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06-17-2011, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Orange Ca
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Just got home with my new-to-me Tarpon 16. Taking it out of Dana tomorrow morning to break her in. Thanks for all the tips and suggestions and referrals guys.
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06-17-2011, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Orange Ca
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I do have a question though. I'm going to need some sort of carrying system for this kayak. It sticks out of the bed of my Sierra about 7 feet. What types of system/rack are guys using on pickups?
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06-17-2011, 10:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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I use a regular ladder rack... I don't like it though, because it adds a couple hundred pounds of steel to my truck. Am also looking for a better system.
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06-17-2011, 11:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta
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I just picked up my "new" Pro Explorer a couple days ago (can't wait to take her out for her maiden voyage!  Trying to schedule some time to take surf launch/landing lessons from somebody so I can try to minimize the amount of yard sales I hold. Since I live just "over the hill" from Ventura/Oxnard I just may get some practice out @ Malibu when I see a window of opportunity. FFY |
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06-18-2011, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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Thanks Dunegoat, a white sea bass will finish breaking that yak in ! Consult Andy at OEX Sunset for racking solutions. Really cool guy and great prices. Don't stop short - you got a Fabulous boat.
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06-18-2011, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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Oh yeah, post some fishing pics. Enjoy !
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06-18-2011, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Orange Ca
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No WSB for me today. We caught some lizard fish and mackerel and used them for bait but did't get any flatties. We each caught a few cuda and half a dozen or so calico's and a couple sand bass. No trophies but I couldn't have had a much better time. After 8 hours on the water on that kayak today I can honestly say I couldn't be happier. You took great care of it and I appreciate that almost as much as I appreciate the deal you gave me. I just washed it down and I'm going to wire up the bait tank this evening. My buddy had the camera but we only took a couple pics. When he emails them to me I'll post em in a thread. I'll give Andy a call and see what he's got. What I did today was get a 15' long 2x6 and lay the kayak on that to prevent any unnecessary stress on the hull and strapped it down and it worked ok. But I need to get a real rack or bed extender or something. Thanks again Wade. Randy |
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06-18-2011, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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Really cool Dunegoat ! Can't wait to see the pics. More murdered out stuff gettin ready to drop on the market soon ! Thanks again and go break it in at LJ w/sum vids !
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