ahh just on the wrong sidebagpuss wrote:
Small world my wife is from Chepstow and I'm from Alvington about 6 miles up the road
Indeed, a small world
ahh just on the wrong sidebagpuss wrote:
Small world my wife is from Chepstow and I'm from Alvington about 6 miles up the road
He I want to get out on it in variety of conditions before I do. Also anchor up in somewhere like WP etc. With a bit of flow.inshorebrawler wrote:Are we going to have a review on this stranger?
The sounder is imo an important piece of equipment, i met a guy (vyak member forget his name)at the ramp here he had a lowrance with all the extra features, he suggested thast they are well worth having, the side scan give a very detailed view of the structure. As previously stated i like to use dual frequency and mapping, however i find it takes up to much screen on the 4". Then there is maps or mapping? I currently put my sounder next to me or on the front platform in the PA, if i were to buy either a 5" this would still suite both locations, if i were to buy a 7" which im leaning towards it would only fit in the front mount, however my reason for the 7" is because it comes with everything i need for a better model in the 5" for a similar price, re: garmin/lawrence, garmin in their bigger model have wifi, no issues with exposed internals via mem cards, other than that i don't know.Reeling wrote:He I want to get out on it in variety of conditions before I do. Also anchor up in somewhere like WP etc. With a bit of flow.inshorebrawler wrote:Are we going to have a review on this stranger?
Still trying to figure out which route to go down re: sounder. Is structure scan worthwhile and if so transducer externally mounted. Also whether to stick with lowrance or go to Garmin
I did look at rocket launchers when I picked the photographed scotty holder. The only problem then is that the angled back rocket launcher may interfere when the paddle enters the water during the catch.laneends wrote:If you put scotty mounts where you propose could you use your scotty rocket holders and angle them backwards for trolling. Easy to see and grab, then put the berkleys in if you want to bait soak forwards. Maybe reduce your extension heights now you dont have to clear pedals
Great points. I'm sure my inconsistent and inaccurate stroke with become even more apparent hitting the rod, instead of just the yak railslaneends wrote:Rod holders trolling up front will always interfere with vigorous paddling. Even if you don't hit the rod you will catch the line with the paddle tip, especially as you change course. Or slow to clear one of the lures.
Also with a long yak it increases the hang ups on the back of the yak. Forward trolling is really good for slow speed trolling.