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    thinking about buying a kayak

    ^^^^^^^^^ What he said.
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    Kastling Royale Legend

    Not going to start a new thread on the Piscifun, but I got the Torrent, and for 40 bucks, can't go wrong. Longevity might be another issue, but only time will tell. I have seen some fb ads that brings it down to about 32 dollars with a promotional code. The spool release is a bit firm, but the...
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    spooling a bait caster

    The instructions do have it coming off the side for spinning. The guy I spoke with was in Tenn., so the southern hemisphere thing doesn't apply, lol.
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    spooling a bait caster

    So I thought I would start a new thread rather than continue on the one regarding Kast King reels. Ended up with a Piscifun, and the manual shows how add new line. The pic shows the new line spool is fed from the bottom with the rotation being clockwise. I though the opposite, googled a few...
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    Kastling Royale Legend

    That is good to hear. Did you have to lubricate yours before use, or did it have adequate lubrication?
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    Kastling Royale Legend

    After some more reading and onthewater's experience with Piscifun, went ahead and ordered their entry level Torrent. If it doesn't pan out, I am only in for 40 bucks. If it does, will probably step up a notch or two and order a higher level as needed.
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    Kastling Royale Legend

    The Carbon X reference threw me until I realized it was a spinning reel. Watched a long you tube video comparing the Phantom to the Phantom X. I saw that the X doesn't have an external knob for brake adjustment, but the X still won because of the handle and quietness and maybe smoothness, but it...
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    Kastling Royale Legend

    Thanks on the water102. Those are some of the reviews I read. The price is what concerns me, but their direct marketing business model does allow for some lesser pricing. Reviews are as good if not better than the Abu Promax genre, which I am very satisfied with. I fish recreationally only, so...
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    Kastling Royale Legend

    I had planned on picking up another BPS Pro Qualifier 2 when the Bass Pro/Cabelas spring fishing classic sale comes out next month. I think I found a link that has the flyer(ahead of time) and the Pro Qualifier 2 doesn't look to be half price like it has the last couple of years. I have one and...
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    Lost fishing partner.

    No, don't sell your boat. Happened to me 25 years ago. Lost my brother -in-law/hunting fishing partner, who was only 53 years old. Although I was winding down in hunting interest, it kinda put the nail in the coffin, but I still forced myself out and glad I did. Also, I have learned as we get...
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    Jon boat vs V hull

    There's the rub. Define deep V. 5 degree dead rise? 20 degree dead rise? how deep is the bow? A 14' cannot have much dead rise because of the short length, but Tracker, for example, does advertise a 14' deep V. Is it potatoe, or potato?
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    Jon boat vs V hull

    If you are referring to a modified V, then I would tend to agree. However, I think the op was thinking of a deep V. Even a 14' deep V(don't compare it to a 18-20 Lund, etc.) will handle well and still cut some small waves/high chop.
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    Abu Garcia Vengeance/Dunham's Sports

    Also available in spin cast as well.
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    Abu Garcia Vengeance/Dunham's Sports

    I was at my local Dunham's Sports(regional chain) last evening looking at their Vengeance bait casting rods and they were marked $39.99. For those who have a Dunham's store and receive 20% off coupons in their email, that brings it down to 32 bucks. I have a medium heavy(which IIRC, paid 49.99...
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    Jon boat vs V hull

    I've had a 14' semi V Mirrocraft with a floor and now have a 1232 jon. My friend has a 14" Sylvan w/ a floor and a 1448 Tracker. Stability has not been an issue in any of them. The 14' semi V's have the advantage of easily standing while casting and fishing and even moving around some. Both...
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    BPS Pro Qualifier 2

    Odd?? I completely missed that. At least around here. Didn't see it in my flyer. I strolled through the Denver Bass Pro July 3rd when visiting family there, and had a Pro Qualifier 2 in my hand. Still marked at 99 bucks and the sales guy said not a word about on sale or it was going to be on...
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    BPS Pro Qualifier 2

    Although it is still a bit early here, I have been out a few times and wanted to update the BPS Pro Qualifier 2. On the water, I have had far too many over runs and can't seem to find the magic adjustment. It does reel smoothly, but I would not buy a second one. Much prefer my Abu Promax 3's...
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    thinking about buying a kayak

    Well, have had it out one time. No problem whatsoever with stability. Will have to practice paddling, but for the water I will have it on, will not be a problem. I purchased a short 3-4' paddle to aid in maneuvering, and ended up pretty much using it exclusively.
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    thinking about buying a kayak

    Well, Rich99, not braggin' or complainin', but you got me by a 100 lbs., so I think it will do great. Not much gear, either. The flat(ter) hull should make it ride high as well. I think my 67 year old body and balance will be fine. I will report back.
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    thinking about buying a kayak

    Well, ended up with the Pelican Catch 100. Well thought out. Love the open cockpit. Currently making a low budget cart for it. Made supports to sit on and mount against garage wall. Makes storage a breeze. Weather isn't cooperating to get it out.
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