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General Talk / Re: Rats…
« on: August 14, 2023, 06:46:14 AM »
The green chunk poison didn't work for me either btw, couple bites and never touched again.  I had recalled using some poison pellets in the past that worked well, but cant remember the name.  Anyone have a poison recommendationions?

I buy the green poison blocks from Home Depot (I think advertised as mice poison).  I put the block inside a baggie, smash with a hammer, then mix with peanut butter. Rats eat it up.

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SOLID!! 4lb test, oh wow, teeth clinched

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General Talk / Re: Weird Leak in kayak - Causes? Suggestion how to fix?
« on: February 01, 2022, 11:06:13 AM »
West System 655-K Plastic Boat Repair Kit
I have used it for several projects.

Here is what sold me on it - they take a kayak, saw it two pieces, glue it back together and do crazy stunts in the kayak



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Places to Launch and Camp / Re: Online RV/Camper Rentals
« on: June 17, 2021, 11:49:25 AM »
Have not tried it but my neighbor loves it - rent from an owner in your area...
https://rvshare.com/

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General Talk / Re: camper recommendations?
« on: September 06, 2020, 01:10:12 PM »
Something not mentioned yet about pop-up tent trailers --- Rain.  Mine keeps me dry.  Problem is you can not pack up, drive home and put it away til next time.  Instead you must raise it back up to dry or risk mold - add that task onto putting away all your stuff that you could not fit into the trailer.

I had a V6 Pathfinder and the tent trailers are light - that was the main reason I did not go with a hard shell.  I towed over the Sierras and coastal maybe 15 times before I blew the transmission - I learned about tranny coolers the expensive way.  So consider that - NorCal is not flat and you will need some horsepower.

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One thing to consider about rod length is dealing with situation sitting in your kayak and having your line break.  Sometime that means you must run line from the spool head back up each eyelet of the rod.  The longer the rod the more likely you are to dip the spool/reel into the drink as  you thread that final eyelet.  I have found 6'6" is perfect for me for this situation.  But this all depends on your arm length, boat length and rod stiffness.

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General Talk / Re: Home Solar
« on: April 01, 2020, 03:05:58 PM »
I installed solar in 2005 back when Enron was sticking it to everybody artificially driving up cost, no regrets being an early adopter.  My system has 167w Sharp panels with a 25 year warranty, today you can get 350w panels. My only problem was my inverter which cost me $5k failed after 9 years, a replacement cost $1k.  In that failure I tried to have the original installer Sierra Pacific Solar do the repair but they would not return my call.  I found another smaller company which gave me great service.  So my lessons are...

1- Picking equipment, think about who would service your unit in our out warranty. 
2- If you have a failure and your original installer will not do the work or goes out of business, who will (so big mainstream equipment/install that can be serviced)
2- Things will always get better and most time cheaper over time.  Solar in my view is a great investment in the past, more so now
3- Utilities like PG&E have an unlimited appetite for your hard earned money

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Folsom
« on: December 03, 2019, 10:01:47 AM »
I was at Rattlesnake Bar last week on my bike.  Water is down, gate at the boat ramp closed but parking lot open.  Ramp is still best entry but you will need wheels, expect crossing some dirt, but at current level no step ledges yet getting your yak in the water.  When low like this the entry from Douglas Blvd is good in that you can drive the dirt roads to an easy bank launch.  I heard the trout bite has not hit, but bait schools are forming.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Yak cart advice needed.
« on: April 29, 2019, 10:23:58 AM »
<<Can you install the Sea to Summit without turning the kayak upside down? I'd hate to have to re-rig every time I go out.
How much weight will it support?>>

Until this month I would turn it on its side, like you assume correct I wheel it to the launch point loaded up, had to unload, turn onto its side, pull the wheels and reload all gear.  Last week was the first time I floated it to withdraw the wheels (that was easy) and floated to put back wheels back on (not near as easy, took me 2-3 minutes but I think I can get better).  I will add a leash to the cart next winter so I do not have to get into the water for the removal, and expect on return I will have to turn the yak onto its side for reinsert.

I transport on top of my SUV.  The wheels in the scupper made this much easier for me--- loading up I lift the front end of the kayak above my head and rest it onto the SUV, wheels stay attached.  With my hands free I can pop the wheels free, set them aside.  Same idea getting the kayak off, pop the wheels into the holes and bring the kayak down onto the wheels.  Sometimes I just lift the kayak down to the grown onto its side, slide in the wheels, depends on my mood I guess.

Not sure about specs, I doubt I have exceeded 100-100, better check the web.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Yak cart advice needed.
« on: April 27, 2019, 07:43:51 AM »
This year started using the Sea to Summit Sit On Top Kayak Cart picked up from REI with a coupon for $125.  Love how it just slides into the scupper holes, get to the shore, float the yak and it slides out simply (easiest when I too can stand in the water knee deep).  If cold winter water, I generally have to turn the kayak onto its side then slide the cart free.  Best part for me is no more straps. 

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: FF battery help
« on: January 16, 2019, 06:21:01 PM »
I have read several forums, trying to educate myself and just love trying wing a good deal. 
This one idea is very appealing but too good to be true??

'surfingdude' takes an Anker battery that self contains battery and charger, USB chargeable.  Place battery into water tight box, splice a USB cable to mate to his fishfinder input connectors and presto - power for hours.  Assume 1A draw, ~20 OTW hours usage
Thread here:  http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=69206.15

Here is the shopping list (Jan 2019):
1-Battery RAVpower 22000mAh $41 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MQSMEEE/ref=pd_luc_rh_sspa_dk_huc_pt_expsub_1?psc=1
Benefits lifetime warranty, swappable for backup, small/low weight, multi purpose usage (charge any USB device, trips/vacation), minimal explode risk while charging, LED charge indicator.
2- Waterproof case $25 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FQFZGI/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=A3SNLLVFZ6ABAC&psc=1 (cheaper is Plano watertight case if modified)
3- Connectors  $7 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6LTK44/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=AE8CEXT8X69U6&psc=1

Around $80.  Is it really this simple?  :smt013
I'm trying to fit my Garmin Echo 501c,

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General Talk / Re: is there a doctor in the house?
« on: September 09, 2018, 11:45:56 AM »
+1 to go see a Doctor and dont wait.  I got MRSA on my hand, pricked by a rose bush.  Swelling, redness, skin hot to the touch - in a short 3 days I could not lift my own arm.  Antibiotic shot and pills cleared it up, but nerve damage took 2 months to clear.

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General Talk / Re: Any body fishing a perception perscador pilot 12?
« on: December 27, 2017, 11:19:54 AM »
For reasons of price point, and my first peddle drive, and wanting reverse for bass fishing, I too bought the pilot 12 in October.  Johnny23 was right about tightening things down; I carry the right size allen wrench and phillips screwdriver OTW just in case.  Noise, mine seems pretty quiet considering this is a mechanical drive unit.

Other budget items to consider:
•Yak-Gear Flush Mount Rod Holder Kit.  Because the 4 molded rod holders, left and right of the captain's chair, are worthless for holding valuable rod/reels.  I bought 2.  I used a dremmel tool to make my cuts, and rivot gun to secure the holder.  You can retrieve the discarded cut out from the inside of the boat through the storage hatch.
•Yak-Gear Universal Scupper Plugs - 4 Pack, for the captain's chair area to stay dry.  I have not needed them for the front and rear storage, but you might.
•YakAttack Mighty Mount Scotty 241 Track Mount Kit, which I used for my downrigger, and rod holder up front (great advice I received on this forum)
•Scotty Universal Fishfinder Mount 368

As for transportation up top my Jeep Grand Cherokee, this works great for self loading
•Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier Combo with Stinger Load Module MPG113MD

My mini review:
•This boat is too big for my needs, norcal lakes.  The length on the water feels fine - for me it is transport and storage where I would love this boat to be 2' shorter, some pounds lighter
•Ownership caused me to realize I am not a fan of this boat's collapse drive/propeller hinge/storage.  Hobbie's 'yank it up' when necessary I find appealing.  This thing is heavy, so it makes the boat heavy - I must remove the drive so I can load the boat up onto my car (a post purchase realization, so who cares if it stores in the boat). 
•I remove the pedal drive when floating off the dock.  Well, the pedal drive's nut can easily fall through the hole, has happened to me 2 times, thankfully only in 2' of water.  Would suck to lose that nut while clearing debris off the blades OTW - I will rig a leash to this nut. 
•I never seem to be able to easily tuck the drive up into the boat quickly while OTW b/c it you must line up the blades perpendicular, just right, before it stores inboard.  I have only been out 4-5 times, I need to pay attention more and see if I can make that improve b/c there are times when a rock suddenly appears and you must protect the blades.
•My first time out I did experience the drive slipping, and the reason I now carry the tool to tighten.  But in all it has stayed put which tells me their v2 of the drive should continue to work, but I hate stressing about it.
•As for pedal drive kayak, simply love it, this boat delivers - and shortcomings aside it is great and for a great price.  I can cover so much more water, and hands free fishing is fantastic.  It is really nice to pedal, and steer, and fish all at one time (but yea, this is true for all pedal drive yaks).
•Stable.  In the summer I will experiment with standing while fishing.

Austin Kayak will offer 15% discount on accessories with a boat purchase- that helped.
For a new kayak, I would do it again based on price, and my frequency of use, the value is still there for me.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Fish Finder questions
« on: December 14, 2017, 10:56:03 AM »
Act fast... as in next hour.  Saw this on slickdeals, maybe score a Lawrence
http://bit.ly/2BpvRVw

Dicks Sporting Goods: Additional Savings on One Online Item 40% Off (Valid thru 12/14 at 3PM ET)


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General Talk / Re: Package Thief gets caught!
« on: December 06, 2017, 07:41:02 AM »
So much information in this one video…
1-   Pick your friends wisely
2-   Pick loyal friends
3-   Be the driver, not the retriever
4-   Fuzzy boots slow you down
5-   When leaving the house, you may be called upon to dial 911
6-   You can perform a take-down using your opponents ear lobe

Thanks for the laughs!

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