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- Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:18 pm
- Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
- Topic: Red Tide at Buttonwood
- Replies: 6
- Views: 82005
Re: Red Tide at Buttonwood
Hopefully this 'cool off' will be enough to keep us clear till next summer.
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:14 pm
- Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
- Topic: king fish???
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14830
Re: king fish???
Definitely still catching Kings. Some have been very close to beach in the St. Pete area. Here off Anna Maria 5miles out and in have worked well for several weeks now. Good Luck.
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Paddle Fishing
- Topic: Paddle vs Peddle
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19586
Re: Paddle vs Peddle
Never tied up to a hobie but have been in tidal pass at full currents on a few trips at Longboat Pass and also in Strong Winds several times in various locations and have never had any problems keeping the yak going where I pointed it. Your physical size and condition would certainly enter into the...
- Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:15 pm
- Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
- Topic: My return to fishing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 242074
Re: My return to fishing
That really makes it so much better to stand up and I believe I can paddle better against the wind with the body height moved up higher.
Are you able to slide rods under that seating arrangement as well?
Are you able to slide rods under that seating arrangement as well?
- Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Paddle Fishing
- Topic: Paddle vs Peddle
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19586
Re: Paddle vs Peddle
Am also included in the Native kayak family. I paddle the Native Ultimate 12' and I peddle the Native Slayer 10 Propel. Will agree that Hobie offers some good yaks but hands down the Propel Drive used in the Native models is the game changer with the 'reverse' ability. You mentioned you are at time...
- Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:32 pm
- Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
- Topic: Beat the Heat
- Replies: 4
- Views: 38085
Re: Beat the Heat
Looks like you broke that boat in just fine.
Looking at some of your pictures it seems that all those grooves in the deck would be pretty uncomfortable to stand on especially barefooted or with just 'beach shoes' on. Any problem for you?
Looking at some of your pictures it seems that all those grooves in the deck would be pretty uncomfortable to stand on especially barefooted or with just 'beach shoes' on. Any problem for you?
- Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:15 pm
- Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
- Topic: My return to fishing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 242074
Re: My return to fishing
Just curious Rik. Did you ever do a raised seat modification on your Ultimate?
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:01 pm
- Forum: Rigging and Product Review
- Topic: Best non-permanent adhesive for mounting a battery?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 37154
Re: Best non-permanent adhesive for mounting a battery?
Lexel clear is available at Lowes and Home Depot. It says on the tube that it is superior to Silicon for adhesion. Native uses it to hold flotation foam in their kayaks. I have used it to attach transducers, battery boxes and various starboard items to several kayaks. Can be removed but does take a...
- Tue May 12, 2015 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Paddle Fishing
- Topic: GPS Fishfinder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 43867
Re: GPS Fishfinder
Salt water, not so much. I use my sounders all the time in fresh water. Only way to know what cover and contours are below in deeper Lakes and Rivers. I would definitely be sure and get 'color' as opposed to gray scale. Much easier to recognize structure and contours with color. I have GPS in both ...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Paddle Fishing
- Topic: Sarasota, Long Boat Key Guides ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 354013
Re: Sarasota, Long Boat Key Guides ?
Since you are looking for 'power boat' guide I can suggest you contact Capt. Elliott Taylor at [email protected]. Fourth Generation Bradenton fisherman who covers nearshore and inshore from 'South Shore' to 'Sarasota'. Has an excellent Tarpon catch rate also.
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Paddle Fishing
- Topic: Vudu
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6238
Re: Vudu
I have used the 3" Vudu Shrimp since last summer and have just recently purchased some of the larger 5". I feel the 'flexable tail' action of the Vudu has enticed more bites than I have gotten using the DOA and Tsunami versons. I also find the Vudus hold up a little better. The 'kevalar' ...
- Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:47 pm
- Forum: Rigging and Product Review
- Topic: Making It Easier To Load My Kayak On My Car - Video
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19532
Re: Making It Easier To Load My Kayak On My Car - Video
That did work well for sure. Have you considered trying the 2 side by side rear wheel fix?
- Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Paddle Fishing
- Topic: Dolphins on Sarasota Bay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12750
Re: Dolphins on Sarasota Bay
Neat video. Wonder if they were waiting for you to catch a snack they could steal?
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:47 pm
- Forum: Rigging and Product Review
- Topic: g flex epoxy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13875
Re: g flex epoxy
I have also found it to be good for cracks and filling deep scratches as well as wear throughs.
- Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:46 pm
- Forum: Kayak & Canoe Reviews and Rigged Boats
- Topic: High seat Native u-12
- Replies: 6
- Views: 21242
Re: High seat Native u-12
Ric has it right on the seat supports. There are three 1/4" stainless 'fender bolts' on each gunnel (2 through the arm rest plates and one just arrear of those plates) and the center storage box under the seat which prevents any sag in the base plate. I accually have found that storage area to...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Paddle Fishing
- Topic: Recommendation for a new reel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 83829
Re: Recommendation for a new reel
Really am happy with my Stradic FJ's and the newer Ci4's. I am using 3000 FJ's (2) and one 3000Ci4 and one Ci4 4000. One thing I would add is water washdown after each trip and reel oil every couple of months. I have purchased all my reels from Discount Tackle in Bradenton as they are the only deal...