kayak division isn’t possible, MKF has proposed a slight rule change allowing kayakers to compete in the powerboat division a little more equitably. Currently most of the tournaments allow eight to nine rods to be used for each boat, so we’ve pro- posed allowing four kayakers with two rods each to fish as one entry. A follow-up meeting with the Huron Valley club is scheduled for April 3. Te Wisconsin Big Fish Bash Salmon tourna-
ment goes July 12–29 and this will be the second year they have a kayak division. Last year there were 20 kayakers and the weight of the top 10 king salmon caught were 13.92–17.72 lbs—the largest salmon caught in the powerboat divisions
was 23.2 lbs. LUCIAN GIZEL IS A MKF TEAM MEMBER, GREAT LAKES KAYAK FISHING GUIDE AND OCEAN KAYAK PRO STAFF MEMBER BASED IN CANTON, MICH.
Eastern Canada
Springtime kayak angling opportunities in east- ern Canada are some of the most exciting and rewarding in a calendar year, especially aſter this long, snowy winter. For those searching for a great dinner, early
season is prime time for crappie and other pan- fish. Paddle into back bays and tie on a 1/64th or 1/32 oz. jig head under a float, add an occasional jerk to trigger strikes. A good number of walleye can be caught
opening weekend by slow-trolling a worm har- ness or working a 1/4 oz. jig head tipped with a plastic grub. A fresh minnow in 30–40 feet of wa- ter should have your rod bending consistently. Carp fishing heats up in late April and early
May with some of the biggest specimens caught this time of year. Chum with canned corn to get them in a feeding mood and cast a kernel-cov- ered hook with a split shot and let your presenta- tion sit where you chummed. For you fly anglers, this is a great time of year to find carp cruising the shallows in search of food before the spawn. Try casting a brown woolly bugger or a small crayfish imitation. On days with low visibility, look for puffs of mud being created by fish feed- ing on the bottom and cast to those areas. Lake trout enthusiasts love the spring and the
first water aſter ice-out as downriggers and heavy tackle can be leſt at home. You can find “lakers” in the shallows, cruising off and around sandbars and rocky points. Troll a small crank bait or a minnow imitation fly pattern with a long line behind your kayak and paddle in an “S” pattern to bring your lure over different depths. Most hits will occur when your offering crosses over a drop-off. Fish the warmest water you can find and you will find trout. If you’re anything like me, it’s time to put down the snow shovel, pick up the paddle—and
hit the water. JAMIE PISTILLI IS A WRITER, GUIDE AND TOURNAMENT ANGLER FROM OTTAWA, ONTARIO
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