Michael DiNardo

What does everyone think? They feel great in the hand. Are they sensitive? Mike

Silvercliff_46 you hit the nai on the head. Flyfishing is FUN. The trout in my photo is from the Kenai River on a #14 Black Copper John. Everyone in AK was telling me to use smolt patterns and 6 in. articulated flys. A trout is a trout and trout eat bugs. I use the same fly in PA. If anyone is not flyfishing becuse they think it is hard they are kidding themselves and missing out on a great time. If you can master a baitcaster you can flyfish. Mike

We used to fish strip mine lakes quite a few years ago. Plastic Worms were alway the goto bait for me. If I were to fish them today I would use a senko-type bait or a paddle tail swimbait both of which I feel would be deadly. We fished them from shore and wading. Very important to watch your shadow with the gin clear water we fished. Good luck. Bobcat Lake, one of my favorite lakes, is a strip mine lake, great memories. Mike

Although I don't worry about the length of the hook either, if it bothers you there are hooks made for Sluggos that would work. They are about a half inch longer. They are like a 2x long streamer hook comparatively. Mike

Looks like someone dipped it into JJ's.

Are you fishing "suspending" jerkbaits? Don't know the water temp you are fishing, but if they are floating when you stop the bait, rather than suspending, you may be fishing too fast. Just a thought. Mike

Has anyone heard of the OK Drifter Angler Edition? I checked on the OK website, but did not see it. It is 12'7" and 33 1/2" wide. It sound like a PBG, but the guy said it wasn't. It comes with a seat, but can't tell which one. He is asking $450, is this a good price? Is this a discontinued model? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike

Being able to stand comfortably is a major factor in the kayak I choose. Thanks, Mike

Congrats and nice job. Nice looking boat. Mike

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the helpful info. I'm 5'8" 265, so the OK PGB and Ride 115 are looking better and better. I do not plan to shoot any rapids. This is basically a lake and slower river noat. If it was not for fishing I would not be looking at a kayak. I have not seen a Ride 115 yet. I have seen the OK PGB and really liked the size(width). There are few kayak dealers in my area, so it is hard to compare in a shop or take a test spin. Plus with no experience I don't know if I would know the difference in how boats track. Thanks again, Mike

TomB thank you for the info. Of the three I mentioned they are very comparable in lemgth, within nine inches. Only the OK PGB is longer at 12'9". Is there any difference in the hull design of the Coosa that makes it more difficult to use in lakes. Or is there any reason the Ride 115, Commander or OK PGB are more difficult in rivers. I really dig the seat in the Coosa. I have read where they don't track well. I can only get one and it will have to work in rivers and lakes. Weight is not really a concern, I want the best fishing rig. Thanks, Mike

I have posted before under MAD, but after trying to reset my password for the 156th time, I just went under my Facebook account.

I am still seeking info on the proper kayak. What makes the Coosa a "river" kayak and a Ride 115 a better "lake" kayak. How do the OK PBG and Commander compare to the two previously mentioned. Is the Coosa the only one made to handle a river? I am really new to this kayak game and don't understand the differences. Thanks, Mike