Darren.
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The RAM mounts allow you to have it vertical, but quickly change it if you need to.
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I've got two of these, don't have them mounted as of yet, and may not mount them. Previously I used them as holders for my DIY pontoons I used on my old canoe. As far as pivoting, just realize that you would want to leave that front rubber "clip" undone - unless your arms are long enough. Like John suggested, RAM also makes good mounts. There are +'s and -'s with each.
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Have a look-see here: scotty tube rod holders kayak
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Yes. I'll use a FC leader, or more common, a Yo-Zuri Hybrid leader of 6-8#
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I bought my spool on eBay as well. I think you'll like it. I probably won't buy regular Power Pro again. That said, I've got a 1500 yard spool of 15 SS8 that will last me a very long time.
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Hmm. Not sure if BPS has their micro lite rods in that length any more, but they used to. Great quality rods - IM6. We've still got one, tho it's no longer 6'. My youngest uses it (11 yrs). Just checked. Looks like 6' is the shortest in ML. But they have Light in shorter lengths. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Micro-Lite-Graphite-Spinning-Rod/product/1503010300471/ And they're on sale for $39
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You *really* don't need to go heavy braid unless you are using the reel for heavy cover flipping, and so on. I use 10# (2# = mono) and 15# (4#) Power Pro and Power Pro Super Slick 8. Both are very strong, much more than their pound rating. And for these aging eyes, yellow is the color of choice for me. Then a leader on every setup. I'll add that I fish a LOT of laydowns and submerged stumps, bushes, etc. I don't do much in the way of punching or so on. I do light gear and have been just fine. The braid has very rarely snapped on me. I can count on one hand the number of times it has in years of fishing. FWIW.
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That looks to have some floatation in addition to the inflatable bladders. Is that the case?
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The candy men UPS, USPS stopped by with some treats for me today. Trying these TearShot rattling drop shot weights...
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Mmmm. Fried spaaaam. Yes. Had it this year once or twice.
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Welcome aboard! Some good advice above. Wind knots can be a pain, but as you learn you'll get better at avoiding them. My youngest son often whips the rod and when it doesn't do what he wants, he shakes the tip, making whatever he did worse. So loading up the rod is the right idea. This means as you rear it back to cast, the weight of the lure causes the rod to bend back, then you fling it forward. Now you also want to know what weights your rod is listed for. Look above the handle where there's writing on the rod. You'll see some weights there. You could be casting something that is too light...
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Watermelon Copper/Orange Red
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I know how you feel. Been there too, sadly. Sorry for your loss. You'll remember him your whole life. I still think of my first dog, Luke.
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"Here we go" "There he is" "Got 'im" "That's a snag" "Darn branch" Or nothing at all...
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Welcome aboard, Austin! You'll want to ask a Moderator to move this to "Tackle Making" forum. You can also make a post in "Introductions" and tell us a little about yourself.
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LOL...sorry, I LOL because I feel your pain. My dog did pretty much the same thing to me.... It is also scary when getting ready the night before fishing, tying leaders, and your cat(s) sneak up silently and start pawing, then clawing then biting the line you're trying to tie. I've had to retie a few leaders from that...Not nearly as painful as the dog breaking your rod tho.
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Do you usually tie a Palomar with fluorocarbon? That's one of those knots that has to be tied perfectly or else it cuts in to the FC and will snap. If I use FC leader, I'll tie a clinch knot with about 6 wraps, or a 6-7 wrap uni knot. If I'm fishing a non-weedless hook, I sometimes tie a snell.
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Welcome aboard! When waters are high here, I've done like Jeff, throw to the bank and go from shallow to deep. TX rigging was highly successful for me during this particular time. Haven't had too many days with swollen conditions like that of recent.
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Welcome aboard, JJ!
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Seaguar Red Label
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If I had to do it again, I'd look for the DIY that uses retractible golf ball retrievers. You can get them in in various lengths, and it is much cheaper than buying one outright. Though the one I have is the same material as a Power Pole - so it is really tough. Here:
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As for other tips, if you have laydowns and docks, they make great targets for wacky, drop shotting and TX rigging - jigs, too. If your lake has shallows (6' and less), you could think about carrying an anchor pole either DIY or you can buy one online. I find mine indispensable on the waters I fish.
