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• magot Posts: 6,638 Admiral

  January 2014 #2

  I'm a rookie at this. But just in case no one else shows up . . .
  
  Before you get to the ramp, there's a park or some such on the right. You'll have to drag the yak a little ways over nice sand to launch. Once you launch, you're in the reds.
  
  Remember, I warned you I'm a rookie. I'm also old and my memory is suspect.

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• Moon Shadow Posts: 1,074 Officer

  January 2014 #3

  Very good memory Magot. Since I was at the little park last week eating a Subway Picnic lunch, a club sandwich. I snapped a picture of my lunch. In the background was the ramp you talked about. Here a shot minus my lunch showing the sand Magot was talking about.
  
  
  
  This Kayak was coming back in where he launch by Bird Creek Bridge on the south side of the bridge.
  
  
  
  There are several more places to launch. While there enjoy the sunset.
  
  

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• magot Posts: 6,638 Admiral

  January 2014 #4

  Thanks, Moonster. I was hoping someone with some sense would chime in.
  
  Caution, No$.25: I don't remember if you can park inside the gate or not. I think we parked at Redneck Beach, not sure. But they lock those gates. Be a shame to get locked in.

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• NoQuarterNoMercy Posts: 63 Greenhorn

  January 2014 #5

  Thanks. I saw that parking area/beach on Google Earth. That's where I planned to launch. I try to avoid using the ramps. I got some dirty looks using the Old Homosassa ramp at MacRae's. Don't know why it's not like I take up any real space. Plus, I'm outta there quicker than trailers.
  
  So it sounds like any direction I head I should find some fish? My plan is to just wing it looking for mangrove shorelines (except Google Earth looks like there aren't any), oyster beds, grass flats, and deep cuts. Throwing Gulps, jigs, and mirrodines.

  Lo the angler. He riseth early in the morning. Mighty are his preparations. He goeth forth with great hope in his heart, and when the day is far spent he returneth,
  smelling of strong drink, and the truth is not in him.

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• Capt.Ed Posts: 368 Deckhand

  January 2014 #6

  Launch there and head north. There is so much more to the north that is less traveled by the masses. Plus loads of creeks just north of the launch.

  It will be a sad day when the last little mom and pop marina is gone to developers and only the rich will be able to enjoy the waters of Florida.

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• Billy Posts: 2,773 Captain

  January 2014 #7

  NoQuarterNoMercy wrote: »

  I got some dirty looks using the Old Homosassa ramp at MacRae's. Don't know why it's not like I take up any real space. Plus, I'm outta there quicker than trailers.

  
  I don't know why anyone would as there are many that launch there that don't have a clue how to put a boat in the water and especially take one out.
  
  I wouldn't worry about it and tell them I said so.
  
  The only issue I see is it's a long way to get to what you are wanting to catch. You could go up to the springs and catch the pet fish and ladyfish though. Other than that it's a long haul to good fishing in a kayak. Me...I'd take Capt Ed's advice.
  
  Bill

  "And the ocean is howling for the things that might have been..."

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• Vertigo Posts: 617 Officer

  January 2014 #8

  There are three or four good places to launch near the Yankeetown ramp, so there's no good reason use the ramp and risk pissing people off launching a kayak on a busy day. Launch at the park, launch at redneck beach, or launch on the little sand beach on the north side of the road where trailers are parked. If you can carry a little, there are even more spots.
  
  How could a kayak launch **** people off you ask? Couple backs pickup back to the ramp, pulls two kayaks off, parks them in the middle of the ramp, then proceeds to load tackle, rods, coolers, cushions, etc. Couple then proceeds to rub on sunscreen and/or deet, tie on hats and life jackets. Husband then drives away to park truck, kayaks still blocking the ramp. Five minutes later he shows up and couple then proceeds to get out maps and gps and discuss route. Finally, after having blocked one ramp for at least 10 minutes they shove off.
  
  How not to **** people off.
  
  1. Don't launch kayaks at a busy power boat ramp.
  2. If you must use a ramp, unload kayaks out of the way, load all gear and make all prep without blocking ramp. Park your truck, walk back to the ramp, launch kayaks, paddle away.
  
  OK, now that you know where and how to launch, it makes no difference if you paddle north or south. I personally would paddle up current or up wind so that the trip home will be easier. There are good spots and fish in both directions.

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• Ralph-Wiggum Posts: 147 Officer

  February 2014 #9

  I fished YT from my kayak two weeks ago. Went south from the launch (we launched from the sandy area before the boat ramp) and fished the creeks. Didn't get a bite in John's Creek and managed just two small reds at the mouth of the creeks. I was with a friend and he didn't get a bite. Hopefully you'll have better luck than we did.
  
  
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• Landlocked_ Posts: 590 Officer

  February 2014 #10

  Vertigo wrote: »

  There are three or four good places to launch near the Yankeetown ramp, so there's no good reason use the ramp and risk pissing people off launching a kayak on a busy day. Launch at the park, launch at redneck beach, or launch on the little sand beach on the north side of the road where trailers are parked. If you can carry a little, there are even more spots.
  
  How could a kayak launch **** people off you ask? Couple backs pickup back to the ramp, pulls two kayaks off, parks them in the middle of the ramp, then proceeds to load tackle, rods, coolers, cushions, etc. Couple then proceeds to rub on sunscreen and/or deet, tie on hats and life jackets. Husband then drives away to park truck, kayaks still blocking the ramp. Five minutes later he shows up and couple then proceeds to get out maps and gps and discuss route. Finally, after having blocked one ramp for at least 10 minutes they shove off.
  
  How not to **** people off.
  
  1. Don't launch kayaks at a busy power boat ramp.
  2. If you must use a ramp, unload kayaks out of the way, load all gear and make all prep without blocking ramp. Park your truck, walk back to the ramp, launch kayaks, paddle away.
  
  OK, now that you know where and how to launch, it makes no difference if you paddle north or south. I personally would paddle up current or up wind so that the trip home will be easier. There are good spots and fish in both directions.

  
  I've noted many of your posts, can't figure out if I like you because you're as sarcastic as I am, or if I'd like to throw your **** over board....However, we all see many
  inexperienced boaters/anglers/yakkers ect. at ANY launch on any given day. Yes, it can be quite an inconvenience, very annoying, and on a day your running from the bugs, or for a tide, down right **** us off.....But I will remind you, you once were inexperienced....Food for thought... We can express "ediquet" (if that's correct spelling, doesn't look right) to those that are inquisitive enough to come to such a resource, but not all do. I'm not bashing you specifically, but you're quite opinionated (your freedom) and so am I.

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• ghostrider8 Posts: 154 Deckhand

  February 2014 #11

  That park is a great place to launch a kayak however the last time I checked it's not open until 8:00 AM (in case you wanted to get out before then). I got there at sunrise once only to find it locked. Ended up launching from the side of the road.

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• Vertigo Posts: 617 Officer

  February 2014 #12

  Landlocked_ wrote: »

  I've noted many of your posts, can't figure out if I like you because you're as sarcastic as I am, or if I'd like to throw your **** over board....

  
  I'm shocked and stunned that you find my posts sarcastic. My advice to kayakers was intended to be educational and informative. As you noted, we were all once inexperienced, and how better to learn but by following good advice? And you will note that I also told them where to go to catch fish.
  
  "Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other." - Mark Twain

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