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I use a 7' Kistler Graphite Heavy, and a 7'3" ALX Ikos Promise73 out my kayak for frogs. I'm thinking about getting a KLX 7' Heavy with the moderate tip in the near future to see if I like it more than the fast tip. I'm a weirdo and prefer longer rods in my kayak, but the length is personal preference IMO. I also stand up a lot in mine, and my seat is higher up (NuCanoe Unlimited & NuCanoe Flint) so I don't have many issues working top water lures with the longer rods.

I use ned jigs when I run out of tube jigs. I like Get Bit tubes, and have dipped my own on occasion.

NuCanoe, with a kayak cart would be my answer. You can put multiple types of propulsion on it as well.

I like hopping tubes around rocks in the riffle and eddies. Buzzbaits are fun too, but have never used a whopper plopper.

A few years ago, I was floating down a river and decided to take a leak standing up. I hit a rock, and ended up in it in 50 degree water. Now I usually will just pee in the scupper hole, and let the water rinse it out.

I bought my first kayak in 2008-ish, after reading about HOW. I didn't have a chapter near me, so I bought an Old Town sit in kayak, grabbed a couple of fishing rods, and fished local reservoirs nearby. I have upgraded a few times since then, and have gone on some really fun trips in them. My youngest son has the bug now too. You can drop some serious money rigging them up if you choose to, or keep it simple. I prefer a sit on top, and have added a modestly priced graph, anchor trolley with the anchor wizard. As far as storage, I use rod holders that I can change the angle on it to avoid snagging on trees, and use a cart to transport in and out of the water.

Congrats! Lake Keowee is really nice. You might see me on the lake there this summer, when I get back home from work.

I lived across the street from Lake Murray for 7 years, in Lexington. It was great, but my wife really wanted to move to the Charleston area. The Columbia area is great as far as being in the middle of the state, and most of the lakes are a reasonable drive to get to. I fished the Broad river the most while there due to having some of the best smallie fishing in the south IMO. You are right, SC hammers vacation properties and rentals with taxes due to the tourism industry, and people fleeing poorly ran states. Property values are skyrocketing here in Mount Pleasant and around most of the larger cities, so if good schools aren't important I'd move to a more rural area for sure.

I had a couple of Jacksons for a while, but sold them when I moved. I have a Flint, and recently ordered an Unlimited a few weeks ago too. Any way, my kid is your size and loves the Flint. I like those because you can add the pedal drive/trolling motor/outboard/ etc to it later.

I recently moved to Charleston area from Columbia, and am looking for some good areas to fish as well. My son and I love kayak fishing, but haven't done any since we moved. Let me know if you find some good spots too.

I like ALX rods a lot. I have 3 Zolos which run $250-ish, 2 Ikos @ $159, and am about to order a couple of the Oxims @ $199.

Spinnerbait - I like War Eagle Jig with a Rage Tail Menace Tubes Swim jig with paddle tail

Love ALX rods!

My favorite colors are Black w red flake, watermelon w chart tail, black, black grape, and green pumpkin. I fish them on picasso shakey heads, and weightless on 2/0 hook.

Palmetto State Armory's Fishing outpost has clearance and discontinued items BOGO. If you live in the Midlands of SC, it might be worth a trip.

I live outside Columbia, SC. I'd meet up and do some fishing. Maybe the Catawba river near Rockhill?

Anyone in the Midlands want to do some night fishing? I'm in town through Saturday.

I'm hitting Lake Murray up on Sunday. I'll let you k ow what i run into.

I'm planning on fishing Lake Julliette in April. Any tips?

I have a 2015 Cuda 12, and am ok with it. I fish a few rivers nearby, and Lake Murray in it. I agree with most of what you're saying. I'm looking at a couple of other brands for next year myself.

I've been doing good using a rage tail menace weightless.

I'm in Texas for work right now, but last week, they were in the Buffalo Creek, and Dreher Shoals. Any color of white fluke works off of points, and I like to drop shot the points also. There's a link to Lake murray on SCDNR.GOV if you want more info.

I have a Cuda 12, and usually use a plano flex n go for most of what I bring. I usually keep a 3600 under my seat too. Also, I change my box depending on where I'm going.

Hey all, I've been a member for a few years, but haven't posted in quite a while. I'm just seeing if there are any other kayak anglers in the Midlands of South Carolina, and if you ever wanted to meet up to do some fishing. Thanks

I use a 6'3" Cabelas XML that I bought for $25 a couple of years ago, with a Revo S, and 10# Trilene XT. I also may use spinning gear.