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Gear Ratio for Tatu 200L?
Either one of those will work fine. I use the previous gen Tatula 200 in 7.3 on one of my swimbait rods. No problem slowing down when I have to and I prefer the higher speed when chopping glides. I'd probably be just as happy with the 6.3 though.
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First fishing kayak
I'm gonna reiterate some of the previous post but some things to be done right away include.. -spare prop -spare prop pins -floating prop nut/prop cone -upgrade rudder bolt -rudder handle stop (Navarre) Things that could wait, but in my opinion are worthwhile add-ons are.. -seat risers (best upgrade IMO) -pedal spacer kit -handle knob upgrade -PDL drive insert plate -omni hooks in tankwell (for blackpack/crate) Plenty of other add-ons and upgrades made specifically for your PDL from places like Navarre and Yak Hobby.
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I am struggling
I'm in NJ just 5 minutes over the Walt Whitman bridge. Water temps mostly in the 47-52 degree range and nearing 55 on the nicer days. My fishing has been split between the creeks/canals off the Delaware River and a couple lakes (DOD/Union) for the last month. My best bites have been way up in the creek channels in 2-3 feet of water. The further up the creeks I go the more fresh vegetation I'm seeing. That's where they've been. I've had quite a few 10+ fish days recently all on spinnerbaits and jigs. Not sure about your body of water but that's what working here.
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Why Wear a Life Jacket?
I have one on 100% of the time I'm on the water. I'm also on a kayak and use my PFD to store my phone, scale, pliers, fish sticks, braid scissors, lighter, super glue and other odds and ends. I actually like having it on and would feel naked without it. Unfortunately it's rare I see others actually wear there's.
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Unable to post to flea market
I think there's a minimum post requirement to post in that section and your profile shows you only have 8 post.
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
Went out for about 3 hours yesterday morning. Water temp was in the 42-44 range. Got on a school of crappie and shortly after found the Bass. They weren't very active but I got a few to commit. Here's my first for 2024.
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2024 fishing license
It's still $22.50 for me in NJ. Another $10 with trout stamp. Renewing online adds a $0.96 transaction fee, $0.64 convenience fee and a additional $2 if you'd like a physical copy mailed. Our license expire on 12/31.
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Lures You Used Less this Year
Senko. Tossed it for a total of 5 minutes one day back in spring.
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
I know what I said in my post yesterday, but that was before knowing I didn't have a full day's worth of work today 😅 Got out for what is officially my last day of fishing for 23'. Decided on a body of water I haven't been on since 2014/2015 and managed to put a pattern together. Vision 110 and S Waver doing all the work again..
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
Bite was on this morning here in NJ with water temp around 47f. Got a few on a glide with this 5lb10oz being the biggest, and possibly the last good one I'll get for 2023.
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Daiwa Tatula 7'3" Swimbait rod users
I got this rod over the summer and paired it with a Tatula 200. I have only used it for treble hook swimbaits but I think it would do okay with something like a 6" Magdraft Freestyle. I pretty much agree with everything @Bass Rutten said and wouldn't go over 3oz.
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Show your ride...
Picked this up used a couple weeks ago. Came with the drive insert, Malone cart and a couple other things. I've made some changes myself already and stole the graph off of my Bonafide for the time being (not sure what I'm doing with the SS107 yet). My first pedal drive and loving it so far.
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
I personally haven't eaten from here but I'm told they're edible. The one pictured went home with my buddy who took the pic.
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
Fished a new area further up the canal than I've ever fished before. Got 9 bass between 15"-17" and 2 snakehead with the biggest at 26". All caught on a jig.
- Popper