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On The Water Etiquette
As a lifelong landlubber, there will be a learning curve to my on the water yakking adventures beginning this Spring. A video I saw on YouTube the other day got me thinking. It was titled, "Don't fish in front of my dock." (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6jNA78oGZQ ) The short version...old guy stops cutting his lawn to hop into his boat to ride out and harass two yakkers fishing near his dock on a public lake. He doesn't…
ContinueAdded by Gary Boysen on January 30, 2016 at 4:29am — 7 Comments
What line should I use?
I am getting my gear ready for Spring. Any opinions on what the best line to use is. I've been reading on line about mono, fluoro and braid and see advantages to each. Up to now I've stuck with Berkley's Trilene, both XL Smooth Casting (6 lb.) and their TransOptic (8 lb.) brand. A salesman at Dick's Sporting Goods got me to buy a spool of 15 lb. Power Pro Moss Green braided line. I have not put it on my reel yet. Opinions and recommendations would be welcome. I use a Shimano Stradic CI4+…
ContinueAdded by Gary Boysen on January 13, 2016 at 3:01pm — 3 Comments
Kayak fishing
I need to get off the banks and get out where the fish are. I've been looking at kayaks. Does anyone have any good advice or opinions about kayak fishing? I'd love some feedback. Thanks.
Added by Gary Boysen on December 18, 2015 at 5:23pm — 51 Comments
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