northeast_trev

fish is a monster, that's an awesome catch on the solo trip. Hands must've been shaking a bit

Lots of good info in this thread

Yes i would say in almost every case you are going to see different results. If it's a new style 250, i would probably stay away from conversions, as you can get an SS for about the same price as the SK. for OG models, many of those conversions were completed by average guys, not bait tuning professionals (unless they sent it to Butch). So expect that it may sink faster/slower, glide tighter/wider. Tough to say without seeing the bait. Many guys swear by their conversions - that they did, that they have confidence in. All in all if done correctly and you don't have another SS to compare it to, it will most likely suit your needs. If you're particular and know what you want, do your own conversion or just buy a true SS

great video, love hard cover like that. Though i feel like every time i try to pitch under those cement structures i come back with a piece of my bait missing

if it's a WA, worth about $30

use google maps and do some searching of the area you're staying in to look for water. Especially ponds around businesses. Be careful with the ones that are posted no trespassing (most likely neighborhoods). If you do get caught, be respectful and it will go a long way. And bring a rain coat... those 20 minutes of rain a day will soak you to the bone

i just googled them and went to the "shopping" tab, may not be exactly what you're looking for after second glance

there's some on ebay it looks like

this would be the stuff here. Not Scotch tape, but an adhesive protective film

Being a kayak fisherman, i am routinely setting down my rods, banging them around against the yak, or taking them in and out of my truck and hitting them off things. ive been thinking about using small pieces of clear 3M tape to protect some of the high contact areas of my rod. I know in other applications this material can be peeled off after years of use and leave no damage on the surface underneath. Does anybody have any experience doing this with a rod? or potentially any reasons why i should not do it? thx SU

Now that you're thinking about it, you gotta do it. It's the best thing you can do for your fishing The worst day on the water is better than the best day at work IMO

not at all, i use a 7:1 Lews for mine at the moment. You can always slow down your retrieve

under 500 is going to make it difficult to get a brand new yak, i would suggest looking used. I was able to scoop up my 2016 Feelfree Lure 10 for $800 with an HDS 9 and a few other upgrades, hundreds less than brand new. Call local places that rent kayaks, they may be willing to sell their used inventory, or can connect you with someone that is. Pedal drive is different than a foot pedal/rudder system. You may be able to find one with the rudder in your price range, but pedal drive yaks tend to be 11' or more and will cost considerably more for the average tech. yaks like Hobie, Jackson, Old Town pred will run you significantly more $$ some nice yaks that might be found for somewhere near your range Feelfree Lure Wilderness Systems Ride SX, Tarpon, Pungo Ascend (BPS brand) keep in mind you'll want to be able to stand up, which is easier in some than others. Standing exposes you to more wind, and you're gonna get blown around. A longer kayak will help with some of these tracking issues, but will most likely cost you more. Being in a 10' with no rudder, i am consistenly wishing i went longer to get the pedal drive and or rudder that is not available for my model. Another thing to consider is the overall weight of the kayak. My 10ft weighs 88lbs without anything in it, so think about how you will be transporting this thing. Pickup truck is easy, car top can be more of a challenge. Also consider where you fish, if there is not typically a nice launch, you're gonna be dragging. So add $$ for a kayak dolly or buy a feelfree with the wheel in the keel. hopefully this helps! when i started SB fishing i was in a standard touring kayak. Bought the Feelfree in 2017 and after two seasons i developed some of these pro's and cons. Some may be able to add more helpful info. After two years i've learned one main thing, do your research, read reviews, and save for the one you want. Don't settle if you don't have to. For what it's worth, you can get a Pelican Bass Raider or Coleman Crawdad or other similar plastic boats WITH trolling motors for around $500. Sometimes you could score on an aluminum Jonny too. Craigslist and FB marketplace are your friends

had to come online to say that? Sorry man, only jabbing at you because you came onto the Super Bowl thread to then say watching the Super Bowl is a waste of time. Kind of unwarranted. Dudes are just having fun (except for those that lost baits )