Texas Kayak Series, Bluffs Landing 7-13-09
Sunday was the fourth and final event of the Texas Kayak Series, which is part of the Texas Saltwater Series. It is an individual event with a single live redfish weigh in. You must use artificial lures only and there is an optional two person team side pot if you want to partner up. Last year, I completed the series partnerless and was the only female competitor. Thomas, the other half of Team Notorious, was my sounding board and support system even if he was stuck at work most of the time. I ended up 10th for angler of the year for 2008!
For this 2009 season, I asked Jackie Hutton (Betty Croaker) if she would be my partner. I knew Jackie to be very dedicated and tenacious but I had no idea how amusing and sometimes hilarious she is! Jackie is new to kayak tournaments and we have somewhat different fishing styles but we thought we could make it work. Turns out it works great! So, we fished together for the three events earlier this year in Port Aransas, Rockport, Freeport and now this one in Flour Bluff.
There are some seriously excellent die-hard fishermen that fish these kayak tournaments. The list of the top 10 for angler of the year is impressive. To hear my name called amongst them makes me feel like I have come so far. I placed 4th in this years top 10. There is so much more to learn but next year…look out!
Sunday was the fourth and final event of the Texas Kayak Series, which is part of the Texas Saltwater Series. It is an individual event with a single live redfish weigh in. You must use artificial lures only and there is an optional two person team side pot if you want to partner up. Last year, I completed the series partnerless and was the only female competitor. Thomas, the other half of Team Notorious, was my sounding board and support system even if he was stuck at work most of the time. I ended up 10th for angler of the year for 2008!
For this 2009 season, I asked Jackie Hutton (Betty Croaker) if she would be my partner. I knew Jackie to be very dedicated and tenacious but I had no idea how amusing and sometimes hilarious she is! Jackie is new to kayak tournaments and we have somewhat different fishing styles but we thought we could make it work. Turns out it works great! So, we fished together for the three events earlier this year in Port Aransas, Rockport, Freeport and now this one in Flour Bluff.
There are some seriously excellent die-hard fishermen that fish these kayak tournaments. The list of the top 10 for angler of the year is impressive. To hear my name called amongst them makes me feel like I have come so far. I placed 4th in this years top 10. There is so much more to learn but next year…look out!
Kaylin Barlow
aka MsAddicted on 2cool
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