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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Wilderness cart with Outback?

« on: September 28, 2019, 09:29:23 AM »

I am looking to get a beach cart and I'm thinking about the Wilderness heavy duty beach cart (link below) because it looks like it is easier to load a loaded kayak onto and I can use it with my other kayaks unlike a Hobie plug in. I am wondering if anyone has used this cart with and Outback. I am concerned that when you move the rails close enough to match the bottom protrusion on the Outback hull it will be tippy.
Thanks
John

https://www.wildernesssystems.com/us/products/heavy-duty-kayak-cart-beach-wheels

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / trailer advice wanted

« on: July 31, 2019, 06:06:32 PM »

I never thought I would say this, but I am considering getting a trailer. I recently got an outback and its too big and bulky to maneuver onto J racks on my car roof when it is just my wife and me. After looking through the archives a bit I think the most economical and flexible option is to buy a utility trailer from Harbor Freight and build a box for storage and load the kayaks on bars above that. My question is which trailer. I am considering either their version rated for 1,195 pounds
https://www.harborfreight.com/1195-lbs-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-heavy-duty-folding-trailer-62648.html?_br_psugg_q=trailer
or the one rated for 1,720 pounds
https://www.harborfreight.com/1720-lbs-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-super-duty-folding-trailer-62647.html
I plan to carry my gear in addition to two kayaks and sometimes camping stuff, but the total weight would be nowhere near even the lower capacity. I am considering the higher capacity trailer because, lets face it, these are cheap trailers and maybe the heavier duty one will last longer. However, I wonder if the stiffer springs would make it too bouncy when it has a very light load. They both have 12 inch diameter wheels, but the higher capacity one has slightly wider tires. The lower capacity one is about 100 pounds lighter which would be an advantage when moving it into storage. It is also $100 less. I would appreciate any insight about which trailer to get or suggestions for other trailers or options.
Thanks
John

General Fishing Tips / underwater view of fish hitting swimbaits

« on: July 16, 2019, 10:12:24 AM »

Came across this on YouTube. Interesting to see how fish react to swimbaits.

I Dropped my Camera 100 FEET DEEP into the Ocean for Rockfish.. THIS is What I Saw!

General Talk / underwater cameras for low light

« on: May 11, 2019, 06:24:35 PM »

I want to do some more underwater photography and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend action cameras that are better under low light conditions. I have a Gopro Hero 3 and a really cheap knockoff. They both work OK down to about 30-40 feet but any deeper than that and there is not enough light.

Anyone know if the newer gopro's are better in low light?

I see some knockoff cameras on Amazon that advertise lower light capabilities, for example:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B07F6DYF43/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A39KNK24YUL75D&psc=1
I wonder if they are any more sensitive than my old Gopro. Thoughts?

Thanks
John

General Talk / Lost native pedal drive at Bean Hollow

« on: May 04, 2019, 03:49:59 PM »

Longshot I know but....I got crushed by a wave at Bean Hollow today and lost my pedal drive in the surf. If anyone is there at low tide please look around for me. I also lost a couple of rocket launcher rod holders.
Thanks,
John

Native Watercraft / Native Manta Ray loose hatch

« on: February 28, 2019, 01:33:39 PM »

I purchased a Native Manta Ray Propel a few months ago and the front hatch seems awfully loose. It closes securely but you can easily wiggle it around when its closed. By comparison the hatch on my Tarpon 140 closes watertight. I have only taken it out once in a lake (just can't seem to catch a nice day when I'm off) so I don't know how much it is going to leak when waves slop over it. I had it out in the rain for the last few days and about a gallon of water seeped in which is a little concerning. So what do you Native owners think? Is this normal?

Thanks,
John

Kayaks / Brooklyn kayak?

« on: October 13, 2017, 11:37:42 AM »

I'm looking to buy a tandem kayak and came across some from Brooklyn Kayak company. They seem to have good features at a low price and good ratings on Amazon, but they are relatively unknown. The two models I'm considering are:

Pedal driven:

https://www.amazon.com/UH-PK17-Fishing-Kayak-Upright-included/dp/B074R18P4S/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1507917312&sr=8-13&keywords=tandem+fishing+kayak

Paddle:

https://www.amazon.com/Brooklyn-Kayak-Company-UH-TK181-Included/dp/B01D27M2BM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507917312&sr=8-3&keywords=tandem%2Bfishing%2Bkayak&th=1

Company website:

http://brooklynkayakcompany.com/products/kayak-models/

Anyone have experience, thoughts, opinions about these or this company? Or suggestions for other tandem kayaks that wont break the bank.

Thanks,
John

General Talk / newbie progress

« on: September 24, 2017, 10:40:14 PM »

Completed my first 3 trips with my kayaks. First time out was a shakedown cruise with my son on a reservoir. Everything worked great and we caught and released some giant sunfish

. Second trip out my wife and I launched from the Antioch city marina. The boat traffic was annoying but we found a side slough that was perfectly calm. Caught about 15 stripers. All too small to keep (biggest was 14 inches) but a ton of fun on light tackle. Third trip took my son out from Otter Cove in Pacific Grove. Caught 11 rockfish, kept 9. Very tasty. So far so good!

Introductions / Hello

« on: September 01, 2017, 11:09:28 PM »

Greetings,

I'm new to kayak fishing and am really glad I found this group. After watching a bunch of videos online and seeing some people kayak fishing I decided to buy a pair of used kayaks and give it a try. I have a little kayaking experience from kayak camping down in Baja and a paddling around Monterey Bay, but have never gone fishing from a kayak. Fishing wise, I have a 12' aluminum boat that I used to take all around to go crabbing in Puget Sound many years ago. Now it's sitting up in Coos Bay, OR and I take it out a couple of times a year.

I'm located in Walnut Creek.

Cheers,
John