Native Watercraft Owners Group

Had just a few hours to fish today. Cold and breezy, but the tides were perfect for throwing top water lures at a spot where I saw some big reds last weekend, so I hit the road. Launched late morning and on the way to the redfish spot I paddled up to a creek mouth and caught some decent trout (up to 18") on a new Gulp "paddle tail".



Paddled on down to the spot where I saw those big reds last weekend and started throwing a top water lure. Didn't take long before I got a few big blow-ups. Caught a couple big reds, one at 24" and one over 31". Lost a few big ones, they straightened-out the hooks on my top water lure. Ran out of time and had to leave them biting. As I was paddling back to the ramp I saw some more big reds patrolling the grassline, but no time left to play.

Kayak Angler and NCKFA member Kirk Talbert of Hampstead, NC landed this huge King at the 2010 NCKFA Oak Island Classic Kayak Fishing Tournament on October 9th. The fish measured in at 45 1/2" and secured first place in the King Mackerel Division.



For more information on the Oak Island Classic visit the NCKFA website at www.nckfa.com

After two days of coastal fishing it was time to desalinate on local waters. Had another 20 Largemouth day, mostly on the small size. Plastic worms, crank baits and spinners were all working. Decided to troll a crank towards the end of the time in search of Crappie and found a few 11” slabs. Loving the Mariner fishing machine.