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MFF US Northeast => Pennsylvania => Topic started by: CowDawg on Mar 06, 2017, 07:46 PM
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I'm ready to get the yaks out!!!! Been doing lots of reading and lots of YouTubeing...
Absorbing all the different ideas and techniques...
Pretty sure I'm going to make an anchor trolley system...
Many Yakers out there?
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yeah buddy, we will be getting out soon. Once it stops raining. I've been watching youtube videos too, kind of addicted to the idea of fishing the salt this year. I'm thinking of the Jersey shore, around Sandyhook, or out on the Island. I've been watching a show called Pacific Warriors, kinda like one of them scripted "reality" shows. I don't care though cuz it's cool. It's about a group of kayak fisherman and women fishing off Hawaii in kayaks for a living. I binged the whole first season in 2 days, LOL!!! All my gear is ready to go, I just gotta load it up and I'm off and paddling!
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I'm ready to get the yaks out!!!! Been doing lots of reading and lots of YouTubeing...
Absorbing all the different ideas and techniques...
Pretty sure I'm going to make an anchor trolley system...
Many Yakers out there?
im ready also COWDAWG....
Got a few good crappie lakes I wanna hit with the yak.Trolley anchor would help.
I put one on my yak last season.......
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yeah, buddy! Can't wait! Gonna be a good year. 8)
An anchor trolly would be the first thing I put on a new fishing kayak, then a good crate or cooler. Cowdag, I don't remember, what kayak was it that you have? I have the Wildy Ride 115.
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I don't have a kayak but I do have my John Boat and am ready to hit the soft water. I might go out this coming weekend since we got the short end of the stick for the ice fishing season. :cursing: :cursing: :cursing: :cursing:
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Might have to give up the canoe and johnboat for a kayak this year! You guys are wearing me down............................... ;D I was looking at them at Dunham's this weekend. Might just pull the trigger on one soon! ;)
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Might have to give up the canoe and johnboat for a kayak this year! You guys are wearing me down............................... ;D I was looking at them at Dunham's this weekend. Might just pull the trigger on one soon! ;)
Rut, keep watching the "Dick's" advertisements for sales... They always put ALL of the different yaks on sale from time to time and you will save a lot of money!!!
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yeah, buddy! Can't wait! Gonna be a good year. 8)
Cowdag, I don't remember, what kayak was it that you have? I have the Wildy Ride 115.
I have the Field and Stream, 12' Eagle Run.
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Thanks- I am, Cowdawg! Dick's, Gander, Cabela's, BassPro, Walmart............................... ;D
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lots of really good deals popping up on craigslist right now. Looking at a pescador 12 for my grandson. There was a Trident 13 for $550 but I snoozed and someone scooped it up. this is the time to look and you can get a good used one for what you would pay for a big box off the rack one. Just saying. Heck, there's a shadow caster with a paddle and launch permit for $650 in harrisburg! That would cost you almost $1000 at Dicks. Sell the canoe and john boat, probably have enough right there to get a decent fishing kayak
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I have the Field and Stream, 12' Eagle Run.
That's right!
hey Rutt, there's one of them on craigs list too, over in williamsport. $500. the guy says it's almost new with a paddle. I'd go with a sit on top though, especially since you like camping and stuff, more storage room. There's a couple Pescador 12's on there for around $500, give or take but that shadowcaster is nice... heavy, but nice.
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I'm ready. might get it out this week yet. saw a couple guys on the river yesterday. I got the itch!!!!
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Thanks guys! Unfortunately my budget is well under $500 ::), so I am looking for something cheap just to get in one for now!
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Just to get into a kayak cheap Walmart has them for like 188
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Chris your welcome with us guys anytime.
John boat or Yak.
I have 3 Yaks your welcome to use one.
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I keep I nice strong branch (about 7-8 foot long) on my kayak ,sharpen one end and stick it in the bottom and tye off to it, beats pulling up a anchor if your shallow enough...
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Thanks guys! Unfortunately my budget is well under $500 ::), so I am looking for something cheap just to get in one for now!
Rutt. if you missed what I told ya before ::).. Watch the Dick's ads in the very near future.!!!!!
I got my particular kayak on sale last year on their Father's Day sale....... way under your $500. budget...
I wanna say it was "almost" half price off but just a tad slightly higher.. it was a super sweet deal! They have a couple sweet sale days like that.
BUT you gotta stay sharp and watch for it. :thumbup_smilie:
If your really interested I can dig up my receipts and get the actual price.
If you buy something cheap, you may regret it later.. for fishing you need some storage room. If your a big guy you need a little body room.. just look at Chez! ;D
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Chris your welcome with us guys anytime.
John boat or Yak.
I have 3 Yaks your welcome to use one.
Thanks Pal, I greatly appreciate the offer and invite and will certainly be joining you guys this year.
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Rutt is tall, not much fat unless he's been hittin the second helpings, but he is a big guy.
Don't think cheap. You will regret it. Get a good deal and don't turn your nose up at used. Some of these nicer kayaks are bought buy guys that try them once and decide to stick to the couch. A couple years later they need the garage space.
Do you need to have a sit on top or would you be happy with a sit inside like Chez and cowdawg got. They tend to be less expensive because there is less plastic and they don't tend to put as many gadgets on them. Get a longer one so you'll be comfortable but wide also because you will be using it for fishing more than cruising.
I just took a quick look, there's a 12' Future beach trophy 144 with 2 paddles, flush mount pole holders and a scotty holder and a launch permit that's good until 2018 for $375 in Tamaqua. That's a very good deal. I don't know what make of paddles the guy has but they can get pricy and you can figure they would be $100-$300 unless they are really cheap. They guy has 2 so I'm figuring he got a cheap one and then spent the cash for a better one... I'm guessing.
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That is a good deal SPIDER..
RUTNUT should HOP on that.....
Maybe sell his prize winnings from the ice tournament and buy the YAK.
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just look at Chez! ;D
NOT FUNNY ,,,BEACH BALL BELLY :D
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I don't have a kayak and never have been in one and have been thinking about them. To me it seems like a 10' boat would be more stable and user friendly, stable, and have a lot more room for stuff especially for a bigger guy like me.
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Chris, they are great. basically, if you can get to the water, you can get on the water. No need for a boat ramp. I have a wilderness systems ride 115. It's 11 1/2' long and it's perfect for PA fishing. But if I could, I'd trade it for a 135 in a flash. I have dreams of getting out on salt water this year and would like a slightly bigger boat. The 115 will be fine for bays and staying close to shore, I won't be going much farther than a mile out. As far as length goes, I wouldn't even look at a yak that's less than 10ft because I don't do white water or small rivers and don't plan on it. 10' boats are easier to store and easy to throw in the back of the truck... but, they will leave you with the feeling that you need a little more. 12' is a what I usually look at. 14' and larger for a fishing kayak is a big boat. Big lakes, and beyond the breakers.
one of the most important things though when you buy a kayak is the paddle length. There are web sites around that have a suggested scale for figuring paddle length. They calculate the paddlers height and the width of the kayak, but other things like the height of the kayak seat and the paddling style (high or low) matter also. Basically they give you a ballpark figure.
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If your a big guy you need a little body room.. just look at Chez! ;D
Well, the last time I saw Chez, he was a...............................LEAN, MEAN, FISHING MACHINE! ;D
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That is a good deal SPIDER..
RUTNUT should HOP on that.....
Maybe sell his prize winnings from the ice tournament and buy the YAK.
LMBO!!!!!!!!! ;D I'm thinking that probably won't ever happen. I offered to meet him any day, any time, any place to pick up my prize(as HE suggested on his site) and he refuses to meet me face to face. ::) Not surprised though.......................................I figured he wouldn't have the stones for it! ;)
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Rutt is tall, not much fat unless he's been hittin the second helpings, but he is a big guy.
Don't think cheap. You will regret it. Get a good deal and don't turn your nose up at used. Some of these nicer kayaks are bought buy guys that try them once and decide to stick to the couch. A couple years later they need the garage space.
Do you need to have a sit on top or would you be happy with a sit inside like Chez and cowdawg got. They tend to be less expensive because there is less plastic and they don't tend to put as many gadgets on them. Get a longer one so you'll be comfortable but wide also because you will be using it for fishing more than cruising.
I just took a quick look, there's a 12' Future beach trophy 144 with 2 paddles, flush mount pole holders and a scotty holder and a launch permit that's good until 2018 for $375 in Tamaqua. That's a very good deal. I don't know what make of paddles the guy has but they can get pricy and you can figure they would be $100-$300 unless they are really cheap. They guy has 2 so I'm figuring he got a cheap one and then spent the cash for a better one... I'm guessing.
Thanks SPider! I am not totally ruling out buying something used. But I'm thinking by the time I save up enough money, most of the good deals will be gone. So might need to buy new. $375 IS a great deal. Just a bit out of my price range. (for now) Worse comes to worse, maybe I'll get thru this season with the canoe/Johnboat and save $$ for next season. I DO prefer the sit On as opposed to sit in.
Thanks for the info guys. Gonna keep the eyes open! I regularly get the gander, dicks, dunhams flyers and will check even more frequently now.
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LMBO!!!!!!!!! ;D I'm thinking that probably won't ever happen. I offered to meet him any day, any time, any place to pick up my prize(as HE suggested on his site) and he refuses to meet me face to face. ::) Not surprised though.......................................I figured he wouldn't have the stones for it! ;)
Get it sent to you Rutnut.
Dont loose out.
You won it.
Im not sure what it was but iys better than nuttin.
Full draw Bob got the shaft.
Poor guy.
Hes getting intouch with sponcers.
I feel bad fir the guy.
You dont get a yak ,,,You know i have 3.
Your welcome to use one of mine.
Be safe.
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Well, the last time I saw Chez, he was a...............................LEAN, MEAN, FISHING MACHINE! ;D
Thanks buddy.
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After deciding on whether you want a sit -in or a sit-on-top version, and have decided on length (usually based on general weight limits) you can figure on what bells and whistles you will want to add.
Most kayaks are easily transportable, so, as stated earlier, if you can get TO the water you can get ON the water.
I have a SOT that has seen plenty of action, fresh and salt, and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the water world.
One BIG plus is that a kayak (and canoe, as well) can get into places that boats usually can't go!
I love to fish shallow coves off of the main body of water (pond, lake or river) and powerboats cannot navigate those big fish nurseries, but I can.
You will learn to love your kayak, and will look for every opportunity to use it, day AND night!!!
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I agree with you 100%.
I find myself leaving my boat home and taking my Yak out.
I luv it.best investment i ever made.
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yep, I started with a 12' john many years ago. Later I picked up a 15' canoe and used it for a season. Mostly paddled it solo, kinda set up like a kayak. It was great and I had a ton of room but it was hard to manage at times. Sold it and saved a few bucks, I was gonna buy an Eagle Talon. But, the guy sold it out from under me so I looked on craigslist and found the wildy 115 for less than the other guy wanted for his Talon.
Rutt, save your pennies and sell your john boat. Set your goal for $500. When you get there let me know and I can find you a good deal. The thing about buying a used one is you get extra stuff that would drive the cost up. Say you get a kayak for $300 from big box. Then you buy a $100 paddle and a $50 vest and maybe a dry box for your wallet and keys and maybe a rod holder and maybe some other gadgets, and lets not forget taxes. Well, that cheap big box kayak is gonna cost you about the same as what you would spend on a much better kayak with a paddle and vest and other gear that some guy is trying to unload because it got in the way when his wife tried to park the Volvo in the garage.
In my case, I ended up with a $1000 kayak, with a $180 paddle and a $75 vest, a kayak cart and some other toys for $525... I talked him down $25 :evil: ... There are really good deals out there, but you need to have some cash so you can jump when you need to. Sell the John and canoe, save your pennies and use Chez's kayak until a deal comes up. we might have to take a road trip to get it but that's what ya gotta do some times.
One more thing, and it's about the road trip thing... I found just by diggin around that for some reason the prices for fishing kayaks are better in some of our neighboring states than they are here. I saw some great deals for fishing kayaks down in Maryland and a bunch up in NY also. And Long Island! fa-get-about-it! tons of great deals.
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Get it sent to you Rutnut.
Dont loose out.
You won it.
Im not sure what it was but iys better than nuttin.
Full draw Bob got the shaft.
Poor guy.
Hes getting intouch with sponcers.
I feel bad fir the guy.
You dont get a yak ,,,You know i have 3.
Your welcome to use one of mine.
Be safe.
It's not about the prize, Chez. I was actually gonna post on his site that I was not accepting it. Then I realized I could no longer post on his site(or send PM's). ::) That's when I changed my mind and decided to accept it face to face. I guess his PM to me months ago that he was "going to do his best to ignore me" was just hot air! ;)
And what he did to Bob was just not right! Posting he won a Marcum and then getting on the next day saying "oops, no you didn't- my bad!" WOW! :o
Well, enough of that @#$%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What were we talking about? Oh yeah, KAYAKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D Checking the Cabela's flyer as we "speak"!
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yep, I started with a 12' john many years ago. Later I picked up a 15' canoe and used it for a season. Mostly paddled it solo, kinda set up like a kayak. It was great and I had a ton of room but it was hard to manage at times. Sold it and saved a few bucks, I was gonna buy an Eagle Talon. But, the guy sold it out from under me so I looked on craigslist and found the wildy 115 for less than the other guy wanted for his Talon.
Rutt, save your pennies and sell your john boat. Set your goal for $500. When you get there let me know and I can find you a good deal. The thing about buying a used one is you get extra stuff that would drive the cost up. Say you get a kayak for $300 from big box. Then you buy a $100 paddle and a $50 vest and maybe a dry box for your wallet and keys and maybe a rod holder and maybe some other gadgets, and lets not forget taxes. Well, that cheap big box kayak is gonna cost you about the same as what you would spend on a much better kayak with a paddle and vest and other gear that some guy is trying to unload because it got in the way when his wife tried to park the Volvo in the garage.
In my case, I ended up with a $1000 kayak, with a $180 paddle and a $75 vest, a kayak cart and some other toys for $525... I talked him down $25 :evil: ... There are really good deals out there, but you need to have some cash so you can jump when you need to. Sell the John and canoe, save your pennies and use Chez's kayak until a deal comes up. we might have to take a road trip to get it but that's what ya gotta do some times.
One more thing, and it's about the road trip thing... I found just by diggin around that for some reason the prices for fishing kayaks are better in some of our neighboring states than they are here. I saw some great deals for fishing kayaks down in Maryland and a bunch up in NY also. And Long Island! fa-get-about-it! tons of great deals.
Oh Geez- forgot about the paddle! Yeah, I guess you have to buy that separately when you buy new? I think used is looking better and better! ;D WOW! You really got a good deal! All that for $525????
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Get yourself a YAK BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
The river trip will be much more fun.
Let ROSS BRING HIS FLOAT TUBE :D :D :D
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some of the cheap big box kayaks come with a cheap paddle. all that for $188.99. I wouldn't take one out on a pond that was deeper than 3' and I would never even think about it on a big river. I'm no kayak snob, but I do want some quality when I'm putting my life on the line. There are inherent dangers when we go on big water, whether it's a river, a big lake or the ocean... do you really wanna trust that to a wally world bargain basement plastic boat?
When you get the scratch together let me know, I'm good at hunting down deals. But aim for $500 if you want a sit on top fishing platform that will fit you.
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One of my concerns is if it tips over how do you get it right side up and loosing all my gear.
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Rut.... sell that johnboat and battleship canoe you have!!!
You won't regret it... You will be able to do more with the yak.
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Chris, the #1 rule that I learned when I got my kayak and started rigging it was "rig to flip, dress to swim". Cuz the possibilty is always there that you will do both. Sit inside kayaks can be flipped bak over pretty easily with practice and there are ways to do it when you are inside it, but it is something you need to practice. But once it's righted, you will have water in it. Guys that use these in deep water, surf and what-not often bring a hand bilge pump. A sit on top is easier to right and won't fill with water unless one of the hatches opens. Usually doesn't happen, it can but not to the extent of a sit inside type kayak. Getting back on isn't too hard either. But again, practice is a good thing.
Take your kayak to a shallow swimming area and get wet. Have fun, but don't do it alone... just in case.
that's the swimming part, now the rigging part.
I have a crate in my kayak. it is attached to the kayak so it can't come out if I flip. It has a hinged top that lockes in place with a bungie. my rods fit into rod holders on them and have floats that get attached so if they do go in, they can be recovered. Some guys use leashes. Basically, leash everything you don't wanna lose or take you chances.
rig to flip, dress to swim.
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spider can you show a pic of your setup? I'm looking for ideas on mine. thanks!
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Rutt, save your pennies and sell your john boat. Set your goal for $500. When you get there let me know and I can find you a good deal.
OK- thanks! Will do! 8)
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Unfortunately, I can't. My security settings won't let me do pictures.
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ok thanks,i'll just have to use my imgaion
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Spider.
Send it to my phone and i will post it.
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Spider.
Send it to my phone and i will post it.
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Hey what's all this 247 talk lol. How bout some kayak talk it's better then that waste of space lol
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LMBO! Yeah, you're right Blur! ;D Glad you made it over here! 8)
You gonna get a Kayak too?
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I've been thinkin bout it I had 1 but sold it after 3 yrs of 0 use bc I was afraid of it. Problem is u go to Wal-Mart or Kmart and they cheap but junk or not enough weight capacity.
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LA, I sent you a PM.
Chez, if I can find a picture on my phone I'll txt it to you, but I don't have many. I'll see what I can find.
Blur, hey bro, glad you could make it. yeah, I'm tired of the 247 talk too. live and let live! lets go fishin! If you need any info about kayaks just ask!
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WELCOME OVER HERE BLUR.
GLAD YOUR ON with us MISSFITS :)
GET YOURSELF An OTHER YAK....
WE got a lot of lakes to hit starting this spring ;)
Dicks allways dose a deal I got 2 FUTURE BEACH THROPHYS 126 I think I paid under $350.00 for each.
They are the fishing VERSIONS.2 rod holders TACKLE BOX,and TACKLE trays.
Put a TROLLY ANCHOR on and your set to go. :-\
No catfihing this weekend.TOOOOOOOOOOO COLD.They will be in their WINTER SLOW TO BITE MODE >:(
I might go out after some YOTIES Tomorrow evening. :-\
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thanks spider I'm gonna check that out. i'll let you know how I make out
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Ya idk mine was a sit in scared my I'm thinkin sit on this time if get one. I heard thrs a discount sport place in pittston or somewhere down the that has them here and the. I was look In at a journey it was called but idk if it was fat man compatible enough lol
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is it the sundolphine journey 10? There's one that's been spammed on craigslist for like $200. I'm betting it's a scam. There's a couple others that are around $350. Theymake a 10' and a 12'. Buy your kid the 10' and look for a 12' for yourself. The 12's aren't
a bad kayak, but for the same money you can get a better kayak.
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Ya idk mine was a sit in scared my I'm thinkin sit on this time if get one. I heard thrs a discount sport place in pittston or somewhere down the that has them here and the. I was look In at a journey it was called but idk if it was fat man compatible enough lol
Blur, I'm from that area, there used to be a discount sport store in Pittston Twp. on Rt. 315 next to the Walmart. But that closed a few years ago..
There is also another discount store in Laflin on Rt. 315 @ the intersections of Laflin Road and Westminister Road.. They get some sporting items from time to time at cheap prices but have yet to see a Yak there.... Early Winter they did have an Eskimo Mako there.
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"Let ROSS BRING HIS FLOAT TUBE"
I do well on the river on my pontoon but can't cover water as fast. The fresh fish were really good and you did a good job cooking them up.
Rut will never get rid of his canoe, it can carry too much gear, our small crafts are limited for hauling gear.
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The limited space for gear is a big thing against me getting a kayak. Maybe my 10' john boat isn't totally as maneuverable as a kayak but I like all the room to haul extra gear. And another plus for the john boat is I can use the money I would spend on a kayak to get a lot more gear. ;D
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hey HD, we'll just throw you a rope and tow ya around, lol!
That was one thing I did miss when I went from the canoe to the kayak. The kayak isn't as long and roomy. But that was one of the strong points also, it's easier to load and store. The only thing I don't bring with me now is my cooler but I got a smaller soft sided cooler that does the same thing. When you have less room, you come up with a new plan. I can store a weekends worth of camping gear on my kayak, might be a bit spartan but I can do it. One cool thing though, they sell tag-along pods for bringing extra gear and stuff when it's needed.
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Rut will never get rid of his canoe, it can carry too much gear, our small crafts are limited for hauling gear.
I don't know Ross............................................. ......I REALLY like the maneuverability and speed of the kayaks! Cowdawg and Chez were literally paddling circles around us at times! ::) I think I would trade a bit of space for ease of use! And Cowdawg came up with a great solution to the space issue! ;)
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We could always tie our Jet Sleds to the back of their kayaks to slow them down and haul all our extra gear. LOL
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Henry David,,,
You know i got 3 Yaks.
Your welcome to one any time.
Ill do the cooking again this year.
lotts of Tatters.lol.
We gotta quiet that beaver.
i got a new smith an wesson m/p 40
he keeps us up this year we will shoot his tail off.
I felt sorry for you, you had Rutnut snoring too.lol.
Im looking foreward to it again this year.gotta do it further north.
I got new land to camp or park at Black Wallnut.
my Bud has a trailer with running water and a S**ter!!!!!!
We can sleep at the trailer if we dont want to put tents up.
Let me know when you wanna hit the Delaware.ny.season starts april 1.
Boundry waters start our season.Holy Saturday.
Chez.
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We could always tie our Jet Sleds to the back of their kayaks to slow them down and haul all our extra gear. LOL
Chris,cowdawg pulled a tube last year.
He had 3 duffle bags in it a cooler with diet pepsi and his birdcage.
It was tuff towing with the yak in still water.
It tuff towing with a yak.
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Yeah... what he said...
The tube was a great idea..it does work!!! but it also slows you down in the dead water sections. But it is a good storage option.
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Under that tarp is a birdcage,a cooler of Diet Pepsi and 3 duffle bags.
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Had a Radison 12' transom canoe for a while(gave it to my niece.. :'( ) That thing was great for lakes very light weight and stable. Could sit up higher, room for two skinny people(capacity was 450lbs I think). A trolling motor + battery away I went almost anywhere a Yak could go. Only drawback was had to watch for rocks as it's made out of tin foil...LOL. I did use it on the Susky in the Harrisburg area a few times Even that was tuff on my knees + back I'd have to beach it and stretch once or twice.
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I felt sorry for you, you had Rutnut snoring too.lol.
I didn't hear any snoring! ;)
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Under that tarp is a birdcage,a cooler of Diet Pepsi and 3 duffle bags.
birdcage?
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"I felt sorry for you, you had Rutnut snoring too.lol.
I didn't hear any snoring! "
I thought someone was up sawing wood all night :o packing earplugs for the next trip
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Earplugs fir sure Ross.
I bet that snoring was keeping the beaver up and thats why it krpt slapping its tail.
Maybe we can find him his own island this year.lol.
Just hacking on you rutnut.you know we luv ya...
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birdcage?
Cowdawg has a bird he luvs..
Its name is Jethro it a sparow with only i leg.
He takes ot everywhere.
Even icefishing..
He bought a 2 man clam so he could bring the bird.
He is deficated.we wanted yo cook it up on the yak camp trip.
And he went nuts.
And we were only joking with him.
There wasent enough meat on that bitd to feed 5.
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There's something wrong with you! ::)
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There's something wrong with you! ::)
I could've told you that a long time ago. LOL Just bustin you Chez you know we all luv ya.
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There's something wrong with you! ::)
wrong with him... he ain't the one that brings a one legged sparrow ice fishing, LMGDAO!!!!! Are you telling me that the time we were ice fishing, you really had a birdcage with a 1 legged sparrow in it!!! .... I was wondering what Rich was talking about but too confused to ask!!!!
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Birds name is Jethro.
The bird luvs the ice Spider.
It didnt care for the river trip too much.
Mike had to cover the cage with a tarp.
I hope he leaves it home this year.
Rutnut had this great little radio around the camp fire.
We were listening to some tunes,having a few beers,nice and relaxed,then the bird started wissling along to the music.
It was terrible.
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All rutt listens to is that da^^ country music... the bird probably has exceptional hearing and was in terrible pain from having to listen to that cr@p!!!! Someone shoulda called the humane society or peta or something, LMAO!!!
Dawg, if you made the bird a peg leg and trained it to sit on yer shoulder you could be like... pirates or somethin, LOL!!!! Maybe make it a tiiiiiny little eye patch, LMGDFAO!!!!!!
:rotflol:
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Earplugs fir sure Ross.
I bet that snoring was keeping the beaver up and thats why it krpt slapping its tail.
Maybe we can find him his own island this year.lol.
Just hacking on you rutnut.you know we luv ya...
I have a hard time finding people to camp with..........................................I always thought it was because I hiked too fast! Now I'm beginning to wonder........... ;)
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All rutt listens to is that da^^ country music... the bird probably has exceptional hearing and was in terrible pain from having to listen to that cr@p!!!! Someone shoulda called the humane society or peta or something, LMAO!!!
Hey, I listen to Country AND Western! ::) LMBO! ;D You guys just don't know what good music is! ;)
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wrong with him... he ain't the one that brings a one legged sparrow ice fishing, LMGDAO!!!!! Are you telling me that the time we were ice fishing, you really had a birdcage with a 1 legged sparrow in it!!! .... I was wondering what Rich was talking about but too confused to ask!!!!
Is that where the "talking tent" came from? ;D
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LMAO!!! ;D
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What music you got on that radio Rutt ??
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Im almost 55 yo.
I still listen to MOTORHEAD and MATALICA.
I WILL SAY I DO LIKE JAMMIE JOHNSON and CHRISSTAPELTON.
RUTNUT YOU MAY SNORE BUT I COULDENT ASK FOR A BETTER CAMPING BUDDY.
THAT CORNBEEF HAS Rocks.
As KP would say.
END OF STORY.
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I'm almost 56, and I always thought that Motorhead and Metallica was kiddy music... like Judas Priest and Guns and Roses. LMAO
I grew up on Johnny Winters, Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf. Saw Chuck Berry with Bo Diddly at Belmont park once. Great show. But I also went country... Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers are country right??? no? oh well, that's as close as I got to that whiny sh!^ stomper music. But I gotta say, it is cool that if you play a country record backwards you get yer truck back, you get yer dog back, you get yer girl back, you get yer house back...
;D
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ok, wait a minute... I just watched a country music video over on the shanty that I thought was actually good!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur07OFbHs9c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur07OFbHs9c)
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Besides some of the country girls are realllllllllllllllllly easy on the eyes.
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Thanks Chez! I'll make sure to bring the Corned Beef Hash again this year. I LOVE the stuff! ;D
Spider- that's a VERY old joke dude! ::)
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so... my jokes are very old. what's yer point? :P
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Everybody's heard it! ;)
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Everybody's heard it! ;)
Lol.
You tell him Rutnut...
All i know is he better try his best to do a over niter on the Susky with us.
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MOTORHEAD, JUDAS PRIEST, METALLICA, GNR AND LYNYRD SKYNYRD RULES!!! END OF STORY!!!!😜
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yeah what king perch said!!!!
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King Perch Rocks!!!!!
And like his list.
Motor head is at the top.
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I have a huge list I listen to! Chez knows!! 😎
LEMMY ROCKS!!😎 END OF STORY!!
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Well, I think I got the "Kayak Bug" bad now! ;)
Spider clued me into a great deal on Craigslist. Unfortunately, it was gone before I could make contact with the owner.
I see Dick's has the F&S Eagle Talon on sale now. I'm hoping I can come up with a little more $$$ before the sale ends!
Or I can find a good deal on a used one. If you guys see anything, please let me know! I have $350 saved to this point.
Thanks!
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Depending on what you are looking for (paddle vs. pedal drive) and size and model (sit in vs. sit on top) you can check out other places.
Don't ignore places like Ocean State for very basic types and even Bass Pro might have something you might like.
If you are setting your sights on a fancy model, pedal driven, with all the bells and whistles you will need to quadruple the amount you have saved just to get a basic model. (paddle driven can run from $300 - $800 for most styles, pedal driven can run from $1000 to $3000 for most styles)
Although these are rough amounts, check yourself online to get a better idea of the cost of NEW kayaks.
Buying used will be cheaper, but you are also buying the prior owners problems as well.
Just as an example, IO picked up a Pelican Angler 12' SOT kayak from Sports Authority for $400.00 and it came with a paddle.
One important thing to keep in mind is what the kayak is rated for in weight capacity.
I would go for one that is rated for at least 100 lbs. more than you weigh. (you WILL be bringing fishing gear, right???)
Good luck in your search!
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Thanks Tim. I'm hoping for a 12' sit ON. Yeah, I'm looking everywhere I can think of.
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I tryed the sit on didn't like it at all got the pelican sit in very nice and stable lots a room and cheap price to that's all I need for fishing gets the job done the sit on wasn't to stable the sit in is more stable ...
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Just picked up my new Ascend T10 sit on top last weekend. sweet little boat!!
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I saw Tractor Supply has the sundolphin Journey 10 on sale for $250 with paddle this week. That's tempting................................but It's only 10',rated for 250 lbs and the seat doesn't look great. Think I want something bigger with a higher capacity.
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save your money and get what you really want.
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I just saw Dick's Sporting Goods is running a sale on kayaks, up to $150 off on certain models and you might be able to pick it up at the store so you don't have to pay the shipping. Here's one that caught my eye, it's the Future Beach Discovery 104 Sit-On-Top Angler Kayak, 10'4"long, rated for 300 pounds, a sit on, has rod holders, comes in blue or green, and is in stock in the Dickson City store. It was $349.99 and is on sale for $299.99.
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/future-beach-discovery-104-sit-on-top-angler-kayak-16fbeudscvrynglrkpsk/16fbeudscvrynglrkpsk?&color=Blue
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Keep watching the Dick's sales Rutt like I told ya... The Talon will go on sale. If that's the one you want.
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The Talon is on sale now for $450, but the paddle is extra so it puts it up around $500-$550 depending on the paddle. I'm looking for a good deal, found a couple decent ones but the road trip would be killer. The deal would have to be pretty darn good. But I got my eye out for ya. Keep saving your pennies and when it comes along, jump.
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Don't get the sun dolphin very uncomfortable and very Shakey on water..I got the pelican 10 footer very comfy very stable on water I'm 6'3 I fit nice in it rated for 275 lbs I didn't get the fishing model it's an extra 50 bucks just because it has rod holders there easy enough to put on yourself...It's very roomy..
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Yes, a good kayak paddle is expensive too.
I just replaced my old one two weeks ago... bought the Field & Stream Anglers paddle.
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yep, a good one can be almost as much as rut has saved up so far. It amazes me sometimes what some guys will pay for this stuff. When I got my kayak used, the guy gave me an Aqua Bound Manta Ray hybrid. It's a $180 paddle! Unfortunately it's only 220cm long and I need a 240-250. I've gotten used to it but I bet I'll notice the difference when I do finally replace it. I'm thinkin about a Bending Branches Angler pro... but those things are pricy. Like $300+.
That's why buying them used could be a good thing. Usually, it's some guy that just wants to get rid of his whole setup just cuz it was too much work gettin off the couch and now the ol'lady is nagging at him cuz she wants the garage space. Or in my case, the guy got a bigger kayak! 8)
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I purchased my first ever kayak last August, a Pelican Catch 120, I'm loving it so far! I hear from time to time people picking up the older models pretty cheap($550), you may want to check them out...
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Well, I stopped at the Dick's in Allentown on the way home from Philly yesterday. Checked out the Discovery that Chris mentioned(thanks for the heads up). It was the only sit ON That they had, but I didn't like the seat and there was no hatch for storage. And they didn't have the Eagle Talon which I was hoping to check out.
I will be making several road trips in the coming weeks, so I will stop and check the Dick's on the way. I see a few other possibilities on their site. Gonna stop at the one in Middletown NY on the way home today. Just depends what each one has in stock.
In the meantime if Spider sees something, I will check that out also. (Thanks SPider! 8))
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You're welcome Pal, if I see anything else I'll let you know.
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I stopped at the Middletown NY store on Friday. They had a TON of kayaks, but unfortunately none of the ones I was interested in. I had checked online and they had 1 Eagle Talon left, but when I got there later in the day it was GONE! :( I saw the tag where it was supposed to be. Story of my life- a day late and a dollar short! ::)
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Got out Saturday afternoon for a couple hours on my first trip. Caught some gills and crappies. Ascend T10 was great! i was surprised how much the wind moved me around though, been canoeing for years and i thought being lower would help. need to get an anchor or drift sock and will be all set.
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Don't worry Rutt, it'll come together sooner or later! There's a few nice kayaks out there but some have a long road trip to get them and some are just out of your price range.
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spn, I was out the other day, windy as heck. I was getting blown all over. An anchor helps alot. There was 2 guys in sit-in kayaks, they had it a bit better than me but they were still getting blown around too.
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It will happen RutNut...
Spider is right.
Patience!!!!
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WooHoo...
Kudos to the RutNut!!! :thumbup_smilie: :clapping:
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yeah buddy! Congrats! Good work Dawg for finding that yak close to home!
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CowDawg is THE MAN!!!
CONGRATS RUTNUT!!!!!!
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Thanks guys! It was a TEAM effort! 8)
Hopefully on Sunday I will be bringing home a F&S Eagle Talon! SPider and Cowdawg gave me a couple leads and I was on the phone with Spider's lead when Cowdawg texted me the other one. It was definitely the sweeter deal, so I jumped on it!
Now it's gonna be torture to wait til Sunday, but that's the soonest we could meet to do the deal. ::)
Spider was right...........................................j ust be patient and when the right deal comes around be ready to POUNCE!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
Now we gotta start planning the 2017 Susky Float Trip!
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yeah, that'll happen, and so will a big 'D' float as well! But for now, lets plan sunday afternoon. Instead of Promised Land, how about Shahola?
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Im hoping the same crew makes the trip on the susky this year. ;D
And our Buddy Spider can make the Trip.....
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yeah, that'll happen, and so will a big 'D' float as well! But for now, lets plan sunday afternoon. Instead of Promised Land, how about Shahola?
It will be after 2pm when I pick it up. It's a 2 1/2 hr ride home, that's why I picked Promised Land. I probably can't make it back to Shohola til almost 6. Would be a little sooner to PL.
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Im hoping the same crew makes the trip on the susky this year. ;D
And our Buddy Spider can make the Trip.....
I hoping the same thing Chez! 8)
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ok. We'll hit Promised Land for your first run out with your new yak! ;)
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OK- sounds good. I'm amazed you even suggested another lake(other than Promised Land!) ;)
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why's that? I fish lots of lakes. I would rather fish Shahola than get stuck with the stockers in the lower lake and I never do so great on the upper lake in the summer. I'm dying to hit the Pack but that's a "middle of the week" kinda lake for me on the kayak. On the lower lake we can go to the back where the lily pads are and try and get some of those bass back there, or try for some perch and crappie, but chances are we'll be stuck with them nasty stockers you love so much, LOL!
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LOL! I was just bustin' your chops! ;D Hey, I admit it..................................I'm hooked on those "nasty stockers"! Just so fun to catch, I can't seem to shake the habit. ;)
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yeah, well, in a week or 2 when the bass, pickerel and eagles finish eating all those stockers we'll hit those bass and crappie and maybe get into some perch. Maybe try a northern or troll up a striper on the pack... that'll take yer mind off that catfish bait, LOL!
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LOL! ;D
Hey, good news! I'm picking up the kayak on Sat. evening now. So I'll have all day to play around with it on Sunday. ;)
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Saturday now...??. nice!!!!!
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Yep! Can't wait! ;D
Thanks again Dawg! 8)
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Congratulations on getting your kayak. I was looking at it online on Dick's Sporting Good's website and it looks really nice, good luck with it. For you guys that have one, how do you manage to get stuff out of the compartments that are behind you and near your feet without flipping them over? Do you have to come to shore, get whatever you want, and launch again?
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depends on the compartments. the ones way in the bow are for storing stuff that you don't usually use on the water. Camping stuff, dry bag with extra clothes, batteries, that sort of stuff. The stern storage well is right behind the seat, it can be accessed pretty easily. The sit on top fishing kayaks are built pretty stable, it would take a lot to flip them but it does happen. Knowing your limits is important so practicing flipping and recovering is important. On my kayak, I can stand up on it, move around and sit sideways with my feet in the water if I want. Very stable.
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Thanks Chris! I don't want to jinx it til it is "official", but it is looking good. Been texting the guy this week, so I am cautiously optimistic! ;)
I definitely think the Eagle Talon is the best sit-on yak I have seen in that price range. Has just about everything I am looking for.
I think I am going to have fun customizing it to my needs. And if it is anything like Spider's yak, it should be very stable and easy to maneuver. That's what really got me interested in yaks. Never thought I would prefer a kayak to a johnboat for fishing, but after seeing them in in action first hand, I am a believer! ;)
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it doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it has enough. The rest can be added as you go. First things first, start looking at seat upgrades. The talon isn't as stable as my Wildy but it's faster. That's where the trade offs are. All in all, yer gonna love that thing.
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Well, from what I could tell..............................it has more features than most of the yaks in that price range. Certainly not top of the line, but very good for the $$! 8)
Yeah, the seat is probably the first thing I will upgrade. Along with the paddle. I found out the guy has a fairly cheap 220 cm paddle that comes with it.
But I plan to try it out at least several times with what it's got until I start looking to upgrade.
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is it a field and stream angler paddle? 220 is short for you. with that kayak you should have a 230 at least. I have the same problem for different reasons. I have an Aqua-Bound Manta Ray hybrid in 220. The paddle is made for a high angle stroke and a more narrow kayak. I like a lower stroke and my kayak is wide. On the charts it says I need a 240 and I would need a 250 if I had a raised seat... which I do.
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No, it's the Propel Patriotic Kayak Paddle. THe F&S Angler paddle was the one I was looking at, though.
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Just my 2 cents.
Seems like you guys are getting awfull technical on a yak.
Get out and enjoy what you have.
Learn to use it.and fish from it.
I have mine 4 years now.
I only added a trolly.
I catch tons of fish.
I know spiders yak is set up with a fishfinder.
Nice.
I bass fish with mine.no fish finder needed.lol.
Im the fish finder.
I use my yak more than my boats.i luv the yak.
Just basic but works for me.
Good luck rutnut.just get the hang of it for now.
You can get bells and wistles later if you feel you need it.
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yeah, but yer always askin me how deep the water is and what the temperature is, LMAO!!! yep, don't need too many bells and whistles, but bells and whistles are cool 8) a lot of them you can make yourself, that's how most of them got invented anyway. If you don't have a milk crate, I got one for you. I think you said there was a trolly on it already and an anchor so you're good there. With most of the lakes we fish you really don't need a fish finder, yet ;) an extra rod holder is good and you'll learn about all sorts of other gadgets you can add later. As for now, we just gotta get out and SLIME THAT YAK!!!!
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Funny you guys mentioned fish finders. I was at Walmart in Dickson City the other day and they had two there, a Humming Bird Piranha Max 4 DI for $139.00 and a Huming Bird Piranha Max 197c for $99.00. For those prices I thought one of them would be decent to get and was going to check them out online but never got around to it. What do you guys think about these two? Here's a link to them on Humming Bird's website if you want to check them out.
www.humminbird.com/Products/PIRANHAMAX-4-DI/
www.humminbird.com/Products/PiranhaMAX-197c/
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Chris I have had the 197 on my rowboat for a long time and it works great...
For the extra 40 bucks I would get the other one... ;)
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Thanks Pal. I guess I should've said in the beginning that I'm going to be use it on a row boat for anyone else who has some advice. I know $40 isn't much more but what's the advantage to the Piranha Max 4 DI. I was trying to figure out the differences on Humming Bird's website but I didn't understand much of what they were saying in the specs.
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I would get the down image also. You can switch from dual frequency to DI. I have a Lowrance 4x elite chirp on my kayak and use the chirp sonar most of the time. The DI is good for identifying types of structure. A lot of the lakes I fish are just flat mud bottoms and I don't need the DI but it's nice to have when I want it.
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What is DI? These types of fish finders are new to me and I don't know anything about them.
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Looking at the pictures of their displays on Humming Bird's website the DI's display looks like it was taken with a camera, which I like a lot more, where as the 197c's display looks pixilated.
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The sonar mode is more like the traditional graph that you think of but the modern ff's have colors and are a little easier to read not to mention more sensitive. The chirp that I have sends several frequencies down at a time so it can id things better. The DI is downscan imaging. It sends different frequencies down and creats a 2D image of whats down there, and it can be pretty exact. The sonar is good for basic structure and finding fish in the water column, the DI is not so hot at finding fish but great at identifying structure.
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I'm not sure if I got the right or not but basically the DI can give you the nice picture as if the image was coming from a camera where as the 197c's picture is all pixally and the DI is better because the "picture" on the display is more accurate and it can be switched to the other mode which is more accurate in finding fish, in other words you get "everything" with the DI model?
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yeah, but yer always askin me how deep the water is and what the temperature is, LMAO!!! yep, don't need too many bells and whistles, but bells and whistles are cool 8) a lot of them you can make yourself, that's how most of them got invented anyway. If you don't have a milk crate, I got one for you. I think you said there was a trolly on it already and an anchor so you're good there. With most of the lakes we fish you really don't need a fish finder, yet ;) an extra rod holder is good and you'll learn about all sorts of other gadgets you can add later. As for now, we just gotta get out and SLIME THAT YAK!!!!
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I guess your right Spider.lol.
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Great Yak Perry !!!!!
Good Luck.
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Chris, you're both over simplifying it and under simplifying it. Whatever "pixally" picture you see is probably just from advertisement or pictures of the product. I don't know the Humminbird finder you're talking about, I have a Lowrance, but the more modern ff's are pretty good and don't look pixelated. Also, the DI scan image doesn't look like a picture from a camera. They can look pretty sharp and you can tell pretty much just what you're looking at, but not like from a camera. Also, fish don't really show up very well in the DI. Basically, the sonar is for finding fish, the DI is for finding and identifying structure. And don't even get me started on SI!!!!!! LOL!!!
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Perry and I hit the water on Sunday for a few hours. It was cold and wet. Rained pretty much the whole time, then it sleeted, then it fricken snowed! Soooo, yeah, we weren't taking pictures. Took us a while to dial in what the stockers wanted. I was fishing with mealies at first, then lures, then realized they were stocked rainbows, not brookies so I hit the bottom with a powerbait. That was the ticket. Rutt did pretty much the same. I got a few rainbows and Rutt Slimed his yak with his first fish being a chubby rainbow as well. By around noon the shivers started in and we decided to call it a day. But I think Rutt likes his new craft, we just gotta decide on a new name cuz "the bath tub" just doesn't fit any more. ;D
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Yeah, WNEP got the forecast wrong again! ::) Was only supposed to get down to 44 overnight. It was 41 at the house but when I got to PL at 7:30 it was 37 friggan degrees! Then the rain/sleet/Snow started! :o But it was the maiden voyage of the SSRuttNutt, so nothing was gonna deter me! LOL! ;D
You forgot to mention that as we were paddling to shore, the sun actually came out! When we left at noon the temp on the car thermometer read 42! (guess the sun warmed things up a bit! ;) )
I was thinking I should have brought my flasher and just jigged off the side of the kayak with wax worms!
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Just my 2 cents.
Seems like you guys are getting awfull technical on a yak.
Get out and enjoy what you have.
Learn to use it.and fish from it.
I have mine 4 years now.
I only added a trolly.
I catch tons of fish.
I know spiders yak is set up with a fishfinder.
Nice.
I bass fish with mine.no fish finder needed.lol.
Im the fish finder.
I use my yak more than my boats.i luv the yak.
Just basic but works for me.
Good luck rutnut.just get the hang of it for now.
You can get bells and wistles later if you feel you need it.
Yeah, I'm gonna get used to it for awhile and see what I really need/want! The paddle is a bit short, but not as bad as I suspected. I'll probably use this one for awhile. The first thing I am gonna get is a decent anchor. The anchor that the guy was gonna include was a 10 lb mushroom anchor, so I told him to keep it since I have the same one for my johnboat. I used a lightweight anchor yesterday I had for my float tube, and it worked when the wind was calm, but when the wind kicked up I was dragging anchor across the bottom. Gonna start looking at seats too. The stock seat is OK for a few hours, but it would be rough for an all day or multi day trip.
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Chris, you're both over simplifying it and under simplifying it. Whatever "pixally" picture you see is probably just from advertisement or pictures of the product. I don't know the Humminbird finder you're talking about, I have a Lowrance, but the more modern ff's are pretty good and don't look pixelated. Also, the DI scan image doesn't look like a picture from a camera. They can look pretty sharp and you can tell pretty much just what you're looking at, but not like from a camera. Also, fish don't really show up very well in the DI. Basically, the sonar is for finding fish, the DI is for finding and identifying structure. And don't even get me started on SI!!!!!! LOL!!!
Please check their pages and look at the pictures of the machines, you'll see what I mean by it looking like a picture from a camera and really pixelly. This is the best way I could figure our how to describe the display's picture so we might be thinking two totally different things. After you look at them via the links please let me know what you think. Oh by the way how can I over and under simplify it at the same time? And as for SI, don't tell me you're going to go Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty on me. LOL
www.humminbird.com/Products/PIRANHAMAX-4-DI/
www.humminbird.com/Products/PiranhaMAX-197c/
At this point I'm strongly leaning toward taking Raquettedacker's and your advice and getting the Piranha Max 4 DI because I like the display better and from what you guys said it's a better machine. I just need to figure out if it will do everything the Piranha Max 197C will do. I'm thinking it will but want to make sure. Thanks again for all the help.
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lol! over and under simplified.... it can be done... really ;D
What you're lookin at is advertising pictures. When you see them in action it's kind of different. sort of. maybe check them out on youtube.
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Nice craft Rumnut... Enjoy and be Safe!!! We will all hook up on the same pond this season!
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I guess you figured out what I meant by the one looking like a picture taken with a camera and the other looking pixelly. I watched some videos on them, not many were very informative for the information I was looking to get but I decided when I get one I'm going to get the Piranha Max 4DI. The reason I chose this one besides Raquettedacker's and your recommendations is because it will do everything the 197C will do and has the Down Imaging which I think will be a big help and give tons of valuable information about the structure which I really like a lot, the added feature is definitely worth the extra $40, and it has a bigger display screen. Is there any advantage to mounting it to a certain place on the boat? I was thinking it'd probably be best to mount it in the front but I'm not sure if that's the best place to put it, what do you guys think?
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what kind of boat?
usually you want it somewhere that you can reach it to change screens and actually see the images but you want it out of the way so it doesn't get whacked when you cast or fight fish. Also, if you cast a fly rod, it needs to be clear when you strip line so it doesn't get tangled. Best thing is to go out on your boat and decide on the best place to put it. Remember, the finder is just one part of it. The battery has to go someplace safe and the transducer needs to be placed. On a boat, that's usually either the transom or on a trolling motor. On a kayak, there's a ton of options depending on the type of kayak and if you want a permanent mount or one that can be removed easily. On mine, I have a Lowrance mounted on the center console with wires run below deck to the battery with the wire to the transducer coming through the hull to a scupper mount. Unfortunately I can't do pictures so I can't show you my setup unless we meet somewhere and then I can explain some of the options to you.
Romies?
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ok, I just reread the thread and see that you will be putting it on a rowboat. Makes it a lot easier. The battery goes in the back in a battery box, the transducer goes on the transom but if you plan on using a trolling motor you can mount it on there too if you have the motor mount option. But the position of the finder is up to you. I've often seen them mounted on the gunwale.
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Nice craft Rumnut... Enjoy and be Safe!!! We will all hook up on the same pond this season!
Thanks CowDawg- looking forward to it! 8)
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Has anyone tried the Scotty Anchor Lock? I'm debating trying that since it will mount to the tracks on the back of my kayak and I can avoid drilling into the yak. It won't provide the flexibility that the trolley system has but I don't see myself using an anchor all that frequently.
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I haven't used one but I've checked them out while researching anchor systems. You can use a track system to mount the anchor lock. The only thing that would worry me is that, like the saying goes, any chain is as strong as it's weakest link. I worry about damaging the track more than the anchor mount. The anchor mount looks pretty bullet proof, mounted properly on a track would probably be just as good. Add a clothes line reel to control the extra anchor line and you would probably have a real winner. Only problem I see with it is that it's in one position, the anchor is set to drop in one spot. with a trolly, you can move from bow to stern in half a minute.
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I'll probably modify the trolly system that is on my yak. Right now it only goes from the seat to the back of the yak. Would like to have it full length of the kayak so I can get it to the front if need be. Have to figure out how to do that.
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Rutt, next time we meet up I'll take a look at what you got to see if it will take too much to set up. Chances are you will need some parachord and move your front pulley. Maybe add a couple pad eyes to guide your line to keep it from flipping over the top. Depending on your kayak we might be able to do it without drilling too much. Mine is getting pretty beat up and I gotta redo it. Maybe we can make a day of it.
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OK- sounds good! Thanks Spider! 8)
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I'll probably modify the trolly system that is on my yak. Right now it only goes from the seat to the back of the yak. Would like to have it full length of the kayak so I can get it to the front if need be. Have to figure out how to do that.
Thats the way i rigged mine rutnut.
To the back from the seat.
I like it that way.
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it works, but that sets a kayak up for having the anchor mostly in the stern. You can only face in one direction depending on the wind or water current. With the trolly set up from bow to stern, you can pull the anchor line to the bow and the current will turn the kayak around. They both will work but the bow to stern trolly just gives you another option and it only takes a little more rope.
Another option would be an anchor lock. You mount it either in the bow or the stern or even on a track system. You pull on the rope and lift. Then you can lower your anchor and feed out as much line as you want and it will lock in place. Then when you want to move, pull up the anchor and it will lock in place and you're off to the next spot. The only problem with it is you need to deal with the anchor line, that's where a clothes line reel could come in handy.
An anchorwizard could be a good alternative. It's a kayak sized anchormate. Only thing is, they are pretty pricy.
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That anchor wizard is cool! But man, you ain't kiddin'! $150 for an anchor system???? they can keep it! ::) But I bet we could make something out of pvc that would be similar for pennies on the dollar! ;)
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I doubt it, the anchor wizard is a pretty tough reel system. Personally, I could live without it.
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I cant wait for the Susky River overnite trip this summer.
Some Great fun,food and Laughs.
And the fishing aint too Bad Either.
Im looking to meet up with Henery David.
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I use the grappling style anchor for PWC for my yak. Very light and stores away easily when not being used.
'Sup Spider😎
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Forgot to add... a small cleat installed on the side where it can be reached quickly to raise the anchor. I run the anchor rope through the handle hole on the rear of the yak. Keeping the rope to the rear keeps it out of the way while casting and reeling!😎
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I use the grappling style anchor for PWC for my yak. Very light and stores away easily when not being used.
'Sup Spider😎
I use the same style anchor KP.
I got a anchor cleet screwed next to my seat
Works great.
I also. Got a retractable dog lease to try out this year.
Im hoping to try it this up comming week end. ;)
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How's it going KP! They're sayin the warm weather is gonna be here this afternoon and that it just might stick this time! Can't wait, hangovers and sunburns!
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Life is Good Spider!!😎 Be careful with the sun... lots of sunscreen and lots of beer!!!😎 Summer is coming!!!
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Spider was on a Bullhead Quest last nite.
How you make out spider???,
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I posted up in the lakes section for Brady's lake. But pretty much, I fed the skeeters. LOL! Actually, I missed a few hits and caught one but I tossed it back. I know they are in there, just don't know where they hang out the most. I hit a couple spots but as the night wore on, the bite died off.
I got a visit by the local swimming garbage can. Dang snapper was huge! It's head was bigger than a baseball! And a couple snakes swam right past me. When the sun went down the lake just came alive, fish jumping all over. Kinda wished I was out in the yak... if not just to get away from the bugs!
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Got my Yak out for the first trip of the season yesterday evening after work.
Wind was Terrible.
Couldnt fish my usual way.
I did manage a hslf dozen bass and over a dozen pickerel.
I lost the bigest pickerel of my life last nite next to the yak.
Im guessing it was over 5lb.
White and Chart.Spinnerbait.
I fished 6pm till 9pm.
It got cold quick after the sunset.
Top water bite never happened.
Heres a few pics. (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_194309_zpswwcbxy6k.jpg&hash=d1c1bfaeff7519c29249331cef101fa5) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_194309_zpswwcbxy6k.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_185618_zpsslfnpojh.jpg&hash=640c76b1cc5c2a44782bf764109b5aca) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_185618_zpsslfnpojh.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_184929_zpsjz3mjwef.jpg&hash=b33cddcdb73107be203421a849aee2c3) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_184929_zpsjz3mjwef.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_183513_zpsaiiexvsc.jpg&hash=413087ae45b248c3317bfbda09430686) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_183513_zpsaiiexvsc.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_183441_zpsu6yuzox4.jpg&hash=03fd0803dfb80267f3bbffb0661f9d30) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_183441_zpsu6yuzox4.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_182100_zpsjfvmxfje.jpg&hash=b7dc840c59a5163fce6d3890b282f5bd) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_182100_zpsjfvmxfje.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_181611_zps8yoxb6qd.jpg&hash=ff52d29916629e6051b65becb2db94ee) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_181611_zps8yoxb6qd.jpg.html)
No real slammer fish.
But all healthy and fun to catch.
I wish my Yak buddies Cowdawg and Spider were with me.
Hopefully next trip.
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Nice Chezski...
But some of us gotta work later than others on Friday... :'(
and had the family wedding Saturday.
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Well done chez 🎣
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Good work Uncle Chez!!😎🎣
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Tks Guys!
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Forgot to add... a small cleat installed on the side where it can be reached quickly to raise the anchor. I run the anchor rope through the handle hole on the rear of the yak. Keeping the rope to the rear keeps it out of the way while casting and reeling!😎
Well guys, the last couple weeks have been crazy for the RuttNutt! ::) Haven't been able to get out on the yak since the maiden voyage! :'( But I used the downtime to search for seat upgrades and anchor system. I picked up a 3 lb grapple anchor and small cleat. Now I just need to pick up some anchor line and I should be good to go. With any luck, I'll be on the water by Memorial Day! ;)
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Got my Yak out for the first trip of the season yesterday evening after work.
Wind was Terrible.
Couldnt fish my usual way.
I did manage a hslf dozen bass and over a dozen pickerel.
I lost the bigest pickerel of my life last nite next to the yak.
Im guessing it was over 5lb.
White and Chart.Spinnerbait.
I fished 6pm till 9pm.
It got cold quick after the sunset.
Top water bite never happened.
Heres a few pics. (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_194309_zpswwcbxy6k.jpg&hash=d1c1bfaeff7519c29249331cef101fa5) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_194309_zpswwcbxy6k.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_185618_zpsslfnpojh.jpg&hash=640c76b1cc5c2a44782bf764109b5aca) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_185618_zpsslfnpojh.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_184929_zpsjz3mjwef.jpg&hash=b33cddcdb73107be203421a849aee2c3) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_184929_zpsjz3mjwef.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_183513_zpsaiiexvsc.jpg&hash=413087ae45b248c3317bfbda09430686) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_183513_zpsaiiexvsc.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_183441_zpsu6yuzox4.jpg&hash=03fd0803dfb80267f3bbffb0661f9d30) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_183441_zpsu6yuzox4.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_182100_zpsjfvmxfje.jpg&hash=b7dc840c59a5163fce6d3890b282f5bd) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_182100_zpsjfvmxfje.jpg.html) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb446%2Fpabstdaddy%2F20170519_181611_zps8yoxb6qd.jpg&hash=ff52d29916629e6051b65becb2db94ee) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/pabstdaddy/media/20170519_181611_zps8yoxb6qd.jpg.html)
No real slammer fish.
But all healthy and fun to catch.
I wish my Yak buddies Cowdawg and Spider were with me.
Hopefully next trip.
Sounds like a great night under those conditions Chez! Sorry to hear you lost the big slime monster! ::)
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Walmart has anchor rope pretty cheap. You picked a great weekend to try to get out on the yak, any where public will probably be a zoo with all the other boats on it since it's Memorial Day weekend. ;D
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Yeah, I know Chris! ::) But sometimes it just can't be avoided! Maybe I'll get up about 5am and head out.......................then by the time most folks are getting on the water, I'll be paddling in! ;)
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Got out in the kayak tonight storm was moving in not one Bass lots of pickerel they were vicious just like last week biggest one was 26 in would love to post a picture but Photobucket me down
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Glad you got out brother! 26" is a big pickerel, was that at the same lake?
Yeah, photobucket is gonna end up pay to play. Most guys I know are pulling all their pictures and putting them on thumbdrives for now. imgur is still free.
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Anyone interested I. Doing an Over nite float on the north branch of the susky???
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wow.. your gettin' desperate now! it's just been one messed up busy schedule of a Summer for me.... :o
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If we're gonna do this thing we better do it soon.
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Well let's make a plan.
Last year's trip was 8/25/16.
It was so warm we sleep on TOP of our sleeping bags.
I'm not desperate.by no means.
I figured it was a Wash.
But RUtnut asked me if we were going to do it.p
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I guess we gotta start picking dates. Then hope the weather holds for us.
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Let's do it! 8)
Are you thinking Sept?
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We can make plans FRIDAY evening while we are fishing.
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here is a photo of my homemade pontoons and motor mount for my kayak. What do you think?
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Nice job!!!!!!
Where do you PLACE the battery????,
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I guess we gotta start picking dates. Then hope the weather holds for us.
I'm all for sat ,sunday trip.
Even if it gets into early september.friday Saturday might work.
We should see if Hendry David would like to go.
Haven't seen him posting anywhere.
Hope he's ok.
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Sounds good Chez. I could probably do either- depending on the weekend. But the 2nd and 3rd weekends are already booked for me. I could do the first or 4th.
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Nice job!!!!!!
Where do you PLACE the battery????,
I put it in the bow of the yak to help balance out the weight.
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That's a good idea.
I was hopping it WASENT in the middle.
Would be very uncomfortable.
Great idea.
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Well,,
RUTNUT,SPIDER AND MYSELF GOT OUT FRIDAY IN THE RAIN.SPIDER GOT THERE EARLY,WE NEVER GOT THERE TILL 5.45.WAS RAINING BAD!!!!By the time we met up with spider,he was making it in.He managed a few Pickerel and a short bass.
Rut nut.and myself stuck it out till dark.heavy rain turned to a bit of blue sky at the end of the nite.i had a good bite.4 bass,biggest around3lb.and 7 pickerel.all on senkos.Rutnut landed a Pickerel
At the very end.
Was a good nite.I went back Saturday with Cowdawg and had
About the same action.Was great to be out with theguys.
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Too bad I had to get going. Spent 4 hours paddling around the lake before you guys showed up and then the rain came in. I was ok with it until the second storm hit and it just took the wind out of my sails. First lull in the storm and I strapped the kayak down.
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Yeah, we got a little wet on Friday! But it was good to get the YAK out on the lake with my Buddy Chez! 8) (even if I got "schooled" ::))
Chez tried to help, but even his tips didn't seem to work for me. I did manage to catch the smallest pickerel of my life right before we called it quits! Don't think the thing was even 9"! ::)
On the way home I stopped at Promised Land to visit a buddy from college that was camping there. Crashed in his tent and got the yak out on the water the next day. Didn't do too much better there, but did manage one small largemouth. But I was the only one of the 3 of us to catch. We did get out on the lake late, though as it took awhile to roll out of the sleeping bags and make breakfast. ;D
I gotta get the YAK out again this week!
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No more talk about the River Float trip from anyone.
I guess it's a done deal.
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I can't commit to anything more than getting out for a day. Some time in the next few weeks I got some pavers coming and I don't know when. I can make a trip to the river, but just not an overnight camping trip.
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I'm still IN Chez!(for the River Trip) And Slammer(Martin) said he is interested also.
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You guys pick the date. If I can make it I will.
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Hey Chez- sounds like we may need to KIDNAP 'ol Mr. Grumpypants! ;)
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I don't have a kayak but I do have my John Boat and am ready to hit the soft water. I might go out this coming weekend since we got the short end of the stick for the ice fishing season. :cursing: :cursing: :cursing: :cursing:
I'm with you - have a 10' jon boat I toss in the truck if I'm going alone, a 14' if I'm bringing someone. Main reason I prefer the jon is I just like to sit up higher off the water with a shortened pedestal seat & rear mounted trolling motor. My "cross their eye's" hookset in a kayak also doesn't fare well - almost went unexpectedly swimming - LOL :o Hey, it's all good - just different ways to get out there on the water ...
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I'm thinking this Wednesday might be a great day for a float
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Who's in for wensday??????
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I can do this Wednesday... But only if the Logger isn't coming to my cabin. (ughhh) He texted me Saturday and told me this week but didn't give a definite day... ???
Can't miss it either as I've been waiting quite a long while for him to return, pending the weather.
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I'll be in for Wednesday.
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I'm in.
We gotta make sure we got enough vehicles
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I can fit a few guys in my forester. It would be a good take out point car. What's the put in and take out spots?
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Turn its GUNNA take his trailer for some yaks.
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ok. When do we meet and where? Another thing, lures of choice? What would be best to bring? I don't want to lug my crate along, just want one small box of jigs and hooks.
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.we will meet around 5.30 am.
GUNNA rain. Good tonite might help with the BITE.
Crankbaits in baby bass colors,crawded colors,gulp clippers,spinnerbaits,in white/chart.
Possibly tiny torpedoes,and some t0p water.
Rut nut is bringing his trailer.that will be a Great help with those small cars you guys have.im not sure if Cowdawg is going yet.
Didn't get an answer as of yet.he is waiting on the logger.
Bring a lunch and drinks.we can stop on an island for lunch.
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yeah, my baby bass crank is swimming around in romies right about now >:( I looked around but couldn't find a replacement. I'll bring my crankbaits and the few spinnerbaits I have, some jerkbaits and some ned rig jigs just for fun. I'll bring a few topwater plugs to round it out.
Let me know where to meet so I can get the directions, I don't know that area at all so you gotta let me know before I leave work.
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well buddy... looks like it's me and you.
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Ya Buddy....
No show earned his name back AGAIN.
We still luv him.
Just can't make plans with him.
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Surprise inspection at work! Unfortunately it happens every 2 yrs and you don't know til they show up. Lasts several days, so if you are not already on vacation or sick leave you are OUT OF LUCK! ::)
Be safe guys! That river must be ripping with all the rain last night! :o
I'm just gonna stop making plans. You guys make the plans and let me know where and when you will be and I will show up if I can.
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WELL ME AND SPIDER DID OUR FLOAT TRIP WITHOUT RUTNUT.WE HIT THE RIVER AT DAYBRAKE.RIVER LEVEL WAS PERFECT,ALONG WITH THE WEATHER.LOTS OF FISH were caught.SMALLIES,ROCKIES AND CATS.MY BIGGEST SMALLIE WAS17"MY biggest cat was 27"ALMOST 9lb.was a great trip.
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Good work Uncle chez and Spider!!!😎
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I'm glad you guys had a good trip.
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The best part of the trip for me was just getting out on the river with my kayak! It was my first time and all my worries of floating the river are gone. I didn't catch much and all the fish I caught were small. And just to rub it in, every few minutes Chez would yell "FISH ON!", LOL! The man was a fish catchin machine. He set me up with the same baits and I still couldn't hook up. I'd float the same stretch, with the same set up and watch him catch big bass and cats while I enjoyed the scenery, LMAO!!! But I still had a good time hooking up with a few small smallies, rock bass and even a funny looking gill. At least I didn't catch the skunk! ;D
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Spider did a great job on the River.
He BROKE HIS RIVER CHERRY.LOL.
HE DID LAND THE FIRST FISH OF THE DAY.
A river gill.Next trip out.He will clean up.
He's a great FISHING partner.
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I was just thinkin... shoulda used that gill for cut bait...
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The best part of the trip for me was just getting out on the river with my kayak! It was my first time and all my worries of floating the river are gone. I didn't catch much and all the fish I caught were small. And just to rub it in, every few minutes Chez would yell "FISH ON!", LOL! The man was a fish catchin machine. He set me up with the same baits and I still couldn't hook up. I'd float the same stretch, with the same set up and watch him catch big bass and cats while I enjoyed the scenery, LMAO!!! But I still had a good time hooking up with a few small smallies, rock bass and even a funny looking gill. At least I didn't catch the skunk! ;D
LOL! Sounds like a couple weeks ago on the lake after you left. Chez would catch one and tell me what he had on, I would put the same lure on and throw in the same spots and.............................................. . NOTHING! ::) I swear the man could make Al Lindner feel humbled! ;)
Glad you guys had a good time!
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I think he invented a fish magnet and just didn't tell anyone. LOL