Feelin' good and giving thanks
The annual TKAA tournament was this weekend and I was lucky enough to have some family help out with my baby and bedrest ridden wife. I know it probably looks pretty bad leaving my poor wife at home to fish. But she knows I've been looking forward to this the whole year and insisted that her sister can help out and she'll be fine. So I guess I'd like to start by thanking my wife and her sister.
Secondly, I'd like to thanks all the people that organized the event. It was a first class tournament and I had a blast. The wind made for some challenging fishing, but it was still better than not fishing! I went out to Lynnhaven inlet since I fished the day before and scoped out some prime areas and saw some huge swirls that I knew had to be redfish. Anyway, I ended the big day with a 19.75" and 18.75" flounder. I had a 12" speckled trout too, but that didn't count for the tourney and the redfish spot I found the day before did not produce like I thought. Oh well. It was still a good day on the water.
I got back to the weigh in and helped to review the contending photos. It was fun to see everybody and put some faces to the names I know from the forums. For all of you that had kind words to say about my posts, pictures and videos, thank you very much. I really enjoy doing it and I hope it motivates you to go out and try it yourself.
I came in third in the flounder division, which was actually a surprise to me. I really didn't think my fish would hold up in such a big crowd.
After looking at it closer, it's actually 20" since I didn't put the nose on the line. I wouldn't have come in second anyway.
I won a Hobie stakeout pole along with several other raffle items including a Roger's western hat, Tilly Airflo hat, gift certificate to Blue Talon Bistro in Williamsburg, and various Aqua Pac accessories. Thanks to all the sponsors that really made the event happen.
On top of everything else, knowing that all the money from the raffles and entry fees go straight to two great causes, had us all feelin' good and giving thanks. Heroes on the Water and Project Healing Waters are really what this is all about. Chad Hoover of Kayak Bass Fishing had a great speech and one of the things that I was able to relate to is when he spoke about how amazing it is for these wounded vets when they feel that freedom and be able to control their movement on the water. I know how I feel when I take those first few paddle strokes of the day. There is definitely something therapeutic about it and I can only imagine how it feels for someone who may have been limited in their movement on land. I am proud to have contributed and plan to help out with HOW's new Central Virginia Chapter as time and family allow.
Once again thank you to everyone that made this happen!
Secondly, I'd like to thanks all the people that organized the event. It was a first class tournament and I had a blast. The wind made for some challenging fishing, but it was still better than not fishing! I went out to Lynnhaven inlet since I fished the day before and scoped out some prime areas and saw some huge swirls that I knew had to be redfish. Anyway, I ended the big day with a 19.75" and 18.75" flounder. I had a 12" speckled trout too, but that didn't count for the tourney and the redfish spot I found the day before did not produce like I thought. Oh well. It was still a good day on the water.
I got back to the weigh in and helped to review the contending photos. It was fun to see everybody and put some faces to the names I know from the forums. For all of you that had kind words to say about my posts, pictures and videos, thank you very much. I really enjoy doing it and I hope it motivates you to go out and try it yourself.
I came in third in the flounder division, which was actually a surprise to me. I really didn't think my fish would hold up in such a big crowd.
After looking at it closer, it's actually 20" since I didn't put the nose on the line. I wouldn't have come in second anyway.I won a Hobie stakeout pole along with several other raffle items including a Roger's western hat, Tilly Airflo hat, gift certificate to Blue Talon Bistro in Williamsburg, and various Aqua Pac accessories. Thanks to all the sponsors that really made the event happen.
On top of everything else, knowing that all the money from the raffles and entry fees go straight to two great causes, had us all feelin' good and giving thanks. Heroes on the Water and Project Healing Waters are really what this is all about. Chad Hoover of Kayak Bass Fishing had a great speech and one of the things that I was able to relate to is when he spoke about how amazing it is for these wounded vets when they feel that freedom and be able to control their movement on the water. I know how I feel when I take those first few paddle strokes of the day. There is definitely something therapeutic about it and I can only imagine how it feels for someone who may have been limited in their movement on land. I am proud to have contributed and plan to help out with HOW's new Central Virginia Chapter as time and family allow.
Once again thank you to everyone that made this happen!
A true story
Once upon a time (yesterday) there was two anglers gone fishing in a boat. They knew not where to go so they went over to the oracle for guidance:
Good evening the oracle said, what you seek I know where to find and you shall go that way.
And the anglers lowered their cannonballs, herring on treble hooks as sharp as wmc and trolling was the game.
1,7 miles the speed and suddenly:
The fight was on, carbon fibres was stretched and to the limit it was pushed.
Is this what we seek?
A long and constant outrun, what we seek we have found.
There it is, 31 kg of fat and muscles, the angler was exhousted and a stretch in the need of he was.
The herring paid of and the fishing became a success.
Now we could relax and watch the whales.
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Ready for some action
Now I`ve got a whole bag full of theese little delicious herrings for tomorrows fishing, I will aim for the halibut (as usual) with bait.
Last weekend we used shadjigs and coalies for bait, did not work, hope for some halibut action with the herring. If everything goes as planned with the time we`ll be fishing from rising tide to falling wich is the best - usually for most fishing in my parts of Norway.
4WD has arrived in the shape of a patrol and tomorrows fishing is expected to be a blast.
SMALL WHALES
Under the boat, beside us, behind us and everywhere but it`s not easy to catch them on film.
The local newspaper had an article earlyer this week: The norwegian company codfarmers have a facility close to Saltstraumen, in may 75000 farmed cods escaped. Codfarmers has been quiet about this disaster until one week ago........
But, already in January we cought several of this cods by shorefishing and commercial fishermen cought tons of them during last winters fishing.
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Wahoo Fishing
Let's watch video from sberickson - Wahoo Fishing Video Surf City, NC
It's Sweet fishing
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It says.. Hot Wahoo bite fishing from Surf City, North Carolina. Video of our day of 13 bites and bite-offs landing fish of 3 wahoo, Amberjack, Speckled Hind Grouper, Beeliner or Vermillion Snapper with Captain Taylor Perdue aboard his boat the Reel Return with Scott Erickson, Tanner Gray, and Hugh Moffitt. Topsail Island Fishing Video
Wahoo Fishing
Let's watch video from sberickson - Wahoo Fishing Video Surf City, NCIt's Sweet fishing
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It says.. Hot Wahoo bite fishing from Surf City, North Carolina. Video of our day of 13 bites and bite-offs landing fish of 3 wahoo, Amberjack, Speckled Hind Grouper, Beeliner or Vermillion Snapper with Captain Taylor Perdue aboard his boat the Reel Return with Scott Erickson, Tanner Gray, and Hugh Moffitt. Topsail Island Fishing Video
Fishing again
This Sunday I was able to get some hours on the sea in my boat, engine is working great but something is not as it should be with the hydroulic steering, just a bagatelle but on the sea I need everything to be 100%. I can shape a sheet of metal into whatever but engines and mechanic devices is not my strongest sides. A few hours into the fishing we became surrounded by theese small whales, not sure of the english name for them but in Norway we call them "springer". I believe they where attracted by the echo from the fishfinder. They were swimming alongside the boat and under for an hour or so and I tried to get them on film but that is not easy when they are diving and showing up again at the other side of the boat.
The fishing has been poor for weeks now and it seems like several anglers around bodø is experiencing the same, this day became a lot like many other days this autumn cought some fish but no real fights and no halibut. Lots of fish on the fishfinder but they seems to be hard to catch.
I have spent some time today looking for my multiple card reader but I could not find it so there is no pics or films on this post sorry, see if I can fix that tomorrow.
The fishing has been poor for weeks now and it seems like several anglers around bodø is experiencing the same, this day became a lot like many other days this autumn cought some fish but no real fights and no halibut. Lots of fish on the fishfinder but they seems to be hard to catch.
I have spent some time today looking for my multiple card reader but I could not find it so there is no pics or films on this post sorry, see if I can fix that tomorrow.
Late summer kitties
So my friend Thom asked to go catfishing after work and of course, I had to make it happen. It was his birthday after all. Only thing is, I was in such a rush to get on the water after work that I forgot to bring my camera.
I hate it when I forget my camera.
Luckily he brought his camera.
We paddled out to an absolutely gorgeous late afternoon river. Virtually no wind, clear water, perfect. I even saw two flatheads as we were getting to my spot. I really wished I had my camera then for some underwater footage.
Anyway, I hooked up first and as my drag starts ripping, I hear a "oh #!@$". He didn't have the memory card. Doh!
Oh well. Cell phone it is.
Not long after...
Shortly after that, Thom hooks into another that really ripped drag and I got busy clearing lines. Getting excited like a little kid, I watched his line cut through the water, swing the yak around, and put a nerve racking bend in his little Ugly Stik. He had a helluva time landing the thing as I watched with a big ol' grin. I have to say, it's almost just as fun watching.
We had a couple other little guys around 24".
It was good times for a few of hours after work. Happy birthday, Thom.
I hate it when I forget my camera.
Luckily he brought his camera.
We paddled out to an absolutely gorgeous late afternoon river. Virtually no wind, clear water, perfect. I even saw two flatheads as we were getting to my spot. I really wished I had my camera then for some underwater footage.
Anyway, I hooked up first and as my drag starts ripping, I hear a "oh #!@$". He didn't have the memory card. Doh!
Oh well. Cell phone it is.
36" Blue cat
Not long after...
Thom's first flathead at 30"
Shortly after that, Thom hooks into another that really ripped drag and I got busy clearing lines. Getting excited like a little kid, I watched his line cut through the water, swing the yak around, and put a nerve racking bend in his little Ugly Stik. He had a helluva time landing the thing as I watched with a big ol' grin. I have to say, it's almost just as fun watching.
34" Flathead
We had a couple other little guys around 24".
It was good times for a few of hours after work. Happy birthday, Thom.
Out fishing
The water is starting to cool off around here. I have been in the Mad River and the Little Miami a few times in the past 3 weeks. But I have not had a lot of luck. I am kinda hoping things pick up in the next few weeks. The big ones should be getting really active about now, at least i hope. But here are a few pics of the local rivers I just mentioned....
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Here's a short clip. It's not the longest drag run, but is sure sounds good anyway. Hope you like it.
Finding the time...
I used to go catfishing all the time. But most of this year, I've been addicted to the salt and even though the James River is minutes from my house and I found myself driving down to the tidewater area a lot. Well, lately, my 7 months pregnant wife, who was recently put on partial bedrest by her doctor, has needed me around more often so I've had to stick close to home. However, as usual, I had a pretty bad hankering for some drag pulling shenanigans. So I got to thinking. I needed someone to watch my 22 month old daughter for a few hours. And after a little brain storming, the light bulb lit up . I owed my wife's 14 year old nephew (Calvin) a fishing trip, so I called his mom to see if he wanted to go and if she could come over and help watch my baby. Bingo bango! She even owed my wife dinner, so everyone was getting what they wanted.
Kind of.
Poor Calvin couldn't get a hook up, but enjoyed watching me pull up a 30" flathead.
But that was it for the afternoon. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery, gorgeous water and each other's company. I promised to take him again soon, since it would be his turn to catch one. The last time I took him, he caught one and I didn't.
Kind of.
Poor Calvin couldn't get a hook up, but enjoyed watching me pull up a 30" flathead.
But that was it for the afternoon. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery, gorgeous water and each other's company. I promised to take him again soon, since it would be his turn to catch one. The last time I took him, he caught one and I didn't.
A long summer is over and most of the freshwaterfishing is over for me now.
Two months ago I was e-mailed by Henry Gilbey, his friend Roger Mortimore needed some tips and someone to show him around on the shores in Saltstraumen and around.
Roger Mortimore and Sean Nally left on thursday after six days of shorefishing in and around Bodø, thank you guys for letting me do the guiding!!
The fishing could have been better but that is impossible to know in advance. We had a great time together even in the rain that we experienced the two first days. The weather got a lot better and we had summer for the rest of the week. I really hope I can take you to that seatrout another time Roger.
After a demonstration of long distance casting by the former world champion I need to take a look at how I do my rods for the baitfishing, years ago I used the multiplier reel for baitcasting but I started to use spinningreels, not quite sure why, -easier to find the right spinningrods in Norway. Now I`ve got two great beachcasters that is rigged for multipliers (thank you Roger) and I think I should be able to place my baits over the edge after some castingpractice.
Later on I will post some photos from the fishing, Roger had outstanding photogear and he will send some pics on a CD.
Now I will go on with the saltwaterfishing and start posting it here. I have my obligations as a father, worker and houseowner but the fishing must also be taken care of as often as possible.
Two months ago I was e-mailed by Henry Gilbey, his friend Roger Mortimore needed some tips and someone to show him around on the shores in Saltstraumen and around.
Roger Mortimore and Sean Nally left on thursday after six days of shorefishing in and around Bodø, thank you guys for letting me do the guiding!!
The fishing could have been better but that is impossible to know in advance. We had a great time together even in the rain that we experienced the two first days. The weather got a lot better and we had summer for the rest of the week. I really hope I can take you to that seatrout another time Roger.
After a demonstration of long distance casting by the former world champion I need to take a look at how I do my rods for the baitfishing, years ago I used the multiplier reel for baitcasting but I started to use spinningreels, not quite sure why, -easier to find the right spinningrods in Norway. Now I`ve got two great beachcasters that is rigged for multipliers (thank you Roger) and I think I should be able to place my baits over the edge after some castingpractice.
Later on I will post some photos from the fishing, Roger had outstanding photogear and he will send some pics on a CD.
Now I will go on with the saltwaterfishing and start posting it here. I have my obligations as a father, worker and houseowner but the fishing must also be taken care of as often as possible.
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Time well spent
The family has been camping on Labor Day weekend for several years now and this weekend was no different. In years past we did Kiptopeke, but in recent years the vote went towards the mountains. Sherando Lake was the spot this time as it came highly recommended by several friends.It did not let down.
My daughter had a blast and my wife was relaxed. My dog was excited, my mom made amazing food and my dad told stories about his childhood growing up in S. Korea... fishing, messing with snakes n frogs, and stealing melons...
We got to spend a little time on the water and I even wet a line.I got up pre-dawn one morning with flyrod in hand to check out the second of the two lakes.
With the moon still up...
With the moon still up...
The sunrise was beautiful...
I caught a couple of these guys.
Which is a lot of fun on the flyrod.
The weather was perfect, the place was beautiful, not much fishing,but the time spent with family was time well spent.