Walleye Run
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OO2
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I have an Ascend 10T from cabelas with the upgraded seat, which in my mind is a must. I used to fish Erie with a sit-in pelican, they are night and day in handling, safety, and comfort.
The brands you listed are pretty reputable just out of my price range.
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OO2
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I cannot give a very in-depth review as I have only had it out on the water for one weekend. From what I saw in limited use:
I did not have any issues reaching behind me or felt at any time I would flip in the various wave conditions (1-3’) I didn’t try standing because I didn’t want to test my luck. I will say this kayak was the most stable (limited sample size) I have gotten into and out of onto a dock that I’m not beaching at. At the end of the day I felt stable. If you are in Vinton county in the spring (or sooner) and want to test it out let me know. I am down that way often for school/ turkeys.
Most of the jigging in April takes place inside of a mile or 2 from shore. Any calmer day or a day with a south bearing wind will provide access to smaller boats. Thats the nice thing about spring jigging. It gives almost everyone with a boat a chance at walleyes. I've seen plenty of 14 to 16 foot boats out there jigging. Charter boats are not going to quote....RUN you off a spot. There will be literally hundreds of boats out there. Most guys run above the packs and ease into fishing areas so as to not try and spook those fish. Keep in mind you are fishing in 10 to 18 feet of water. I would not recommend fishing from a kayak, at least in the primary jigging areas. You will be putting yourself in danger.
Do they still have access to the warm water outlet at Edison? That would be a place to take a kayak. It's been 20 years since I've been in that water.
I've never fished in that area. I would imagine there's current involved up there. Need to be moving slow. 0.5 to 0 8 mph for effective vertical jigging.
OO2
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I appreciate the information. My comment about the charter boats comes from an isolated experience on buckeye reef with one.
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There's already fish being caught now. You may have to spend some time and work at them, but there's a small amount of fish in the river currently. The next time we get enough rain to bring the river up a couple of feet, the first good push of fish will be here and plenty of limits to be had. They're calling for rain and storms tomorrow, not sure on how much precip though.
Water temperature and flow has a big part in when numbers of fish will arrive in the rivers. There is already a few guys fishing the river with the good stretch of weather we have going. Traditionally from past experience of 30 plus years mid March is when you have a decent chance of catching a fish or 2. By the 3rd week of March limits are usually possible. This is a general rule and each year is different. Temperature and water levels have the largest impact on the amount of walleye in the river and when they will arrive. For this year I would say its shaping up to be an earlier run than average. If we get some decent rain Thursday that will raise water levels and bring a big push of fish into the river by early next week.
Red i wanna meet you down on the river some night after work and catch a few warreye. I only work about 20 minutes from your Hotspot.