AUG 2017 FLBR BS Thread

[West6550]

I edited it lol, sorry I hit send instead of enter to space down lol.

Look up^

[cport]

I paddled around the house when I got home and fished for about 25 mins or so.

It is smooth and just moves right along. It is surprisingly easy to paddle. It is stable enough for me to stand up at 41". Not as stable as my last boat lol but it will work. I am sure I will get used to it as well.

I can already see my fishing style changing. I will be fishing much slower as you can't fish and paddle. It is more like a dock lol, move fish here and repeat.

I am sure that to will improve. Off to steak and a local band!

When I would float tube in CA, I would trail a fluke behind me on another pole while kicking over to the next spot. Caught a few that way, maybe it will work in the yak

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[SFL BassHunter]

I paddled around the house when I got home and fished for about 25 mins or so.

It is smooth and just moves right along. It is surprisingly easy to paddle. It is stable enough for me to stand up at 41". Not as stable as my last boat lol but it will work. I am sure I will get used to it as well.

I can already see my fishing style changing. I will be fishing much slower as you can't fish and paddle. It is more like a dock lol, move fish here and repeat.

I am sure that to will improve. Off to steak and a local band!

No foot pedals on this one? That would have been a big +! That way you don't need a paddle.

[West6550]

No foot pedals on this one? That would have been a big +! That way you don't need a paddle.

No, I can buy them. But I can buy a 2.5hp outboard or a TM and battery for cheaper. Make sense of that lol.

[West6550]

When I would float tube in CA, I would trail a fluke behind me on another pole while kicking over to the next spot. Caught a few that way, maybe it will work in the yak

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Awesome idea, I'll have to remember that!

[West6550]

2.5 hp outboard $700
TM & Battery $500
Pedal system.. $1000.. ugh what?

[SFL BassHunter]

2.5 hp outboard $700
TM & Battery $500
Pedal system.. $1000.. ugh what?

Thats insane! lol

I can't believe that will hold an outboard though. That's awesome!

You could go even cheaper though. You can get a Newport Vessel TM. A saltwater TM 86lb thrust for 379
https://newportvessels.com/freshwater-saltwater-electric-trolling-motors/


edit: Actually you would probably have to go down to the 62 otherwise you would need 2 batteries.

[Deadeye]

Thats insane! lol

I can't believe that will hold an outboard though. That's awesome!

You could go even cheaper though. You can get a Newport Vessel TM. A saltwater TM 86lb thrust for 379
https://newportvessels.com/freshwater-saltwater-electric-trolling-motors/


edit: Actually you would probably have to go down to the 62 otherwise you would need 2 batteries.

They also show a Kayak Specific TM too. Short shaft.

[j102]

New (to me) kayak aquired.

Niceeeee!

[j102]

I paddled around the house when I got home and fished for about 25 mins or so.

It is smooth and just moves right along. It is surprisingly easy to paddle. It is stable enough for me to stand up at 41". Not as stable as my last boat lol but it will work. I am sure I will get used to it as well.

I can already see my fishing style changing. I will be fishing much slower as you can't fish and paddle. It is more like a dock lol, move fish here and repeat.

I am sure that to will improve. Off to steak and a local band!

Very nice West! I guess the more you use it the easier it'll become.
Thanks for the report. Give us another report after a few days.

[SFL BassHunter]

They also show a Kayak Specific TM too. Short shaft.

Oh yeah, i didn't even notice that. At 209 dollars +100 for the battery thats 300 bucks. Not bad.

[West6550]

I looked and compared the Minnkota and Motorguide yesterday at BPS.

I will be gong with the Motorguide since it has metal components for everything compared to plastic parts on the Minnkota.. same price as well.

I will rewire and cut the shafts down for the TM.

The main reason for this is the digital control instead of 5 forward, 3 back. The digital uses less battery and if I need to really slow down with the TM I can with digital control.

Less battery use, means I can carry a little but smaller battery as well :-)


Thanks for the links Rick. I checked them out. If it had a digital controller I would be down for it for sure!

[West6550]

Been busy planning solar for the RV. I am off tomorrow and will try and take a few more pics of the new kayak. It came with some goodies as well

[j102]

West,
I'm looking forward to more pictures and your report.
What model is it again?

[Capt. BassinLou]

It looks like all systems are go... Rick and I will be hitting up Lake O on Wednesday. Looking forward to this trip. Water has gone up a whole 1.25ft since the last time we were out there.

[Lipripper]

It looks like all systems are go... Rick and I will be hitting up Lake O on Wednesday. Looking forward to this trip. Water has gone up a whole 1.25ft since the last time we were out there.

Good luck to you and Rick and hope y'all catch some bigger fish cause y'all sure need some. 

[Capt. BassinLou]

Good luck to you and Rick and hope y'all catch some bigger fish cause y'all sure need some. 

I hear you Lip, I can't remember when was the last time I caught a really nice fish.

[j102]

It looks like all systems are go... Rick and I will be hitting up Lake O on Wednesday. Looking forward to this trip. Water has gone up a whole 1.25ft since the last time we were out there.

Good luck guys! I hope you guys have a lot of fun!

[Capt. BassinLou]

Good luck guys! I hope you guys have a lot of fun!

Thanks bud!!

[West6550]

Good luck Lou and even you too Rick lol

[West6550]

West,
I'm looking forward to more pictures and your report.
What model is it again?

Nucanoe Frontier 12
12' long, 41" beam
Came with a second seat and a few extras including a yak attack blackpak!

[Capt. BassinLou]

Good luck Lou and even you too Rick lol

Lol!! ... Thanks Thomas!!

[SFL BassHunter]

I hear you Lip, I can't remember when was the last time I caught a really nice fish.

Hmmm lets see it's been like 3 months since you last did some trash talking in my general direction...so I would say, probably 3 months or longer lol.   

Good luck Lou and even you too Rick lol

Aw thanks West. I know you're just saying that cause you think I don't need luck. You think so highly of my fish catching ability. 

Nucanoe Frontier 12
12' long, 41" beam
Came with a second seat and a few extras including a yak attack blackpak!

That thing's wider than my boat... 

[j102]

Nucanoe Frontier 12
12' long, 41" beam
Came with a second seat and a few extras including a yak attack blackpak!

Nice! I think 12 is the perfect size Kayak.

[rchiuz]

Good luck Lou and Rick. Hope you guys have a great day


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