I don’t mean the 1980’s folks. I’m talking about age here. This device, the Freedom Launcher is for us older folk that can’t get our kayaks up and out in the water. – or maybe also for those that would like to make the launching and landing just a little bit easier! David Schricker, a semi-retired engineer, created this device and then especially modified it to fit my own kayak. Afterwards he was interested enough to work with me through some additional modifications, and then to top it off, he made a visit from his home in Illinois to join me for a short fishing trip. Afterwards he made this extemporaneous video in my driveway.

Either one of these videos could give you a good laugh. You may be encouraged to either take up the sport of kayak fishing or to prolong the adventure as long as you can!

Mike Shannon

October 6 through the 12th is the Black Drum Fishing Tournament. As an informative warm-up to this event Brian Brumbaugh, Mike Griffin and John Crespin held two sessions at the Sunset Beach Fishing Pier last Saturday.

Each of the hour-long sessions was attended by a dozen Sea Trail Fishing Club members. Topics covered included the terminal tackle that works the best, presentation, preferred baits of black drum, and the best locations to find fish. The pros and cons were discussed by the groups and many questions were addressed by this elite group of Club anglers.

The Sea Trail Fishing Club thanks members Gary and Teresa Massey for hosting this event!

This Article re-posted from Kayak Magazine:

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Hey Angler’s

Here’s a great opportunity!  Our fishing club is in a unique location: we have greater inner-coastal, in-shore and off-shore fishing opportunities.  Add to that the excellent fishing piers and beaches!  There is no reason not to take advantage of all these choices.

Recently, Bob White, a member of both Sea Trail Fishing Club and Seacoast Anglers has held clinics on “The Joys of Surf Fishing” [my label!]. He has offered to continue to invite both novices and seasoned anglers to surf fishing events during September.  As the waters along the coast cool down, the ‘bite’ will get hotter. So plan to come down to the shore with Bob for a great time of fishing and camaraderie with others!

Bob will lead surf fishing events on September 5 and September 18. Expected start times will be around 8 AM.

To join in on this event email Bob at cuelathe@aol.com and leave your phone number in case of rain dates or changes in times.