4th of July Paddle...

Palmetto Guide started out the 4th of July with a Dawn Patrol fishing trip to DMX pond in the Upstate of SC. This pond is know for it's great Top-Water action and clear water. The one thing that usually grabs peoples attention is the massive size of this pond, it is around 9 acres. Palmetto Guide, Kris and Olivia were out on the water by 5:30am, and we were blessed by an incredible sunrise. The bite was slow for the most part, but being on the water is not always about catching fish....it is enjoying nature and your surroundings.

The sun came up over the horizon quickly and the skies became a beautiful shade of blue that was captivating. All three of us split up and tried to cover the most water that we could. The fish were hitting but not wanting to run with the bait. Kris and I were having hits but no hook ups, unfortunately. No worries we all linked back up after about an hour and started exploring and enjoyed each other company.

 Sun coming over the horizon, making for a beautiful 4th of July.

Inside look of my Wilderness System Ride 115 AA w/ my All-star/Mitchell setups

 

 

The creek that you enter and exit DMX pond is awesome for some skinny water paddling. The bird life was diverse with many different species. This is one of my favorite ways to explore, and to get into places most people are not able to check out.We watched a few Red Tail Hawks hunt and we were lucky enough to see a huge Red Headed Woodpecker.

 



Palmetto Guide's Wilderness Ride 115 AA sitting in the Skinny water of the DMX creek.

 

I can not say enough about how amazing the Wildy Ride 115 AA is, super stable, incredibly comfortable, tracks like an arrow, fast, and paddles with ease. Out of all the yaks I have owned or paddled this by far is the best, and I do not see how it could get any better. Wilderness Systems is the Top of the Food Chain in the Kayaking Industry, coupled with their innovation and design, what else is there to say. If you are looking for the best yak out be sure to check out the full line of Wilderness System kayaks, you will not be disappointed!