I've never used a downrigger on a kayak. Looking for recommendations and feedback on the best set-up for a Hobie Revo or Outback. Thanks

I'm posting this on behalf of the infamous side-bet-king David Klein- aka Tigerfish. Dave's having technical difficulties, and has asked me to get things rolling. Believe it or not, this will actually be his first GS event. For those of you who may not have been in on the action at other events, you should know that Dave's, well, pretty determined and enthusiastic about getting the pot as high as possible. There have been a few events that have seen the side bet exceed 1,000!! We will be camping out on Jim Goz's RV site, and Dave will also be hard at work making the rounds in camp to collect $10 bucks each for the biggest rockfish or cabbie on game day. See you there!

Hey all,
A good friend of mine Trevor Maroshek is the founder of the Seal Dog Foundation. He is a true hero and dedicated to placing veterans with much-needed service dogs. They are supporting an upcoming music and beer tasting event, Sabroso at Cal Expo on Sunday, April 8. All you have to do is volunteer four hours of your service at one of the many craft beer booths and you will receive free lunch, beer vouchers, and entrance to the music event. They are in need of at least 30-40 volunteers. Just go to the link below and click the Sabrosa volunteer tab in the upper right corner and fill out the short application. Please indicate that Mike Sapp referred you. This is going to be a good time, and I hope to see as many of you as possible come out to support this great organization!

http://www.sealdogfoundation.org/media.html

https://sabrosotacofest.com/sacramento/

Decided to go out for a quick fish Sunday morning. While cleaning a fat vermilion, I noticed a game clip hanging one one of the hooks. This is definitely a kayak fisherman's game clip and has one distinct feature that you will need to identify to claim it. Didn't want to chance leaving it there, and hope it belongs to someone in the group. -M

I've had my Revo 13 for about 4 years now and really like it, but it does not come without its challenges. I have long been critical of the Revo's cockpit and rounded bow hatch design-(everything slides off of it). I have been considering moving into an outback for a while, but have yet to take advantage of the many opportunities to try one. I have really come too appreciate the well thought out design of the Outback's cockpit, concave bow hatch, and storage options. It just seems like a very functional fishing kayak. I guess my only hangup is the additional weight (almost 20#), almost 4" of girth, and shorter overall length. All of these factors would seem to effect speed and efficiency over distance, but also provide more stability and comfort. Please share your thoughts and experiences. Thanks Mike

Hello Everyone,
In case you hadn't heard, there is a buzz around town about the new flagship class Bass Pro Shop getting ready to open at Almaden Expressway and 85. They recently had a hiring fair and are currently seeking great candidates in all departments for part-time, full-time, department lead, and sales manager positions. I have attached a flyer that shows all of the departments available. To apply, just go to Basspro.com and fill out the application and attach a resume. They are currently scheduling interviews based off of candidates forwarded from their Career Center link on their website. Rocklin grand opening 10/9-10/13...
Did I forget to mention the great employee discounts
Here you go-
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=23&template=retail.cfm&locationID=790

Hey Everyone,
Dave and his crew at Kayak Connection in the Santa Cruz harbor can help you out with some your kayak fishing gear needs. They are fully stocked with Big Hammer, Andy 1976 jig heads (3, 4 & 6 oz), and 4oz. blade jigs, game clips, kelp clips, Scotty accessories, gaffs, tackle boxes, snips, rod leashes, bonkers, fish ID charts, nets, and much more. Stop by to say hello and stock up.
Cheers Mike

Enough Said.
This cat had his rig pimped out for multi-day bass tournaments in Nevada......