I have ordered quite a few items from neptonic over the years. last item was ordered around the end of last year, so several months ago. I have never had a problem and I still get email notices from them, so my guess is they may be back ordered or it will arrive soon. Good luck, please post of the outcome, I plan on ordering for some more items soon. thank you for updates, Ron.

Hey there Speedy, what I have done when I use a heavy jighead with a large swim bait is to add a assist hook by adding a split ring to the jighead, tie my leader knot to the split ring, then tie another knot to the jig head with  a short line and a hook which i attach to the tail with a rubber band and have caught a few of the fish that bite the tail. I guess the other problem I did not really mention in my above post is trying to keep the bottom lure off the bottom. I use this mostly when the bottom depth is pretty regular and not changing since there is no weight touching the bottom such as in ball bouncing or drop shot. I guess you just have to be flexible and have a few tricks in the basket and use them when appropriate, R.

I love the Tranx serise, I use a 300 and 400 for halibut. I use a Shimano Travala 5' 6" on the kayak and a St. Croix, 7' inshore on the pier. I do like the shorter rod on the yak. I started by buying a cheaper rod/reel setup at first and pretty soon upgraded to the better rod/reel set up and keep the original set up for friends and as a back up. If cost is really a problem but you think you will fall in love with this hobby, I'd go for a better set up at first. The upgrades are worth it, Ron.

Hey Richard, Ron here, I would like to plan an adventure with you, I have been scuba/free diving, mostly from shore and dive boat. I have not really gone out in the kayak for spearfishing, just kayak fishing. I go freediving in the Monterey area, mostly Lover's 3, Coral street and other local spots. I will sometimes use a DPV to get out or to cover distance. I had surgery on my shoulder and elbow late last year, so I will be a little slow as I am in rehab stage, let's talk, take care, R.

Got it, thanks.

Hey special K and capo, I am always interested in new freediving buddies, going down to Monterey in a few weeks, let me know if you guys are interested in some diving, Ron.

Good Job, now I am thinking of going out this weekend, it does look windy, you are right, windy is sometimes way off, so maybe I'll take a chance, Ron.

A couple of ideas, look at the site www.bask.org, they are more for kayak, but have a nice site and they have a great trip planner to look at where put ins are and discuss them. This group is great to ask questions and a hook up with someone with more sea skills. I believe one of the moderators who works with Monterey Bay Kayaks in Monterey leads fishing tours, so when you feel comfortable in open ocean, book a trip with him. I was actually thinking of booking a trip with him, so you are welcome to join me if you like. Another option is to first go out in bay water and get used to gear and handling it so when you are out in the open ocean you are familiar with it. You are welcome to send me a PM and maybe we can set up an outing in Monterey with the guide. I believe he is ADAM HELM 67, Good luck, Ron.