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General Talk / Re: Happy Birthday Silent Hunter!
« on: September 06, 2018, 04:58:18 PM »
Happy birthday. 

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General Talk / Salmon bite at Albion?
« on: September 06, 2018, 02:04:02 AM »
Definitely not as hot but some are still being caught.  DonÂ’t have good stats so hopefully someone who has been personally hitting it there can chime in.  I missed a lot of good opportunities this year.

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: 2018 Spring/Summer Halibut Vid
« on: September 01, 2018, 01:34:43 AM »
Halibut slayer

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General Talk / Re: Native v. Hobie for Ocean
« on: August 20, 2018, 07:20:54 PM »
The reason you don't see as many prop drives on the water as Hobie's is that there are not that many around yet. I see more and more all the time out on the ocean. As far as wrapping line around the prop, pay attention. I have done it once on freshwater while trolling two rods. Rod number 1 had a fish and I stopped pedaling in the wind and I got wrapped on number two. I have put well over 1000 miles on my boat with very few weeds or kelp moments. The only place I prefer to paddle is certain areas on  the delta that are nothing but weeds, but even Hobie's have some issues in those spots. I don't ever fish in the kelp, if there was any, so that is a non issue for me. I like my Wildy Radar a LOT. The best thing you can do is try boats out for extended periods and see for yourself. If you ever want to try out a the Radar let me know. I am not too far from where you are. The Radar 135 has a ton of room on it. Close to the same room as a PA12 I would say. Tons more room than an Outback or Revo. Yes I am associated with Wilderness. I still recommend try before you buy for sure. What works for you or anyone else may not work for me. As far as stability goes, https://www.facebook.com/rob.knoles.5/videos/1944127122295682/ , I did this for 3 hours straight at Shelter Cove in the high seat position with zero issues. At Albion this year I caught 10 Salmon in slop like in the video all on the troll with zero issues too.
Definitely been in some slop like your video with my hobie.  Yours looked pretty stable.  Next time you are up in Mendo let me know as I would love to try Diving off it and maybe trolling a bit to see what the differences are to my screwed up body. 


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General Talk / Re: Native v. Hobie for Ocean
« on: August 20, 2018, 02:56:13 PM »
that's crazy talk.

What part of it is "crazy talk"? Of the (pedal) kayaks I see on the ocean, it seems to me that about 95% are Hobies...

That pretty true.  I have seen a few more brands out there but mostly people who are sponsored trying out the new pedal version drives.  I thought my hobie was heavy but only compared to non pedal drives.  These others I have seen are heavier. Not a deal breaker but does hurt on some of the farther launch locations. 

I still hope to try out a few but the only one I tried that pedaled like a bicycle just felt like more of a work out to me than my hobie.  Definitely like to hear from a non sponsored user that made the switch to see if it gets better with time. 

21
DOTY / Re: DOTY 2018 Mid Year Update
« on: August 07, 2018, 05:05:37 PM »
Several different threads under DOTY show what prizes have been donated. 

22

Just bit the bullet and purchased another one.

Been Scuba diving 30 years and free diving 10 years without one.

Bought one for my son last fall thinking what kind of dad would I be to allow my son to dive in these waters without one.

So just bought this one thinking what kind of dad would I be to have my son have to watch his dad being attacked unprotected.

I know it's not a guarantee but at least I feel comfort in him having as safe a diving environment as possible.  :smt007

I guess no more trying to shock you with mine.  Now you can shock yourself.  It sure wakes you up if you get tired. 

23
General Talk / Re: Boston whaler project boat
« on: August 05, 2018, 06:22:53 PM »
Very nice.  That looks brand new. 

24
Glad you are okay.  Be careful buying older shark shields as the amount of charges are less than newer ones.  They are hard to wear while Halibut hunting but still nice to have. 

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You eat and drink well where ever you are.  Thanks for sharing. 

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Introductions / Re: FNG
« on: July 24, 2018, 12:43:08 PM »
Welcome to NCKA.  Sorry I missed you I had another event in Albion I was attending. 

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General Talk / Capsized boat @ Albion
« on: July 22, 2018, 06:37:01 PM »
Ambulance and engines was for a medical emergency separate from the capsized boat.

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General Talk / Re: Capsized boat @ Albion
« on: July 22, 2018, 06:36:03 PM »
Everyone is ok.  Boat was turned right side up and towed in. 

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Seabass marks the spot!
« on: July 19, 2018, 01:32:10 PM »
Looks great.  I would probably put in my shop or man cave.  I would be afraid it would get stolen out front. 

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Introductions / Re: Intro
« on: July 18, 2018, 12:16:05 PM »
Welcome aboard

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