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Fyi, I saw this and wanted to repost it here

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/f ... p?t=646562

I have seen that kayak and was very impressed. he really came up with a good one. I am honestly looking more for something a little more durable and that I can leave in the sun.

They are really not what i waslooking for. This is not a verry open floor plan.

Has anyone ever built or had one? I have been looking for one to buy but cant find anyone that sells them or even a used one but I have seen them. I appreciate all types of boats but for this application I don't want to let the sun get the plastic or a fiberglass boat and wood is just too pretty for...

I have seen a few over the years but am unsure who the best builder is. I am hoping for a pirogue style with a very open floor plan. I have only seen sit ins but think they would be great for back waters

Title says it all. I am looking for a lightweight one man boat. Must be all welded and be under 50lbs. A simple freshwater river style boat that paddles well.

Thanks any other advice? Thanks

That sounds like a blast. Please keep us posted and do a recap on what gear was used and what gear was not needed.

I know that all the fresh water from the rivers will hit neext week how does the effect fishing in the bays and offshore? Thanks for your help!

Mythman wrote:

jhunter77 wrote:How was the drive on the beach?

2WD friendly, even with the high tide.

Thanks Mike!

How was the drive on the beach?

Any other tips? Thanks

Building structure is out. I could only haul one brick at a time I like fishing with in 2 miles is possible. I know this limits the snapper fishing but I have lots of fun with kings and other fish.

For those that use GPS do you also need a depth finder?

Thanks again for all the help!

Navionics is a good tool. So are binoculars. As you paddle, look for spade fish, sea turtles and birds. Look for depth variations with sonar as you paddle over them. Also, if anyone wants to build a reef, let me know and I'll bring my hobie navy to help out. Anyone have extra cinder blocks laying a...

Thanks I have mentioned one spot and won't do that again. I will check out the hot spots any other maps? I know there are a few pipelines offshore but am unsure if they will hold fish.

I would like to find some less known areas to fish. I am not asking for GPS locations but want to know how to find my on hot spots. Do most of you find out by maps or word of mouth or do a few just put in a lot of time trolling looking at the fish finder when you are btb. Thanks for the help.

Good Stories keep them coming. I am still thinking a 6500 spooled with braid and a mono top shot should hold 99% of what I will catch.

I am looking for a new reel and trying to decide on line capacity. I would like to know who has actually broke their line because they ran out of line in a kayak. 1) Please list what you were fishing for- 2) What fish you think spooled you- 3) LB test- 4) reel used- I am thinking that few folks will...

my calculations show about 70 yards of 25lb mono on top of 209' of 30lb braid. total of 279 yards. That is close to what a abu 7000 holds with just 30lb mono

Is this reel under gunned? I have a 7000 but want something that is a little more castable for lures at the rig. With this hold a good king? I have heard they can make some pretty long runs. I am thinking I can get almost 300 yards with a 30lb mono topshot with braid under this. Would I just be bett...

If you watch it a few times and look at the very bottom of the screen you will see........a kayak with quite a bit of water in it :o Great footage! I saw the shark swim by. Awesome fish! You could of kept my pump until you made it to the beach Me and Jenn each had one. Great fishing with you and tha...

How much line do you need for a king? 30lb test how many yards? Thanks

Need a good btb reel that can cast and handle a kingfish looking for a levelwind hopeing for something in th e Abu 6500 range but don't think it will hold enough line. Thanks for the help

My wife and I had a great time fishing with yall! Took a while to clean all that fish. 10 smaks and a king was the max that poor mini x could hold. Thanks again for everything!

I would not got to FTU for anything. I went one time and the service was so bad I left. I was looking at spending $300 on a rod and reel. So I left and went to bass pro in Katy and got it there. FTU will never get my business again.