Recent content by baldrob

I just picked up a Penn fierce 5000 on eBay for about $40. Very well built reel, all metal construction. Very well balanced and turns smooth. I haven't used it yet so I don't know about the drag, but reviews have been good. All in all I'm happy with it. It is kinda heavy though.

I like rubber and I have found everything you said to be true about mine. I've only had it three years, so don't know if dry rot is going to be a problem.

Just wondering if we were doing one this month. I'm not really much of a photographer myself, but I do enjoy viewing and voting on the great shots other people take.

Congrats gramps!

In!

I don't know about a jonboat, but I used to haul a 12 ft kayak in the back of my truck no problem. The only thing I would be concerned with is the weight if you will be loading and unloading by yourself.

Your boat looks great! I really like the recessed cleats.

This is what I do. The only drawback I've found is that sometimes I wind up cleaning just 1 or 2 fish some trips. With a livewell I could let what I catch go if I don't get enough for a meal.

Good luck man, sounds like fun.

Yes, It shuts off when fully charged. I guess I'm okay then. Thanks for the help.

I'm in. This is a sweet prize!

Those are great pictures! I miss having a kayak. I was amazed at how close you could get to the wildlife in one without spooking them.

I think so. I'm at work right now, so I'll have to check tomorrow when I get up.

Those are some nice fish! I've always wanted to try for tarpon but they're hard to find in my section of the Texas coast.

This is probably a dumb question. I was recently given a series 27 deep cycle battery. (It pays to take your friends fishing. 8) ) I have a 2 amp on board charger for a riding lawn mower that I put jumper cable connectors on. My question is can I charge the deep cycle battery with this or...