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Only suggestion I have is to use cam straps and not ratchet straps. It's easy to over tighten them without realizing it and damage your kayak.

The only exception I can think of is rods with really long handles can be a pain when sitting in the kayak. My swimbait rod took some getting used to while kayaking.

Whatever you fish with from the bank or other type of boat with. Being in a kayak doesn't require some sort of special rod.

I'm really interested in the new topwater specific copoly from P Line. I meant to add a spool to my last TW order.

"Expensive" is subjective, I guess. But I really don't think you need an expensive rod to frog. More money typically gets you lighter and more sensitive rods. Weight is again, subjective, and you really don't need a sensitive rod. A good tip for launching frogs and a decent enough quality rod that can handle the heavy cover and heavy hooksets. But like I said, it's a hobby and he can choose to put in as much info it as he wants. At the end of the day it's just bass fishing.

It'll catch you fish. It's not the "right tool for the job", but as you said, it's a hobby. Losing fish isn't going to keep food off your table, so it's up to you how much you want to invest in a hobby. I'm not implying you need an expensive set up to frog. But I can't see one of Abu's cheaper combos, especially in MH surviving too much of that kind of fishing.

I've done it. Mostly to get a "real feel" of the reel on a rod, or a specific rod. I have a few reels and rods that together don't feel "right" in my hand. But on another rod,the reel feels good. Kinda hard to explain, I think. Comfort thing, I guess.

Jigshack.com is pretty cheap, and has a wide variety.

Frog rods are completely different than a glidebait rod. You could shoot down to the fury line and get yourself the proper rods for both, and have a couple bucks left over

Contact the guys at Anchor Wizard. From what I've heard they have excellent customer service and will take care of it.

Hobie makes an inflatable with their mirage drive.

The Fiber series uses the same blank for $100. The guides aren't as nice, but I've had no issue with them. I use the 7' heavy for pitchin stuff 3/8 and under. It's got a great tip on it.

You can find better prices online. I just stocked up on flipping, dropshot and worm weights, tungsten Ned heads and a couple other things for $40. I think I had 35 pieces total on the order.

Just the way it is. I touch mine up with a sharpie

No problem. I used to work in a freezer, so I bought like 3 of them. They're real handy to have around. You can charge your phone with em, too

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/hme-hand-warmer?a=2208303&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&&gclid=CjwKCAjw4pT1BRBUEiwAm5QuR2w6xzXJqKBotn_rVbWZtYlgqUHVGyyKTkGjVyF4pEEZqEDW4-DoVRoCH2sQAvD_BwE I take one of these with me, because no matter what gloves I wear, the fingers I have exposed still get super cold. I'll take a couple minute break when I need to, turn it on and let my fingers warm up.

This. 30 is usually not so bad, but obviously 40 is going to dig in less.

I use the FG for most applications, but it's not the end all be all. There's a few situations where I'll use the Alberto, instead. The FG works better if the diameter of the leader material is thicker than the braid. Usually not an issue, though. I also have a hard time using it on really small line on my finesse rods.

If it works and you like it, why would you change?

I'm using a Powell Endurance 775 with a Curado K for stuff over 1/2 oz and an iRod Fiber 704 with an SLX XT for lighter stuff. That iRod combo is my favorite setup right now. I have a hard time putting it down.

Yeah, personal preference. Most are probably in either the fluorocarbon or braid to leader camps. Use the search bar up top and do a little bit of reading on the line types, and you should be able to make a decision pretty quick based on your needs. Then try it out. If it doesn't work for you, line is cheap!

Any of the rods you listed will be fine. Brand and models are personal preference. Every one has their opinion, and it's just that, opinion. A 7ft-ish medium heavy will probably be your best bet to start with. It's the Swiss army knife of bass fishing. Handles most techniques and baits at least fairly well. 10-12 lb line should also handle most baits you'd throw with that rod, and most situations you'll be fishing in.

They don't. They use oil. "Bantam Oil" is the specific oil they recommend

I'd definitely buy a "flippin" version of Keitech's noisy flapper bait. I tried flipping with one once with like a 5/8 or 3/4 oz weight. Could be useful on those fish that want to watch their meal fall for 10 minutes.

I loved my Tranx while I had it. I kinda stopped throwing big baits and sold most of my swimbaits stuff while I was unemployed a few years ago. Really regret selling that reel, though.