11-16-08, 02:58 PM | #1 |
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Howdy! I'm a Kayak Fisherman
I like to fish different.
I fish from a Kayak Shorter rods just work better for me, there is something magical about short rods. More accurate casts; lighter weight - a real wrist saver! I use 5' 6" Conolon medium action IM7 graphite rod & a 4600C3 baitcasting reel both by ABU Garcia. I also have an 6' 6" Harold Ensley medium-heavy action rod by ABU Garcia. It's a good rod, but the shorter one just out performs it. I also use spinning lot too with a 6' rod. I'm also a flyfisherman w/ 5 & 6 wt. outfits. My favorite lure is none; it's whatever the fish want that day. I like spoons, jigs, worms & a limited range of plugs. Lighter lines (8-12#) tend to catch more fish me. I don't have much of a problem pulling fish out of heavy cover with Berkley Trilene Big Game (Steel Blue color). For the 8# line I'm using Academy Tournament Choice Mono (clear color). From using some over priced gear, you don't have to spend over $100 on the Reel & Over a $100 on the Rod to get good serviceable gear for freshwater fishing. Last edited by EastTexas; 11-16-08 at 10:45 PM. |
11-16-08, 03:55 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to the site man! We've got quite a few small boat/canoe/yak/boatless guys on here! I personally like a short rod too. Do you do much salt fishing?
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11-16-08, 05:57 PM | #3 |
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welcome to the house of nuts and bait monkey fodder! and we a few friends just like you pal. we are crazy now, but don't let that scare you away from us. you'll fit right in here buddy.
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11-16-08, 06:08 PM | #4 |
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What bama said .... jump right in and make yourself comfy man welcome aboard
Jim
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11-17-08, 04:25 PM | #5 |
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Hello East Texas,
I occasionally fish from a Perception Sundance 12 footer. Really like the stealth facet...you really get to see some big fish in the yak from time to time. Welcome to the board and Good Fishing, Mac Last edited by Mac2; 11-18-08 at 03:14 PM. |
11-17-08, 06:01 PM | #6 |
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There's nothing wrong with that. There are quite a few of us that fish from kayaks, conoes, and you name it, if it can put you on the fish that's all that matters.
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11-17-08, 07:04 PM | #7 |
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I don't think I can really call mine a boat any longer lol.
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11-17-08, 07:15 PM | #8 |
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why did you let lizzy drive it?? i heard it was an over sized beer can but have never seen it..
of course lizzy would drive it into a stump the size of a vw... zooker
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11-18-08, 02:34 PM | #9 |
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Welcome! I also do some kayak fishing.
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