Krazy Kayakin: Paddlpalooza X recap

Fishing in Louisiana

I love to fish. I have been fishing my entire life. In my early years I mostly fished fresh water. My mentor, my Grandfather was an expert freshwater fisherman.The last 10 years of my life, I was in a job that prevented me from persuing my passion. Last year I switched careers and it opened up the opportunity to get back in the water and on the fish.I got turned on to kayak fishing by the owner of Stately Rods, an expert kayak fisherman as well and an gifted custom rod builder. Kayak fishing is now my passion. I enter every tournament and fish every opportunity I can. Living in Louisiana provides, in my opinion , the best saltwater marsh fishing in the world! These are my stories.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Paddlpalooza X recap

Sorry about getting this recap out so late. Paddlepoolza was a very unique experience. Hundreds of Kayakers fishing for the elusive slam. Trout and Reds were there for the taking. The Flounder, were the key to placing in this event. There were 5 of us in our group. 2 members had the redfish and Trout taken care of early and fished the rest of the day for the flounder. Looking for holes, drop offs, rocks, or wherever that 1 flounder mght be hiding. No luck for my group. All in all some fisherman did find their flounder and had a good day. The event was great; minus the awards ceremony and raffle satarting late and lasting to long. The fish fry after the tournament, was awesome. I commend those fish cleaners and cookers who cleaned and cooked for hours. What an awesome group to volunteer for that. The best part about the event in my opinion, was interaction with other Kayak fisherman. We stayed at Boudreaux's and made some friendships with some fellow fisherman staying besides us. All in all, my first paddlepalooza was a blast and it won't be my last. Congratulations to Mr. Tommy Eubanks, who not only took home a kayak and other prizes, but was invited to represent the club and the USA at the Hobie World tournament in Australia!