you pull the wheel cart in with the rope
I've seen that, but it wouldn't work with my Hobie cart because the wheels float so it wouldn't drop out it would just stay up at the hull of the Lynx floating in the water. But I do think I will try to get them out underwater this next time, it will just be really scary to me to be in the water in the dark but I'll see if I can make myself do it next weekend.
Thanks, sounds like a good idea, but my wheels float so they would never drop out. One option I have is to buy a new cart without the floating wheels if I can't figure out a better way.
Another awesome video Melissa!! 🤝🤝
Thank you! :)
Keep it up GIRL!!!!
Thank you! :)
Great video good luck finding your lake.
Thank you!
Great video again Melissa! Good luck in your tournament!
Thank you!
Looking forward to your next video :)
Thank you! :)
Great video 😊
Thank you! :)
So glad you got to connect with a few fish! Hoping some better solutions come about with carting your kayak to the ramp.
I wonder if my setup will ever get to be perfect.
Melissa
I'm glad you got your cart working better! That lake did look really skinny. Almost like a river!
Thanks for the nice relaxing video. I can't wait until your next adventure!
Fish On! 🐟🐟🐟🐟
Thank you!
This might be a dumb suggestion, but why don’t you roll it down to the ramp with the box just resting in the back, set it on the bank when you’re there so you can take the wheels out, and then strap the box in place after it’s in the water?
Hahaha don't try to use your logic with me! I do that sometimes but I hate doing any setup at the ramp with people waiting and watching. Today I asked my buddy to lift my kayak while I grabbed the cart out and it was the best solution ever! 🤣
A big one is near go get-em the tug is a drug!!!
Thanks, and I hope!
Melissa - have you ever considered using a different kayak cart? Maybe one you just set the kayak on instead of fitting into the scupper holes? I've seen options like that that appear to be easy to load on and off. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the comment! My Lynx is made to use the reinforced scupper holes for the cart, but I am looking at cutting down the posts so that I don't have to lift the kayak up so high to get it free of the cart. I'm still pondering what the downside of that would be but it is looking like a strong option.
Girlfriend, you need a kayak trailer!!!!! Big fan great job on the video 🤙
A trailer hitch might be up next for my new Outback (well, new with 100,000 miles on it 🤣) but I am really afraid to add more stuff that might break when I am alone on the road that I won't know how to fix.
@@GirlGoneFishing I have Hobie Pro angler 14 I also fish tournaments. It’s so much easier to launch with a trailer. And if something breaks just RUclips it. lol that’s how I fix all my stuff
Boonedox landing gear is what I use on my Native. Super easy. I’m sure they could mount on the lynx somehow.
Unfortunately I don't think you can mount those wheels on a Lynx, would be nice though!
Great video.Keep them coming but I think it's time for you to switch and get a different cart.
Thanks! I haven't found anything that works better but I'm keeping my eye out for a better cart option!
Yes! Google earth is my best friend. I find so many places with it.
I like following rivers on Google Earth and finding lakes that would flood from the river.
Melissa great coverage as always regards Danny 🐟💦💦
Thank you!
Girl I only use the boat ramps now. I used the wilderness cart for a bit bit it was just too much weight. I have a old town pdl 106 with battery. Everyone has always been very nice to me. But i feel ya with people waiting it can be intimidating, I usually go just during the week ❤
I don't think the guys get how much of a challenge all of this is for those of us not quite as strong! But I'll figure it out!
@GirlGoneFishing true, I had some guys telling me to lift my kayak on top of my lifted Tahoe 😅. Not sure if he had no idea how heavy my yak is or what. But I would have trouble even with a lightweight yak putting on top of a suv myself lol
🤣 But come on, just lift it! My Lynx is around 50 lbs naked now and bench pressing that up on the car is enough... my buddies are like why don't you try this kayak it is only 30 pounds more, no problem! I'm like look dude, I'm a tough chick but there are limits to what I can lift over my head! 🤣
@GirlGoneFishing yep my old town is 105 lbs assembled. It's like a small boat so I just use it that way lol
i heard the dc zing! i love my curado dc.
I prefer the Chronarch for some reason but I have a couple of Curados.
@@GirlGoneFishing I’m thinking of getting that one next
I used to grab one whenever I found them on sale, usually at Tackle Warehouse.
I'm sure this lake doesn't fish exactly like a lake with (many) coves but it was prolly good practice for fishing "main lake" features. When I was younger I often would head straight into coves and miss some of the best "main lake" bass. Lately, the main lake of many waters I fish seem to be the best water. Or near to the main lake. Way back into the coves has only occasionally paid off.
Looks like your casting skills are pretty good. And glad to hear your electronics have been more consistent.
I REALLY think you need to focus more on soft plastics. I only occasionally see you tossing them and if your intention is to learn how to use hard baits more effectively, than that's great. BUT if you really want to catch more fish, you'll do yourself a great service with soft plastics. 15 years ago, I used hard baits almost exclusively but now the reverse is true. And I've caught tons more bass as a result. This year I saw all my hard baits sitting dormant and I've attempted to use them more but I can't bear to catch 2 or 3 bass when, usually, I can double or triple that amount with soft plastics. I almost always revert back to soft worms and crawdads.
You've got lots of heart and that's key. Just keep going at it. If you don't take first, you'll gradually begin to "place" until perhaps sometime you'll win the big prize.
Thanks! Great advice! Two years ago I added the weightless Senko to my rotation and last year I added a weightless fluke which have both gotten me some nice fish, so I do a little finessing with soft plastics! A wacky worm was one of the first things I learned to use and I used to catch big ones on it out in California, I don't know why I stopped using it. But you are right, I need to do better balancing power fishing and finesse fishing... power fishing is just so much more fun!
Two things I want to convey. You may want to think about a light trailer - be so much easier. But Maybe not in the scope and understand. My comment about slack in the line on your last video was addressed on this video :)
I would love a trailer and at least now I have a vehicle where putting on a trailer hitch is an option, but I hesitate to add more things to my travels that might break.
Check out Old Lady Angler. She just did a video about how she loads her kayak and the cart she uses is on the top outside edge of the kayak. I think it would be just what you need.
Looks like she uses the Boondox Landing Gear and unfortunately that isn't compatible with my Hobie Lynx.
What about cutting/shortening the rods on your yak cart? You don't want to cut them too short but maybe you could take off 5 inches? Also what about putting the black pack in the back then removing it to take the cart off then put the black pack back on. Had similar cart problems with my first kayak.
I actually went to Strictly Sail and asked Brian about cutting down those cart posts but he didn't encourage it. I think that would really help without much downside.
I've heard Bullock Pen (i think is the name) AJ jolly is another
I've been to those, Bullock Pen probably has good potential but AJ Jolly didn't seem like a great bass lake. I think Kincaid or Williamstown would be a good choice but I don't want to fish there. The tournament will probably be won on some skinny stretch of backwoods river.
Would love to fish with ya,I'm in Southern Indian with GRBY kayak tournament fishing..
That sounds like such a cool tournament trail!
I have not tried this but I seen a video you tie a separate rope to the wheel cart launch the kayak as the kayak floats off you pull the wheel cart in with the rope
I've seen that, but it wouldn't work with my Hobie cart because the wheels float so it wouldn't drop out it would just stay up at the hull of the Lynx floating in the water. But I do think I will try to get them out underwater this next time, it will just be really scary to me to be in the water in the dark but I'll see if I can make myself do it next weekend.
i guess you could put a 5 weight on the cart @@GirlGoneFishing
Tie a rope to wheels and push back in deep enough for the wheels to come out that's what I do with my outback
Thanks, sounds like a good idea, but my wheels float so they would never drop out. One option I have is to buy a new cart without the floating wheels if I can't figure out a better way.