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I use a Inno rack and the Kayak Wing to haul my 12ft 11in Jackson Cuda LT on my Ford Focus ST. Two straps and done.

I really like Terminators and War Eagle.

Paddle not pedal. If if money is no issue the Hobie. But that's still a lot of money!

As a kayak fisherman are there any places on Black Lake that I can put in at other than the main boat launch? Thanks,

Great customer service! I have 2 Dobyns rods and last year I hard a guide break off. Contacted Dobyns, they sent a pre paid ups label, 2 weeks later my rod came back looking like brand new!

Welcome. Where do you live? I complain all the time about the total lack of public fishing lakes and streams in Northeast Pa.

I don't know..... I think Jackson is doing a decent job....there's only so much innovation you can add on a yak. They have a standard line, LT line and HD, peddle drive....all the stuff others have. I have a Cuda LT and have been very happy with it. As a car top guy I was thrilled that someone made a 12ft SOT fishing yak under 70lbs. But out yes the fishing kayak market is crazy! Everyone wants a piece of the pie and a gimmick that one has that the other doesn't might gain that company a sale!

Took advantage of their 3 for $12 with free shipping deal.

I think I need to give those Norman Speed Clips a shot!

You did the right thing but it sucks that a$$holes like that know they can get away with it. I'm sure they laughed about it and will do it again. Shame.

Personally I'd be looking for a little bit bigger yak. The capacity of mine is 350...I weigh 200 and with all my gear I'd say I'm loaded to about 250.

I used Keel Easy on my Cuda LT. Went on fairly easy but a little tough on the sharp curves. I had it on for one year and it held up great. Still stuck on tight and protecting my keel.

I just bought a pair of Costa C-Mates. I can't see to tie lures. Ha. Haven't used them for fishing yet but they fit great and the "cheater" part is great!! I also have 2 pair of Maui Jims and their quality is amazing too.

I use Launch Sites to help me find places to go and Deeper for my fish finder.

I've had Deeper for 2 years now and I really like it. It's very accurate and give me all the information that I really need. I'm a yak fisherman and I tie it on a short string and it floats next to me.

If Wacky Worm doesn't have it they might not make it! Awesome store!

I just picked up the CT online for under a hundred, mostly on fishnkamps recomendation. I'm new to casting and have only been practicing in my yard but I am absolutely in love with it! Easy to use, small, compact and built well!!

Lots of great advice here!! Thanks! Much appreciated

For $400 bucks it should come with a 1-hr lesson!

SO much to learn!!!

I don't mind spending cash for a decent product, plus I know I'll have it for a long time. Thanks for for the input!!!

I'm sure this has been discussed before but....I'm a spinning rod guy but I want to get my first casting set up. I realize learning how to cast a bait caster takes time and practice practice practice however is there a reel that may make the learning curve a little shorter? My ideal first set up would be a frog rod/reel.

I'm looking to get a frog rod too and it seems to be hard to find a bad review on the Dobyns Fury 735C.

I'm a car topper and weight was a big issue for me. I seriously considered the ATAK but the weight just scared me away. Maybe check out the Jackson LT line (if you're car topping) I went with the Cuda LT and have been extremely happy with it. Otherwise the two you are considering are amazing yaks!

Yup. It can happen! I flipped on the Delaware River last year. Lost 4 rods and lots of odds and ends and my iPhone. My crate stayed intact! I was in about 17ft of water in moving current....I was thankful I had my PFD on. Like you mentioned it happens soooooo fast! Wear your PFD!