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Thanks again for running this!

I am from CT that’s a good fish for these waters.

I think they only pay out first overall

Great tournament! I switched Lowen in at the last minute and it paid off. It’s SO hard to win these games, it’s a lot of luck honestly.... good luck everyone! Winyah will be tough.

Hartman screwed me but I’ve got 4 left! Sitting in third.

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Check out nebassin.com there’s a great kayak bass fishing series, I’ve been a part of it for 4 years. Also for upgrades or kayak gear the kayak centre in wickford is awesome.

I agree with the argument about the purpose of pedal vs non pedal, but until you have fished a tournament in a non-pedal vs pedal you will not truly understand. Pedal yaks have a clear advantage over non-pedal yaks, you cover more water, have hands on your rod longer, and can make more casts. Simple as that. If your going to spend a lot of time on the water and plan on fishing tournaments, get a pedal drive. The extra money sucks but they hold value and can fetch good money on the used boat market. You will not be disappointed.

Do yourself a favor and get a good vest. I recommend the NRS Chinook. It is amazing and has incredible storage. Good luck out there.

Www.nebassin.com sign up with that club, I'm a part of it. Everyone is super friendly and there are tournaments on candy all year. Tight lines.

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I own the NRS chinook. It has all sorts of pockets and is around 100 bucks. It has awesome reviews. I would look at that.

I fish from a feelfree moken 10 lite. I chose this platform mostly because it is lite and easy to move. I have added a crate with rod holder, made a pvc gopro pole, lowrance elite 4 dsi, hummingbird 12v battery, ram x mount for camera or phone. I paddle with a bending branches angler pro. I am able to stand despite not having a standing platform, but its sketchy at times I have a bass boat also, but theres nothign like stealthing up on some bass in a kayak. I absolutely Love kayak fishing!!! If there are any connecticut plastic navy out there hit me up.

I just mounted mine through the rear scupper plug hole on my Feelfree by using the lowrance kit. It seemed to work great, it sits low enough where it wont get in the way (hopefully). Havent had it in water yet due to winter.

I live approximately 30 minutes from Candy and dont fish it often for several reasons. It has been a difficult adjustment for me in deep water. I fish tons of other CT lakes, mostly in northwest ct, with great success, so i have not branched out yet. Candlewood is challenging and i hope to spend more time out there this year and learn some tricks. Good luck out there. Cant wait for ice out.

That's a great deal. You should be excited about that. Its an awesome way to get on the water for cheap. I personally use a 10 foot yak and I love it. I can stand in it and have plenty of room. The important thing is that your on the water... Oh and when you see all those guys with a yak trailer or a 3 man system to get a yak on their roof rack youll be laughing. Gotta love the weight of the 10 footers, they are easy to move around and that makes a big difference. Tight lines.

Get out there and fish. You wont know what you need to do on your yak until you get experience. Looking at images only goes so far. You need to see and feel what you need to do. Good luck.

As far as a better standing platform I would look at the predator. Are you concerned about weight? The predator is a heavy boat and is difficult to transport if you are alone, however the seat and standing are better IMO. I have not personally sat in the new Wilderness system seats but they look nice. I can also not comment as to the stability of the wilderness systems. I use a Feelfree Moken 10 lite because it is easy to transport and is wide enough for me to stand in if I would like. It is also cheaper. With that being said, have you checked out the Feelfree Lure 11.5? it is a nice boat, has a wheel in the keel for easier transport, and has a good price point. The only downfall is that it is not that fast. If you are looking for speed I would say stick with the wilderness systems. The Lure has a great standing platform and an awesome high low seat. I spent around 20 hours a week in my yak from April-October so comfort for me is big. My seat is not nearly as advanced as the newer boats but I manage in it. Hope that helps.

Be careful out there!

I use the ram mount. It's awesome. My iPhone has an otter box which can be submerged. Check mine out in action. It can swivel 360 degrees and has been great so far. Email me with any questions.

I think your good, just don't get sideways or you'll flip! Good luck!

Try the launch on the Brookfield side of the lake, it's right off route 7 and should be easier for you. Good luck!

Did you fish west twin for bass or salmon?

When nothing is working I stick to what is known to work best in that location/conditions and fish it hard all day. Switching up sometimes frustrates me more. Imo

Hands-down sit on top. I recommend the feel free kayak company, the Moken 10.5 light my fishing platform. It weighs approximately 50 pounds with no gear, is extremely stable for a kayak that size, and the price is just right. I stand in this kayak no problem. Go to a local kayak shop and try the seats of each kayak you're interested in. It can be a miserable time if you are in an uncomfortable seat. Feelfree company offers great customer service.