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If you're interested in them, contact Frank Bandy of Tar River Paddle Sports in NC. He is a good friend of mine. I have fished and volunteered with him for Heroes On the Water, as well as worked some of the same Expos here in VA. He can give you some insight on them. You can get more info here: http://tarriverpaddlesports.com/About_Us.html Another friend of mine here in VA was added to their Pro Staff, so I can put you in touch with him as well if you need more info. Good luck.

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Gotcha - sporting dogs are just fun to watch in their element. Some of your traditionalists that breed pointers and setters only allow them to point or set the game. Most of them have a retriever of some sort to actually go and get any downed birds or rely upon themselves to get the downed bird. The cool thing about spaniels is that they are bred for upland game as well, but they are bred to quarter, find, flush, mark, and retrieve the birds on both land and water. When they quarter, they have an instinct that keeps them close, typically 30 yards away at most when they quarter from side to side. Basically a one stop shop dog when it comes to hunting. I love to watch mine work..... Check out the focus (prey drive) in his eyes...... Success.... And in water as well.... And the rewards....

Great deal if they still have it in stock. You should make sure of which model it is though. Might be the last of the lefthanded models or standard spool versus hi-capacity spool. Still a great deal though.

Remember that these guys are also responsible for testing prototype rods for their sponsors, so the rods that Brandon and Ike were using may be new prototype rods not released yet. If that's not the case, the rod that Ike had looked curiously like the red and black Team Daiwa rods sold at BPS. As for me, it doesn't really matter what combos they are using? Shouldn't we be focused more on the techniques and the specific structure and approach utilized? I for one noticed that the majority of the televised coverage focused on the people using Rogues, but realistically what we should take away from this is that any jerkbait worked properly and at the right depth could produce. I remember seeing at least four different brands in use.

Based on your price range alone, you have somewhat limited yourself on your total cost outlay. If possible, try and get a 2012 demo of something like a Ride 115, Commander 120, Ocean Kayak Tetra 12, Jackson Cuda 12, etc. You should be able to find something in the $550-650 price range if you are patient. Then you could add a Stohlquist Fisherman PFD for around $80-100 and a carbon shaft Aqua Bound for around $130. If you want to save some money, you could opt for the West Marine Pompano 120 (pre-2008 WIlderness Tapron 120 mold). They retail for around $450 new (frequently goes on sale for $379-399), and you can ship it to the store at no cost. Then you could upgrade the seat for around $75-100. Lots of choices, but you need seat time and patience before rushing into a decision.

Regarding the Moken Angler series, I would recommend waiting. Feel Free just redesigned their hulls and released the new ones within the last 3 months. The newer ones have a very comfortable seat, better ergonomics and better handling characteristics compared to the older models. if you want to talk about the differences, PM me and I will put you in touch with the right person to talk to that tell you more about them.

A good PFD is $100 by itself and a quality paddle will usually run you at least $125, so realistically the cost for both approachs $250 pretty quickly. There are decent PFDs around the $75 price point but the point is don't skimp on safety or your paddle. A heavy aluminum paddle may seem light at first, but after 2-3 hours of paddling against the wind or in heavy current and your thoughts will quickly change. Other costs that are commonly overlooked..... Straps - have to be able to secure the kayak to your vehicle. Racks - some people do not have a truck or a factory roof rack. Bed extenders - for truck ownerss, while you can transport your kayak without one, it is not recommended as the bed and tailgate can crease your hull. Storage space - how are you going to store it? You may need additional itmes to build a rack or storage option Accessories - common ones include: safety flag, rod holders, paddle leashes, rod leashes, fish grips or bocas, tackle management solution, etc. A budget of $900 is doable but that is stretching it. I spent $1200 on my first setup that included: Wilderness Systems Ride 135 Stohlquist Fisherman PFD Aqua Bound Manta Ray 230cm paddle Paddle Leash 2 Flush Mount Scotty rod holders Anchor trolley Tie down straps Total cost out the door - a shade under $1200. None of these items were high end by any means but you can see how quickly they add up just to be able to get on the water safely.

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I have one tied on right now if preparation for throwing it on my next outing planned for next week.

As a professional and respected dog breeder, trainer, groomer and handler among my peers, I feel qualified to comment on this post from the breeder's perspective. As a potential dog owner, the choices can seem overwhelming - you have any number of outside pressures to deal with. For some of you, this post may come off as harsh and rub you the wrong way, but I can assure you it is not intended in that way or tone. It is simply a truth that I am trying to convey, albeit one that many fail to admit or own up to. In the last 10 years or more, you have seen the constant barrage of commercials and mainstream media almost guilting you into helping out shelter animals. What these media outlets fail to communicate to a prospective owner is the troubled past that many of these animals have endured. Not saying that a shelter animal will not turn into a terrific, loved and loyal family pet. Only sharing the darker side of shelters and humane societies. Often times, an animal is turned in for simple reasons like the owners are military and just received orders for a long term assignment precluding them from taking any animals with them. Or you might have a scenario where the owner is no longer able to care for the animal properly. These are the situations that you dream for, because more often than not, the transition for the animal is easier. Just remember that most humane societies and shelters depend upon donations and other support. So, not all of them are equal nor are the facilities in which the animals are cared for. Remember, the people that work their are volunteers most of the time, so if they are rude or harsh towards you, imagine how they might treat the animals on one of their "bad" days. Don't disregard this - I have seen it firsthand. Nothing turns a scared animal into a fearful/aggressive animal quicker than a harsh hand in an unfamiliar situation. Where this becomes a challenge to the prospective owner is understanding breed type and ingrained behaviors. For adding a purebred dog to your home, your best option is a breed specific rescue - http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm. The list of groups are the ones specifically dedicated to finding new homes for animals that have been returned for any number of reasons. Many of them have local or regional breed rescues (like VA and MD for Labs, Retrievers, etc.), unfortunately it is directly correlated with the degree of breed popularity. With regards to the term "purebred" and "AKC registered", anybody can take a Labrador Retriever, breed it and have it AKC registered. All it means is that you submitted the requisite paperwork and fees to have your dog registered with the AKC. It does not prove the dog was pure bred at all. It is one of the biggest fallacies and misconceptions by the public. Remember, the AKC is a business, and they have to generate revenue. As a professional breeder, every one of my litters and resulting puppies are AKC registered and certified on all applicable health certifications to demonstrate the great lengths my wife and I have taken to ensure that our puppy owners are adding a helthy member to their family. But we also go to great lengths beyond this paper trail for our owners. Please read on.... As far as purchasing a dog from someone advertising their puppies as AKC registered, ask them to provide the Registration #'s on the parents and the grandparents of the pups. If they are unable to provide them to you on the spot, walk away. Not saying that the puppies will not be a wonderful pet and grow up to live a long and fruitful life with you. It is only intended to demonstrate that some people are out to make a buck. If you question my point, then ask that same breeder what their policy is on any of their pups that does not work out for the new owners. What is their return policy? For my wife and I, we sign a contract with every new owner that clearly states that we will take back any puppy we have bred no questions asked. Also ask to see what other family members are onsite when you got to visit. Is the sire there? Grandsire? GrandDam? What are their temperaments? Behaviors around you, your kids? If you don't have any kids, have a couple of your friends come with you with theirs and see how they interact with kids. If they shy away or are aggressive, walk away but do it politely. Regarding health, any reputable breeder can provide to you unannounced the full health history of almost every member of the puppiies' family tree. My wife and I have full detailed health records on over 5 generations in our lines plus all of the health information on the puppies we have bred. We also ensure every pup that leaves our house is fully vaccinated, crate trained, microchipped (1st year fee pre-paid by us) and early stages of housebreaking and leashbreaking. We also don't allow any pups to leave our house until 9 weeks of age - that ensures they get two full doses of dewormer and their first round of vaccines. As far as selecting a pup, once you actually get time with the pups, make sure you spend time with momma dog first. She has to be comforatable with you before you can even think about touching her babies. When you do get time with the puppies, what is their living arrangement? Are they outside in a kennel? Were they raised on elevated pens? Is there stool and urine everywhere? Are they clean? Nails trimmed? These are all indicators of how the owners care for their dogs in general. Now don't let the appearance of the home affect your decision. Many professional dog breeders live modestly and the dedicated breeder (for the betterment of the breed) will actually sacrifice their living conditions to better the ones for the dog. I personally went over $30,000 in debt for my dogs - what would you do? Choosing to add a dog is a big decision of which I equate it to adding a child to your family. Don't laugh, because that is exactly what you are doing. A dog is a four-legged family member that needs to be nurtured, guided and loved just like a child. If you are not prepared to include this dog as a member of your family, then please walk away. Ever wonder why there are so many dogs sitting in shelters? Because all to often people get a dog for the wrong reason. Granted there are situations where an animal is turned in for a justified reason, but you have to ask yourself if that person did everything they could to re-home the dog before turning it in? Will you show the same disregard and lack of care for the dog if the situation ever arises in your life? As you can tell, I am very pro-breeder in this debate, simply from past experience and now with the knowledge of both sides of the equation. If you take on thing away from this reading, please ask yourself this question..... How much time can I dedicate to nurturing and raising this dog as member of my family? If you have to sit and think about it like you are setting aside time on your calendar, you are not ready for a dog. Please, I beg of you just to quietly walk away. Thanks for listening......

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It's the go-to line for fishing heavy structure like bridge pilings in saltwater. Use it all the time for my heavy live bait rig. Usually pair it up with a 50-80lb. ANDE or PLINE leader. In fresh water, you can use if for puching heavy mats. Not the greatest line for distance casting frogs though but it can be done.

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Polarized Half Jacket XLJ's with both the blue mirror and the bronze iridium lenses. Been using them for 4 years now and love them. Paired up with a set of CABLZ to keep them from falling overboard.

Same here.

I'll throw in a different perspective. When I fish, I enjoy the social aspect as well, but that doesn't mean I need my fishing buddy sitting 3 feet away from me with a 7' rod slinging treble hooks past my head. I prefer the flexibility of fishing out of a kayak because we can still fish the same area together yet still be apart from one another. Less likelihood of my buddy startling the fish by simply moving around in the boat or dropping a lure or a pair of scissors. Another factor to consider is safety. When you add additional weight and tackle inside of a limited space, the level of awareness has to be raised by all in the boat. In a kayak, you are responsible for only yourself, but that also implies that you are not going to be caught off guard by someone shifting their weight to far to one side or bringing to much gear (coolers and such) making the balance and operability of the vessel compromised. With that said, the beauty of a kayak is that you can still own a boat if you desire. In fact, several of the kayak anglers on this board also have a powered vessel of some kind. Where that comes in handy is when you want to fish a remote location or an area that you typically couldn't reach from a boat due to shallow water conditions. You use your boat to "mothership" your kayak to your desired location. You would strap your kayak down inside the boat, motor out to where you wanted to go. Then you would drop anchor or lower your Talon or PowerPole in the shallows, pull the key and lower your kayak into the water. Grab a couple rods and a small preset tackle tray with hooks and lures perhaps a bag or two of plastics and paddle your way back into the shallows. No one can steal your boat, and you open up an area of fishing that you previously could never get to due to the shear distance you would have to travel by paddling. A win-win scenario!!

Not trying to be critical here, but I think you mean Irish Setter like these As an avid professional dog breeder of sporting dogs, it is a passion of mine to know the different breeds in my group. For those interested, the other setters in the AKC Sporting Group are: English Setters look like this.... Gordon Setters are black and tan (the largest of the setter family) Irish Red and White Setters are the rarest of them all and are relatively new to the AKC. Another uncommon setter is the Llewellin Setter which is actually a specific strain of the English Setter from which the majority of the English Setter breeding stock present today originated from hence why they are almost identical in appearance.

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For the kayak newbie, the Perception line of kayaks (and West Marine Pompano series) are the old pre-2008 Tarpon molds. It is an older but proven design. The most common upgrade I recommend to anyone with these molds is a new seat. You can find several options on the web and online auction sites. I had a "knockoff" I purchased for my old Wildy Ride 135 that I sold to a new Perception Pescador owner. It was the same as a GTS Expedition seat (retail of $175-225 depending upon which version you got) that I paid only $80 for online.

4-5 bottles of water (3 usually are frozen that act as ice packs in the Hobie soft-sided cooler I carry), 2-3 granola or fruit bars, 2 mini bags of trail mix, a bag of beef jerky and an apple or two. Occasionally, I will throw in a PBJ or a ham/turkey sandwich on wheat. Part of this is to make sure I have something on my stomach each hour on the water and increase my energy level without need for leaving early. In the event that my day is cut short, I have snacks for the ride home.

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Well said RM!! Truer words could not have been spoken. It takes years of experience to know how to read a person's desires and measure them properly to get a rod that is truly custom versus just built.