Bass Boats Can't Go Here! Lake Chickamauga Kayak Bass Fishing!
We're sneaking around the backwaters today to avoid boat traffic. With hundreds of boats on the water and fishing pressure at an all time high, its time to jump in the kayak. Why a kayak in such a big lake? We're able to get into all the places the boats can't go! Come along as Matt catches fish in backwater coves and pockets.
Today is all about finesse. Matt started off with a tiny underspin, a senko, and a shaky head, then added a dropshot to the mix as conditions dictated. There were a few prespawn fish around but the majority of these bass were spawning. Since he was using finesse tackle, Matt added some new rods into the mix as well. He tried out a new Halo KSII Elite, a Savage Gear Black Ops, and the new Ultegra spinning reel and had great success with all of them.
While we love fishing out of the bass boats and using all the modern electronic advantages, there is something very rewarding about getting on the water in a small craft, no electronics, and just going fishing. If you haven't given kayak fishing a try, you really should. Below you'll find links to all the gear, the baits, and the equipment Matt used today. We've included the exact models and specific colors Matt was using as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item, except for the kayak link which goes directly to the manufacturer.
Underspin...
Head- Cool Baits 1/8 oz Down Under: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Bait- Keitech Fat 2.8" (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Senko...
Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5" (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Hook- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Shaky Head...
Hook- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Bait #1- Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y
Color: Green Pumpkin Sapphire
Bait #2- Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP
Colors: Green Pumpkin, White Trash
Dropshot...
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop 1/8: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h
Bait- Big Bite Smallie Smasher (Chart/White): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Kayak...
-Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136: https://bit.ly/3h9ngaS
Dropshot/Keitech Combo...
Rod- Halo KS II Elite 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32Rp9nh
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 3000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Shaky Head Combo...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Senko Combo...
Rod- Savage Gear Black Ops 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aLTsAh
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 3000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braided 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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