Bonking, Sugar and Hoopnetting... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bubblehide · 02-12-2011, 11:24 PM

Griff, IMHO yes you are waiting to long. The general premise is that if the bugs are crawling, they will come and eat for a bit and move on; you could consider bugs both competitive, and a bit of a nervous creature. Most guys running 5 nets, paddle back to the first, after dropping the last one, and start their pulling, culling, re-baiting and re-droping cycle. It may not appear, but it does take some time to complete one cycle; and it can be a real workout (the reason Jim's vid is so shaky, is because he has his cam mounted on his PFD, and he's pulling the nets with both arms; it simply demonstrates the effort and speed he puts into it). Basically, it's what you make of it; you can take it easy, or work your tookis off. But if you ever happen to hoop or fish with Jim, be warned, he's an animal, and if you try to keep up with him, he'll work both you and himself into the ground, in both the pace, and the time spent OTW.

Fiskadoro · 02-13-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bubblehide

the reason Jim's vid is so shaky, is because he has his cam mounted on his PFD, and he's pulling the nets with both arms; it simply demonstrates the effort and speed he puts into it......you can take it easy, or work your tookis off. But if you ever happen to hoop or fish with Jim, be warned, he's an animal, and if you try to keep up with him, he'll work both you and himself into the ground, in both the pace, and the time spent OTW.

WTF.. After a hundred miles on my bike all night I come home this?

Yeah the video is from my PFD cam,and I push myself hard as I can, but I do it not for anyone else or some stupid web trip, I do it because I love it and because I still can do it.

Like marathons or triathlons or or fukathons I hang and push the extremes because I want the most I can get out of life.

If people don't get that...well screw them and the sterile horse they rode in on.

Jim

Sherm · 02-13-2011, 06:55 AM

Hey Jim. I also do the long hoop nights on the yak. Many trips are 6 to 8 hour affairs after the three mile paddle to the spot and back and all the pulls in between.

I usually load up on food before I hit the water. I bring a bottle of gatorade and a couple bottles of water with me. A couple of suckers seems to help when the energy reserves get low too.

Mostly the cigars get me through the rough spots though

bubblehide · 02-13-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Day

WTF.. After a hundred miles on my bike all night I come home this?

Yeah the video is from my PFD cam,and I push myself hard as I can, but I do it not for anyone else or some stupid web trip, I do it because I love it and because I still can do it.

Like marathons or triathlons or or fukathons I hang and push the extremes because I want the most I can get out of life.

If people don't get that...well screw them and the sterile horse they rode in on.

Jim

Yeah you do love it, but like I said Jim, your an animal!

Actually, someone prior to my post mentioned your vid being shaky, and even volunteered to hold your cammy next time. As for me, your vid is an excellent representation in the effort you put into the things you love. But only 100 miles on the bike

, your slowing down

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But Jim, keep in mind, I apologize for nothing.

02-12-2011, 11:24 PM	#1
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	Griff, IMHO yes you are waiting to long. The general premise is that if the bugs are crawling, they will come and eat for a bit and move on; you could consider bugs both competitive, and a bit of a nervous creature. Most guys running 5 nets, paddle back to the first, after dropping the last one, and start their pulling, culling, re-baiting and re-droping cycle. It may not appear, but it does take some time to complete one cycle; and it can be a real workout (the reason Jim's vid is so shaky, is because he has his cam mounted on his PFD, and he's pulling the nets with both arms; it simply demonstrates the effort and speed he puts into it). Basically, it's what you make of it; you can take it easy, or work your tookis off. But if you ever happen to hoop or fish with Jim, be warned, he's an animal, and if you try to keep up with him, he'll work both you and himself into the ground, in both the pace, and the time spent OTW.

02-13-2011, 06:55 AM	#3
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Hey Jim. I also do the long hoop nights on the yak. Many trips are 6 to 8 hour affairs after the three mile paddle to the spot and back and all the pulls in between. I usually load up on food before I hit the water. I bring a bottle of gatorade and a couple bottles of water with me. A couple of suckers seems to help when the energy reserves get low too. Mostly the cigars get me through the rough spots though