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First time out in a kayak. #10353995 10/16/14 11:11 PM
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I finally decided to get the fs12t yesterday and was able to take it out today for the first time. My buddy took me to a place that he's been to a bunch but doesn't have much bank access, so this was my first time there. I don't have a lot to compare it to but it was super stable. Never felt like I was going to turtle. I was able to stand up but didn't spend much time in that position. I think with more hours on the water I'll be able to fish standing eventually. Had absolutely no issues with leaks. The seat does require a piece of pool noodle under it to keep it from moving. Easy fix. See below for the pics of the day. Best fish was 2.29lbs. Ended up with two over 2lbs, landed 6 total. I have to say I'm hooked. Also, I have to give a shout out to Dean from basspro for helping me out and answering a TON of questions for me yesterday. Everything he recommended from the cart to the fish grabbers came in handy today. Thanks man!







Re: First time out in a kayak. [Re: RobMoe] #10354095 10/17/14 12:10 AM
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HOOKED!!!!!

Good job.

Re: First time out in a kayak. [Re: RobMoe] #10354101 10/17/14 12:14 AM
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Heck yeah it was a great day out. I wish I had remembered my anchor after that freaking wind started blowing though. I like that FS12 I'm jealous.... I want one I can stand up in now! But I'm just happy to have a kayak at this point.
Here was my best one from back in the trees not sure how much it weighed but all the fish out there were short and fat.

By the way I did wear my PFD just had it off back in the trees, water was only 1.5 ft deep where I was at in the pic.

Re: First time out in a kayak. [Re: RobMoe] #10354595 10/17/14 02:41 AM
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Now that is one heck of a rookie trip.

Good to meet you the other day. Thanks for the kind words.

As always, feel free to contact me here or call the store if you have any issues or questions.

-Dean

Re: First time out in a kayak. [Re: RobMoe] #10354625 10/17/14 02:51 AM
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Sweet!! Now what's that y'all are using to cart them yaks?

Re: First time out in a kayak. [Re: RobMoe] #10354858 10/17/14 04:51 AM
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Re: First time out in a kayak. [Re: RobMoe] #10354913 10/17/14 09:11 AM
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Congrats!!!


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Sweet!! Now what's that y'all are using to cart them yaks?


RobMoe has a scupper hole cart on that Acsend, you just can't see it. As for me...... my broke a$$....I'm using an old cart that I modified a little that looks more like it should have fertilizer in it... roflmao I'm planning to get a cart, just making due right now. I have already tried dragging the kayak...Forget that!
I'll take the embarrassment. hammer Whatever gets me there!

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Some smart guy said "necessity is the mother of invention" that cart you have works just fine.

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Re: First time out in a kayak. [Re: RobMoe] #10355077 10/17/14 12:07 PM
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Congrats on a great day!! I love having a yak...so much easier to spur of the moment fish

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Sweet!! Now what's that y'all are using to cart them yaks?


RobMoe has a scupper hole cart on that Acsend, you just can't see it. As for me...... my broke a$$....I'm using an old cart that I modified a little that looks more like it should have fertilizer in it... roflmao I'm planning to get a cart, just making due right now. I have already tried dragging the kayak...Forget that!
I'll take the embarrassment. hammer Whatever gets me there!


Lol we're in the same boat and if I had a nifty cart like that I could use... I'd be using it!! cheers

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Sweet!! Now what's that y'all are using to cart them yaks?


RobMoe has a scupper hole cart on that Acsend, you just can't see it. As for me...... my broke a$$....I'm using an old cart that I modified a little that looks more like it should have fertilizer in it... roflmao I'm planning to get a cart, just making due right now. I have already tried dragging the kayak...Forget that!
I'll take the embarrassment. hammer Whatever gets me there!


Lol we're in the same boat and if I had a nifty cart like that I could use... I'd be using it!! cheers


Here is a link to a cart build I found I might go this route.
http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-bulletproof-kayak-cart-build.html?m=1

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Grats on your first float and slime! thumb


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Welcome to the plastic navy!

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Congrats on the day! I have an fs12t ..its not bad for the money


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Congrats ! i am also a new member to the plastic navy.
It's been great for me, more exercise, more fishing, more fun !
Don forget to check amazon for a kayak cart.... i found the same one that costs $50'ish for about $30.
PM me and i will dig up the link

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That's a nice looking spot. Congrats. Kayak fishing is fun



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Originally Posted By: Fisherman13
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Sweet!! Now what's that y'all are using to cart them yaks?


RobMoe has a scupper hole cart on that Acsend, you just can't see it. As for me...... my broke a$$....I'm using an old cart that I modified a little that looks more like it should have fertilizer in it... roflmao I'm planning to get a cart, just making due right now. I have already tried dragging the kayak...Forget that!
I'll take the embarrassment. hammer Whatever gets me there!


Lol we're in the same boat and if I had a nifty cart like that I could use... I'd be using it!! cheers


Here is a link to a cart build I found I might go this route.
http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-bulletproof-kayak-cart-build.html?m=1


I built this cart from the website. It works OK. It has a hard time with my ride 115x empty.

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