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Tips for practicing the art of creative access without getting busted. Use Maps and GPS
Finding legit creative access to remote fish- ing water requires research. Find good local maps on websites such as www.flashearth. com. Discovering a decent bushwhacking path can eat up a lot of time. A topographi- cal GPS unit will speed your search.
Follow the Creeks The path of least resistance also conceals
Befriend the Locals
The straightforward approach works too. Knock on a few doors, pick up some trash on your walk to the house, remember to
smile, and you’re likely to be granted life- time access that requires much less sneaky bushwhacking.
MAKING THE MOST OF CREATIVE ACCESS POINTS BY JEFF LITTLE
hen I was 12 years old, I’d sneak quietly out of my house at night. A rod would al- ready be waiting outside. I’d move quickly toward one of several nearby off-limits farm
ponds. Anticipating the jolting interruption of a chugging buzzbait made the risk of getting blasted with rock salt worthwhile. I’m older now, but still love to fish where I shouldn’t. Commando-style, stealthy, out of
sight and mind. Kayaks make for perfect sneak-away vehicles. Now I just have to worry about my truck winding up in an impound lot. It happened once. Thankfully, my client was cool with hitch-hiking back to the put-in.
your entry. With few exceptions, flowing wa- ter is public. Local perception may be dif- ferent. Steer clear of creek beds that have a POSTED sign on every third tree. It’s just not worth it.
Park Well and Prove It
When parking your vehicle, get all four wheels off of the road. I’ve learned to take photos before starting my drag to the river or lake—proof that my vehicle was legal.
Move Swiftly
Dawdling invites people to question your presence. My system is simple. The kayak is in the back of the truck, fully loaded, rods pointed backwards so branches won’t snap them in the scurry. I lower the kayak to the ground, clip my eight foot long tow strap to the front grab loop and I’m off.
Mark your Takeout
GPS units can save you from overshooting the take-out and having to walk back up- stream in the dark. Hike to your take-out point before starting, mark a waypoint, and check it frequently during your float trip.
Fishing where you want need not equate to trespassing. You just have to be willing to push the envelope a little.
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