The Coastal Explorer is at it Again with a New Video

Specktacular Lynnhaven River from Coastal Explorer on Vimeo.

Fished in the Lynnhaven this morning in my kayak. I think there were puppy drum on the flats, but there's SO MUCH algae in there from the spring nutrient loading that every retrieve was a snag. I will have to tie some unweighted flies and add weed guards to fish those waters this summer.

Switched to outside the flat in the main stem of the river, still on the incoming tide. Caught two nice specks while the tide was still moving - the biggest one was 18+. Surprised to see them this early and this big! Should've had my tagging gear, but I was traveling light.

From the Coastal Explorer at http://sweeetandsalt.blogspot.com/

Short Video: Standing on Water, Fly Rod in Hand

Here is a quick video of the new kayak/paddle board in action. Hopefully, there is much more to come.

Standing on Water, Fly Rod in Hand from My Leaky Waders on Vimeo.

It was a quick outing. I wanted to take out the new toy and see she performed. The Nalu is a kayak/SUP hybrid from Ocean Kayak and I was hoping it would open up a buttload of fishing spots. I've felt handcuffed by the waters around me until now. No longer. 

I didn't get any shots from a distance of me on the board-yak, so for that, I'm sorry. I also caught about the smallest fish I could have, but it doesn't matter, I'm ready to go. 

Music: The Record Summer, "You in an Empty Room"