CJ Brown Kayak Bass Fishing Tournament 20mph Winds

After the heartbreak of missing the first tournament on the Cincinnati Kayak Fishing schedule when my car broke down a couple of weeks ago, I was so happy to get to fish the next tournament at CJ Brown Reservoir on April 14. The winds were 15-20 mph sustained, so getting across the lake and holding the kayak in position was a real challenge and in the end I didn't catch any fish. I feel like I always start the CKF season with a couple of skunks, but this year I was hoping to do better! Just have to win one of the upcoming tournaments to make up for another bad start to the season!

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RAM
Garmin
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[melvinmariott]

You should have been using a swimbait that day

[Hazel-Hill]

Wow, what a day. Don't be defeated, you're amazing. Looks like a lot of fishermen were struggling out there in the waves. I love your content.

[markskibo]

You need a trailer girl !!!
I dont know what is more impressive 20mph wind or the hike back to the car !!
Your the coolest girl on a Yak, I have 2 daughters and a grand daughter, had them all fishing just out of diapers, oldest is 45 now and the fishing spirit is still in her.
I have an Old Town 136 Autopilot, a trailer was the best thing that happened !!!
Rock on!!

[Michagan_outdoorsman_James]

keep pressing forward and i have good faith the next rip will be much better fishing has been tough from a kayak here in southwest Michigan too the winds is always howling. tight lines out there and good luck hope your car is doing better too

[noelharpenau]

You always have a great positive attitude. Best of luck for the season and on getting your your car fixed

[jaysonelam]

Rough start but it can only get better from here. Blanked on my opening tournament this year as well. Ce la vie!

[CyberYaker]

Cooler waters I love throwing jerkbaits. Heck I love jerkbaits no matter the temps really. Berkly Stunna 112+1 and you are good to go.

[jimmymesler]

Good job just toughing it out. Only thing I can catch em on early spring is White 1/2 oz big Colorado blade spinnerbait with craw or shad trailer lifting to spin the blade and dropping to get the blade to helicopter down. Jerkbait very slow I use sticky lead dots to make sure it stays put when long paused and not floating up. And Jig n craw trailer dragged slowly and pausing. Awesome VID!!!

[granvillej]

Please don’t give up don’t stop trying there are only a handful of female anglers that I watch. I want to see more everyday grow in the community in the world of bass fishing I see is a bunch of dudes and for young women who want to learn about fishing you rising female stars is their only thing they can look up to. Sorry about your luck in the water just remember safety first always, and a bad day of fishing is much better than a good day at work lol. Thank you for sharing take care and God bless. ❤❤❤❤

[damnedjose]

Maybe you're overthinking a little .. just hearing all the strategies you used sounded like a lot. Just a thought. Maybe everyone is using all those techniques! Great attitude..!

[steveporteroutdoorsohio]

Good video Melissa ! I'm doing tournaments with northeast Ohio kayak anglers, and my go to is a finesse spinnerbait 3/8 oz in shad pattern along shoreline structure, definitely tough this time a year

[VAFSHLIF]

That's Why they call it Fishing and Not Catching. Keep up the Positive attitude, it will pay off. Good Luck on the season.

[yakkittymack]

I'll give you props for sticking it out in that wind... I wouldn't have. Nice video as always, and I can't wait to watch your next one. Until then...tight lines my friend!

[gregcoumos]

Well, A+ for effort!👍🏻👍🏻 you always have good videos, I can relate to no fish🤷‍♂️

[cannedlaughter]

Well, at LEAST you aren't in a cast from some dreadful skiing accident.
Early season AND boat controlcin strong wind are major challenges for many fisher persons. Don't be (too) discouraged. Things will turn around!!!

[martinharris]

Ugh, tough day. Hope your car is an easy fix.

[johnanthony]

Those were some tough conditions. At least you got out there - that means fishing season is here! Better days ahead. And sorry about your car - hope you get back on the road quickly.

[MegaGlennP]

CJ Brown is NOT a friendly lake when the wind blows! And that's about all the time in Ohio in April.

[BFishing]

Nice video! That wind looks tough!I caught one 11 inch at East Fork. I had to miss this one and I’ll miss the next one due to hip surgery but I’m ready to get back out there!

[todddavidson]

That was some wind you put in a funny spot trying to figure out where that is