Darren.

Agreed. I'm a Tyrod fan, but with what McBeane did with his weapons left me shaking my head. Those we replaced them with are just as oft injured, and not nearly as talented. And then we dump Dareus for a 6th round pick. Yeah he's had issues with law, substance, and a big paycheck, but he was always, ALWAYS double-teamed at the line...leaving us with more ability to defend. Now? They run, heck they walk right thru our D-line. I've been a Bills fan since I was a kid. Started with OJ Simpson years. He was The Juice! I went to the 1990 AFC Championship game at The Ralph! I got Jim Kelly's, Bruce Smith's, and several others autographs in those days. I've got a box of Flutie Flakes still!!! I'm so ready to be done with the Bills....

Welcome aboard, Ty!

Well...I would first start at the FG knot. Unless you are super proficient at tying it. I really don't get the obsession some have with that knot. Yeah it may be the thinnest, but it is also very long, and takes a lot of effort to learn. I prefer using simpler knots like the Uni-to-Uni, and the Albright. They just work, and work well, and can be tied on rough water in a kayak! That said, if you are a pro at the FG, then go for it! I would think that Vanish Leader material is pretty decent. At least that's what I've read. What if you tried an inexpensive copoly like Yo-Zuri Hybrid? See if that has the same issues as Vanish Leader when you use the FG.

Time to hit the salt water for striper and the other myriad of species that bite! One of my sons and I went out on the York on Sat, both caught stripers, mine was 20" and 3lbs. And today we hit one of the creeks off the York and he caught a white perch, I caught a small flounder and a nice size red! Nice for a small creek, that is. Almost 2lbs.

Oh yeah. I'm in total fanatic mode for next week...and the week after... Pfft. Tank the rest of the season for all I care. 17, about to be 18 seasons of no playoffs, what's one more?

Tony wouldn't play in the snow...unless it was an indoor stadium. It's just painful, really. Painful. The 5-2 start was an awful tease for us Bills fans.

The Nate Peterman experiment was interesting. And sad...poor guy got fed to the wolves and tossed up 5 INTs...in an epic beatdown by the Should Go Back to San Diego Chargers. I'm feeling some coaching changes are in the works. On both sides of the ball. I don't think even trading our picks to rise up for a QB is gonna fix things. Too many problems on O and D.

Totally up to you. Really isn't a "right way/wrong way" thing. Braid-to-leader can be used for a lot of different reasons. I personally use it for every setup I have, including when I fish jigs...

Welcome aboard!

10# and 15# yellow PP and PP SuperSlick 8... Just what I like and have confidence in.

Hi-vis yellow power pro and power pro super slick on all my reels...spinning, casting. Helps with visibility a lot - for me.

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Welp... Buffalo is hot for the playoffs this year. Puttin the hurt locker on the Saints. <wakes up from dream...checks score on internet...Hey Siri...remind me to call doc tomorrow for depression meds due to Bills season...> 3:04 left! 47-3! We got this! Woo hoo!! Hey kids, iiiiiit's GARBAGE TIIIIIME! Featuring Nate Peterman in as Bills QB, and the Saints second and third stringers! At least he put 6 on the board so this wasn't a total blowout...wait.

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Welcome aboard!

Great catch! Congrats!

Nice, healthy-sized crappie. Too darn cold down here in Hampton Roads to get out...Well, not really *that* cold, but with all the rain and my hybrid kayak (no scuppers), it wouldn't be fun. Although we are under a freeze warning thru Saturday AM! Though one of my boys got out in a brackish creek on Sunday and caught a nice 16" striper...

Agree with @J Francho on the Premier series from St. Croix. Good, stout, and sensitive rods.

Welcome aboard! What's your budget?

Mostly 1/10. Also have some 1/20.

Based on that, I'd look for a lower profile cushion of some sort, either like the one first mentioned, a gel-based one, or go to a kayak shop and see if you can get a sheet of closed-cell foam (relatively cheap) and make your own...

First post, lost hat! Welcome aboard!

Agree with @PECo, try a seat cushion of sorts first. You should post of picture of your setup as there may be someone here who has done modifications on the same yak, or similar one... Otherwise, Googling DIY kayak seat mods for (your kayak) is a great source. Hit the Images link and have a gander at the mods (assuming there are for yours).

Welcome aboard! Good suggestions above, to ask locals, join club...

My wife isn't a shoe or clothing hound, in fact, she's the opposite of me in that she's content with most things she has...like her 4 year old iPad that if it weren't for the screen protector, would lose all the glass on the front due to drops from the kids. She got upset when I upgraded her iPhone from a 5 to a 6s...said it wasn't necessary. I have no ground to stand on, when it comes to fishing gear. Although, I am waiting on a PWM controller for my trolling motor! Should be here by tomorrow!!! And she doesn't know about it. Yet. I'm prepping the doghouse for my arrival just in case.