blue pilgrim

I was out on Martindale Pond yesterday and was surprised at the number of beaver out there. When I first saw one I thought, "that is a monster Muskrat"...then as I realized it was a beaver it gave me a splash. Not sure the total, but my guess is 4 to 5 of them are out there. Didn't get the line that wet as I was pretty much chased off any area by the rowing traffic. Just a few pannies. I was there from 5 p.m. until about 9:00 p.m. Mike

Nice write up Chilli. I also have a kayak, but it's a longer touring model from Northern Lights; with full rudder, front and rear storage, decking etc. and I can tell you that it's almost too much for fishing. I was out a few weeks ago off point Abino and Crystal beach and I was doing more kayaking than fishing, but didn't plan it that way. As it is so long it is perfect for travelling the long and strait lines and can carry everything I need for a week in Algonquin. Although if you get into an area you want to sit and cast for a while the winds or waves can take your 'yak in all directions since the front and back are catching both so easily. Most of my time was trying to correct where I was going. Also, my cockpit is to tight an area to have gear at the ready. My kayak is Fibre-glass and I need to find a rod holder I can affix to it without drilling or adapting to much that may "ruin" the hull. Scotty's has a nice set up that I may try this summer. I would definately go the smaller, wider, plastic route as I think it would be better to ride, sit, adapt, abuse, learn and most importantly fish from. My kayak is great for what it is made for and I have had some success fishing from it, but I am already looking at the Pelicans avaialable at Costco...You know so the girlfriend can have fun too..... yeah, that's it..... No matter what you're in have fun on the water and be safe. Mike