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RLinNH

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About RLinNH

  • Birthday 06/08/1972

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  • Location
    NH
  • My PB
    Between 5-6 lbs
  • Favorite Bass
    Largemouth & Smallmouth

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  1. Pulled the trigger last night on a Dobyns DC 735C FH. Going to stop by the Bass Pro today and pick up a reel.
  2. Thanks to all for the most appreciated replies. Now off to go pick out a rod for top water froggin' in the thick stuff... Gear 🐒 has struck...
  3. I hate to say it out loud, but I am a casting reel only kind of guy. I remember those braided lines from 25ish years ago and no way those stiff lines would of casted on a casting reel. Time to go shopping. Can anyone recommend a braided line brand that they have found success with using a bait caster?
  4. Asking this as the last time I fished braided line was in 1988 when I was still living in FL...(yes, I'm that old...😝). I got away from it for many reasons that I won't get into here on this thread. I was to build out a top water set up for this season. I have questions though. Does a specific braid cast better on a bait caster versus on a spinning reel? Is braided line stile a PITA to cut? Sorry for asking such rookie questions, but I am sure that braided lines are better now than they were back when I was younger.
  5. I am in the same boat as you. I should of never sold my 16' Aluminum boat. I have a very nice fishing kayak, but d**n to I miss being COMFORTABLE while chasing my favorite species of fish. I'll keep paddling the kayak around as anything over $30,000 is above my budget. I am starting to seriously look at used boats nowadays.
  6. No Spot Lock on those motors though.
  7. That's just it. All said and done, it would be around $2800 to add a Minn Kota to the bow of my PA14. At that price point, I can just purchase an Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136. Sooooo, holding off for right now until I make my mind up.
  8. Time to pull the trigger...
  9. Looks like a Minn Kota Terrova 12v, 55lb thrust, 45" shaft will fit the bill. Now I just gotta figure out the whole cutting the shaft thing...
  10. I was going to pull the trigger on a Motor Guide Xi3 with the 36" shaft this week. Going to bow mount it on a Hobie PA14. Well, Motor Guide no longer makes that Kayak specific model. So, back to the drawing board. It's really a blessing in disguise as both of the trolling motors I have owned on my boats(back in my younger days) were Minn Kota's. And I never had any issues with either one of them. I was going to purchase the motor guide as it was made for a Kayak with a shorter shaft. Now that I know I can't get the Kayak specific motor and I will need to cut the shaft, Motor Guide is off the table. I am looking for a 55lb thrust trolling motor with GPS (Spot Lock is a must have if I am going to put one on my kayak). Can anyone here recommend a Minn Kota Trolling motor along the aforementioned criteria? Also, how much of a PITA is it to cut a trolling motor shaft?
  11. I keep going back and forth in my head on whether or not I want to install a motor on my Hobie PA14. The thing is heavy enough as it is. Now add a trolling motor to the bow and a battery and she'll be right at around 135lbs. But the convenience of one sure would be nice... See the dilema?🤪
  12. Well, the Gear Monkey has been beaten back today. Just got home from Bass Pro. The 93sv that is on sale is the old UHD, not the UHD2. I like to purchase the latest and greatest when I make a purchase of this magnitude. Soooo, I'll wait and purchase the fish finder that I want this winter.
  13. Went to my local Bass Pro yesterday evening to get a new pair of water boots for my kayak. Picked up a pair of rubber HUK water boots. They won't work. To tight on the arch of my foot when I put them on over my waders. I will go back to Bass Pro this morning and return them. Probably wind up with a nice inexpensive pair of Teva's. Here's the kicker though. This month Bass Pro has my fish finder on sale. The Garmin 93sv UHD2 is on sale from $1199.99 down to $799.99. 😍 Been going back and forth for a couple seasons now in regards to electronics on my kayak. I won't go over all the pros and cons here as that's another thread. Just DAMNIT. I know I'm going to walk out with that Garmin... Give me a nice winter project this year while the kayak is on saw horses in the basement. Install the new Fish Finder...
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