Boltz Lake Kentucky Kayak Fishing Tournament: Bass, Lightning, & Hail! Cincinnati Kayak Fishing

[@ShacksOutdoorAdventures]

love that little lake.. find the rocks

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I'm going back in the summer to frog that grass!

[@benwilkey2060]

The hail video was impressive! Glad you left the GoPro going! Shallow soft plastics rule the spring for me.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I didn't realize how bad the lightning was when I was messing around with the camera before sheltering in the car. Watching it I was thinking, "my mom is going to kill me when she sees this". 🤣

[@rexeberly3017]

Nicely done. You have grit, that will always serve you well. Good adjustment.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thank you! My stubbornness seems to be both a blessing and a curse in fishing, I need to adjust faster instead of being determined to just keep grinding to make something work. But I won't ever give up!

[@Alohasheree]

Good job

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thank you! :)

[@danareed1656]

oh wow what a storm!

[@GirlGoneFishing]

It was definitely on the intense end of thunder storms!

[@thebeardedpaddler]

good stuff!

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thanks! :)

[@johnstruewing1164]

I have fished that lake many times. Never had that much luck. One thing is that you are a lot braver than I ever was to get back out on the water during the storm and staying out there. I would have been in my truck sleeping

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I was trying to balance my desire to be out fishing with the thought of someone telling my mom I got struck by lightning! I definitely want to try again on Boltz, I think it has great potential!

[@johnstruewing1164]

My best success there was with the “old” 6” Creme Worms fished weightless parallel to the bank. What was old is new again.

[@johnstruewing1164]

I’m 71 now and have been a bachelor for the last 30 years. I sure wish that I could have found a fishin buddy like you way back when. You really impress me with your knowledge and ability. Best of luck with your fishin. Stay safe.

[@johnstruewing1164]

I know that you are struggling a little with your net. Please don’t take this wrong but some strengthening exercises should help

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thanks!

[@mikecollett8513]

Congrats, got some fish in the boat. Every little bit helps with the stats and AOY standing.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Oh for sure! I was dead last in the AOY standings at this point last year, having been skunked in my first 4 tournaments. But I am currently sitting at 15th after 3 tournaments (with one skunk, and two 13th places). When I get frustrated with my fishing failures, I make myself look at the progress from last year. As long as I am moving forward, there is still hope for getting it!

[@mikecollett8513]

@@GirlGoneFishing remember the game you're playing. Five 12" fish do you better than one 20" fish or a zero. Well that depends on your goals. Thanks for sharing

[@danielcolwell6096]

My first video seen of yours and really like it. Good fishing footage, good explanation, and really like the pics of what lure you are using at the time.....I am subscribed.....keep it up...

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thank you! Now I just need more fish and tournament wins! :)

[@jetco5906]

Great video. Good job keeping it real. We all lose a fish now and then.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thanks! :)

[@lowlifeangler]

Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky been the hot spot for strong storms for the last 5 or 6 years. I had couple close calls from Tornados at the house and a few storms at Kiser Lake where i barely got off the water. Storms roll up fast there. Looks like East Harbor will have perfect weather. Be careful - TJ

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thanks!

[@lowlifeangler]

​@@GirlGoneFishing FYI: At East Harbor everything hitting slow , I tried everything, Finally I tried a Black and blue Blue Rock 1099 3/8 oz swim jig w/ matching trailer early evening. About 10 casts nailed a fat 17". About 30 yards in front of the water edge campground trail. Dragged on the bottom slowly. Hit like a sheephead!

[@BrettC1973]

Lightning boltz on Boltz lake.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

🤣 That's a good one!

[@apkygal]

Enjoyed the video! It's tough trying to fish in a storm. I love to kayak fishing and I'm wondering if there are any lady kayakers in the central ky area following this channel.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thank you! I don't know any female anglers from KY yet (Or I guess I do now... hi! I'm Melissa!), but I do fish sometimes with the Bluegrass Kayak Anglers who are an amazing group of super nice guys that run a KY tournament trail. I really admire these guys and love what they are doing with their trail! This is their website: www.bluegrasskayakanglers.com/ Or you can find them on facebook: facebook.com/bluegrasskayakanglers

[@jefffirm6577]

Have you ever considered getting a trailer for your kayak? I car topped for a few years but got a trailer this year it's a game changer. I pull it with a Ford fiesta so anything is possible. Lol

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Strictly Sail offered me a great deal on a little trailer, but my car is so old and has so many miles that my Honda Master Mechanic friend said don't do it. So I'm stuck with car topping for now!

[@OutdoorQuests]

Brutal conditions, but you made the best of it and did great. I like that they let you measure 8"+.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thanks! Yeah that is one of the things that makes the CKF trail a little more "beginner friendly". It used to be 3 fish and 8" minimum, but raised it this year to 5 fish so people would be more used to fishing the "real tournament way", but kept the 8" minimum to make people feel more accomplished. Love this little trail!

[@bizcoachbiz]

Hail - Are you kidding me!! Time to go to the movies or something.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I took a nice 30 minute nap to the soothing sounds of thunder, rain, and hail bouncing off my car! 🤣

[@kevinstoudinger4015]

I always enjoy your videos. Good luck at east and west harbor and I can't wait for that video to come out.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thank you! I am really excited for Erie, I just hope I can find fish! Up at East Harbor so many of our anglers have "their spots" that always pay off, so it is a mental game for me of can I find a different spot that beats the spot that these same people always do well on. That's my challenge for this weekend!

[@SonjasSEAcrets]

You made storm fishing look easy, glad you were safe!

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I was so stressed about that lightning! The nap in my car to the soothing sound of rain and thunder was nice! 🤣

[@crankbait09]

i havent watched your videos in some time. you have certainly come a long way from the beginning. the last time i watched, you had a kayak with no pedals, and you were primarily fishing crankbaits. i see you are using an assortment of techniques now. good to see you're still doing the tournament thing. good luck this year. i'm actually heading to this lake on monday, for the first time. you ever fish Williamstown Lake?

[@GirlGoneFishing]

It is hard for me to see the progress, sometimes it feels I’m not getting any better, so it was cool to read your comment! Thanks! I have never been to Williamstown, Bullock Pen would be next on my list to try out of those lakes, it looked great on Google Earth.

[@crankbait09]

@@GirlGoneFishing - I haven't either. I have it on my list to try this week. I could only see one boat ramp to launch from.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I was thinking Boltz might be good for frogging when it gets hot, so I'll probably be back down in the summer. Unless I get lost on the way and accidentally end up at Cedar Creek instead! 🤣

[@crankbait09]

@GirlGoneFishing - I changed my mind and hit up kincaid lake in Kentucky (first time there). It's about 50 minutes south of Cincinnati. I'm gonna go there again next Tuesday. I pulled a 3 pound largemouth, and a couple 2's. Was a good day. Highly recommend. It's a nice lake

[@crankbait09]

@GirlGoneFishing - I changed my mind and hit up kincaid lake in Kentucky. It's about 50 minutes south of Cincinnati. I'm gonna go there again next Tuesday. I pulled a 3 pound largemouth, and a couple 2's. Was a good day. Highly recommend. It's a nice lake

[@jaysonelam8321]

It’s tough losing a fish when you have it in the boat. I suggest using your net at the end of the board to keep the fish in your boat and position the fish on the board before you pick up the camera. Good job adjusting your bait choices for the second half. I generally won’t throw any bait more than a half hour without a bite if it hasn’t produced a fish at any point. Good luck on the next one.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thanks! I am usually pretty good about the net trick, but I was rushing and wet and got lazy and it bit me in the butt!

[@ryanlinder1973]

Z-Man hellraiZer

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Hahaha thanks, I was close! Seems like that lure should be deadly effective, but I haven't caught anything on it yet. Maybe in the summer over grass fields it will shine.

[@ryanlinder1973]

@@GirlGoneFishing i have 3 of those things and they are something else for sure. Definitely throw it around the vegetation. Early mornings and just before the sun goes down

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I love topwater on those early summer mornings! Speaking of which, I need to get in some frogging practice before I try that again in a tournament... I just learned the frog hookset last year and want to make sure I remember!

[@ryanlinder1973]

@@GirlGoneFishing that slight delay is key!

[@markskibo5159]

Awesome day I would be very happy with that catch !!! especially considering the storms. Oh and please don't drag your Yak that far on concrete washboard, made me cringe !! 😵‍💫

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I don't know what else to do to get the cart in! I have to tip it over completely on the side to get the cart into the scupper holes, and I can't tip it unless it is clear of the water or I lose stuff into the water since the Lynx doesn't have actual storage hatches so everything is on the deck. I can't see another way to do this without dragging it up the ramp until it is clear of the water unless the water is warm enough for me to actually submerge myself to get the wheels in.

[@fisheyeguy]

I really enjoy following you on these tournament trail videos. I WISH I had time to do something like this. I’ve always kind of been against tournament fishing (out of a boat), but these kayak tournaments look a lot more laid back and fun. Keep up the great work!

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Thanks! I feel like the kayak trails are whatever you want to make of them, we have people who just want to have fun and be social and we have people who are super serious. But almost everyone I have met has been really nice, we have so much fun camping together... I feel so lucky to have found this sport!

[@EvenaGirlCanDoIt]

Hi, Just started following you channel. I have a question about the Gorilla tape you put on your hull after you dragged your yak up that ramp. How’s it holding up? Can you please add that to your next video? Thanks

[@GirlGoneFishing]

That Waterproof Gorilla Tape has had the unintended consequence of being super grippy on concrete making it almost impossible for me to slide my boat into the water. When I put it on my Lynx, I had originally gone out to buy T-Rex Waterproof Tape, which seems to be less spongy and might be less grippy, but when I got it home it turns out there was Gorilla Tape in the T-Rex Tap row and all I, dummy that I am sometimes, checked on the package was that it was the waterproof version. The tape now has a lot of dings in it, which means it was doing the job of protecting the hull, but I’m going to try to take it off this off season and try something else. I mean I’ll try to take it off, it is going to be almost impossible to remove even with a scraper, a heat gun, and a couple of days to work on it. Not the solution I had hoped for.

[@abidefishing]

“I need to get down here more.”-Hambone Life’s short. Why do that to yourself? That place sucks.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

🤣

[@abidefishing]

@@GirlGoneFishing - Melissa, this comment probably makes zero sense. This was actually intended as a comment on Hambone Fishing’s video. How/why it posted here, I have no clue. Funny thing though, a month or two ago I tried commenting on your video and it posted to one of his. I don’t know what the heck’s going on. Haha.

[@GirlGoneFishing]

I wondered, but for you I was willing to roll with it! 🤣

[@fishing_gimiks_az]

...that lightning looks bad....i would have just backed off - safety first....

[@GirlGoneFishing]

Yeah it got sketchy for a bit