Question from a YouTube Viewer that stemmed from this post... was about fishing the tailrace at Lavon. Provided suggestions and expanded with more info on our blog. �May be of interest to some... Q&A ...fishing with spinning gear #lakelavon

One to keep in mind for a kayak fishing backup rod... Zebco Slingshot Spinning Combo... It FLOATS! Lost a couple of rods while kayak fishing several seasons ago. Replaced them with the economical Zebco combo. Was tethering them to the kayak, then forgot one trip... went overboard, and low and behold... it floated handle up!

Was a windy Saturday at Lake Lavon but did manage to catch three Catfish for dinner using jug lines - commercially bought as well as DIY ones. Also, caught and released a Gar. All went for fresh caught Shad caught with a cast net prior to launching.
Jug Fishing for Catfish... with a Kayak!

Normally posting a weekly video at 8PM Central Mondays, but am not certain if able. Posting this morning just in case... Check it out Jug Fishing for Catfish... with a Kayak!

WTG!

Thanks for another good video.
Good job on the list of tips also.
You mentioned back paddling instead of anchoring when waiting for something to take the jug. Did you anchor while bringing in the fish and rebaiting?
I find if I do not anchor I can drift a good ways and frequently towards shore and end up needing to paddle out before finished getting fish off or rebaiting.

Had a great time kayak fishing Saturday. Brought the Lowrance Hook 3x DSI depth finder to locate bait fish, structure, and changes in depth! Was the key to hooking up with White Bass, Yellow Bass, Crappie, and Catfish.

Back Paddling to bounce the slab and jig rig worked as well as casting to passing schools. Sure hope to do more in the upcoming weeks! Only 4 keeper white bass, and a dozen or so yellow bass kept for a catch and cook. Else, release the others including the Crappie and Catfish. Fun times!

Had to replace my kitchen faucet and get some yard work done or would have been out there fishing same area Saturday.
Glad to see you got a lot of action in this area.
I am usually just trolling that area on the way somewhere else but usually manage to several fish and catch a couple "bonus" fish.
Will have to try the slab and a couple of crappie jigs possibly tipped with worms as you showed in the video.
Catching lots of fish is always fun.
Thanks for the video, makes me want to go out kayak fishing right now!

Bummer on the yard work. Chilly temps today for me; plus got yard work to do today, too. Bummer, bummer... do try bouncing the bottom. Works when they are not feeding actively and lurking down below!

Here is a brief video on how we cooked the Yellow Bass we caught kayak fishing the other day. Easy method when dealing with small fish...

Step 1. Scale the fish
Step 2. Butterfly the fish by splitting from the backbone
Step 3. Clean and rinse the fish, removing guts and gills
Step 4. Soak in a Vinegar, Water, Garlic, Pepper, and Salt brine overnight
Step 5. Deep fry for about 5 minutes on high heat

That's all!

PS: Worried about the bones, no worries... other than the large spine, little bones can be eaten as is!

Cold front rolled in and temps drop and rain rolled in. Gave it a week and things warmed and rains quit. Made a run to the lake for jug lining fun.

Three of us this round, took the Jon Boat and the Kayak. No Shad to catch with the cast net. Bought some at a bait shop, pricey but they do work well for Catfish!

Managed three Catfish and a Gar. Did get a few strikes and misses, then things slowed more. Decided to call it a trip... fun times!

Jug Lining Lake Lavon on a Saturday Morning

[url=http://stockertroutfishing.com/first-kayak-fishing-trip-to-lavon-for-2020-kayakfishing/]... Finally able to make it out in the kayak to our local lake - Lake Lavon. Went light with one rod and the small tackle box with slabs and crappie jigs. Planned to try for crappie in the trees but no luck. Did manage one Yellow Bass on a Slab and Jig Rig and bottom bouncing it across a point. Too nice a day to be indoors, glad to get out and stretch the paddling muscles. Do plan to be back sooner than later as the temps warm!

Kayak Fishing Lavon... Finally able to make it out in the kayak to our local lake - Lake Lavon. Went light with one rod and the small tackle box with slabs and crappie jigs. Planned to try for crappie in the trees but no luck. Did manage one Yellow Bass on a Slab and Jig Rig and bottom bouncing it across a point. Too nice a day to be indoors, glad to get out and stretch the paddling muscles. Do plan to be back sooner than later as the temps warm!

PS: Some bank fishing access noted as well as Catfish being caught in shallower areas!

Video snippet of today's catch. Fun time fly fishing for white Bass. OPST Commando Head and coated mono running line made for easier flycasting! Do check back on YouTube Channel at COAF Field Team. Will get video posted soon as able.

Kayak Fly Fishing on Lake Lavon for White Bass! #flyfishing #kayakfishing. Posted the video of the fun time fishing Lake Lavon for White Bass on a fly rod Sunday morning. Water was glass smooth, making for an easier paddle to the fishing spot - water treatment plant's drainage system.

Thanks for another good video.
Do love those days with the glassy smooth water.
Looks like you had a good morning with the white bass.
I caught a couple on a white zonker streamer while trolling the other night.
Hoping to be able to catch a few casting to them.