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I'm interested in getting my first fishing boat. ATM I don't have the means to store or transport a regular boar or kayak. So I was planning on getting a inflatable boat for now. I have looked around and found a few that interest me. It would be great if I could get some opinions on their reliability. Which one of these inflatable boats would be ideal for me? 6'2" 250lbs I plan on using it on small lake and ponds. Solstice SunSkiff 3-Person Boat https://www.amazon.com/Solstice-29350-SunSkiff-3-Person-Boat/dp/B004PPTC9G Colossus™ 2-Person Boat http://www.coleman.com/colossus-2-person-boat/2000014138.html?cgid=sevylor-boats http://www.cabelas.com/product/boating/canoes-kayaks-small-boats/small-craft-inflatable|/pc/104794380/c/104710680/sc/104581980/coleman-colossus-inflatable-boat/1803117.uts Caravelle 200 2-Person Boat http://www.coleman.com/caravelle-200-2-person-boat/2000020562.html?cgid=sevylor-boats I could wait a while and try getting "better". Are any of these any better? QuikPak™ K1 Coverless Sit-On-Top Kayak http://www.coleman.com/quikpak-k1-coverless-sit-on-top-kayak/2000014137.html?cgid=sevylor-kayaksandcanoes Solstice Voyager 6-Person Boat https://www.amazon.com/Solstice-30800-Voyager-6-Person-Boat/dp/B004PPNP2Q Solstice Voyager 4-Person Boat https://www.amazon.com/Solstice-30400-Voyager-4-Person-Boat/dp/B004PPNOWC Colossus™ 4-Person Boat http://www.coleman.com/colossus-4-person-boat/2000014140.html?cgid=sevylor-boats Point 65N Tequila GTX Modular Sit-on-Top Solo Kayak https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/81973?feat=1103-CL2&page=point-65n-tequila-gtx-modular-sit-on-top-solo-kayak&csp=f&attrValue_0=Red&productId=1374083 I really would like to get on the water soon. The bank is getting kinda boring. Thx,

Do you happen to remember any specs or name for that rod?

Was there ever a 2-piece Spidercast rod in any model? I've been searching Ebay, amazon, etc. I've checked there. I believe they are only 1-piece.

Is anyone familiar with Mitchell Spidercast Rods? I bought this back in the 90's. Although it's cool looking. I've never got to use it. It was always too big to bring in the cars. Here is all the information off the rod. Mitchell Spidercast Spectra Composite Super Line Series 6.5 Med Hvy Lure Wt: 1/4 - 1 1/4 OZ Line Wt: Mono 12-25lb Superline 10/50lb Model# SC66MHT Do they still sell these? If so, where? Did these ever come in 2-piece models? Thx,

I done some (a lot) searching. What are the thoughts on these rods & combos? **Some may repeat** Daiwa Saltiga G Travel 3-Piece Casting Rods $219.99 http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=32180326 Shakespeare Travel Mate Telescopic Spinning Combo Kits $29.99 http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30192066 Daiwa Presso Travel 4-Piece Spinning Rods $84.99 http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=32180256 Shakespeare Travel Mate Telescopic Spinning Rods $14.99 http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30191986 Daiwa Saltiga G Travel 3-Piece Spinning Rods $219.99 http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=32180316 Shakespeare Travel Mate 6 Piece Spinning Pack Rod $14.99 http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30191996 _________________________________________________________________ Daiwa Spinmatic-C Ultralight Travel Pack Rod http://www.basspro.com/Daiwa-SpinmaticC-Ultralight-Travel-Pack-Rod/product/12082905322469/ __________________________________________________________________ Shakespeare® Travel Mate Spinning Combo http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/shakespeare-combos-spinning-combos/1285803.html __________________________________________________________________ Shakespeare Travel Mate Telescopic Ultralight Rod Kit http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Shakespeare-Travel-Mate-56-Telescopic-Ultralight-Rod-Kit&i=435640 Quantum Telecast Casting Rod, 6', Medium http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Quantum-Telecast-Casting-Rod-6-Medium&i=766039 Quantum Telecast Spinning Rod, 6'6", Medium http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Quantum-Telecast-Spinning-Rod-66-Medium&i=763584 _____________________________________________________________________ Zebco® Rhino ZR 33/Telescopic Spincast Combo http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Rod-Reel-Combos/Spincast-Combos|/pc/104793480/c/104762880/sc/104595480/Zebco174-Rhino-ZR-33Telescopic-Spincast-Combo/1746460.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fspincast-combos%2F_%2FN-1100312%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104595480 Shakespeare® Travel Combo http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Rod-Reel-Combos/Spincast-Combos|/pc/104793480/c/104762880/sc/104595480/Shakespearereg-Travel-Combo/1342324.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fspincast-combos%2F_%2FN-1100312%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104595480 Shakespeare® Travel Combo http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Rod-Reel-Combos/Spinning-Combos|/pc/104793480/c/104762880/sc/105791580/Shakespearereg-Travel-Combo/1342324.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fspinning-combos%2F_%2FN-1102843%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105791580%3FWTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNP%26recordsPerPage%3D81%26WTz_srn%3DSeeAllItems Eagle Claw Trailmaster Spinning Pack Rods http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Rods/Spinning-Rods|/pc/104793480/c/104764680/sc/104836680/Eagle-Claw-Trailmaster-Spinning-Pack-Rods/704794.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fspinning-rods%2F_%2FN-1102841%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104836680%3FrecordsPerPage%3D108 Shakespeare® Pack Rod http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Rods/Spinning-Rods|/pc/104793480/c/104764680/sc/104836680/Shakespearereg-Pack-Rod/1342358.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fspinning-rods%2F_%2FN-1102841%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104836680%3FrecordsPerPage%3D108 Copper River Spin/Fly Rod http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Rods/Spinning-Rods|/pc/104793480/c/104764680/sc/104836680/Copper-River-SpinFly-Rod/1862590.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fspinning-rods%2F_%2FN-1102841%2FNo-108%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104836680%3FWTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNP%26recordsPerPage%3D108 _____________________________________________________________________ WALMART: Gone Fishing Telescopic Rod Set with Tackle Box http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gone-Fishing-Telescopic-Rod-Set-with-Tackle-Box/42396715 Shakespeare 6'6" Travel Mate Pack Rod, 6-Piece http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shakespeare-6-6-Travel-Mate-Pack-Rod-6-Piece/21092416 Shakespeare Travel Mate Telescopic Spinning Rod http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shakespeare-Travel-Mate-Telescopic-Spinning-Rod/21054895 South Bend Raven Spinning Travel Pack Combo http://www.walmart.com/ip/South-Bend-Raven-Spinning-Travel-Pack-Combo/34773736#about Shakespeare 7' Travel Mate Pack Fly/Spin Rod, 5-Piece http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shakespeare-7-Travel-Mate-Pack-Fly-Spin-Rod-5-Piece/21092415 Shakespeare Travel Mate Telescopic Rod Kit With Spinning Reels http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shakespeare-Travel-Mate-Telescopic-Rod-Kit-With-Spinning-Reels/21080901 Eagle Claw Pack Rod Spin, 6' 6", Medium, 4-Piece http://www.walmart.com/ip/Eagle-Claw-Pack-Rod-Spin-6-6-Medium-4-Piece/22177847 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Travel / Pack / Telescopic Rod Minimum length 6'6" to Maximum length 8' Must break down to at least 3 but no more than 6 pieces Rod or Rod Reel Combo Spinning or Casting Rod _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Catch Surfcasting Telescopic http://www.mitchell-fishing.co.uk/catalogue/rods,778/catch-surfcasting,7970.html Catch Spinning Telescopic http://www.mitchell-fishing.co.uk/catalogue/rods,778/catch-spinning-telescopic,7965.html GT PRO Tele Spinning http://www.mitchell-fishing.co.uk/catalogue/combos,796/gt-pro-tele-spinning,8572.html ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SELLUS SPINNING TRAVEL http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-rods/spinning/sellus-spinning-travel.html CONVERGENCE SPINNING BASS TRAVEL http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-rods/spinning/convergence-spinning-bass-travel.html CONVERGENCE CASTING BASS TRAVEL http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-rods/spinning/convergence-casting-bass-travel.html CONVERGENCE SPINNING TROUT TRAVEL http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-rods/spinning/convergence-spinning-trout-travel.html COMPRE TRAVEL http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-rods/spinning/compre-travel.html _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Berkley® Lightning Rod™ Casting http://www.berkley-fishing.com/berkley-rods-casting-rods-berkley-lightning-rod/1365017.html ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Trailmaster http://www.eagleclaw.com/product/rods/product-line/Trailmaster Packit http://www.eagleclaw.com/product/rods/product-line/Packit _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Daiwa Executive Travel Packs http://www.daiwa.com/travelkit/pop_etp.aspx ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hello, I need help finding a good reliable travel, pack, or telescopic rod(s). I plan on using it for trout, bass, crappie, etc. Something from 6'6" to 8', that breaks down to at least 3 pieces. A rod or rod/reel combo is fine. Spinning or casting rod. I prefer to keep the cost under $80. How are the ones offered by: Daiwa, Shakespeare, Quantum, Zebco, Eagle Claw, Mitchell, Berkley? Has anyone tried them? If so, ho'd they handle? Any major problems?

I really would like to get more fishing in this season. But I need help finding the better spots. Are there any good spots I can fish from the bank? I've tried Grafton Lakes before, and it was ok. I'd like to try some spots with less or no boat activity. I prefer to stay in the Capital District area, mainly Rensselaer, Albany, Schenectady, and maybe Saratoga Counties. Where should I be checking? I'm up for all kinds of fishing: BASS, trout, panfish, catfish, etc. Thx,

Just a few off the top of my head. 1. Cabela's 2. White Castle (need lifetime supplies) 3. Lipton Brisk Iced Tea (need lifetime supplies) 4. Shakespeare 5. Zebco 6. Plano 7. Sunsweet Plum Smart (need lifetime supplies)

weather.com (The Weather Channel) I also check my local ABC, NBC, CBS affiliate websites.

Will the polarized glasses even work over my Rx glasses with transition lenses? If the function of the polarized glasses wont work over my Rx glasses, why bother? All my Rx glasses have transition lenses. Will the polarized glasses do anything harmful to my Rx glasses? _________ I'd probably try the cocoons if they would work for me.

I've been thinking about buying a pair of polarized glasses. But I don't know which to try, or even if would be worth the money. I wear Rx glasses for distance. The glasses I have are transition lenses. They block out the sunlight good. Are polarized glasses similar to transition lenses? If not which polarized glasses would work for me? When I don't wear my Rx glasses I wear aviator style sunglasses. So the polarized glasses need to be able to fit over my Rx glasses.

It would definitely would be the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar!! Play a few shows at the Cabo Wabo Cantina, Las Vegas, and other venues. Relax with some Tequila. All the while I tell EVH to GTH!!!

I've always cast with my left hand and reel with my right.

In-line spinners, little cleo spoons, phobes, micro rat-L-traps, crawlers, all work well. Try to use baits no bigger than your little finger in streams / brooks. You can cast upstream and allow your bait to flow down to the trout. Also cast into whirlpools created by rocks. When you fish in lakes, ponds or rivers, you can use larger baits.

Sadly I'm stuck fishing on the shore. I don't have access to a boat.

Short answer, no. The long, I don't want to have anything to do with it. The last time I fished there it made me very sick, from smell alone. _______________________________________________________________________ Does anyone have some thoughts on the places I mentioned?

I'm looking for some good fishing spots in and around Troy, NY. I have comprised of possible places to try. But I don't know how any of these places are. What are your thoughts on these spots? Albany, NY: Buckingham Lake Park Washington Lake Park Tivoli Lake Park Albany Pine Bush Preserve / Rensselaer Lake Troy, NY: Wright Lake & Bradley Lake (Frear Park) Burden Pond Ida Lake Tomhannock Reservoir Schenectady, NY: Iroquois Lake Riverside Park Front Street Park Gateway Landing Park Scotia / Glenville, NY Collins Lake Ballston, NY: Ballston Lake Grafton, NY Second Pond Shaver Pond Long Pond Mill Pond Dunham Reservoir Latham / Colonie, NY: Colonie Town Park Waterford, NY: Mohawk River I'm interested in fishing all species including bass at these spots. What are your experiences at these spots? Are they all public access? Do any of them require a special permit to fish, like the Tomhannock Reservoir has? Please tell me about these fishing sites. These are fishing spots I can get to easily. If you have other suggestions, you can add them later. If you could provide links to specific town regulations for each of these sites, that would help. I've tried many of the standard DEC, and local govt sites. But they didn't help me much. They mostly confused me.