Enjoyed your videos and congrats on the good trip out to Cayuga... Been there a few times myself. One thought... The net you're using is much more suited to catching 40 inch muskie out of a big deep v boat or a big carp from a steep bank. I would get a net that has a much smaller loop and depth , maybe a handle that's only 15-18 inches. Holding that giant 5 ft net you have out horizontal in a kayak is definitely going to tire you quickly. I just added a short length of pool noodle for flotation to mine but they also make ones with built-in flotation. You'll also save a lot more room in your kayak.
So that net is actually one of the standard Frabill bass nets, I guess the angle for some of the shots makes it look a little bigger but that net only has a 20 inch hoop and a 3 foot handle. Its a fairly popular kayak fishing net. I know a lot of people elect to go with a short handle to scoop the fish right next to the kayak, but I do like having the ability to reach when I need to. I also like to dip and rest the fish between shots, if im measuring and trying to get pictures, so being able to lay that handle width wise across my kayak to keep the fish in the water helps out a lot. And the weight of the net normally isn't an issue, I own 4 nets and its actually the lightest one that I own, it was the paddle I did to get out to that spot that destroyed my left shoulder lol. The video was already running on the long side so I left out the 35 minutes it takes to get to that railroad line area from the docks. Its a lot of paddling!
It looks gigantic in the video! But even 3 ft handle and 20 inch hoop does put it close to 5 ft. .. I'm used to my 14 in handle and about 15 in loop. It even collapses. But... In the end it's what works best for you that matters for sure... Yes, that's a long paddle for sure. You can also put kayaks at The park in Cayuga ... That will get you a lot closer to the Rail bridge.
I usually always put in at Harris park, I think I got 3 videos uploaded where I do. This was something a little different I did so I would force myself to get some dock fishing practice in along the way. I will admit though its nicer launching at the mud lock simply because theres enough parking and I got a spot where I can do my extended unloading and setup process. I wish Harris park had more parking spots designated for kayakers.
Enjoyed your videos and congrats on the good trip out to Cayuga... Been there a few times myself. One thought... The net you're using is much more suited to catching 40 inch muskie out of a big deep v boat or a big carp from a steep bank. I would get a net that has a much smaller loop and depth , maybe a handle that's only 15-18 inches. Holding that giant 5 ft net you have out horizontal in a kayak is definitely going to tire you quickly. I just added a short length of pool noodle for flotation to mine but they also make ones with built-in flotation. You'll also save a lot more room in your kayak.
So that net is actually one of the standard Frabill bass nets, I guess the angle for some of the shots makes it look a little bigger but that net only has a 20 inch hoop and a 3 foot handle. Its a fairly popular kayak fishing net. I know a lot of people elect to go with a short handle to scoop the fish right next to the kayak, but I do like having the ability to reach when I need to. I also like to dip and rest the fish between shots, if im measuring and trying to get pictures, so being able to lay that handle width wise across my kayak to keep the fish in the water helps out a lot. And the weight of the net normally isn't an issue, I own 4 nets and its actually the lightest one that I own, it was the paddle I did to get out to that spot that destroyed my left shoulder lol. The video was already running on the long side so I left out the 35 minutes it takes to get to that railroad line area from the docks. Its a lot of paddling!
It looks gigantic in the video! But even 3 ft handle and 20 inch hoop does put it close to 5 ft. .. I'm used to my 14 in handle and about 15 in loop. It even collapses. But... In the end it's what works best for you that matters for sure...
Yes, that's a long paddle for sure. You can also put kayaks at The park in Cayuga ... That will get you a lot closer to the Rail bridge.
I usually always put in at Harris park, I think I got 3 videos uploaded where I do. This was something a little different I did so I would force myself to get some dock fishing practice in along the way. I will admit though its nicer launching at the mud lock simply because theres enough parking and I got a spot where I can do my extended unloading and setup process. I wish Harris park had more parking spots designated for kayakers.