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

3 hours ago, smitty55 said:

Still missing the icon for last unread post on many of the threads. Tried it on chrome and same thing. Comes in handy on long threads with many pages.

 

Cheers

This! (Please!) 

1 hour ago, scuro2 said:

Best comment by far! Nothing like straight up mockery to shoot down dumb ass comments.

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! 

1 hour ago, craigdritchie said:

IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT BUYING AN AMERICAN-MADE BOAT, you better get on your horse and do it asap. 

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.

10 minutes ago, GBW said:

True.  Gagnon's sell's Streamside so you can hold it before you buy. 

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!

4 hours ago, GBW said:

Dutch, have you checked out any of the Streamside float reels?  I had a rod they made and was very happy.  They have 3 float reels I think and are decent price points.  

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.

2 hours ago, misfish said:

Nice .

Get that yak up here for some Simcoe laker fun. I will guide ya. Free of charge. LOL

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

3 minutes ago, atvaholic said:

Yes, that's exactly what this was. I'm angry that she released the animals to come chase us. If my children were with me(they weren't this time but often are), this would have ended very very badly.

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!

On 2018-04-30 at 5:25 PM, GBW said:

Nice fish and so close to home.  I'd have stayed in had I seen that black cloud in pic's 2 and 3...   

I am quite the artiste, no? ?

18 hours ago, Thrilla said:

Went 5/10 on a Huron trib opening day. Surprised at the lack of people. Not a bad thing lol

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!

13 hours ago, misfish said:

Break the fly rod out and make it a challenge. LOL

 

Nice.

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

1 hour ago, Rizzo said:

that's awesome to have that in your backyard!

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