Darren.
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Welcome aboard, John!
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Very neat, Hootie. My Dad gave me a bunch of his back from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Have used a few over the years. Not sure where they all are now-a-days...
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Welcome aboard, Austin. It really depends. I would suggest using 6-8 lb leader (whether FC or copoly or mono)... If you're fishing in thick sticks, go with a heavier leader unless you are proficient at working a larger bass with say, 6lb line, out of the stumps without breakage.
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I have 3 1000 size Stradics (two FI and one FJ), and now a 2500 FJ. I *love* the 1000 size, and were it not the fact the deal I got for the 2500 was ONLY for the 2500, I'd have bought another 1000. You are perfectly fine using a 1000 for bass fishing. I can't think of a freshwater fish they can't handle... 'cept maybe a sturgeon, LOL. No really. And I second the recommendation of braid. I use it on all my reels. Most have 10lb PP, and my FJs each have 15lb PPSS8, and I use a leader on all.
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Heck if I know anymore. Used to think I'd pick a celebrity or two...but these days, I'm not so sure. Come to think of it, probably Hank Parker. Nobody trash talks as much as he does. But I have to second @GonzoFishing - Larry Dahlberg would be my "not-in-the-USA" guy, hands-down.
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Welcome aboard, Dave!
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Welcome aboard, Trevor!
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Welcome aboard, David!
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Broncos win by a touchdown. or Panthers win by 10 touchdowns Go Broncos!
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Welcome aboard, Thomas!
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You'll want to shop for models that are on closeout, previous-year stock at local and online retailers like austinkayak.com, paddleva.com. I bought my Native Ultimate 12 for under $1000 as a prior-year model and it is plenty stable to stand in. I think I paid in the $850 range for it when current year was about $1100 give or take.
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Welcome aboard, Matt!
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If it were me, I'd drop my $3k on a Hobie Pro Angler.... But that's just me. Good luck finding something in your price range!
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Welcome aboard!
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Hi Pete, welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, Zach!
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That's good to know. At least you are informed. My canoe was a 16' Grumman, and it was not very stable. I used homemade pontoons so I could stand. Taking a passenger was rather simple in the 16'er. In fact, I could take two passengers, although it still wasn't optimal, but it was far better than what I can do now. If I were to do it "again", I'd probably try to get a 14' hybrid canoe/kayak like my Native Ultimate. As it stands, I do the trolling motor thing with my 12', and it is awesome. Good luck with your project!
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I agree with Goose, a 12' canoe or kayak would feel very cramped for two. So I'd also suggest a minimum of 14' for what you're looking for. Will add more cost, but it'll be worth it. I took my (now 11 year old) youngest son with me on my 12' Native Ultimate-- which is a hybrid yak/canoe-- and while it was do-able, it wasn't optimal. There's no way in H-E-double hockey sticks, I could take another adult in my yak...
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard! Here's a thread for you on Toledo Bend:
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Happy bass, happy angler!
