Kayak Fishing for Trout on ColdWater Lake Mount Saint Helens in the Blackfoot 130 Kayak

[@LucCote-bb3bd]

Nice place to Kayak and fish. I own a Blackfoot 180 , I am in my 4th year, and I am still impress by the stability and easiness to use it. I am fully geared to fish, and, most of the time I kayak, I have a line trailing. And , for me, The Blackfoot180, is the very best kayak for my wife and I. Have fun on the water, but stay safe !

[@bradyward6345]

Beautiful day on the lake, Dan! I love your positive outlook, even when you & your buddy almost sank 12 yrs ago. Thanks for sharing your adventures!!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Brady - I appreciate that. I was an adventure for sure that day! You are most welcome, more to come :))

[@fpvaddictdad2730]

Looks beautiful!

[@FlyFishDan]

Pretty awesome lake for sure

[@fpvaddictdad2730]

@@FlyFishDan I just ordered that Kayak, waiting on delivery.

[@johnkim701]

Learned something new today, inversion temperature, and I enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@FlyFishDan]

I love those rare inversion days - so much fun to be fishing in short sleeves when it's in the 30's in the valley. Cheers!

[@johnkim701]

@@FlyFishDan should try it soon myself.

[@waikarimoana]

Awesome place, great water and awesome fishing, tight lines, thumbs up and greetings from New Zealand,, Tony.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! Greetings to you too! Thanks for taking the time to watch, I do appreciate that! Cheers!

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Lovely video Dan, well made! I'd definitely suggest a PFD for your next investment, if you go down in that lake with waders on you would probably sink like a stone and have little hope of regaining the surface. Here in Oz it's actually illegal to kayak without a pfd on most waters. But I do love my kayak fly fishing! :)

[@FlyFishDan]

That is good advice - picked one up today as a matter of fact. I'll be wearing it on my next trip out. Cheers!

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

@@FlyFishDan I look forward to the next video mate! :)

[@SeaScoutLeader56]

Lovely surroundings to fish in, another great video.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you Martyn - as always, I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to watch - thank you so much! Cheers!

[@richardz9409]

Great work! Really love the drone shots.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! That was a tough drone shot to pull off...took me two runs at it, but I was very pleased with the final shot. Thanks for watching!

[@jaysung2725]

Haha I like the humor mixed into this video. Also, a great "Knight rider " style intro! You should have spoken to your watch : Let's go fishing, fish on!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you Jay - I appreciate you taking the time to watch! Cheers! I like to try to mix up the edits from time to time - glad it seemed to work :)

[@caseyjohnson738]

That's a fine looking IK Dan & another epic edit !

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you Casey - I appreciate that! Cheers!

[@mcnieman]

Really great job showing what you're using and how, really want to get on that lake.

[@FlyFishDan]

You are most welcome Mike - best of luck when you make it out to Coldwater! It's an amazing fishery for sure. Cheers!

[@MarkoAbo]

Enjoy your videos Dan. Start trolling with that yak and you'll catch a lot more fish. Be well, fish on. Mark, on the Columbia River

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks for the tips! Cheers!

[@leemowers9395]

Nice dan, there is no science behind the banana issue. I have got some great strikes trolling lures, fly’s included. Fun times.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Lee - party foul for sure bringing the banana...Lol. Thanks for taking the time to watch! Cheers!

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

Looks beautiful and going for the Blackfoot 130 for offshore fishing in Spring 2024 God willing. May I ask why you don't wear a PFD?

[@FlyFishDan]

My wife asked me the same question after seeing this video - consequently, I wear it now ;))

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

@@FlyFishDan Your wife loves you clearly!

[@geekofalltrades9670]

Hahaha. Moral of the story, keep changing patterns and tactics until you've realized you've brought a banana in the boat!

[@FlyFishDan]

Lol - I know right?!? Thanks for watching Geek of All Trades!

[@brandondaniels9471]

Just curious. How do you dry out the kayak after you're done? I'm planning on buying the exact same kayak next week. Thanks :-)

[@FlyFishDan]

Yes! You definitely need to dry it out if it's going to be stored deflated for any amount of time (weeks), otherwise mold could set in. Feel free to use my coupon code (FLYDAN15) and save 15%!

[@grob25]

@2:01 if you slow down on the bridge, and listen carefully, you can hear God making Elk. Loo Wit is the holy grail of Elk hunting.

[@FlyFishDan]

There you go!

[@owenjones7620]

Thanks for the great video, is it possible to fit another chair and use the blackfoot 130 as a tandem kayak, I'm 6,1 my partner is 5,7, I really do like the stability and build quality, I do occasionally fish but I'd probably be using mainly for touring with my partner.. Any chance you could give me your opinion or perhaps do a video with an extra seat fitted in the bf130, I've searched and searched for some information and photos or even videos, still no such luck 🤞

[@FlyFishDan]

I don’t believe so - not long enough and the support tie downs for the chairs aren’t spaced far enough apart to allow for a safe balance for two chairs/paddlers. They make a two person Blackfoot (160) and my coupon will still work for that boat. Hope that helps!

[@ryanpuddy1626]

What do you use to keep your feet warm when you’re in the float tube in the winter. Great videos. Thanks!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Ryan - I use hiking sock liners and smartwool socks. The key is to try not to have things too tight in the boot - that's what causes your feet to quickly get cold. Cheers!

[@hntrains2]

That boat looks perfect for fishing on flat waters.

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Beautiful place look so cool🤟🏼😎

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you!

[@jacksievers2467]

Nice Video, interesting you took a kayak to a spot to "fish from the shore" any thoughts of fishing from the kayak ? I often "troll" from my float tube or small inflatable pontoon. Anyway, appreciated your video of this location.

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet! The toughest part of fly fishing from a kayak is keeping it in the same spot, unless it’s dead calm (no wind) you wind up all over the place and a double anchor system is a pain to manage.

[@jackz5846]

Hey mate. I got the Chelan. I thought you were supposed to inflate the sides first?

[@FlyFishDan]

I find it tough to secure the bottom when the sides are full of air - I inflate the bottom first on the Blackfoot

[@yamittr250]

Stink of new gear, (real ) nice.

[@FlyFishDan]

Have to love that new boat smell for sure :))

[@Sainte305]

Are you ever concerned about errant hooks puncturing the kayak and leaving you floating to shore?

[@FlyFishDan]

I have hit my kayak (very hard) with a big streamer, and it just bounces off. Super thick material thankfully.

[@Sainte305]

@@FlyFishDan Good to hear. I’ve been considering the Jonny Bass 100 and the Crescent Shoalie, so I may need to add this to my list.

[@cordelmar]

Wen you shoed the banana I started to laugh. I had a real bad experience on my ocean goin boat,, I took some guys fishing a few mile out and wen we got to my favorite spot one guy says hey all the bait is dead in the bait tank, then one of the batteries blows up, and then we start taking on water, so while I m in engine hole pumping out water I said did any of you guys bring any Bananas. On the way back the bait tank pump started working again. Needles to say I rewired everything with new wires.

[@FlyFishDan]

Wow - crazy story! Thanks for sharing that!

[@rickfromthecape3135]

Keep switching it up......and get rid of that cursed banana!!!

[@FlyFishDan]

I know right?? What the heck was that banana doing on the kayak?! Never again ;)

[@emeraldcitydreamz]

What time of year was this?

[@FlyFishDan]

This was in February during an inversion day

[@emeraldcitydreamz]

Cool. Thanks! Great videos too.

[@randallmorgan7658]

So the manual pump take very little effort just for those interested…

[@ronaldfisher222]

Yes , we have no bananas

[@FlyFishDan]

We have no bananas today.... :))

[@mikesherman6300]

super morning....... sorry you had to fight the crowds....... awesome prologue......what was that horny critter in the field?........

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you Mike! He was a big Rosevelt Bull Elk - I was pretty surprised to see him just chilling in the open field. Cheers!

[@yamittr250]

Or Reel, haha.

[@FlyFishDan]

Exactly! :))

[@wrenramsey6783]

You should really sell that piece of shit and buy a loaded GMC or F-150.

[@FlyFishDan]

That jeep has lead me to more fish than I can count! You should know...you've been there with me when I out fished you ;))

[@steveg8322]

Beautiful wooden craft in the old vid,hope you still have it.Would like to see it in use in a new video.🚣

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you Steve! Here is one of my first vids featuring this amazing boat, feel free to watch! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpy5hoxjl8SCra8

[@steveg8322]

@@FlyFishDan Viewed the video and read the history of the “Eider”,a precious heirloom I must say. I hope you and she both stay in good shape for many years to come! Tight lines,Dan!