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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Buying truck racks

« on: March 21, 2007, 11:26:12 PM »

Quote from: imgonnayak on March 21, 2007, 10:55:27 PM

I've got to buy racks for my Tundra, but I don't want to buy a lumber rack...hoping to buy something a bit more stylish.

I was thinking of adding a rack to the cab and a goal post hitch mount but because my sister just bought a camper, which I think I'll borrow a few times, the hitch mount probably isn't a good idea.

What do most of you use? I've been looking around for a store that specifically does stuff like this. There used to be a store here in Mountain View, but it's gone now. I think it was named the sports rack? Do you have any suggestions on stores that specialize in outfitting trucks for things like this?

Are there any benefits over going to a store like this vs. a sporting store like REI?

Angel, there is a store called Rack n Road in San Carlos that used to be called the Sports Rack. It's at 1200 El Camino Real in San Carlos.
650-591-9200
www.racknroad.com

I was planning to go over there to see what the Thule Hullivator rack looks like.

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For Sale / Re: Yellow PROWLER 15 ANGLER

« on: March 20, 2007, 07:10:17 PM »

Vince, are you already a firefighter, or is this program your first entry into the profession. If so, you're lucky. I have several friends who have been trying for a long, long time to get their feet in the door. Good luck.

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General Talk / Re: Kayak Angler Magazine

« on: March 18, 2007, 03:52:38 PM »

I noticed that the NRS online site already has the magazine listed in their referall source list when requesting a catalogDince it is a Canadian publication, I hope they establish a set subscription amount rather have people figure out the currency conversion.

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: NEWS FLASH!!!!!

« on: March 17, 2007, 02:55:30 PM »

I think this discovery needs to be publicized beyond this forum.

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General Talk / Re: Am I Posting to the Wrong Forum?

« on: March 15, 2007, 07:29:16 PM »

Sometimes airing things out is good for the group, rather than doing it privately. As a technical editor who works with words for a living, I know that, no matter how carefully you word things, it can be misinterpreted easily.

I would have to agree that having a Mooch or Chuck E here makes this site very friendly to whomever chooses to communicate. Very helful fellows. I mean, I had just met Mooch at the Fishermans Warehouse sale and he offers me the use of his X-Factor for demoing purposes...what a shock. (Not anymore, since I've learned more about his generous nature). And chuck gave more kayaking info outside the kayaking seminars than I got from the seminars themselves. I don't see that kind of generosity on any other boards.

My teo cents anyway. Would type more but have a big bandage on my finger after a close encounter with some pruning shears.

Howard

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General Talk / Re: FisherWOmen

« on: March 15, 2007, 07:08:53 PM »

Hi Janice. Try out Lake Pardee. Although you have to wear a full wetsuit to kayak there, the trout fishing is usually very good. Somebody just caught a 9 pound bass there.

BTW, I missed out on the kayak trailer in SF. C'est la guerre.
'

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General Talk / Re: Going to Fresno this Sat for a day, can I fish for trout?

« on: March 08, 2007, 09:45:42 AM »

Nothing wrong with replying to your own post. The info is good. I believe you can also edit your previous posts too.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: New Gear for 2007

« on: March 06, 2007, 06:47:49 PM »

Must be a small arm and a leg, because I've seen other kayak trailers on the market for a lot more money. What intrigues me about the trailer is being able to reduce the length in order to store in the garage.

Quote from: Big J on March 06, 2007, 08:26:05 AM

I got it at SportsRig (sportsrig.com) in Morro Bay. Mine has heavy duty shocks, 66" load bars, and a tongue extension so it will carry long boats (my closed deck is 18.5') and a load up to 750 lbs. I can configure two sets of standard saddles on the bars, but I'll bet it would accommodate three boats on J-racks. They also offer a version with a T-rack so you could haul even more boats or put a car-top box on it for your gear. And, yeah, they cost an arm and a leg, but my bad back was getting to the point of my either buying a trailer or giving up kayaking. I'm telling you, it IS sweet!

Janice aka "Big J"

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General Talk / Re: Shimano TR-200G question

« on: March 06, 2007, 02:10:35 PM »

That is a very good reel. When I first bought mine when the dinos were still roaming the land, at that time, it was classified as a downrigger reel. But I used it for many years as my "Go To" reel for salmon, sturgeon, rockfish, halibut...very smooth drag.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: New Gear for 2007

« on: March 06, 2007, 11:19:40 AM »

I've developed a "frozen shoulder," and there's no telling how long that will last. So any loading method that doesn't require raising my arm above my shoulder is definitely worth looking into.

Quote from: Big J on March 06, 2007, 08:26:05 AM

I got it at SportsRig (sportsrig.com) in Morro Bay. Mine has heavy duty shocks, 66" load bars, and a tongue extension so it will carry long boats (my closed deck is 18.5') and a load up to 750 lbs. I can configure two sets of standard saddles on the bars, but I'll bet it would accommodate three boats on J-racks. They also offer a version with a T-rack so you could haul even more boats or put a car-top box on it for your gear. And, yeah, they cost an arm and a leg, but my bad back was getting to the point of my either buying a trailer or giving up kayaking. I'm telling you, it IS sweet!

Janice aka "Big J"

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: New Gear for 2007

« on: March 05, 2007, 10:18:29 PM »

Quote from: Big J on March 05, 2007, 05:53:44 PM

I indulged and bought a kayak trailer so I don't have to hoist my boats to the top of my SUV anymore. Woohoo! Also now I don't have an excuse for not going fishing more often.

Janice aka "Big J"

Hi Janice. Where did you get the trailer?

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For Sale / Re: New or used Prowler 15 wanted

« on: March 02, 2007, 10:19:33 AM »

Hi Joel. I mentioned it because Ocean Kayak has that offer on their website, on the Big Game Angler page.

Quote from: Mooch on March 02, 2007, 08:40:07 AM

not sure about the free Humminbird but yes, Aquan is having that sale.

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For Sale / Re: New or used Prowler 15 wanted

« on: March 02, 2007, 06:24:27 AM »

Assuming Aquan is participating in that offer.

Quote from: Hojoman on March 02, 2007, 06:22:34 AM

Plus a free Humminbird VHF radio if you buy the Big Game.

Quote from: Mooch on March 01, 2007, 12:56:51 PM
just an FYI:

Quote
Hey Joel,

Thought I would give you heads up that we are having a 20% off sale on kayaks this weekend starting tomorrow. It applies to all kayaks in stock including anglers... Big-games are 25% off

Thanks!

Vince

Vincent Pao
Aquan Sports, LLC
840 Brittan Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
650-593-6060
650-593-2090 fax
www.aquansports.com

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For Sale / Re: New or used Prowler 15 wanted

« on: March 02, 2007, 06:22:34 AM »

Plus a free Humminbird VHF radio if you buy the Big Game.

Quote from: Mooch on March 01, 2007, 12:56:51 PM

just an FYI:

Quote
Hey Joel,

Thought I would give you heads up that we are having a 20% off sale on kayaks this weekend starting tomorrow. It applies to all kayaks in stock including anglers... Big-games are 25% off

Thanks!

Vince

Vincent Pao
Aquan Sports, LLC
840 Brittan Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
650-593-6060
650-593-2090 fax
www.aquansports.com

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General Talk / Re: Loch Lomond opener!

« on: February 24, 2007, 02:53:54 AM »

Kayaks allowed there? I could never get a response from the people in the know there.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Buying truck racks

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: NEWS FLASH!!!!!

General Talk / Re: Am I Posting to the Wrong Forum?

General Talk / Re: FisherWOmen

General Talk / Re: Going to Fresno this Sat for a day, can I fish for trout?

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: New Gear for 2007

General Talk / Re: Shimano TR-200G question

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: New Gear for 2007

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: New Gear for 2007

For Sale / Re: New or used Prowler 15 wanted

For Sale / Re: New or used Prowler 15 wanted

For Sale / Re: New or used Prowler 15 wanted

General Talk / Re: Loch Lomond opener!