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I'm sure a similar argument came about when they came out with the foot drive for trolling motors, handheld remote for trolling motors, GPS self pilot for trolling motors, etc. Still a kayak, just on a different level in terms of features and price. In fact, I wish it would breed more competition from the pedal drive manufacturers and get someone to put out a quality model that didn't cost about as much as a boat!

Sounds like you're in need of a license! You should really work on obtaining written permission from at least one if not more residents. When you have that and license in hand, return to pond and fish away. If she comes back just show her the written permission letter and then if she decides to call the cops so be it.

bug-eyed piglet right there man!

cool video man. that flooded barn and house area with the stick ups looks sick!!

I have braid on a few set ups as well. i love the casting nature of braid and the sensitivity.

awesome!

you may just have to let the fish tell you, some days i'm whacking them on both..... other days it's obvious they prefer one over the other. if you really want to find out, i say throw the same color worm and same color creature and you'll find out if they prefer one over the other.....

i have a SINK and am trying hard to find me a deal on a used SOT.... then i will pass my current yak on to the wife for her to float the river in.... if you are serious about fishing from it (i mean more for fishing than recreation) i would get a SOT.... the weight issue is only an issue at the ramp which is about 15 minutes of my day.... the other 8 hours or so on the water are CRUCIAL so all the other factors are more important for me than weight.... either way having a second yak would be great!

look for some sales and buy it then. one thing to consider is how much of that lb test you really need.... power pro comes in 100, 150, 300 and bulk spools so just get the amount of line you actually need for that lb test.... personally i don't think there is a big enough difference between the super slick and regular power pro so i'm not spending the extra $$$ on the super slick, but that's just my opinion.... ulitmately you get what you pay for and for those who have a quality rod/reel/lure but cheap out on the line, you're asking to lose fish....

weightless senko or t rigged trick worm, one of these two nearly guarantee you a fish in the boat on any given day

awesome man, now win that scholarship money and find yourself a college with a fishing team.... oh and get a degree while you're at it!

i'm not saying i use it or even take it every trip, but somethings are just too hard to do on a BC setup for me so my spinning rod gets the call from time to time. a weightless senko skipped up under some overhang in a river or skipped under a dock is just DEADLY for me, but trying to do that on a baitcaster just isn't happening for this guy.... i've tried practicing, tried skipping under the garage door, all that but FOR ME a spinning rod is hands down the only way to skip light and weightless baits into some nasty spots where the big ones are chillin. I have a cheapo berkley lightning rod and lew's speed spin (like about a $65 setup altogether) and it does the job. as much as i use it i just can't justify spending $100 on a spinning reel or $150 or so on a decent rod. now the BC setups that I use every trip, yeah i'll spend a little money on them.....

i've actually considered one for my 10' kayak.... that thing is brutal when the wind picks up, so much so that it makes you want to just load up and go home.... Let us know if you get one and your take on it.

nice fish! looks like there are still some pigs in VA!

Well frankly i don't know, it was my first time there and we were at someone's house that i had never been to before... i'll have to find out. I need to determine if the lake is worth fishing for me.... i'm moving to marietta in a couple weeks and it will be the closest lake by far. other than that, i will have to start scouting some new places around the new house!

that made my morning! i'm pairing it up with my regular tatula 100HSL. i didn't want to go overboard on action or power since i rarely if ever toss big heavy jigs or big heavy c rigs or anything of the like

i had the exact same problems going on with my revo s a while back.... i loosened the spool tension and got it off with little to no problem....

Interstingly enough, I actually just read the fine print on my St Croix tag a couple days ago after realizing I never submitted the warranty (triumph series, probably never worth returning anyways after shipping).... anyways it says if you didn't fill out the warranty within the 30 days that the 5 year warranty begins on the date the rod was manufactured. I figured you were just out of luck as well, but according to what i was reading they will cover it for 5 years from date of manufacture!

Opinions needed from you guys on whether you think a Daiwa Tatula Casting Rod 7'2" Med Hvy is suited for tossing jigs (1/4oz to 1/2 oz)/texas rigged worms? It's a regular blank...

BRAVES!!!! But nice fishing, OP..... definitely think you'll see improved hook sets and catch rates with a big ol' A on the hat!!

A mere 5lb6oz, but looks like it could have ate my 25lb dog whole.....

like i said.....

i went to alatoona for the first time ever last sunday to a friend's place and took my kayak. HOLY COW is the lake crowded and busy. I'm sure Tues night is another story but I felt like I was on the Atlantic Ocean in a storm! There may have been fish there, but I couldn't stay steady enough to cast let alone catch any!

of course the people in the office don't understand my excitement......

My package showed up!!!!!! Now more than usual, I can't wait to get out here!! Ready to spool these beauties up and get some yard casts in tonight before the lake debut this weekend!