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08-21-2012, 06:48 AM | #22 |
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Damn, looks like I just made some friends. I've been wanting to use her as a mothership since I got the yak. That was a year ago and she hasn't been out since that or longer. The unfortunate part is that it's only a 25 footer and can get crowded real quick. I'm going to do an Island trip with two other guys and see how that works out. I've done the Catalina thing without yaks and three guys is comfortable. Sleeps two down below, one on deck. Porta-potty, B.B.Q., two ice chests, two bait tanks, full electronics (radar took a shit) MP3 and huge fish hold. Due to a busy life and rising fuel prices (1-1/2 m.p.g.) the yak was bought and she sat. Now I'm itching for some speed and distance.
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08-22-2012, 05:32 PM | #23 |
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Been talking to some of the Helo pilots on base. Seems like I may have been able to get us a "spotter" doing a "training mission." Just need to pick a date a few weeks in advance so they can make it happen. Needs to be done SOON!
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08-22-2012, 05:40 PM | #24 | |
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thats freakin sick! man, with connections like this, i really need to make friends with some of you! A kayak mission like that sounds like a blast
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Hey, if they want, we could spice things up. One of us could wear a turban and bring a really big camera. /sarcasm
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08-22-2012, 07:06 PM | #26 |
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as long as it was a weekend id be in...the more the merrier, as many of you know some of the paddies have 100's of dodos on them, more than enough for some yakkers....
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08-22-2012, 07:19 PM | #27 |
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And reasons like this is why im in the process of setting up a trolling motor to increase range. Just recived a very sexy battery in the mail yesterday, 100ah 12.8v lifepo4 pack. Should give 80ah of useful battery combined with PWM controler and im looking at ranges of up to 20 miles on one charge if i keep throttle under 75% with no voltage sag, downside is 14 hour charge time. But plus side is it only weighs 24lbs so carrying 2 could be possible just need the cash. All said and done $750 for battery and battery management chip including hazmat shipping lol
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You'd be suprised to know that one of the most popular LJ fishing grounds is just under 3 miles away according to my chart plotter. |
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08-23-2012, 08:03 PM | #30 |
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going paddy hunting on a yak is tough. low to the ground and you dont cover ground fast. going on a boat is awesome though!
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and.. get this. i dont have a FF right now either. it was only good for making bait anyways.
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08-25-2012, 01:57 AM | #32 |
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Distance isn't that big of a deal. I'm more worried about the wind. I'd love to give it a try though, especially with some numbers from the greatest military on Earth. If anyone happens to hear of a target paddie PLEASE count me in and send me a PM.
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