#57-"SaltyWater" Edition
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>>794406
>tfw the weekend!!!
Gonna go try and get me sumn fish. I need another peacock now.
>OJ was not guilty
Let's talk fishin'
Best fish
>>795845
First for Skid being a fat, poor, mentally-ill furfag.
>>795851
True
>>795854
No Skrillex pic?
Are you prepared?
>>795863
are YOU prepared?
>>795854
>Implying any of that is a secret
>>795819
Fiine
419 for a Sun dolphin Aruba 12'
Another 20-30 for an extra rod holder
Then 100 for a trailer build
Then another (easily) 80 for a swivelhitch build
Then tax
Then registration on a boat and trailer
I'm less than half way saved up. 6 more week's, 1/3 of a paycheck from beach check minimum
>>795866
Cute dubs.
I still need to grab some of those Crystal Minnows. I'm starting to dig the Yo-Zuris but Rapala's selection is just so great.
>>795867
Oh and 110 for heavier rear suspension spring plus the tool to change the springs
>>795866
Btw, that pic was supposed to be the start of a new lure reccommendation thing but I gave up on it.
>>795869
>plus the tool to change the springs
You know Vatozone will rent you one od those for free, right?
>>795867
What about a anchor so you don't get blown away every minute?
>>795874
Paint can, quickcrete, and some rope
>>795867
>Sun dolphin Aruba 12'
You could get the excursion 12' which is what I have. The walmart near me has them for $450, but their website says they're $550. So idk if that's a fault of my local walmart, or if they haven't updated the website. It already has 3 rod holders (two in the back and one up front). It might be something to look into.
As far as I can tell the aruba just isn't a "fishing" yak, but it's basically the same as the excursion. And I really like mine.
>>795874
I just a 5lb dumbbell and some para cord. I want to get some rope that doesn't stretch though.
>>795874
I'm building that I've already got all I need
>Rebar
>1/4 inch steel plate
>1 inch solid steel rod
>Window weights
>Welding sticks
>welding machine
It will easily weigh 5 pounds
>>795868
I can vouch for the crystal minnows. A couple weeks back me and three other guys went to the Canadian boarder for a trip, mostly going for walleyes. Very very slow. After trying ever technique in the book I was the the only one to catch any fish, and 6 of my 7 were on a 3.5" crystal minnow(1 walleye, 1 smallmouth and four northern pike). Then I lost it so I bought a few on eBay when I got back to civilization.
>>795876
Does it have over 395 pound capacity?
>>795879
It's capacity is 395.
It looks like the aruba has the rod holders in the back too, which I thought it didn't. The only difference between the two as far as I can tell is the colors and the rod holder in the front.
>>795882
Yeah. The only other selling point is can I get it at six or gander mountain?
>>795879
>395lbs
Thinkin about getting off that diet? It's good to plan for the future. You don't wanna outgrow that 325lb capacity 'yak.
>>795893
Well once I've got a yak I'll be paddling constantly. I don't eat when I fish either. When I go to the obx all I bring with me is a gallon or two of water and I drop a lot of weight in two weeks.
>Thinking about your future
>Implying I plan on living past 40
>>795867
There we go, no need to buy another fishing rod holder, PVC is cheap as fuck, and milk crates can usually be had for free
>>795845
Salt(y) water
Ayy, got to the beach today for only a few hours, caught 3 strippers and chatted with some chicks
Feels good
Tomorrow I'm going out kayaking for bass and pickerel, at one spot but I need to find another spot to go out
Maybe even two
Took abu garcia vengence out to fish in local river.
It was low tide though so I couldnt cast out far enough.
Couldn't see where the thing landed most of the time and when I reeled in so no line was in water it usually ended up getting sent back to me via waves.
Then when I got home noticed a ring of line loose on my reel. It got so tangled I lost a bunch of line having to cut it to get it out of the bottom of the reel. (It was tangled in the part of reel nothing should have been in.
Should I just rip all the line off and pay a sporting goods store to re rig it for me?
Should I start out in a pond?
Maybe instead of jig and grub I should just buy a baitfish bait or something like those little yellow things or worms and set up a bobber.
How do I set up a bobber thing for that?
Feeling pic related at the moment. Between fucking up and dealing with annoyance at current shit going on in USA with leftists trying to ban guns again I am having a bad week.
I saw zootopia 3 times.
Does this make me a furry Skid?
>>795901
How is that wax wing?
I remember someone saying it was shit
>>795900
Ahh, you made it. Just replied to you in the old one. If you want to try live bait, pic related shows how to run bobbers. Otherwise get down on some heavier weights and google the "3-way river rig".
If you stick with lures, also check the youtube or google on how to fish em. Might want to read up on fishing rivers too. You want to look for structure or holes where the water isn't moving so fast. The predator fish will chill in the slow water and wait for baitfish to zoom past. You also always want to cast upstream with lures and fish them back downstream.
>>795894
>>795904
>>795900
>>795908
And here's the 3-way river rig I was talking about. You can easily do live nightcrawlers instead of minnows and all sorts of fish will hit those.
>>795902
I'm the one that said it was shit.
>throw it anywhere that has current, lure tips over to the side and looses its action
>can't be worked from a pier
>shitty hookup ratio, got hit several times by bluefish and only got 1
On the plus side it casts a mile and the action is great when the water is calm. It's not worth the price.
>>795901
First: straight or gay?
>>795912
I'm uber awesome
>>795912
straight
>>795917
You into Judy or gazelle?
>>795908
Wait I wasnt using any weight other than jighead.
>>795921
Go try saltwater
>>795901
Unless you were taking your kids it makes you a manchild.
>>795854
Skid is Wayne Lambright? This... makes a lot of sense.
>>795920
Were you fishing the jighead with a bobber or what? Did you put a grub or something on there?
Jigheads are normally no bobber, put some sort of soft plastic on there like a curly tail grub or little minnow, cast out, and swim it back to you. You can do it at a medium speed, or real slow and bounce it off the bottom, a bunch of ways. Youtube and Google are your friends. And learn the good spots to fish (especially in rivers) and cast upstream as possible.
I still think you should grab a Rooster Tail or Mepps just because they are super easy to fish with and catch tons.
>>795924
I can live with that.
>tfw I'm done using that microscopic penn senator handle
I'm loving this handle so far.
Are you guys aware that lures catch more anglers than fish?
Any new mexifags here?
>>795929
Source?
I have only caught one angler on lures. Many more fish.
>>795932
ive caught a few, accedently 2 or 3 maybe, But caught tens, of thousands of fish
>>795923
I think he's scared of leaving his comfort zone even though many saltwater fish are easier to catch than bass. A bluefish or a jack crevalle will bite just about anything you throw at them.
>>795939
Lure fishing in lakes is too much fun. Eventually I will fux wit something around the inlets. I also hate crowded spots so the pier pisses me off.
>>795939
If you put a silvery candy wrapper like 3musketeers on a jig head you can catch a blue
>Source
>Saw a guy do it once
>>795927
We are all pepsi desu
Every unique poster is
What the hell is going on at my lake. I havent caught a single rainbow for the entire week, not even a bite on the line. I used some powerbait eggs last friday and a trout was on within 20 mins but havent had any luck with them for the entire week.
>>795940
Piers are full of angry mexicans
Got my new personal best rainbow today even though fishing was really slow.
Someone buy my fishing shit
>Penn peer 209
>Penn peer 309
>Penn long beach 60
>Daiwa Sealine x40sha
>Daiwa opus 5000bri
>Daiwa beefstick 10 foot spinning
>Uglystik trolling rod with line counter
I don't know where all this schitt came from
Buy it
>>795940
>Lure fishing in lakes is too much fun
I don't know why people think pier fishing is just throwing some frozen bait on a hook and letting it sit for hours. Most of the fish I have caught off the pier have been with doc's goofy jigs, gotcha plugs and other lures. I have lost track of how many blues and spanish mackerels I've caught with this plain old rat-l-trap that you probably have sitting in your tacklebox right now. Lures are incredibly effective at the pier, especially at dawn and dusk.
>>795954
im assuming the beafstick is stiff as fuck? n
>buy new lure
>lose it the first day
This fucking triggers me.
>>795926
Just had a plastic grub on it.
>>795867
dont know where you are but you dont need to register it unless it has a motor.
those sun dolphins are made really cheap. thin plastic hull. And if youre a bigger guy a SINK will be a pain in the ass for you. a SOT is really what you should be looking for but its understandable if you live in a cold climate.
Do you have craigslist in your town? Lots of deals to be had there.
trailer...harbor freight cheap fold up trailer. add ply wood and some tie downs and your set. What is a swivel hitch? do you mean a ball hitch?
try the kiss method and dont over complicate your yak. take it out without any of the shit on it and fish then figure out what you need. A crate works well with SOT's not so well in sit ins so you might try to figure storage options that work in tight spaces.
You also forgot your most important purchase to make and thats your PFD.
Watched a grown man have a complete meltdown on the beach when they pulled his dead teen aged son from the water who capsized in the kelp and wasnt wearing his pfd..I told myself that day that I dont care how much they cost im getting a good one. you should too.
>>795939
You LITERALLY can't mess up with jacks Pepsifag. Watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcdHFN8EO9A
>>795961
You must suck
>>795901
caught a lot of yellowtail and yellowfin tuna on the waxwing over the summer.
>>795970
Probably uses light line and criticizes those of us who don't, kek.
bought a stiff 7 foot Penn brand rod today and a zebco 33 max. yes i expect the reel to be shit.
got tired of my abu and ugly stick being so cumbersome and overkill for what i catch.
had 3 strikes this evening but nothing landed, will try again tomorrow. white zoom trick worms. meant to pick up some flukes but accidentally bought ammo instead.
>>795959
Not really. Stiff enoug to pry a 5 foot wide ray off the bottom and soft enough to actually feel a 5 pound fish fight
>>795967
In Ohio everything has to be registered
I know a guy who took one of those inflatable pool boats out on mogadore reservoir and got a huge ticket for an unregistered vessel
>>795960
Plus for the same cost I can add my own rod holder exactly where I want it. I'd also add one more flush mount on it in the back for a net
>>795974
I used 10lb, which is what was suggested for the lure. I casted the thing right off.
What's a better knot for deep diving crank bait than the trilene knot? I use monofilament
>>795984
Palomar
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>>795976
>stiff rod with spincast
It's like you intentionally bought the worst combo possible.
>>795992
i did.
fits my style though.
Got this nice guy earlier this evening
He was pretty fat definitely good size
Got him on a mini lizard but I went with black instead of California 420 today due to cloudy skies
Skid have you ever fucked a dog? Be honest
>>795984
Palomar as skid suggested
>>795984
Improved clinch
>>796012
Do not trick him palomar is the best. Only use improved clinch if you cant double the line back throught the eye of a hook/jig
>>795984
Either you're not casting smoothly or you didn't tie the knot that good. Did you wet it before you tightened it? I've been using the trilene knot on my catfish rig throwing 1oz weights around so it should hold.
>>796018
Improved clinch is fine I dont know what the hard on for the palomar is around here
I've used the improved clinch my whole life with no issues
>>795909
>>795908
I feel retarded atm.
I am not sure if i'm just having a bad week or what.
I am having issues even with the most basic things. I felt pretty stupid just casting out and reeling in my lure over and over today because I couldn't really even see where it was after it landed.
I think I may aim a bit lower than rivers for now and look for a pond.
Are books like "Fishing for dummies" at all decent?
I had so much fun last night watching 1 rod 1 reel videos and niggas on the river a few weeks ago but I keep fucking everything up.
Are there any channels you know of that go more basic than that but don't look like something trying to sell you a 20 disc dvd set?
>>796021
>Are books like "Fishing for dummies" at all decent?
Yes those are great for beginners cause they'll have all the basic knots, give the rundown on the basics when it comes to tackle, and teach you about what to look for when fishing a lake and where the fish are likely to be given the time of day and year. They also usually cover the typical species and how they feed, what to catch them on, etc
>>796021
Don't worry about being able to see your lure. I can't see my lures 95% of the time when I'm fishing. You may need to focus on where you're throwing it though. Look for cover. If you just throw it out into the middle of the river you probably won't catch much.
>>796020
If using mono it's fine. I wouldn't trust it with braid.
>>796019
I did not wet the line first. Was that a big fuck up on my part?
>>796025
It's never a bad idea to wet your knots before you cinch them tight.
>>796025
That's probably your problem. When you pull the knot tight, it creates friction, which can weaken the knot. I just put the knot in my mouth and make sure some spit gets on it before I tighten it.
I found the fuckin spot today. Went down to a tubing put in at the local river and it was perfect. Nice clean rocky bottom with lots of side channels and deep feeder creeks. Caught a bunch of fat redbreasts and a big shoal bass.
I'm giving up on shit river and moving on to city river.
>>796025
Gotta get that shit lubed up.
That's a life lesson. Took me from a certified fa/tg/uy to a card carrying normie suckin on double d's every night
>>795926
>Mepps
So what size meps aglia did you recommend again?
And you said a 2-3" Shallow crankbait? Should I get a squarebill one?
>>796020
From what i have read and experienced personally, palomar knot is preferred because it is both fast and reliable. In this chart you can see the palomar knot compared with various other knots on various different 20 lb mono line. For almost every line brand, the palomar outclasses the improved clinch knot.
Other knots are better, but it depends on the line you're using too.
Last Wednesday, I hit Loch Raven reservoir, in MD. In three hours, me and a friend caught two Bluegill and a Yellow Perch.
Slimy as hell, and took at least two hours to clean and fillet. We blame the really tiny scales.
No pics. Didn't think about it, until after we were eating.
I may do it again this week, but first I'm gonna have to buy some new gear. My friend lost three hooks and three weights.
>>796038
3 or 4 mepps if u want bass
2 is nice if you want to get smaller sunfish or crappie
As for cranks, floating rapalas are nice.
I like yo-zuri shallow cranks.
The SR or SSR are pretty good imo.
I got a couple KVD squarebills which are popular too.
>>796040
Seems like the San Diego knots are best for mono. But they don't do well for braid.
>>796041
Don't bother filleting bluegill. Just gut them, butterfly, and fry
>>796057
palomar/improved palomar
Just went outside to tend to the meat on the grill and there was a raccoon and a rabbit out there
Sent my dog out there after him
>>796056
In hindsight, I may have to agree with you there.
For some reason, the perch fillets rolled themselves into fishsticks, when I cooked them. Not sure why.
Butter pan.
Medium heat, or low.
Salt, pepper, rosemary, and lemon juice.
Season fillets and cook in pan.
I like to leave the skin on.
Welp. I'm heading out to the lake in the next hr or so. Going to see how many perch, rockbass and pumpkinseed I can bring home.
>>796070
>For some reason, the perch fillets rolled themselves into fishsticks, when I cooked them. Not sure why.
If you leave the skin on you have to score it.
>>796073
Oh. And that stops the roll-up? Ok, thanks.
Next time I go, I'll be sure to take pictures of what I catch.
>>796057
depends. braid to hook/lure? braid to mono leader ect..
for the latter i like the RP knot. or uni>uni
to the hook/lure (which i rarely do) I prefer to tie a modified uni or sd jam. both are super strong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxS7fVOkmDo
>>795860
Aww.. how cute. Not only did you take a screenshot of your boyfriend you saved it for future use. Why are /out/ tripfags so fucking creepy?
>>795863
I have the same sk banshee spinner blade. How am I suppose to use it. Am I suppose to remove the 2nd hook? That's just a spare hook right? not that I even know how to replace it onto the lure. Do I use a trailer soft plastic for it?
>>795932
It's a double entendres
>>796025
I've never wet a knot before and have been fine
>watch as my lure flies off the line on my first cast tomorrow
>>796103
There isn't a good reason not too. Most important with flouro though.
>>796108
I've never used fluoro before but I might when I go surf fishing later on this summer
I'll use it as a shock leader
30# braid for my main line I'm thinking
>>796046
So do I directly tie. These to my line? A vid I watched by 1rod1reel he is using a mepps and had to use some connector thing? How about for crankbait?
>another anime OP pic
This pleases me.
How organized do you guys keep your tackle boxes? I reorganized mine so what I use most is in the top level and I ended up with empty spaces by combining stuff like swivels. Time to go shopping.
>>796123
You can tie them directly or use a snap swivel. Most people use snap swivels because it lets you change the lures out quickly, the key to catching fish is switching it up until you find what they're biting on.
>>796129
I only use snaps with cranks. Everything else I tie direct. Sometimes if I'm lazy or don't have a lot of time I'll use a snap on everything, but it definitely will fuck up the action on some lures.
>>796128
Get a tackle bag nub. It's like going from dial up Internet to fiber optic, money very well spent.
>>796123
Mepps will be fine with a snap swivel but if you're using a conventional spinner bait it has to be tied on
>>795957
I've caught bass, lake trout, and walleye with that exact lure.
>>796141
Next thread pic plox
>>796141
>>796168
>>796171
Her face isn't so good. How about this one?
somebody go fishing with me please.
>>796065
It's tied in reverse from the clinch. Loops go down the line in a San diego
Looking for a good 7' MH bass rod that can also stand up to catching big catfish frequently. Any suggestions for both spinning and bait casting rods? Preferably $140 or less
>>796260
I just bought a Daiwa Laguna LAG701MHFS spinning rod on eBay for $35 shipped. My intention is to use it for northerns, small musky and occasionally walleyes it I went catfishing last weekend with it and it was perfect
>>796202
So it's a noose?
>>796260
There is a bunch of stuff in that price range that will be nice. If it were me, I would probably have a hard time deciding between one of those St. Croix Mojo Bass rods or an Abu Garcia Veracity. The Mojo Bass rods come in a bunch of different actions so you could look for one that will handle the weight of tossing heavy catfish rigs.
>>796128
I try and keep mine organized but it is getting harder as it gets more crowded.
There are 5 3700 boxes. Terminal tackle, spinners, cranks, random soft stuff and rigging shit, and the last one is a bunch of Gulp and PowerBait.
>>796179
I like the real pictures as opposed to the paid models
>Bro, we gotta go fishing! Let me know next time you go! I'm down whenever!
And then they don't answer their phone or always have shit to do.
>bro, you went fishing on Sunday and didn't let me know?
I was also out there Firday night, Saturday in the AM and PM, and you didn't answer my text any of those times!
>>796332
Should have been on the road to the coast 15 minutes ago. Brother dealing with his kid and dad had to do some raffle for a Juneteenth bbq/party. Probably won't be leaving for another hour.
If you have google earth look at this and tell me what you think it is
63° 2'56.73"S 60°57'32.38"W.
I think it's a giant fucking sea monster and the fishing general should pool all it's money together and buy a big ass boat and catch it.
>>796336
That's why some days I just prefer to go by myself. I can stay as long as I want, go where I want, move to different spots and lakes.
Where is Miami anon? All these niggas from work are being lazy. I'm heading down by Weston and/or Miramar.
>>796337
The fuck?
They really need a scale on those maps so you can tell the size
>>796337
It's been around long enough to get an article on it
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3643828/Has-KRAKEN-spotted-Google-Earth-Giant-squid-like-create-120m-long.html
>>796023
not that anon, but any other resources you'd recommend for someone with some very rudimentary experience fishing with my dad?
>>796346
Your best bet is going to be trial and error. You can read all you want, but a lot od the best advice will be from asking other people with experience fishing in your area.
>>796355
Yeah, sounds about right, guess I'll get out there one of these mornings and git gud
>>796358
If you have a decent tackle shop nearby, that is always a great place to ask. The employees and other people that hang out there will normally be really helpful. They will probably reccommend a few fishing holes as well as what lures or bait to use and what time to use them.
>>796360
hadn't thought of that even, sounds like exactly what I should do. thanks for the input!
Dick's has Power Pro for the low right now. Probably ends tomorrow since everything is this "Father's Day Sale" so get it while you can if you need it.
And fuck that Yo-Zuri sale. 3DB's were $20 for 4, but it is totally picked through and the Crystal Minnows aren't included.
I'm getting closer to finding my chartruese spinner with chartruese blades. That Terminator is one of those with the 2 small blades on separate arms.
>>796346
Go to your local tackle shop and ask the guy working there what to get
I did that and they put me on the fish big time
If you don't have a local tackle shop then usually the guy working the /out/doors section at Dick's is pretty knowledgable about the local waters as well
>>796382
>the guy working at Dick's
You are probably better off asking the customers there. Most Dick's, the guys working in that section are just some random retail manager or a paintballer. If you're lucky, it might be a kid who kinda knows the area. I end up giving those kids working there tips on stuff.
>>796382
Yeah, I looked it up, there's a little shop just a few miles from me, definitely going to stop by when I get some free time
>>796388
Buy a couple things they reccommend and they will probably be stoked and tell you whatever you need to know.
Anybody ever use the Yamamoto hard baits? They look really nice but they aren't that expensive which confuses me. Only like $6-$8 for the cranks and spinners.
>>796400
They're good. I have a baby bass crankbait.
>>796400
That spinner looks dope
Guys does this kayak at Costco look like a good deal? Its a sit-on and has lots of room, I really want to buy it.
>>796442
Look it up and see what the reviews say/ what the average price is.
>tfw there are more peacocks than largemouth in this spot but the peacocks just don't like lures.
>>796444
Reviews look good. Only thing holding me back is that I live in a third floor apartment and don't have a practical place to store a kayak. Damn it.
>>796452
I mean they aren't THAT heavy... And it's always good to have an extra chair...
>>795845
my line's going all curly again.
i feel like i've changed my line every 3 weeks or something. This time I just took the spool out of the reel and put it in some hot water. That's usually what I do when I first spool the line on the reel so maybe it will fix the curls/twist without me having to change line for 10 minutes
>>796340
Could it just be a big whale?
Whatever it is, we need to pool our neetbux and catch it.
>>796455
GOOD point. It probably would be worth the extra hassle since all the lakes around here are a bitch to fish from the shore. All those bluffs and points that I could get to...
>>796457
What kind of line are you using? Are you checking it while spooling to make sure it isn't curling? Just point the rod tip down to the line spool every so often, you'll be able to see if it's curling. Just flip the line spool if it is.
>>796457
Tie one end to a tree and stretch it out. That might help a bit.
>>796467
I don't know. Assuming the measurement thing on google earth is correct it's 25 yards and the biggest blue whales are about 30. It looks way too wide to be a whale though. The /x/ apart of me hopes it's a kraken or a plesiosaur.
>>796469
Do it anon. #YOLO
>>796457
set drag Somewhat loose, tie line to something, Walk back 30-50 ft , cause line to stretch, Set rod down, Go to the place its tied on, Cut line, Walk back to rod, Reel in
Think my klr650 could drag this?
>>796480
yes, ive seen an sp500 haul a 17 foot canoe, and a 12 foot kayak, Just allow twice ( or even 3 times ) the distance for braking
ATTENTION KAYAKFAGS
Get one a sports authority, they have pretty good deals now that they're getting closer to permanently closing.
>>796483
But i already have a kayak, and my next one will probaby be a used hobbie
>>796485
did you cut the line before re reeling? if you reeled it back when you were attatched to the tree it causes line twist like crazy
>>796483
I've only got 300 bucks. Can I get a 10-12 foot kayak with over 350 pound capacity for that from them?
>>796489
skid ink me yo your local craighlist
>>796491
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org
>>796494
I've looked through it plenty. I've found nothing as of yet
>>796494
>http://akroncanton.craigslist.org
wow your craigslist is shit for cheap kayaks, maybe consider a canoe again , while it not ideal, you could pick one up for cheap, it would garunteed hold your weight and most anything you need, , Pus theyre easier to stand on
Finally nailed that fat fuck in that golf course pond. Almost snapped my rod with all the weeds he weaved himself in
>>796457
BRAID
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>>796503
That one looks nice
>>796499
I need something oceanworthy though. If I can't take it out on the ocean or lake eirie it will be used for one year and Then be added to the pile of shit in my dad's garage
>>796509
You better stack up the mean $800 then
>>796509
thats why im looking into grabbing a second kayak, a hobbie ( used) since my 10 footer, while super stable im just not super comfortably taking it in salt , Ive done it and its not terrible at all but i think a little more length will help ,
>>795845
Hey guys, sorry to be a bother, but In a few days, I'm about to go on a trip with my family down to the shore at montauk, long island, and we were thinking of doing shore fishing or fishing from one of the piers/rock formations. However, the only equipment I have is suited for freshwater.
Are there any kind of strategies I can use or equipment I should buy without having to actually go out and buy a saltwater rod?
>>796512
I was looking at a 12 footer from dix
That's also why I'm going for a sit in
Its hard to go down in a sit in without going entirely over
I've seen people washed off of sit n tops 10 feet from shore. Once you're past the breakers you're good but if you've ever gone down in the 3 foot water with 5 foot waves you're pretty fucked. Rods will be broken, you'll be slammed into and dragged across the bottom, etc. What my uncle does is find a rip and launch there, then race to the side as soon as he's past the breakers; then he surf's a wave in to shore. He has a buddy on land to grab the front of his yak and they both walk it on to shore. I'm sure if I just tie a short rope to the front I could just get shallow, jump out, and walk it in. But any advice is appreciated.
>>796540
Skid make sure you get a go pro so that we'll have footage of your death
Any tips on how I can my wife's son into fishing?
He could use some hobbies and I'm tired of blowing $70-$120 every few weeks on video games for him, just so he can be moody and treat me like shit anyways
>>796546
> Wife's son
Are you a cuck?
>>796541
Skid, youre going to want a sit on top, especially if you plan on doing anything that may have you flip , once a sit in flips, you arent getting back in it, and if you do it will be full of water ( i know from first hand experience, i flipped a sit in, Almost drowned, and had to abandon the kayak in the river ( luckily my buddy grabbed it ) , it would hae been impossible to get back in, Meanwhile my sit on top i often jump out of it to cool down, and climb back on etc, It wont ever sink , Il go off of it, But il always be able to get back ontop of it
>>796527
Do you have a heavier catfish rod? You may not be going for 30lb+ fish so a heavy bass combo could work. I have a 7' Ugly Stik combo that I bought to bring to the pier. Put 40lb braid on it too so I figure I could haul most of the stuff I catch up the side of the pier. Only problem is it doesn't handle super heavy weight the best and isn't long enough for those giant casts like a surf rod.
tl;dr: use your heaviest freshwater combo and maybe just put some 30lb-40lb braid on there.
>>796546
Go out there with a bobber and some small worms or waxworms so he can at least catch some sunfish or little bass the first time out.
I brought my lil bro out for the first time like last summer. He caught on real quick and ended up getting this little largemouth while I got skunked. He was into it for a minute but has been too busy lately to go fishing much lately. At least he knows how to do everything himself now.
>>796338
Miami anon here. I'm going to a bar rn.
>>796565
It's all good. Dude from work claims tomorrow morning he is down to go with his son so we'll see what happens.
>black man is busy on Father's Day weekend
Topkek
>>796552
God I hate sit on tops; I don't like how they feel; and it gets down to fucking cold out here. What do I do then? Just wear my waders?
>>796285
Got the Veracity MH, was $150, on sale at bass pro for $100. Great deal isn't it
>>796640
Noice. Dick's had the micro guide casting Veracity rods for $100 or $120 on clearance awhile back and I was real tempted. But I knew if I got that rod, I would need a nice reel to match and I didn't want to drop $350 on a combo then.
>>796642
I got a spinning one. Got a pflueger president. Would you say that's good enough or should I get a supreme or something else?
>>796651
You can spend as much money as you want and get a nicer and nicer reel. But you really can't go wrong with a President. Once you start going higher in the price range, it's pretty much just going to get you more exotic materials like "Magnesium this" and "Carbon Fiber that".
I'm having a hard time tackling the hobby of Fishing. What makes waving a stick around in sweltering heat so appealing?
>>796654
Thanks for your always sage advice. Bought a 24 pack of Pepsi the other day for you. (Tfw I realize you're passively advertising)
>>796667
I get bored of waving my stick around inside my house, so I get to go out and enjoy the breeze while waving another stick around.
>>796668
I drink Diet Coke, but enjoy.
>>796670
>diet coke
Didn't know you were skid sized.
Seems like all the trips are heavyweights.
>>796670
Are you thin? If so you're the only person I've met who isn't fatter than me who drinks diet
>>796677
That's nice and all but how much do you weigh and what's your height?
>>796677
>diet coke
>virginia slims
nobody can say she's not a classy woman I guess
>drinking soda of any kind with regularity
>>796680
but moxie is invigorating and life-giving anon
>>796681
Chubster confirmed.
>>796685
I used to be. Not quite so much anymore.
>>796681
Height and weight or you're 5'3" and 3:00 pounds
>>796687
>3:00
AM or PM?
Got my pb crappie today.
>>796694
Almost 12"
>>796693
>moxie in Texas
hmm that could be tricky Liz. even in New England (where it's from) it's kind of a novelty these days that can be tough to find. i have a friend in TN whose grandmother is from MA and she brings a case down every year for christmas and that's the only way they can get it. you might have to order it online if you'r really dedicated. it's a little like dr. pepper but not as sweet, and has a rooty medicine-like flavor as well... almost a root beer, almost a dr pepper, almost a robitussin. like everything it's made with co'n syrup instead of cane sugar now but every few years they do a limited release of cane sugar glass bottles - if you're gonna bother trying to source it THAT'S the one you want. i fucking love it, but it's a grown-up flavor, you might not like it.
>>796581
>>796552
>>796541
>>796512
>>796499
>>796491
>>796494
>>796481
I'm looking at a Sun dolphin Bali 12 from dix now. I'd add a third flushmount for a net, some cleats (either 4 or 6) , a drift sock, anchor, an adjustable rod holder, maybe an Outrigger, and probably a flag to make sure I'm visible
>>796544
But if I'm kill how will I post video?
>>796695
Shoulda let him go
Keep fish that are barely legal and let the big ones go because, like people, some fish are genetically wired to be small so if only the big ones live we get more trophie sized fish
>>796698
>it's a little like dr. pepper but not as sweet, and has a rooty medicine-like flavor as well... almost a root beer, almost a dr pepper, almost a robitussin
I like all those things so I'll try to get my hands on some
>pic related though..
I'm not worried about not liking it. I'm worried about liking it a lot then not being able to get it on the cheap.
>>796702
>Keep fish that are barely legal and let the big ones go
applies to other stuff in life too :]
>>796704
that's actually not a bad price, even with the shipping they're gonna nail you with. it's not a mass-produced soda to begin with, and if you're buying 12 of the limited glass/sugar bottles you're only gonna get raped an extra dollar per bottle than if you grabbed off a NH grocery store shelf
and yeah you make a good point about liking it too much. spoilt yourself once a year and get a 12pk. one moxie a month.
>>796702
Agreed, but that's a crappie, they're born to be eaten just like this bluegill.
>>796682
YANKEES REEEEEEEEE!!!
>>796713
b-but we're all friends here anon
>>796686
Out of curiosity, why do you trip as Pepsifag?
>>796675
While I'm not the thinnest I'm certainly not fat, 6 ft 3 210 lbs currently, will lose 10 or more pounds soon as well
>>796702
12 inches for crappie isn't huge, 16-17 is
Also why does every night fishing picture turn out like pic related , sitting in my kayak but potato photo
>>796731
My phone cameras pretty damn good fwiw
And no wouldn't ever bring a expensive camera with me in a small watercraft at night
>>796736
I wish I could catch a brown bullhead that small
>>796744
You'll get sir nibblesworth
Take a #1 light wire hook
Bait it with a minnow and worm together
Bullheads love it
>>796744
I just caught 6 tonight, even smaller , didn't take pictures though, il try to get some tomorrow since they magically ended up in my pond
>the Texan enjoys chugging robitussin
No surprise there
>>796760
How hard is it to add stuff to a sit on top? Like can I get inside it at all like I can a sit in? How would I go about modding it?
>>796760
>yellow bullhead
Sir Nibblesworths ugly cousins
>>796765
Eh
Look at a black bullhead
>>796766
Better looking than yellows
Big bass of the day caught 3 others slightly smaller . Pickerel and smaller bass by the loads. Catching on swim baits
>>796764
No way to sit in, But bringing waiders or ainpants isgreat for cold water
Aso super easy to add shit to it, as opposed to drilling a hole in my kayak i added a milk crate with pvc for rod holders, Now my kayak can have 6 rods maximum , The milk crate also serves as a perfect raised seat ( im going to cut a piece of plywood to make it a bit more comfy) , alos the milk crate fit 3600 boxes nearly perfectly ( 4 fit in mine even with my rod holders) Milk crate is held down with removable zip ties
the only other modification ive done is add an anchor and a place to wrap the anchor up, Wich is only 3/4 ( i think) inch pvc stuck in the scupper holes in the front section and i have a nail through the pvc to prevent it from falling down further through the hole and a hole drilled into the pvc to still allow the scupper hole to function ( worth noting thiat isnt the net i normally bring ann i dont normally bring that many rods ( i usually bring 2 maybe 3) but like to have space for a net, or if im bringing rods for someone whos kayak doesnt have rod holders
>>796770
And this crappie that I nearly shit myself when I saw it biggest crappie by far.
I'm totally new to fishing and have a couple questions
Is there a line weight / type I can use for both lake fishing for trout AND river fishing for larger salmon? Or should I be using two different setups? PNW / Vancouver Island area if it matters.
And can anyone suggest a decent entry - mid level spinning reel for this purpose?
>>796764
>e
pus you can also supposedly build a cart to carry your kayak to and from water easily
>>796781
>entry-mid level spinning reel
Check out the Pfluerger President. The "30" size would be nice for what you are thinking of. It is a tiny bit smaller than most "medium" sizes but larger than an ultralight. I have one and run 15lb PowerPro braid. That might be the answer for your trout and salmon deal.
It's on a 6'6" medium weight, fast action rod. With the 15lb braid and that rod, I can easily cast 1/8oz lures like small Rapalas and Mepps and it can handle 1/2oz crankbaits and spinners. It is fun to catch 10" Mayans and 5lb bass with.
Pic related is the setup I was talking about. That's actually the President LE which is $80, but the regular President will be a silver/blue reel body and runs $60 US. The "35" size is pretty big so I would look for the "30" with your purpose in mind. Anything smaller than that might not have the drag for a big salmon, even with heavier braided line. Very solid reel for the money and everybody who has owned one seems to reccommend them.
>>796782
They have those for kayaks, jet skis, and small sailboats at the beach with those big sand tires.
>>796781
Also here's the copypasta of decent combos under $100 that they sell at lot of retailers. Most will be medium weight, but as long as the rod has a little backbone, you can do 15lb-20lb braided line on them (much thinner than monofilament for a given strength) and should still be able to cast trout lures while handling fish up to 10lbs+.
Top to bottom, left to right.
1) Abu Garcia Ike 2- $39
2) Quantum Bill Dance- $39
3) Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2- $49
4) Pflueger Trion- $59
5) Bass Pro Tourney Pro- $59
6) Lew's Laser Speed Spool- $59
7) Abu Garcia Cardinal SX- $69
8) Daiwa Revros- $69
9) Mitchell 300- $69
10) Pflueger President- $79
11) Shimano Sedona/Sellus- $89
12) Mitchell 300 Pro- $89
13) Abu Garcia Orra S- $99
>>796833
That's what leaders are for my friend.
If you are fishing for the trout in crystal clear water, you could do a few feet of a lower test flouro as a leader like 6lb or 8lb. But I have never felt like a leader made a difference even when fishing clear water for bass and stuff. I still run them sometimes but less and less as time goes by.
>>796776
That anchor seems like overkill for a 'yak
>>796842
Not him but as someone who uses a 3.5 lb basic yak anchor I can see why someone would use something bigger.
>>796850
The one he has is the most common model used by recreational boaters as in actual powered watercraft such as ski boats and pontoon boats
>>796854
also o only reason i have iy is because i got it for free anchor is only 4 pounds plus maybe a pound or two for the chain on it , i ought to get some more smaller diameter ropw for it and keep a bit more with me,
>>796773
Here is my problem with that; I want an adjustable upfront rodholder. I have no problem drilling holes but is there any way to get inside the bastard thing to do it or am I pretty much stuck with how it comes?
I seldom have more than 3 rods. If I can't mod a sit on top I think I'll have to get a sit in
>>796862
On a sit on? Use rivets instead of bolts to install accessories.
>>796867
Rivits?
>>796873
>https://www.amazon.com/Water-Tri-Grip-Tri-Fold-Mounting-Rivet/dp/B01DHLK7WE/
>all the flakes not down wit the 6am fishin
Miami anon may be a (fish) murderer, but at least she is down to be at the lake by sunrise.
>>796901
Also probably a trap, but at least he/she shows up to the lake...
I think if this lake was just slightly murky, I could do work.
Once again, ran like everything. Got one decent bite on a Texas rigged curly tail worm but besides that the fish just want to follow the lure and check it out. The largemouth were even jumping a bit but won't hit shallow cranks, frogs, poppers, or prop/walking baits. Fuckers.
>>796862
Alot of them have an access hatch for a dry area, and you can reach your arm inside it
Sometimes you may have to cut an access hole then find a way to attach water tight lid to it
Though it's not hard to use self tapping screws, and silicone to screw anything down and you don't even have to reach inside
Check out the YouTube channel zoffinger
He has a lot of neat shit
>>796901
>>796902
I am not a trap
