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I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 02:15 AM
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JustWingem
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My 14 year old son convinced me he needed a Kayak because our boat dock here on Fork is limiting his abilities. LOL Decided on something stable enough for my 240 lb butt.. A Bonafide SS107 Let the add ons begin! Thoughts and suggestions welcomed.
DON'T GET CONFUSED BETWEEN MY PERSONALITY AND MY ATTITUDE. MY PERSONALITY IS WHO I AM...MY ATTITUDE DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ARE
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 03:22 AM
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Jezreel
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Thats a Beaut! ! ! I cant wait to hear how like it. Post more pics when ya get it rigged out.
Just curious why the SS107 is a tad more expensive than the RS117, as it is a foot shorter.
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 03:40 AM
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JustWingem
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Storage, transportation issues and I fish a lot of tight areas were the main factors in the length. Got a great deal as Native Outdoors is getting out of the Kayak business.
DON'T GET CONFUSED BETWEEN MY PERSONALITY AND MY ATTITUDE. MY PERSONALITY IS WHO I AM...MY ATTITUDE DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ARE
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 05:16 AM
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Mike@972
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Welcome! I bet you a dollar that you have a second yak before the year is up
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 12:46 PM
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Awesome!!
Id recommend to keep it simple. My first kayak was cheap and I experimented with it, adding every accessory imaginable
All you need PFD at all times Whistlewill come in handy on Fork Visibility flag and 360 light Anchor trolleys on both sides with a clamp to anchor onto trees (Lugging around a claw or mushroom anchor and all that anchor line is something I try to avoid) Paddle
Recommended accessories Fish finderIf the kayak has a transducer port, choose one that fits in that port If the kayak doesnt have a transducer port, just get one with 2D and DI and goop it inside the hullyou will lose a little sensitivity, but dealing with a transducer arm is a beating Marker buoys Windfinder app on smart phone Weatherbug app with lightning strike proximity indicator on smart phone
Other tips Always have a planlook at the forecast including wind and radar prior to launching Minimize what you take with you. Start with two rods and only the lures you have the most confidence Braid mainlinein a kayak you are at a leverage disadvantage on the hookset: braid mainline on every set up helps a lot
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 01:04 PM
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Jimbo
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Fish out of it a few times before you start adding anything. That way you will get some idea of what will work and what will just be in the way. I like to keep it simple and not take along a lot of gear that ends up just going for a boat ride. Take what you absolutely need to fish for what you are going to fish for. Also attach floats to things like pliers, and leashes or floats to your rods. Also a paddle leash should be used to keep the paddle from drifting away should you turtle or have the paddle slip away while you are preoccupied fishing and not notice. Wear your PFD at all times, and have a whistle attached, and a sharp knife always within reach. Anything that you want to keep should have some type of float or leash, and items like phones and wallets/keys should be stored in waterproof containers, preferably in storage compartments. Looks like you are all set!
Just one more cast!
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 03:08 PM
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lconn4
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Learn to take a whizz from the sitting position.
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 03:44 PM
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JustWingem
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Learn to take a whizz from the sitting position. They though about that when they put the removable dry pod center console. LOL
DON'T GET CONFUSED BETWEEN MY PERSONALITY AND MY ATTITUDE. MY PERSONALITY IS WHO I AM...MY ATTITUDE DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ARE
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 03:47 PM
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JustWingem
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A couple more photos.
DON'T GET CONFUSED BETWEEN MY PERSONALITY AND MY ATTITUDE. MY PERSONALITY IS WHO I AM...MY ATTITUDE DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ARE
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 04:27 PM
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Brad R
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My thought, too, regarding keeping it simple. As it is, you can drop it in the water, slap it on the bed of your truck, be on the water in half the time.
I often take a single rod with me, certainly on my home lake, Lake Athens, one Plano box for tackle, a soft bag behind the seat for plastics I plan to use.
Less is more unless you are fishing tournaments where, certainly, extra "stuff" might pay off.
Brad
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/23/19 04:28 PM
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retdbasser
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That is a nice looking Kayak.
Prepare for the future-it will be here tomorrow. Personal Best Large Mouth Bass 9 lbs. 12 oz 5/13/19. Herb Stein, who famously reminded us that “if something can’t go on forever, it will stop.”
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/24/19 12:12 AM
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christian myrick
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Congrats on the kayak. If its the right yak for you thats all that matters. Enjoy it.
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/24/19 12:50 PM
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janie
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That is a nice looking Kayak. Yes it is. Congrat's and welcome to fun times on the water.
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Re: I have joined the Dark side
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06/24/19 03:17 PM
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Congrats again, I'm sure ya'll will enjoy it
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