i am looking into getting some 4" geartracs for my perception pescador 12 (older tarpon 120 without the side geartracs)

the area i want to mount is on either side of the small 6" hatch behind the seat.  the tracks would run front to back.  i dont see any other place to do this.  the reason is that i want to install some rocket launcher rod holders for trolling, and for keeping other gear like net, gaff, etc. 

i also need help with choosing the right rod holder as well, im thinking either the scotty gear head+ scotty rocket launcher, or the ram screwball + ram 2008 tube rod holder.
i havent seen either one in person to really have the feel for things. so im calling on those who have used both.  it looks like the scotty is stiffer since it clicks in, but the ram may be more versitile for different angles?  im even leaning towards getting both and running one on each side.

2nd question: with a 4" geartrac, am i pretty much limited to one item on it? would i have space for a rod holder and for example a camera stick mount?  its a bit hard to imagine in my head.  i MAY be able to fit 8" ones in that location, but i think it has some curvature

3rd question: im debating on either getting the gt175 or gt90 tracks. some say the 175 is stronger, some say they are same.  if doing what im doing is safe with the gt90's i'd go for it since i dont want too many holes on the kayak.  and of course i will be getting the backing plate.

another question to help decide the answer to 2 and 3, if i get too longer geartrac, would i be able to bend it lengthwise to fit the curve of the kayak? and if i was to install it curved, would it function properly?  also if this is the case i would lean more towards the gt90 (easier to work with?)

lastly, where would i expect to get the best deal for this rig?  it looks like everything i want is going to run me over $100.  so i'd like to save as much as i can.

Thinking of going out this coming weekend to hmb for the first time. Was thinking saturday. Don't want to go alone. Anyone planning something or want to hookup this weekend? Gonna try for some rocks, lings, cabs.

Hi guys i got a few hours before going to work on Saturday. I work in the peninsula, so oyster point is an near and easy. Never fished the bay on a kayak before, but i have fished off the piers, especially oyster point. Last time i was there, pier fisherman were pulling up a few 30lbers, but that was in october.

What should i expect from this loacation as far as navigation, tidal drift, etc. Weather looks decent.

Secondly, anyone fish here recently have any reports?  Im trying for halibut and/or striper.

Never caught a halibut before, so would appreciate any tips on rigging. Heard trolling a 3 way rig would work. Im thinking two hooks, one with anchovy, other being maybe a swimbait.

Bounce ball method maybe? What size weight?

Another question i have is: when kayakers say "trolling" how does that work if not using a downrigger? Is there such thing as trolling without downrigger? If so, how do you set up your rig?

If all else fails maybe will go for some leopards.

Im trying to hookup with someone who willl be willing to launch with me around 7am, finish 1pm at the latest. Im still a newb, this will be my 2nd time fishing salt (1st was at mkb last week), if i cannot find a partner, i may just fish from pier.

Bob

So, when i bought my house, the previous owner left a bunch of stuff behind. Among some of the stuff i found this old conventional reel. Doesn't have any brand tagged on it. I haven't tried it yet, but it seems to work for what it is. It doesn't have any drag or anti reverse. The bait clicker does work, and the lever works. In freespool, it is still pretty smooth for something so old. Anyone have any idea what it is? I'd like to try it out on the water some day, if it doesn't have any drag, i might just end up making it a crab snare reel.







Bob

Checked out coyote for the first time with the kayak. Fished from 9am-2pm til it got hot. A lot of boats out everyone was catching dinks i couldn't even get a dink so i started to screw around with the ff i just installed, saw some action, made a quick uturn casted at the the area i saw the arch then bam, scored this guy. Didn't have a scale but i think he was over 3lbs close to 4lbs. In about 20ft of water. Fished for a while and was dry the rest of the day.

Just got my first ff and its the lowrance elite 3x. Decided to go cheap and spend extra money on safety gear.  I don't want to use their provided mount, but i cant find anywhere that says that there's a ram mount. The ram mounts sold are compatible with the 4x, etc. But it didn't say anything about the 3x. Will it fit? Has anyone tried it? I saw a ram type mount on lowrance launch video of this device. Is it the one for the 4x? Ive looked everywhere online couldn't find much info.

Hi everyone, my name is Bob Pham and I am from San Jose California. I am a self taught and you tube taught fisherman. And have fished since I was a kid. I wouldn’t say I have much luck with fishing on most of my trips but I love to do it anyway!  I usually fish from reservoirs in the San Jose area, and occasionally fish in the bay or the piers.  Last year I finally got a kayak and I have been doing mostly freshwater for bass.

I have a Perception Sport Pescador 12 in RED. I love it!



I have been reading on this forum for several days now and I finally had a chance to make an account. I am seeking to start fishing off my kayak in saltwater, so I am hoping I can hook up with fellow NCKA’s on upcoming trips

Anyways, enough here, I will post another thread about going saltwater in another board.

-Bob