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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 06-20-2018, 09:02 AM

Replies: 34 Boat shoe/boot alternatives Views: 16,177 Posted By RockyRaab Rugged Shark Captiva water shoes. Less than 12... Rugged Shark Captiva water shoes. Less than 12 ounces per pair. Love mine in my Hobie, for beach use, and even around the house. Delightful to wear. ...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-12-2016, 09:01 AM

Replies: 22 Wide brim hat recommendations? Views: 9,857 Posted By RockyRaab May I add a second vote for a Tilley? None... May I add a second vote for a Tilley? None better. I've been wearing mine for all fishing and golf now for at least ten years. Throw it in the wash when it gets sweat-stained. In extreme sun, I add a...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 04-11-2016, 09:19 AM

Replies: 12 Hauling Pro Angler 14??? Views: 3,476 Posted By RockyRaab I've posted these many times, but there are... I've posted these many times, but there are always new guys to the fold, so... I put a set of Hully rollers on my crossbars, and made up a little wooden ramp to protect my paint and help guide...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 11-17-2015, 08:27 AM

Replies: 13 FF battery advice Views: 5,863 Posted By RockyRaab Any RV store, farm supply, or WallyWorld will... Any RV store, farm supply, or WallyWorld will have small, sealed 12 batteries. Look up what the "draw" is on your fishfinder, and divide the battery capacity by that to get the approximate number of...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 11-16-2015, 07:10 AM

Replies: 6 New Kayak owner Hobie Pro Angler Views: 4,483 Posted By RockyRaab I lift my Prangler 14 to the underside of my deck... I lift my Prangler 14 to the underside of my deck every winter using a Harken Hoister. I do empty it of everything first. But I can highly recommend the Harken system - everything in it is first...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 11-12-2015, 10:08 AM

Replies: 7 V Day Views: 2,837 Posted By RockyRaab Thanks for the kind words. I cannot speak for... Thanks for the kind words. I cannot speak for others, but for me it was not a sacrifice. I was doing the thing I wanted to do since I was five years old. Being military is in my DNA.

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 11-07-2015, 07:03 AM

Replies: 124 TV, Pac Warriors Views: 41,143 Posted By RockyRaab Saw a bit of the show last night, and even though... Saw a bit of the show last night, and even though I'm not a saltwater yakker, it didn't take long for me to groan at all the hype, the fake drama, and the terrible continuity errors. But thanks...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 10-30-2015, 03:53 PM

Replies: 23 Get the Popcorn Ready Views: 8,403 Posted By RockyRaab He's a biased wingnut, but at least he can spell. He's a biased wingnut, but at least he can spell.

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-01-2015, 12:22 PM

Replies: 41 Paddle and Pedal Speed Views: 11,350 Posted By RockyRaab Someone who uses improper English doesn't need me... Someone who uses improper English doesn't need me to insult them; it's self-inflicted. My apologies to the original poster for derailing his thread. (Especially as he used the words correctly.)

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-01-2015, 08:12 AM

Replies: 41 Paddle and Pedal Speed Views: 11,350 Posted By RockyRaab Well, of course. The good folks at OEX (whom I've... Well, of course. The good folks at OEX (whom I've never met) are too smart to laugh in your face and call you an illiterate doofus for using "peddle". But maybe they do in the lunch room.

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-01-2015, 06:56 AM

Replies: 41 Paddle and Pedal Speed Views: 11,350 Posted By RockyRaab ful-rac, good sir. Yes, pedal versus peddle... ful-rac, good sir. Yes, pedal versus peddle does bother me. Because one is right and the other is wrong. Spelling matters; it's the difference between getting a rental and a rectal.

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-31-2015, 11:36 AM

Replies: 41 Paddle and Pedal Speed Views: 11,350 Posted By RockyRaab I've clocked my PA-14 many times and find that a... I've clocked my PA-14 many times and find that a 3.5 mph cruise takes just about the same effort as walking that same speed. In fact the "foot speed" is about the same for both. If you watch very...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-26-2015, 06:46 AM

Replies: 13 Inexpensive Fishfinders Views: 5,352 Posted By RockyRaab PirahnaMax 170 user here. Freshwater only. I... PirahnaMax 170 user here. Freshwater only. I couldn't be happier except that I lost the temp reading when I replaced the original xducer with a true through-hull model. Meaning it is mounted THROUGH...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-12-2015, 07:30 AM

Replies: 23 MIRAGE DRIVES BREAKING Views: 7,973 Posted By RockyRaab In addition to saltwater corrosion, I rather... In addition to saltwater corrosion, I rather strongly suspect that most PEDAL arms are broken by guys who habitually slam them against the stops with every stroke. Using about a 3/4 stroke is not...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 07-02-2015, 08:20 AM

Replies: 20 Feces in yak Views: 6,954 Posted By RockyRaab Ya know, there's something delightfully if... Ya know, there's something delightfully if unintentionally ironic when Phil mentions large plastic bags. Considering his avatar.

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 06-16-2015, 06:05 AM

Replies: 12 Fillet knife Views: 4,738 Posted By RockyRaab I just bought a Dexter Russell. Two, in fact.... I just bought a Dexter Russell. Two, in fact. Shipping was the same for a knife or two knives plus a scabbard. I got the standard 8" high carbon and a 3" bait knife. Both are serving me very well.

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 06-11-2015, 10:11 AM

Replies: 7 Pro Angler Paddle solutions? Views: 4,065 Posted By RockyRaab The simplest thing would be two ball bungees.... The simplest thing would be two ball bungees. Next best would be a paddle clip screwed to the hull just below the gunwale. I bought and installed two equipment grabbers normally used by fire...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 06-01-2015, 01:22 PM

Replies: 70 Hobie kayaks...say what!? Views: 27,024 Posted By RockyRaab WarriorMike, adjust your pedals back a notch or... WarriorMike, adjust your pedals back a notch or two. Your leg shouldn't be that straight. It's MUCH more comfortable to have a bit of bend left, even at full stroke. Speaking of which, if you don't...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 02-22-2015, 07:41 AM

Replies: 7 Which cross bar do you use for your kayaks? Views: 3,936 Posted By RockyRaab They're a Yakima product. Should be easy to find. They're a Yakima product. Should be easy to find.

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 02-21-2015, 07:21 AM

Replies: 7 Which cross bar do you use for your kayaks? Views: 3,936 Posted By RockyRaab I have a 14" Hobie Pro Angler that weighs over... I have a 14" Hobie Pro Angler that weighs over 100 pounds. The secret to easy loading is a pair of Hully rollers bolted to the rear crossbar. This picture shows them on my previous vehicle: ...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 01-06-2015, 10:18 AM

Replies: 9 DIY Rockfish descender Views: 7,556 Posted By RockyRaab Pardon the ignorance of a freshwater guy, but... Pardon the ignorance of a freshwater guy, but would it not work at least as well to tie your weight to the hook eye on a short line, then tie your main line to the bend of the hook with a simple...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 12-16-2014, 02:49 PM

Replies: 17 Anyone ever do this... Views: 4,702 Posted By RockyRaab No pics of such. But as a general... No pics of such. But as a general observation, to any question that begins with "Has anyone ever..." the answer is guaranteed to be "Yes."

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 10-02-2014, 07:18 AM

Replies: 822 Sticky: Share Your Innovations Views: 3,270,731 Posted By RockyRaab Intentional humor there? Intentional humor there?

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-29-2014, 08:52 AM

Replies: 71 Age is just a number... how old? Views: 21,205 Posted By RockyRaab Not a member of the saltwater community of... Not a member of the saltwater community of yakkers, but will contribute. Have just completed my 68th summer. Still throw my Pro Angler 14 atop my Toyota Highlander to fish. Fish once and walk 18...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 07-21-2014, 11:00 AM

Replies: 8 Kayaker shot at... Views: 5,096 Posted By RockyRaab Dispute over "right of way?" I have no idea who... Dispute over "right of way?" I have no idea who was at fault, but it sounds like a kayaker asserting he has right of way as a non-powered craft (probably correct, technically) against that of a...

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