now this is a sleigh ride! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rogersmith · 11-24-2009, 09:38 AM

Catching Tuna and Hanging On for the Ride

Julia Cumes for The New York Times
Dave Lamoureux fishes for bluefin tuna from his kayak in Massachusetts.

Published: November 22, 2009
YARMOUTH, Mass. — Dave Lamoureux’s kayak, named Fortitude, must be the only one in Massachusetts registered as a motor vessel. That’s because a powerboat registration is required to get a permit to fish for tuna here.

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Captain Andrew Poce via Dave Lamoureux
Dave Lamoureux with the 157-pound bluefin, a record tuna for an unassisted kayak fisherman.

read on....

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/sports/23fishing.html?_r=1&em

-scallywag- · 11-25-2009, 10:43 AM

gotta love the east coast guys...they love their spinning reels!!

rogersmith · 11-25-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by -scallywag-

gotta love the east coast guys...they love their spinning reels!!

Its true, I'm from Jersey and it was hard to shift to conventional gear. Still stick to it in the bays and freshwater, but invested in new gear for the salt. Can't think of why this guy sticks to spinning gear for monster species from the yak.

Billy V · 11-26-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by -scallywag-

gotta love the east coast guys...they love their spinning reels!!

I still have my old Daiwa 4500 spinner in the garage from the Jersey days.
It landed many-a-bluefish, striped bass, and fluke.

-Its the one that makes a loud clicking noise that can not be turned off. I was tempted to use it out here but you would be able to hear it from across the canyon.

11-24-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
rogersmith Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 465	now this is a sleigh ride! Catching Tuna and Hanging On for the Ride Julia Cumes for The New York Times Dave Lamoureux fishes for bluefin tuna from his kayak in Massachusetts. By CHARLES McGRATH Published: November 22, 2009 YARMOUTH, Mass. — Dave Lamoureux’s kayak, named Fortitude, must be the only one in Massachusetts registered as a motor vessel. That’s because a powerboat registration is required to get a permit to fish for tuna here. Enlarge This Image Captain Andrew Poce via Dave Lamoureux Dave Lamoureux with the 157-pound bluefin, a record tuna for an unassisted kayak fisherman. read on.... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/sports/23fishing.html?_r=1&em

11-25-2009, 10:43 AM	#2
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	gotta love the east coast guys...they love their spinning reels!!