I’m doing a day paddle in my kayak from Henderson to Belle Plaine tomorrow. I grew up in this area and fished the river a lot, but mostly bottom fishing for cats and rough fish. I don’t plan on stopping for long periods of time or anchoring, so I probably wont do a lot of bottom fishing, but I do want to bring a casting rod and throw a few casts into fishy looking areas along the way (deadfalls, eddies, creekmouths) for maybe a walleye, stray pike or smallmouth.
I’ve heard jig and soft plastics is a good presentation. That Water is so muddy, thought maybe a google-eyed jig with a little rattle/vibration. Anyone have any advice on style of plastics or color. My fist thought is a twister or paddle tail, I figure the more motion the better in that water clarity but would love to hear what any experienced river folks recommend. Thinking white or Chartreuse for color?
Honestly a fish would be a bonus – really going to be alone in nature for a day, check out the colors, decompress etc. But if I’m going to haul the gear, I’d like to at least make a good effort.
