Fishing gear recommendations

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justincredible
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Sep 20, 2014 10:13pm
I am headed to Campbell Lakes Preserve tomorrow morning to do some fishing.

http://greatparks.org/parks/campbell-lakes-preserve
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Sep 20, 2014 10:15pm
Enforcer;1655824 wrote:Nice bag but not as nice as My Camo backpack with the same trays
That's not a bad option.
mcburg93;1655841 wrote:Thats a sweet bag, good price as well.
Yeah, I couldn't pass the deal up when I saw it.
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Sep 20, 2014 10:25pm
I think I'm going to buy me a fishing Kayak.
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Sep 21, 2014 7:26am
Pick6;1655853 wrote:I think I'm going to buy me a fishing Kayak.
I plan on doing the same thing when my wife is employed again.
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Sep 21, 2014 5:47pm
justincredible;1655944 wrote:I plan on doing the same thing when my wife is employed again.
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justincredible
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Sep 21, 2014 6:07pm
More or less
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Enforcer
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Sep 21, 2014 6:08pm
I would also like to get a kayak
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salto
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Sep 21, 2014 6:19pm
Have you ever considered a canoe?

Thinking a 14 foot fiberglass canoe for you and the wife and also get a saddle if wanting to go single person.


Just thinking fishing in a canoe would be a lot easier than a kayak.
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Sep 21, 2014 7:30pm
I disagree. Canoe seems like more of a hassle than a two seater Kayak. Probably harder to transport/a lot heavier.
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Sep 21, 2014 7:37pm
Here is the one I am eye-ing up.
http://www.basspro.com/Ascend-D10-SitIn-Kayak-Red/product/11081905012221/

Stick with the one seater, take the cooler area out for a spot for my dog.

sidenote: dont know why anyone would ever want a sit-on instead of sit-in one.
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Sep 21, 2014 9:26pm
I fish all the time from a sit in kayak similar to that one. Used it in both fresh and salt. Nothing like a big red tugging you around. Since moving to TX I haven't gotten out much am looking to get back out soon!
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Sep 21, 2014 9:41pm
salto;1656261 wrote:Have you ever considered a canoe?

Thinking a 14 foot fiberglass canoe for you and the wife and also get a saddle if wanting to go single person.


Just thinking fishing in a canoe would be a lot easier than a kayak.
I'm going to be pushing it trying to store a small kayak somewhere on my property. I wouldn't have enough room to store a canoe.
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Sep 21, 2014 9:42pm
Pick6;1656285 wrote:Here is the one I am eye-ing up.
http://www.basspro.com/Ascend-D10-SitIn-Kayak-Red/product/11081905012221/

Stick with the one seater, take the cooler area out for a spot for my dog.

sidenote: dont know why anyone would ever want a sit-on instead of sit-in one.
What's wrong with a sit-on?

I'm currently leaning towards one like this:

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11279269
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Sep 22, 2014 8:34am
justincredible;1656336 wrote:What's wrong with a sit-on?

I'm currently leaning towards one like this:

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11279269
Strictly speculation because I've never been on one, it seems a lot more unstable to me. Id look to use mine for more than just fishing. Or even taking it out on rougher waters like Lake Erie seems a little more impractical/dangerous with a sit on. Could be off base.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:03pm
Been catching crappie at Clarence J Brown reservoir. The size has been larger then normal. 13-14" has been our average with a few 17+ most of the ones we have been catching qualify for fish Ohio. The game warden told us that everyone has been catching big crappie this fall. Not sure if I have ever had this good of fall and not sure what is different from previous years. The local bait store said someone brought in three that were 1/8-1/4" off state record.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:11pm
Pick6;1656418 wrote:Strictly speculation because I've never been on one, it seems a lot more unstable to me. Id look to use mine for more than just fishing. Or even taking it out on rougher waters like Lake Erie seems a little more impractical/dangerous with a sit on. Could be off base.
http://www.onthewater.com/2014-fishing-kayak-and-canoe-buyers-guide/

This guide lists 2 sit-in and 15 sit-on.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:35pm
Anyone do any of the monthly tackle box subscriptions?

I just signed up for a month each of Tackle Grab (TRYFOR5), Lucky Tackle Box (C499), and Mystery Tackle Box (GET499).

Use the coupon codes in parens and you can try them for just $5 for the first month. The only thing is you'll have to go in and manually cancel the subscription after the first month if you don't want to get billed at $15/month going forward. I figured it was worth a try at $5 a pop when you're getting at least $15 worth of gear in each box.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:39pm
Pick6;1656282 wrote:I disagree. Canoe seems like more of a hassle than a two seater Kayak. Probably harder to transport/a lot heavier.
A 14 foot canoe is only around 70 pounds. The benefit is having two seats or can also be used by one person.
http://www.northwoodscanoe.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=246


A 12 foot sit in kayak weighs around 45 pounds. Takes up two feet less space and can only be used by one person.

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canoe>kayak
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Sep 22, 2014 12:42pm
justincredible;1656483 wrote:Anyone do any of the monthly tackle box subscriptions?

I just signed up for a month each of Tackle Grab (TRYFOR5), Lucky Tackle Box (C499), and Mystery Tackle Box (GET499).

Use the coupon codes in parens and you can try them for just $5 for the first month. The only thing is you'll have to go in and manually cancel the subscription after the first month if you don't want to get billed at $15/month going forward. I figured it was worth a try at $5 a pop when you're getting at least $15 worth of gear in each box.
I'd rather just shop for tackle which specifically fits what I'm fishing for.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:50pm
salto;1656487 wrote:I'd rather just shop for tackle which specifically fits what I'm fishing for.
Yeah, I can definitely see that. It seemed like a decent option for me to try since I am building up my tackle box from scratch. They are also mainly geared towards bass fishing so it should give me a lot of new and different types of bait to use.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:51pm
salto;1656485 wrote:A 14 foot canoe is only around 70 pounds. The benefit is having two seats or can also be used by one person.
http://www.northwoodscanoe.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=246


A 12 foot sit in kayak weighs around 45 pounds. Takes up two feet less space and can only be used by one person.

ez=



canoe>kayak
I agree, ideally I would get a canoe.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:59pm
I've got a 14' two man Hobie Cat Kayak w/ Mirage Drive I paid $2200 for in 2008. I'll let it go for $1,000 and it's like new. Mirage Drive is in excellent condition. Check it out on Hobie Cat Kayak website. Best fishing kayak out there and it's not even close. Why? Because the Mirage Pedal Drive lets you fish and move around w/o paddles.
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Sep 22, 2014 1:06pm
Tiernan;1656499 wrote:I've got a 14' two man Hobie Cat Kayak w/ Mirage Drive I paid $2200 for in 2008. I'll let it go for $1,000 and it's like new. Mirage Drive is in excellent condition. Check it out on Hobie Cat Kayak website. Best fishing kayak out there and it's not even close. Why? Because the Mirage Pedal Drive lets you fish and move around w/o paddles.

http://www.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-oasis/

This one?
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Sep 22, 2014 1:09pm
justincredible;1656491 wrote:Yeah, I can definitely see that. It seemed like a decent option for me to try since I am building up my tackle box from scratch. They are also mainly geared towards bass fishing so it should give me a lot of new and different types of bait to use.
If you like to cast seriously load up on these.
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Sep 22, 2014 1:29pm
What are those? Just lipless crankbaits?