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I've seen it as of yesterday and it wasn't bad. I know Blanco and the San Marcos river were much more flooded. The part I'm fishing is Dunlap, a widened section of the Guadalupe that's dammed off.

Awesome! Now I've obviously heard of fishing points, but how do I find them? Are they just where you can see the land jutting out? And what lures are best for fishing points? Just search baits and things like football head jig dragged along the bottom? Thanks!

So I've only ever bank fished but just recently bought a kayak and have only taken it out twice, both times to a local creek I normally bank fish at... Now I'm wanting to take it to a larger body of water. Near me there's a lake (in reality, it's a widened section of the Guadalupe river) that I want to try... but I have NO idea where to start! It's almost overwhelming to imagine where to even begin. There are houses and docks lining almost all the bank so would tossing a jig under those be a good start? I also don't have a fish finder if that makes any difference. ANY TIPS for someone who's not used to fishing a lake from a boat would be amazing!

Thanks for the reply! I did buy one leash for my paddle (not sure why I didn't for my rods lol)... Have you ever tried trolling with rod holders angled to the rear? Did they feel like they could be pulled out?

So I have a Perception Sport Pescador sit on angling yak I just picked up last week. Unfortunately, I couldn't take it out till tomorrow. My question is, the boat has 2 rod holders right behind the seat that are angled towards the back of the boat. Is there any chance if I get a fish on while trolling, and since the rod holders are already angled toward the back, the rod may get pulled out of the holder? This is probably a ridiculous concern, but if it's not, would getting some rod leashes help to give me peace of mind? Thanks for any input!

Makes sense. And with a 12', having it at an angle like yall are mentioning wont cause the yak to stick out passed the side of the truck into another lane?

Now I got it lol... If I do end up using the bed extender and want to keep it right in the middle of the bed, there's no reason I couldn't tie the front of the boat the same exact way I did the back like you showed, is there? That would end up using all 4 bed loops I know but I think that would keep it from sliding, right?

Okay that makes complete sense, guess I just had to visualize the triangle thing better! And what keeps the front of the boat secure in the bed from twisting back and fourth during turns and whatnot?

So I was under the impression that I would be using all 4 loops in the truck bed. I don't get why I'm not understanding this lol. Maybe when I buy it and throw it in there it'll make more sense.

Awesome! I appreciate you taking the time to take those! And did you say you do the same thing but with the rear handle and the other bed loops?

Ohhh, I think I get what you're saying. A close up pic of the tie downs when you can would still be awesome

Makes sense. If I use the 2 loops across from one another in the back of the bed, and am using cam buckle tie downs, I'm never actually even tying a knot, am I? Would I just run the tie down through both loops and handle of the kayak, then secure it in the middle with the buckle?

Do you just use one strap through one handle of the boat that secures to both loops in the bed? I'm sorry if I don't know how well to phrase my questions

Thanks for the replies. The boat I'm looking at is a perception pescador which I think only has the handles to use to tie it down. Sorry but I'm a COMPLETE noob at this. Would I just run one cam buckle tie down strap through the handle and through both of the 2 tie off loops in the back of the bed and just tighten it in the middle with the cam buckle? I'm sorry if this is way to basic of a question I just want to make sure I do things right.

How exactly do you tie it down? Where do you run the straps through the yak and where do they mount in the bed? Thanks

My plan is to put something like pool noodles around it so give it a soft "seat" on the bed extender... With cam buckle straps, they just have hooks on both ends correct? So does that eliminates all knots? And for the part in the bed, could I just run it through the carry handle and hook it to both the mounts in the back of the bed?

So I'm about to buy my first kayak and finally be able to get on the water and off the bank! The yak I'm looking at is 12' and a sit on. I was wondering if I would have any problems throwing it in the 8' bed of my truck tailgate down and with a bed extender for the extra few feet. 75% or so of my driving with it will be at a local creek 2 miles away. If tied down properly, is this a secure way to transport it? I really don't want to invest in a roof top rig as that will end up costing almost as much as the boat and will be more difficult to move alone. Also, what knots would yall recommend to tie it down in the bed? All tips would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

Just wanted to share a fantastic deal I just got today from someone on Craigslist and am super excited about! It was an Abu Garcia Revo STX gen 1 on a Fenwick Techna AV 7' rod for $130. Both are in almost new condition but one little boat rash on the reel. Just was to excited not to share it here! Can't wait to go out tomorrow on the water and try it!

So I'm new to catfishing and was going tomorrow to a lake I've only been to once. It's a stocked lake and I just wanted to know what to look for when bank fishing for cat. I know from talking to others that there's a dam like structure, would that be good to throw around? I'll be using chicken liver and stink bait, is it smart to just throw it without a float and fish it off the bottom or should I use a float? I'll have 4 rods so is it smart to try both? Any tips would be fantastic! Thanks!

Just in general is it acceptable to cast it out into grass/asphalt or is there another way to make sure everything works well?

I agree and appreciate the reply! I do think you're right Alone as well, I probably am stressing out too much about it. I'm just going to pick it up tomorrow and let yall know the final cost of the rod and reel. Thanks all!

My one issue from the pictures is that the spool edges look orange, but the handle is the same silver. Some pictures I found that had an orange spool most had orange handles. Everything else checks out 100% so could that just be a different model of the 1st gen STX? Could somebody touch in on this issue please? I'll be going to pick it up in the next day or two if it checks out and would really like to know soon. Thanks again! Yall rock! EDIT: I actually found an old 1st gen I think it is on ebay with the same orange spool and silver handle. Makes me feel a lot better! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Abu-Garcia-Revo-STX-Baitcast-Fishing-Reel-/151289537300?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23398f2314 Can yall confirm that both these look legit?

Hi, so I'm looking at buying this rod and reel combo on craigslist and I just wanted to make sure first that it definitely is real and not a fake/counterfeit reel. Its an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Revo STX and A fenwick Techna AV rod. Ill post some pics and if yall could just confirm it's not a fake I'd so appreciate it! It's just such a good deal I don't want to get tricked on it. Thanks so much1

We agreed on trading 3 six flags tickets for em both ($120 in tickets). He said he would send more pics tonight, if I posted them could yall make sure the reel is not like a counterfeit if people even counterfeit reels? Thanks!

Awesome guys, thanks! I sent an email and we'll see how it turns out. The reel is marked as a revo stx and on the front it says ambassadeur if that helps any.