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Author:	TheInstaller [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:38 am ]
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I figure I should make a post about what has been occupying my time lately. It all started with the quest for some exercise that I could also enjoy with my son. I found a deal on a 2007 leftover Pelican Apex II tandem sit-on-top kayak. As I was researching information on kayaking, I came across some kayak fishing sites. With rising gas prices and the threat of treacherous rocks in my area, using the kayak to fish instead of my brother's 16' Whaler became a great idea. I joined a few kayak fishing sites in the area, and even went to the saltwater fishing show in Providence to meet a few of the guys. Since then, I have gone out a couple times with a guy from the forums to see if we could land some fish. I haven't caught anything yet this year, but just being out on the water is so peaceful. This past Saturday, I attended a seminar on kayak fishing given by a couple of the guys I met through the forums. It was a great time to meet more people and get ideas on how I want to eventually rig out my kayak. Just like offroading, you have to invest of equipment. So far I have purchased waders, dry top, upgraded paddle, navigation light, dry bag, portable fish finder, paddle straps, tackle bag, 2 new fishing rods, pfd, various other paddling clothing, and the list will go on. Right now, I am using 2 rod holders that I made out of spare speaker mounts and pvc. My son fishing from the flats at low tide. Chart of my fishing grounds. Homemade rod holders installed. Sunset from the kayak. Launch site at dead low.

Author:	TheInstaller [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:44 am ]
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Some more shots. My friend Chris with the sunset behind him. Schoolie striper caught from the pier by my son's friend. The result of one of my shopping trips. I caught this lure while casting from shore,

Author:	RIXterra [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:18 am ]
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Nice Jeff.

Author:	xtremejoe04 [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:40 am ]
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Now you just need to figure out a way to get to work on that thing and you'll be all set!!!

Author:	TheInstaller [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:01 am ]
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xtremejoe04 wrote: :naner2: Now you just need to figure out a way to get to work on that thing and you'll be all set!!! It is almost doable, but it would be a very long paddle. I believe there are a few areas along the Norwalk River that I would not be able to get through, but there actually is water from my house to a couple blocks from work.

Author:	O1SalsaX [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:06 pm ]
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Very cool Jeff. I don't think that would work too well in the salt water by us. I hear the Atlantic ocean isn't very forgiving. But there are plenty of streams and rivers for freshwater stuff. We might give it a shot in a rented one some time this summer. Might want to look into a waterproof camera, or at least a submersible case for your camera.

Author:	TheInstaller [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:04 pm ]
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I will definitely be looking into a waterproof camera. Those pictures, except for the 2 indoor shots, were taken with my cell phone.

Author:	O1SalsaX [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:29 pm ]
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If stupid Olympus used a standard format memory card, i.e. SD card, Then I'd have one of their waterproof cameras already. Waterproof up to 30 feet, impact resistant up to 5 feet onto concrete, dustproof, etc..and pretty good pix too. But it takes XD cards. ugh..

Author:	Inurteeth2 [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:03 pm ]
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Nice Jeff! gald you had a good time... But not to be a bummer but this schoolie doesn't look like its 28 in.

Author:	TheInstaller [ Thu May 01, 2008 3:00 pm ]
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Inurteeth2 wrote: Nice Jeff! gald you had a good time... But not to be a bummer but this schoolie doesn't look like its 28 in. It definitely wasn't, and was promptly thrown back in to grow bigger.

Author:	O1SalsaX [ Thu May 01, 2008 4:31 pm ]
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mmmmm sushi mmmmmmmmm

Author:	Inurteeth2 [ Thu May 01, 2008 10:27 pm ]
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TheInstaller wrote: Inurteeth2 wrote: Nice Jeff! gald you had a good time... But not to be a bummer but this schoolie doesn't look like its 28 in. It definitely wasn't, and was promptly thrown back in to grow bigger. But you still should of just kept it... nobody's looking lol

Author:	queensxterra [ Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:47 pm ]
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have a pelican tandem and trophy sit in. saving up for a tandem ocean kayak and werner paddle. have you thought about adding an electric trolling motor? just got an minn kota endura 30 and optima blue top. 3-4 hours of motor power. you can also use a milk crate to hold you vhf radio and tackle.

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