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Post by ecoangler on May 27, 2008 17:12:55 GMT -5
I'm a spinning /fly angler because I just can't seem the casting right with a baitcaster.
I have a Shimano Crestfire, Diawa PS & Garcia Ambassadeur.
I the arm & hand don't seem to work with the hard drive. HELP!!!
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on May 27, 2008 16:54:02 GMT -5
I'm looking for suggestion/observations to convert the ladder racks on the commercial cap of my Silverado to handle yaks in a stacker-like mode.
Loking to handle four yaks of 10-12 feet length.
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on May 22, 2008 16:37:55 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'll have a couple weeks to locate and mount them on the Manta Ray. I maybe picking up a one year old, gently used Torrent. The owner thought it was a rec boat. This will be a SOT play toy.
rick
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Post by ecoangler on May 19, 2008 20:38:02 GMT -5
The Friends of Hocking River is announcing the 28th Annual Hocking River Clean-up, Saturday, June 21st.
The clean-up participants will gather at the Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 32151 Chieftain Drive, Logan at 8:30am. Canoes, paddles, PFD's, garbage bags & gloves will be provided.
The clean-up is sponsored by the Friends Of Hocking River, Hocking River Commission, and Hocking Valley Canoe Livery.
A raffle for Old Town Discovery canoe, to defray the costs of the clean-up, will be held after the clean-up.
For additional information contact Lew, 1-800-686-0386 at HVCL.
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Post by ecoangler on May 19, 2008 20:02:04 GMT -5
Looking for suggestions on thigh straps and mounting for a Liquidlogic Manta Ray 120.
Its a bit of a chore to stay with the yak on Rocky Fork at 1100cfs and the Chutes at 4000cfs.
Open to suggestions.
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Post by ecoangler on May 19, 2008 19:56:51 GMT -5
Dave, Sorry, Slow following up on all the postings.
Actually, the skirt works fine. I tend to either get the nose sucked under when surfing a modest hole or heel hard in a turn and slip the skirt off trying to avoid a wet exit.
I think I need to look at pads to stabilze hip movement.
The addition abilitiy to displace water in the yak, (esp. the bow) might mitigate a bad choice or wet ride.
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Post by ecoangler on May 11, 2008 21:11:21 GMT -5
Rooster, You might want to look at the SOT "stuckathome" has for sale. Could be a good match for a creekwalker like you to travel those places a bite too deep or to far.
Good value!
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on May 11, 2008 18:37:20 GMT -5
Rooster, Test float a couple on Sunday, June 1st , 10 am-2 pm. behind the YMCA in the lake at Yoctange park in Chillicothe. Paddle Power Boat Shop has its Demo Day. You can test float a number of kayak models and layouts.
A number of folks here have attended paddlepower event and demos.
I plan(hope) to be there. I'll be recovering from gall bladder surgey the prior Thursday. Usually I'm one of the safety boats or dock hands.
I'll gladly make certain we can get you into a few boats for a water test.
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on May 9, 2008 20:51:29 GMT -5
Rooster, I have a mounted Fish Ohio Smallie from September, 1983. Skin mounts were great for that special fish, but that time can be better remembered with the newer composite mounts. They are now airbrushed to the color, specs and photo quality of the prize you landed. The excitement of the catch might be shared because you returned the fish to its environment for a future memorable day for another angler.
Spend a couple bucks on a sewing tape rule, modest camera and a composite mount.
Oh! Nice catches!
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on May 9, 2008 20:39:28 GMT -5
I have sevearl pocket log books the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance uses. I can see if its something we might be interested in using.
I'll get a couple copies for others to review.
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on May 9, 2008 20:31:11 GMT -5
Rooster, I'll be fishing tomorrow on Paint Creek below Bainbridge. I have a number of yaks. I'll probably float/fish my Liquidlogic(now Heritage) Manta Ray 12 SOT.
The SOT is great as a utility angling platform that allows easy access/exit for wading, plenty of cargo and outfitting options. The Manta Ray I think is one of the best paddling, manuvering and angler/paddler combination boats on the market.
I fish the Deer from Williamsport to Rt. 104, now & then.
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on May 9, 2008 20:22:12 GMT -5
Mike, Send me a note or PM about the yaks you have. My future son-in-law is looking for one for his 16yr. old brother.
I'll pass it along to him.
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on Apr 17, 2008 16:09:30 GMT -5
Actually I add a large twin tail, power grub (4") or paddle tail.
I like to swim along or on the bottom.
With a fast retrieve in place of a slow spinnerbait overstructure or along sharp bank drops.
Have found they can trigger hits in a hopping pattern motion like deep holes, or eddies.
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on Apr 15, 2008 20:12:40 GMT -5
DD, Air bags or flotation device. I have seen a pair of air/dry bags for the bow of some kayaks.
Not sure if they are all they are meant to be.
I know I need additional flotation to displace water after darn near becoming a submersible when the skirt slips.
Rick
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Post by ecoangler on Apr 11, 2008 21:26:38 GMT -5
Got out on Hocking at Logan Falls. I need bags for the Approach.
Skirt slipped and I shipped a bunch of water running the ledge below Rt. 674. WOW! Thats cold!
Had to dry out some gear.
Suggestions for bags. please?
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