Darren.
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If your price range is around the FS128T, then that's a great starting point. It allows you to stand and fish with a stable platform. Doesn't break the bank. Downside is that it's a bit heavy, but then most yaks of that style have some heft. Perhaps later on down the road you can upgrade to a Hobie, or other yak. But then you may find the FS128T fits the bill and allows you to invest in other gear!
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Hey Derek, welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, Nick!
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First, PowerPro is excellent line. Are there better lines? That's up to you to decide. Our opinions are just that, opinions. But don't think you have to match diameter of mono to diameter of braid. I know some may think this way, and it is not wrong, but neither is it the only way to fly. Many of us use 10lb PowerPro for spinning, and as stated by Bluebasser, is only 2lb mono diameter. Yeah, it is thin, but it is darn strong. You honestly do not need massive strength of equivalent-diameter braid, unless you want it, feel more comfortable with it, etc. I run 10 on spinning and 20 on baitcasting. Can 20 dig in, yes it can, but we all fish differently, set hooks differently, etc. I prefer smaller diameter of 20 for lighter lure casting. But I will throw 4" swimbaits on 20lb braid, too. I am always aware of my line and if it may have dug in on that cast, or snag, or fighting fish, I try to cast it out and fix things then and there. 2 cents. Do what you feel confident in. There are no absolutes.
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Welcome aboard!
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Hi Jim, welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard!
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I agree with PTVA here. I have caught some pretty big (6# +/-) bass on hooks from size 4-2/0, mostly Gamakatsu Wide-Gap Finesse and Gamakatsu Splitshot/Dropshot hooks. Reel down any slack in your line and lift. Works well, but not bulletproof, more like a bulletproof vest
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That woulda scared the living goosebumps right off my arms. Perhaps some strong bear spray would be wise to have on hand, if you don't pack.
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Hi Ed, and welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, Bryan!
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Welcome aboard!
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Official welcome to ya, Steve!
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Hey Chad, welcome aboard!
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I've got about 13 big pines in my yard (among a number of other trees) - the hard-pine (can be used as flooring, so a tree man told me) in close proximity to my house. These pines are all over 100 feet tall, and way too close for comfort. I've got two giants 15 feet from my front door. Every tropical storm or hurricane that hits us has me worried sick watching them swaying in the wind. Fortunately many of them reside in groves that keep them strong "arm-in-arm". Stood on my back porch steps one day when one up and fell - no storm or anything. Just a loud crack and BOOOM. Amazing stuff. Missed just about everything in my back yard, thankfully.
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Fingers crossed it stays out to sea! Or is just a "storm" without the damaging side of things.
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Great shots! And a great first half of the year!
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Hi TJ, welcome to the forums!
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In response to what I highlighted in blue, I hear you, but in my own experience, I actually use my baitcaster(s) for wacky fishing quite a lot now. With the Chronarch 50e I can throw some light rigs (coupled with the right rod). The best rod I've got for this purpose is a 6' MF Field & Stream rod I bought at DSG several years back. It lets me throw some very light baits, but when I catch (and I caught my PB with it - 7 1/2 lber in thick salad), it has plenty of backbone. For stuff like the tiny fluke - weightless wacky is only done with a spinning outfit for me. But I've gone as light as a weightless 4.75" Zoom Finesse Worm on my BC combo. Not a long distance cast, mind you, but for kayak fishing, I get it to where I want it. Just FWIW. To each his/her own. We all have preferences and such.
