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Old 02-26-2012, 02:06 PM   #1
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decisions, decisions....

If you had a couple hundred bucks to throw on a kayak, would you install a fish finder or an ultimate OEX bait tank? I currently have a bait tube, but its a pain in the @$$, lugging that thing around... I can't make up my mind. I know I could probably build a bait tank for a fraction of the cost, but is rather have someone with experience build it and install it... Whatta you guys recommend?
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Old 02-26-2012, 02:18 PM   #2
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The oex tanks always have looked pretty rad and are priced great as a whole package, that being said why dont you just downscale and get both, on either here or bloodydecks you could pick up a FF used for cheap, and either build (probably cost you less than 100 bucks) a tank,
what are you going to put in your bait tank if you cant find your bait?

that being said plenty of people do just fine without either, but you will greatly increase your odds at success for whatever your targeting with both,

Having healthy lively bait is definately key.
And knowing your depth, bait location, and whats swimming under you are also key.

I could safely bet that if you walked into oex theyd sort you out a deal on a ff and a livewell if you tried.
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Old 02-26-2012, 03:11 PM   #3
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If I had to choose, FF is a tool, bait tank an accessory.
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Old 02-26-2012, 03:20 PM   #4
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If I had to choose, FF is a tool, bait tank an accessory.
Words of a wise man... Fish finder it will be.

I'm planning on fishing la jolla on a regular basis come spring. I've been looking around and have come to three possibles... Hummingbird, lowrance x4 or a cuda 350... I'm waiting to hear back on the cuda 350 as it is a used unit. But, honestly the lowrance x4 is luring me... Any recommendations, iceman?
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Old 02-26-2012, 05:06 PM   #5
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Words of a wise man... Fish finder it will be.

I'm planning on fishing la jolla on a regular basis come spring. I've been looking around and have come to three possibles... Hummingbird, lowrance x4 or a cuda 350... I'm waiting to hear back on the cuda 350 as it is a used unit. But, honestly the lowrance x4 is luring me... Any recommendations, iceman?
X2 I have been looking at the lowerance elite 4 w/gps, I sure hope someone has them at the Fred Hall show, hopefully the same booth that has the hobie bait tanks...
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X2 I have been looking at the lowerance elite 4 w/gps, I sure hope someone has them at the Fred Hall show, hopefully the same booth that has the hobie bait tanks...
BPS has the Lowrance elite 4 in color and BW, Color is $299, BW is $199
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Old 02-26-2012, 10:17 PM   #7
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X2 I have been looking at the lowerance elite 4 w/gps, I sure hope someone has them at the Fred Hall show, hopefully the same booth that has the hobie bait tanks...

Hey David, you might want to look at the 5. The 4 is too narrow. Especially if you run a split screen with gps and ff (which you should most of the time). Just something to think about.
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