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Mark L

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April 24, 2025, 10:30:17 AM
I was able to get up to 8.6mph in the Stealth 530 last weekend at ARW fishing for halibut. I had a big live smelt on the line when something big smacked it hard and took off. At first I was sure it was a big ray but tightening the drag all the way didn't slow it at all.

Got up to 8.6mph, and then it broke the surface, and could see it was a seal. Cut the line, and hopefully since I don't use stainless hooks they will corrode away quickly.   
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April 24, 2025, 10:55:51 AM #1
Quote from: Mark L on April 24, 2025, 10:30:17 AM
I was able to get up to 8.6mph in the Stealth 530 last weekend at ARW fishing for halibut. I had a big live smelt on the line when something big smacked it hard and took off. At first I was sure it was a big ray but tightening the drag all the way didn't slow it at all.

Got up to 8.6mph, and then it broke the surface, and could see it was a seal. Cut the line, and hopefully since I don't use stainless hooks they will corrode away quickly.
That's the stuff!  Crazy, I was picturing you all yoked Hawaiian style paddling like a warrior... :smt006
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April 24, 2025, 11:08:37 AM #2
You could beat NWM in a race using that sea lion power  :smt044
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April 24, 2025, 11:31:42 AM #3
Quote from: AlsHobieOutback on April 24, 2025, 11:08:37 AM
You could beat NWM in a race using that sea lion power  :smt044
Neck n' neck like horses with classical music blaring in the background for  NWM's video... :smt007
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April 24, 2025, 01:33:09 PM #4
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April 24, 2025, 01:42:52 PM #5
Quote from: AlsHobieOutback on April 24, 2025, 11:08:37 AM
You could beat NWM in a race using that sea lion power  :smt044

It's a scary thought that sea lions can probably run me down...
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April 24, 2025, 02:44:15 PM #6
Quote from: NowhereMan on April 24, 2025, 01:42:52 PM
Quote from: AlsHobieOutback on April 24, 2025, 11:08:37 AM
You could beat NWM in a race using that sea lion power  :smt044

It's a scary thought that sea lions can probably run me down...

Probably? According to Marine Mammal Center:
“California sea lions are very fast swimmers, reaching speeds of 25 miles per hour in the ocean.”
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April 24, 2025, 10:38:16 PM #7
I bet that was FUN!
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April 24, 2025, 11:10:28 PM #8
Congrats on the sleigh ride record on your Stealth 530.
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April 25, 2025, 05:39:12 PM #9
When I bought my Stealth I watched all the YT vids of people claiming rather impressive speeds.  This is one report I believe!  LOL

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April 26, 2025, 09:21:28 AM #10
That’s certainly one way to get some extra speed!
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April 26, 2025, 10:06:38 AM #11
You were lucky you were not in the harbor in a no wake zone with a revenue hungry harbor master, judge rolling his eyes as you pled your case. :smt001
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April 29, 2025, 09:52:28 PM #12
Quote from: sandwg on April 25, 2025, 05:39:12 PM
When I bought my Stealth I watched all the YT vids of people claiming rather impressive speeds.  This is one report I believe!  LOL
I always get dusted by a 575 in my revo 16 by half to 3/4 mile every time coming into ML.
I'm a believer now  :smt044 :smt044
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April 29, 2025, 11:28:23 PM #13
Quote from: fishbushing on April 29, 2025, 09:52:28 PM
Quote from: sandwg on April 25, 2025, 05:39:12 PM
When I bought my Stealth I watched all the YT vids of people claiming rather impressive speeds.  This is one report I believe!  LOL
I always get dusted by a 575 in my revo 16 by half to 3/4 mile every time coming into ML.
I'm a believer now  :smt044 :smt044
But you're following a paddle warrior... :smt006
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April 29, 2025, 11:42:19 PM #14
Quote from: Eddie on April 29, 2025, 11:28:23 PM
Quote from: fishbushing on April 29, 2025, 09:52:28 PM
Quote from: sandwg on April 25, 2025, 05:39:12 PM
When I bought my Stealth I watched all the YT vids of people claiming rather impressive speeds.  This is one report I believe!  LOL
I always get dusted by a 575 in my revo 16 by half to 3/4 mile every time coming into ML.
I'm a believer now  :smt044 :smt044
But you're following a paddle warrior... :smt006

You mean following two warriors....in my 475 =)
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