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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 11-13-2014, 03:50 PM

Replies: 4 marine radio help Views: 2,343 Posted By Wintersun If you want to talk to other people out on the... If you want to talk to other people out on the water anything that is waterproof will do. If you want to call for a rescue than get a VHF that has GPS and DSC functions. The DSC enables your ID and...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 02:42 PM

Replies: 12 A new reason to dislike seals Views: 4,891 Posted By Wintersun Do you have a point or simply difficulty with the... Do you have a point or simply difficulty with the English language?

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 02:40 PM

Replies: 18 LEGAL QUESTION FOR TRUCK EXTENDER PEOPLE Views: 6,510 Posted By Wintersun As a practical manner I have a standard bed... As a practical manner I have a standard bed pickup with a 6.5 foot bed and when transporting a 15' long kayak it was too long even with the bed extender with more movement than I would want for a...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 02:31 PM

Replies: 3 Fish Finder recommendations Views: 3,567 Posted By Wintersun At the low low end at $160 there are... At the low low end at $160 there are finder/chartplotters like the Lowrance Mark-4 with the black and white display and a 83/200 transducer. For another $60 you can move up to the same model with a...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 02:19 PM

Replies: 16 Trolling. Freespool vs In Gear Views: 5,477 Posted By Wintersun There are special reels that are designed for... There are special reels that are designed for this use like the Shimano Baitrunner spinning reel that has a light drag that provides only enough resistance to keep line from being fed out and then...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 01:59 PM

Replies: 12 A new reason to dislike seals Views: 4,891 Posted By Wintersun I love seals and everything else in the ocean.... I love seals and everything else in the ocean. Not a big fan of pigs and cows which by the way are the first critters to transmit their diseases to humans when people starting living with their...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 01:50 PM

Replies: 17 Best fishing PFD? Views: 5,639 Posted By Wintersun All PFD's involve a compromise of one sort or... All PFD's involve a compromise of one sort or another. I tried on many PFD's and found the Kokatat Bahia and Outfitter, and MTI Dio F-spec PFD's to be the bulkiest by far. The least bulky standard...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 01:40 PM

Replies: 5 An amazing video! Sunblock is your buddy! Views: 3,135 Posted By Wintersun A sunblock that is SPF 30 blocks 98% of UV and... A sunblock that is SPF 30 blocks 98% of UV and SPF 50 blocks 99% of UV or only 1% more. People mistakenly believe they can be out twice as long with SPF 50 or higher rated lotions and this is not the...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 01:35 PM

Replies: 7 Questions about flying and what can be in your carry on Views: 3,645 Posted By Wintersun Miami is the very worst airport in the USA in... Miami is the very worst airport in the USA in terms of theft from checked luggage. Check only what you can afford to lose. I had a very strong Plano case that you could stand on and it would not...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 01:24 PM

Replies: 8 Rudder or not to rudder? Views: 4,361 Posted By Wintersun I have used both and the windier it is the more I... I have used both and the windier it is the more I value having a rudder. Without a rudder and having the wind off the beam you are spending most of your time paddling on one side of the boat only and...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-05-2014, 01:19 PM

Replies: 6 Revolution or outback Views: 2,659 Posted By Wintersun I tried both out on SF Bay and ended up with the... I tried both out on SF Bay and ended up with the Revo 13. The Outback is like a junior PA12. The Outback is wider and slower but the extra width is good for large folks and the side trays are handy...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-28-2014, 03:07 PM

Replies: 17 Best fishing PFD? Views: 5,639 Posted By Wintersun I have trying to find one that has a pocket for a... I have trying to find one that has a pocket for a full size floating VHF radio iwth GPS/DSC and this complicated things more than I would have expected. The best PFD I found for use with a...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-14-2014, 01:35 PM

Replies: 4 J Cradles or Saddles? Views: 2,563 Posted By Wintersun Officially both Thule and Yakima state a maximum... Officially both Thule and Yakima state a maximum load for their roof racks of 165 lbs. and that is fine if your three kayaks are light ones but with 3 Outbacks you have 225 lbs. that exceeds the load...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-14-2014, 01:31 PM

Replies: 8 Transucer Question Views: 3,091 Posted By Wintersun HDS provides better picture though now there is... HDS provides better picture though now there is also CHIRP provided with the Elite 5 and Elite 7 HDI models to further muddy the waters. CHIRP is supposed to provide the best possible picture and...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-14-2014, 01:28 PM

Replies: 8 Transucer Question Views: 3,091 Posted By Wintersun There are two different transducer options with... There are two different transducer options with the Lowrance Elite sonar units, the 83/200 and 50/200. The 50/200 will provide a better picture but cost quite a bit more. When you buy the Elite you...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-14-2014, 01:24 PM

Replies: 4 VHF?? Cobra marine HH350 vs. uniden atlantis 270???? Views: 3,768 Posted By Wintersun My criteria for a VHF radio for use out on the... My criteria for a VHF radio for use out on the ocean on a kayak are at a minimum that it be waterproof and that it floats and has GPS (as a backup for the fish finder's GPS). My own short list...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 07-27-2014, 10:00 AM

Replies: 58 Hobie Pro Angler tandem... Views: 17,709 Posted By Wintersun Dream on. There is this thing called displacment... Dream on. There is this thing called displacment and effort/energy is required to overcome it. This is going to be a 180 lb. boat in the water designed to support 800 lbs. or more. The advantage will...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 07-27-2014, 09:36 AM

Replies: 7 launching Views: 3,093 Posted By Wintersun It varies greatly with the tide level and whether... It varies greatly with the tide level and whether it is rising or falling in any given area. The steeper the falloff of the beach at a spot the larger the surf and also any offshore mound will bump...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 07-27-2014, 09:30 AM

Replies: 48 Advice? Views: 14,071 Posted By Wintersun Check with the boats in the area. Some will have... Check with the boats in the area. Some will have rigs you can rent for the 80-100 lb. line and will do a topshot for you on your reels. They will have their recommendations as to what they find works...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 07-26-2014, 10:37 PM

Replies: 4 Just Getting Started With A VHF Radio Views: 2,198 Posted By Wintersun Recommend getting one with DSC which with one... Recommend getting one with DSC which with one button push will send your exact coordinates correctly to the Coast Guard. Waterproof and floating VHF that were on my short list were Standard...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 07-26-2014, 10:31 PM

Replies: 28 hobie vs trident 13 Views: 7,343 Posted By Wintersun I spent years diving from OK Scramblers and a... I spent years diving from OK Scramblers and a Necky Spike and they were great, especially the Necky, for that use in and around the kelp beds. For surf entries the Necky Spike was better than any...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 07-09-2014, 04:46 PM

Replies: 18 battery charging question Views: 10,706 Posted By Wintersun I have been out on the road camping and needing... I have been out on the road camping and needing to recharge the finder's 8 AH battery. I found the DC/DC chargers from Powerstream that allow me to recharge the 8 AH battery while I am driving down...

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