Dutch01

I can't wait to do it again next weekend, I'm hooked on the "yak life"!

Me and a couple of friends got out yesterday on the kayaks. Despite the wind and some rain it was a great day. We had six yaks on the water and we caught lots of bass and pike, though nothing of any size. No walleye were caught. It was a great day and I was happy to be out paddling with a good group of like minded kayakers. Dutch

This! (Please!)

It's always nice when I check in to see what I've missed and find that some fine individual has already said what needed to be said. Thanks scuro2!

A timely hint for anyone in the market for a new boat right now, thanks. Ironically, I just sold my used boat, they'll be going up in value too as people turn to the used market. I'm still happy with the price I got for mine, but timing is a funny thing.

Anyone on the board used a Garmin Striker 4? I use a Humminbird 345c which I like but it's my ice fishing finder too. The Striker 4 is quite affordable, so if it's as good or better I may put it on the kayak and use the 345c strictly for ice. Would be nice to have GPS too....

Water was only 50 degrees on Balsam, couldn't find any weeds anywhere. 1 pike, 3 oos bass is all we could find. I'm off to Stoney Saturday for a kayak club meet up. Hopefully things will heat up by then.

Good advice, thanks. I never thought about checking into warranty, I've mostly owned cheap rods up to now.

Awesome, thanks. My buddy has the Aventa so I was able to check his out before I ordered online. A rod is different though, I wouldn't want one shipped.

Convenient - but hoping I wouldn't need it!

I'll look into their rods, thx

Thanks for all the advice guys. I know lots of guys who have had good luck buying used, it's just not my thing. I decided to grab the Aventa, $160 is a decent deal and if I don't like the feel of it when I get it in my hands I'll send it back. Now I just need a rod.....

Thanks for the suggestion. I know I could get more for my money used, but I am also wary of people offloading their problems on Kijiji. My problem with used is buyer beware, at least new if I have a problem I have someone to complain to.

So I'm thinking of getting a centerpin, but I'm broke (because of fishing I might add lol). I can get a good deal ($160) on a new Okuma Aventa. I know there are better reels, but they're likely not in the budget. I'm just curious if anyone who has used the Aventa can give me some feedback.

That is an offer only a fool would refuse - PM sent!

You should contact the local police and/or bylaw enforcement and file a complaint that you were chased by unleashed dogs.

Got another nice one yesterday. Saturday I start fishing walleye on the kayak so not sure if I'll fish Steelhead again this spring. If not, this was a great way to end my season!

I am quite the artiste, no? ? I was pleasantly surprised that the Ganny wasn't too busy for us either. Sounds like you had good fishing yourself. 5/10 would be a banner day for me!

No thanks! I have enough challenges as it is and I already get enough flak for not using a 'pin! ?

No doubt! In truth, the fish are not there in any numbers most years by the opener. This year's cold and late spring has kept them around for me