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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Humminbird 363

« on: February 01, 2009, 12:04:08 PM »

Anybody have any opinions on this unit? Reasons why I should or should not mount it on my Revo? So far I like the fact it is 1) waterproof/floats 2) has both salt/fresh settings 3) not that much more expensive than, say a Eagle Cuda 250.

I like the idea of the combo units but wonder about power consumption. I would think about a handheld backup GPS and at the very least, a compass as well.

I've had my yak for all of 3 wks. now and have been agonizing over all of the decisions one has to make getting it fishing ready. This site has been a VERY valuable resource and I thank all of you for giving your insight.

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Avet reels

« on: January 19, 2009, 05:52:21 AM »

If anyone is interested www.charkbait.com/specials.htm has a pretty good deal for the SX,MXJ and MXL. Purple or black only.

General Talk / Revo drive

« on: January 18, 2009, 04:11:46 PM »

After many weeks of research,reading these forums and talking to yakkers, I made the plunge and on Fri. I bought a '09 Revo. Wee-Haw! Took it on it's maiden voyage yesterday, launching at Black Point for an afternoon cruise on a calm, windless day.

Love the yak but there is something that bothers me about it. The pedal on the right side contacts the inside of the hull. I pulled the drive out and reinserted it thinking I may have put it in wrong initially. Still hits on the right side. Both pedals are the same height, the bar across the top is level and looking through the gap in the pedals, it appears to be in line with the centerline of the hull.

What's going on here? Thanks for your help in this.

Kayaks / Which one?

« on: August 24, 2008, 12:29:17 PM »

Hey Yak Dudes and Dudettes,

For reasons such as a love for the ocean,fishing and a need for exercise, I have decided to take the plunge so to speak and purchase a kayak. I have been on Party Boats fishing for Salmon around Dux and seen numerous paddlers out there enjoying themselves and actually catching fish. I always wanted to try it.

So here I am, an old fart (57) that stands 6'1" and weighs around 225 wondering which yak I should buy and wondering if you seasoned vets can offer advice.

Because of some minor problems with an A-C joint that occasionally flares up, propulsion through pedal power seems to me to be the best option. Don't get me wrong, I CAN paddle, just not for prolonged periods of time.

That being said, which of the Hobie models do you recommend and why?

Thanks in advance for your sage advice.

Hank

In case you're wondering, Metalhead refers to my love for Steelhead fishing and not a music preference.

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