Wife has mandated I clean up and get rid of stuff I dont need/use. I present to the fine folks of NCKA, my first crate, an ‘09 original creation, full of Scotty and RAM products, rod holders as well as misc items. I’ve switched my rigging to other brands and no longer need these. The price is FREE, with the catch that the entire crate needs to go. Willing to deliver within 10’ish miles of Alameda, but prefer you pickup if possible. No shipping tho.

Hoping this will help someone rig up, get out, and get bit.

What’s in the crate:

1. scotty rod holder w/ 10” extension & slip discs (2)
2. scotty cup holder
3. cannon rod holder
4. yakattack ram zookatube (2)
5. scotty rod holder w/ slip disc
6. ram rod holder 2007
7. ram tube 2008 (2)
8. scotty deck mounts (4)
9. various ram components

First “yup i want it” reply.

Peace,
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After 125 or so trips this year, the Mirage drive gave out. I just dropped it off at Wind Toys up in Santa Rosa for warranty. Evidently the spine needs to be replaced because the bearings are shot. With the storms coming, I’m hoping for 2 week turnaround.

Posting mostly to serve as another marker for 180 drive issues. Even though mine was well maintained, it still broke down after extensive use. Not sure if Hobie banks on less usage or prioritizing cost savings over more robust engineering. But it does seem these drives are not built for punishment, even if well maintained. I wish the drive was built tougher, especially considering the cost.

I’m somewhat disappointed that it did not last a full year. Bought a 2020 OB 12/30/20, and she almost made it.

I am quite happy that Billy up at Wind Toys knows whats up and is on top of the game.

I’ll follow up with the resolution later on.

I ‘m aware folks can keep 2 15+“ bass a day, but I kind have a problem keeping any when other fish are available, and taste better anyway. I was taught to not take them when I was a youngster, by my dad. So check me on this video, which appears like it is recently published:



At 4:10, I see 2 bass on the stringer when he puts on a third, along w some crappie. I have no idea if dude was culling (and why of no tournament?) or if he released them later. But sure looks to me like dude was keeping too may. And for me, altho legal, more than zero is being an asshole - unless fish has been mortally wounded (and is over 15”).

What do you all think about the bass treatment here? Is the youtuber YPV Adventures on here? I’m curious to check my bass bias here. Thanks.

 

Thought I’d check here first before calling around,...does anyone know if the Yorty Creek launch is open? Websites have conflicting info.

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Hey y’all, just a heads up, check your gear when you purchase/pick up, before you walk away, especially at biggun retailers like Sportsman’s Warehouse.

Sportsman’s Warehouse in Brentwood sold me an open floor model Lowrance Reveal 7, without telling me, and charged me full price. I happened to have a discount (not floor model discount tho!) and is why I bought it there,...but dam,...what the hell? Selling an expensive piece of electronics, a used one, without telling the customer?

I contacted the store and they will refund me in full. The fishing floor manager told me it was store policy to just sell whatever,...it all goes, even if it’s used, scratched, mucked up, with who knows what missing. The transducer has a huge deep scratch in it too. I’ve had bad experiences with these types of stores before,...when the fuck am I gonna wise up?

Now I’ve gotta drive my ass all the way back out there,...figure I’ll go soak some dough at Contra Loma while I’m out there,....but dam.

The time has come for me to adopt the ways of the pedal power. Over the years I have really enjoyed my OK Trident 13 and my beloved Jackson Cuda 12. But as the years pile on and my back and joints age, I'm having issues on the water reaching things from a seated position.

I've found that my preference is cruising local, Gold Country and mountain lakes, trolling for trouts. A side passion is bass fishing. I have no desire to venture out into the salt - my fear of that big ass body of unrelenting salted water freaks me out, and I know better than to tempt fate - and mostly I just really enjoy inland lakes.
My dream boat appears to be a Hobie PA 12, but that price tag,...I'm not really sure I can get that past the household budget commander, even with selling off my current fleet. Other contenders from my research appear to be the Native Titan 12 and Wilderness System Recon 120 HD. I'm looking for stability, comfort and a good reliable drive system.

I'll be taking a trip up to Kayak City sometime soon to see a bunch of these boats (after watching a video posted by Headwaters,...hella bummed that shop is no longer,...it's where I got my Cuda way back in the days). I was hoping some of you pedal power folks might have some input regarding these 3 boats, or others that I've not keyed in on yet. I know there's a huge demand for new boats now, so time isn't really an issue.

Whatever advice y'all have is greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Wondering if anyone has or knows where to find a Jackson J/K cooler/fish bag. I’ve been calling around and cannot locate thus far. Jackson is out of stock online.