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hookup · Jan-09-23 2:46PM

Launched the kayaks this morning in the mid 30's, but the real feel was lower. Wind was moderate but still went through all the layers of clothes. We stopped about 1/2 mile down river and added some layers

Another 1/2 mile later the wind picked up good. Good news is that the wind was to our backs. Bad news is was much more than the forecasted 10 to 15. More like 30 to 40 that brought white caps on the river. This was bad because you couldn't tell the difference between a white cap and the current moving around rocks. We both wondered to our self if we should bail but neither of us said a word.

And we were so glad we didn't bail on the trip

Got to within 10' of this hawk. Pretty awesome he just looked at me and didn't move

The fish were hungry despite the cold and wind ...

Ernie · Jan-09-23 2:56PM

You guys are nuts!

But well done!!!

drxfish · Jan-10-23 4:47AM

Those are some healthy fish! Too windy for me.

backtofuturetoyota · Jan-10-23 4:52AM

Just to reiterate ernie....you guys are nuts! the wind had to add another 10 degree drop. But great fish for sure.

hookup · Jan-10-23 4:55AM

Ernie wrote:
You guys are nuts!

Yes we were. Once we got to the other side of the island the wind was still up but less.

Kayakist · Jan-10-23 5:01AM

I don't normally fish in January but you guys got me to thinking..... Well done.

Bryan · Jan-10-23 5:24AM

Beautiful smallies, WTG

Oubassman · Jan-13-23 11:09AM

That was a great float George, thanks again for joining me. I just noticed that the banks in a few of the pictures gives a great idea of the location of the fish. Steep banks indicating that it was a deeper hole. And then there is my exception, shallower flat water 😎

Ernie · Jan-13-23 12:01PM

Oubassman wrote:
I just noticed that the banks in a few of the pictures gives a great idea of the location of the fish. Steep banks indicating that it was a deeper hole.

Welcome aboard Doug!

George and I talked about that. One of the pics looks like an area on the Potomac that we fished. The similarity was the rock bank leading to deeper water.

hookup · Jan-14-23 5:53AM

Welcome aboard Doug and great fishing with you again

Although we were a bit nuts in kayaks in that winter wind

Oubassman · Jan-14-23 8:58AM

hookup wrote:
Welcome aboard Doug and great fishing with you again

Although we were a bit nuts in kayaks in that winter wind

Some would say nuts, I prefer dedicated 😁

hookup · Jan-14-23 11:50AM

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