How to tie a Surgeon Loop

How to tie a surgeon loop is simple going to start by making a loop and then tying an overhand knot but pass that loop through twice and you just tied the Surgeons Loop.   This is a great knot to tie for those having trouble with the dropper loop. I find both very strong […]

Trolling for Cachuma Lake Trout

Started 2019 fishing at #Cachuma Lake. Target was going to be Rainbow Trout from my 2019 Hobie Outback. Really liking this kayak after having it the last couple months. As far as the fishing went started the morning to a cold frost over my whole truck. A warm 27 degrees with no wind. Trolled the […]

KNOT WEDNESDAY – Fish-N-Fool Knot

The Fish n Fool Knot is an extremely strong but still simple knot to tie. Really just a modification to the uni knot. This must know fishing knot that every angler should know is the Fish n Fool knot. In this video I demonstrate how to tie the Fish n fool knot. The Fish-n-Fool knot […]

Kayak Fishing for Halibut in Santa Barbara Harbor

Fished Santa Barbara Harbor last Tuesday for couple halibut think it was about a dozen shorts with 1 keeper. Was able to get some big 4-5inch Chovies from the bait barge. On another note fished off shell beach trolling about 3 miles off shore, for about 3 big cuda in about 30 minutes of effort. […]

KNOT WEDNESDAY – Berkley Braid Knot

The Berkley Braid Knot is an extremely strong but still simple knot to tie. This must know knot that every angler should know is the Berkley Braid knot it is one of the best fishing knots for attaching lures and hooks. In this video I demonstrate how to tie the Berkley Braid knot. The Berkley […]

Knot Wednesday – Twisted Dropper Loop

Twisted dropper loop is a great knot for surf perch fishing as well, as I use it for fishing for panfish to keep the bait away from my main line some and decrease tangles. But really can be used in any situation that you would normally use a dropper loop.    

Estero Kayak Challenge IV Video Report

Over 80 kayakers gathered along the Central Coast of California to fish in the Estero Kayak Challenge which was held on June 2, 2018 at Leffingwell Landing in Cambria. Conditions out on the water shaped up nicely and the bite on rockfish and lingcod was pretty good early in the morning. I headed south a […]