Kayak Fishing 101 was a presentation of general information on kayak fishing, from selecting the proper kayak to the equipment needed for fishing. Unique Paddle Strokes was as the title states, general and some special paddling techniques (sideways and one arm paddling) as well as how to maneuver your kayak while fishing. Kayak Rigging was a presentation on how to rig a kayak for fishing and all the different equipment you can outfit your kayak with. Safety Equipment and Rescue Techniques was just that, how to be safe on the water and what to do if you get into trouble.
The last two were the actual fishing presentations. "Kayak Kevin" Whitley discussed the art of catching big fish from a kayak. He has landed a 52 plus pound Striped Bass while fishing from his kayak near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. (See Below) He also talked about Black Drum, Red Drum and Cobia. He had slides of several really big fish he and his fishing buddies have hauled in. There were some really amazing catches.
The last presentation was the Skinny Water Slam. Basically it consists of catching Puppy Drum (small Red Drum), Flounder, and Speckled Trout in shallow waters. A "Slam" is when you catch all three during the same fishing trip.Can't wait for it to warm up enough to go try our luck. We also have our new paddles to try out and several things we learned at the Symposium to try, like standing up and paddling and some of the rescue techniques. I guess we are in for a busy and fun spring.
