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Stealth / New transducer mount

« on: May 26, 2021, 10:39:22 AM »

No more gluing your transducer in-hull or dangling it over the side. Not sure if it will support side scan, but this pretty much eliminates interference and drag issues.
https://youtu.be/nxn5ef9eFFY?t=187

For Sale / Craigslist: kevlar Tsunami Rum Runner kayak

« on: February 22, 2021, 12:56:04 PM »

Sweet kevlar boat with a rail system. Could be easily rigged for ocean fishing.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa/d/santa-rosa-tsunami-rum-runner-kayak/7280891278.html

Stealth / New Fusion 480: roto-molded plastic boat is on the way

« on: March 09, 2020, 12:15:42 PM »

If you aren't following Stealth on Instagram, you might not know @ the new boat they're about to ship. It has scupper holes in the seat and footwells for a drier ride, and rear hatch and a recessed spot for storage. Will also have a livewell. 480 means it's 15.7 feet long. Can't find the width but looks about the same as a Fisha @26 or so inches.

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Del Valle failed inspection, saved the day at Lafayette

« on: July 25, 2016, 10:14:20 AM »

Went to try Del Valle and both my buddy and I failed the inspection. The ranger, who was a nice enough guy, really gave the inside of our boats the white glove test. I've never had to open my hatches before at any east bay lake, just an outside hull inspection.

My friend had a tiny amount of sand on the inside of his boat maybe a teaspoon. This was actually left over after he washed and drained it. Apparently, the sand didn't make it out of his drain hole. There was zero standing water in his boat, but there was a little surface moisture.

I failed when he pulled out the foam inserts in my Hobie Outback and said there was moisture trapped between the hull and the foam. Apparently, this is protocol now.

Needless to say I was steamed, but we packed up, got our refunds at the gate and skipped over to Lafayette. Same open hatch inspection there, but they didn't pull out my foam inserts and we both easily passed. We made sure to give a quick wipe to the inside of the hulls with a spare t-shirt.

Anyway, the fishing was slow (hot and sunny) but I managed to pull a nice bass out of the weeds with a baby bass swimbait. Had some 4-6lb lunkers follow my bait but they were pretty shy. At least I got to work on my farmer's tan!

General Talk / Police chase fugitive kayaker

« on: January 04, 2016, 12:21:53 PM »

I thought this was pretty funny (and dumb). This guy takes up the creek without a paddle to a whole new level. What a moron.
http://www.newskamloops.com/blog/post/28-charges-laid-after-late-night-kayak-chase

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / New Bulldog folding trailer and some DMV questions

« on: December 30, 2015, 03:21:07 PM »

So, I bought myself a Christmas present with my year-end bonus money

, a Bulldog trailer: bulldogfoldingtrailers.com. I was originally set on the Yakima Rack and Roll, and though it's definitely not as pretty as the Yakima, the Bulldog folds up even smaller so it's more wife/girlfriend/small space friendly. They sell a few models, but I got the one for two kayaks. They're not cheap ($2k MSRP for mine), but I managed to score a sweet holiday discount code. I'll be putting it together soon and will update with some pictures.

Does anyone have some tips or advice on registering a trailer? Do I need to get a PTI (permanent trailer ID)? I believe my trailer qualifies as a utility trailer, but it's unclear whether they need a PTI. I have all the paperwork (cert. of origin, VIN number, mfg info, etc.) Also, I'm not sure if I need to bring the trailer to the DMV for inspection or if it can be done with just the paperwork. Thanks in advance for any insight, and have a happy new year!

Hobie Kayaks / Deep Gear Bucket lid fit

« on: September 30, 2015, 09:39:51 PM »

Anyone else have issues with this? I just had one sent to me and at first I thought they sent me the wrong lid. It was too big to fit on the bucket lip. After wrestling with it for a few minutes I finally got it on, but it's buckled on the top (2nd pic). To get it on it seems that you have to start sealing it where the cutout for the hatch lock is, then work your way around the rest.

Introductions / Howdy from San Francisco

« on: February 24, 2015, 08:37:08 PM »

Hey Everyone,
My name is John, and I'm really excited to get into kayak fishing. I've done a bit of whitewater and flatwater kayaking but I'm currently looking to buy a fishing yak for a mix of open water near-shore, bay/delta, and lake fishing... more on that later.
Originally from New York City, I've been living out here since the nineties. I love to fly fish, and I'm an avid archer. Please feel free to ask me anything and I'll do my best to help. Looking forward to sharing tips and info here, and meeting in person!

Best,
SuperFly