The Cheapskate Kayak Fisherman - Deals Thread

If only they made wheels that work at Fogarty Beach. That soft pebble/sand is terrible.

OK, so I'm not the only one  struggling to get to n from the parking lot at Fogarty!

I love my Outback, but always get envious of how easy Clayman makes it look, to pull his Revo there!

If only they made wheels that work at Fogarty Beach. That soft pebble/sand is terrible.

I have the sand wheels, they do work.
I did a completely unscientific test at the little cove next to where the NOAA ships dock.
From the soft sand at the top to the mud at low tide it was much easier with the sand wheels.
They're better on hard surface than balloon tires.
C-Tugs are not perfect, the kickstand is a joke, the entire thing is plastic and subject to UV degradation.
The pads don't fit any of my kayaks, that can be overcome.
Then put a pair of them together with the connector kit and it's great.
Sure beats the half dozen, half assed PVC pipe contraptions I've created over the years.

Tons of BF sales going on.  The best I've seen since pre COVID. 

If you like to tie flies, Spawn is having a great sale. Tempted to head down river and check out the secret in store specials.  I like to throw my support their way.




The Dollar has also been strong against the Yen.  While not as great a deal as it was a few weeks ago, buying JDM gear is still a good value. 

https://www.digitaka.com/

Seen some of the deals and already got my list made out for them at Spawn.

Limited deals available this year, but I did manage to find one worth sharing...40% back as a gift card when you buy any St. Croix rod from American Legacy Fishing. I've ordered from them before and I've been very happy with the deals and service. More of a bass-focused inventory though, as a disclaimer for use of the gift card for PNW folks.

I've had a St. Croix triumph M 6'6" for about 15 years now and it's been very good to me. I've only had to replace the top eye. It's been around the world with me and caught many fish in both fresh and salt water. I'm going to upgrade one of my other spinning rods to the St. Croix Avid this year. I spoke with customer service and the deal is good for backorders as well. This model would be about 2 months out on backorder.

https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/2022-cyber-monday

REI is having a 30% off used gear sale right now through 1/1/23. I found a nice Mustang Survival drysuit, size XXL. Out the door is $335 for a $1000 dry suit - that would be pretty hard to beat if this is used gently and returned (ad states excellent condition).

https://www.rei.com/used/p/mustang-survival-hudson-latex-gasket-dry-suit-mens/199868?color=Admiral%20Gray%2FMahi%20Yellow&aqi=779c4e54e206bfe93c71126f8eb2f783

Was annoyed for quite some time, by ads for a site called Temu.
Finally broke down and looked at it one day while bored.
They actually have some great prices on decent looking gear.
I can't attest to the quality yet, as I just received it, but they have just about any kind of gear you are looking for, got two new spinning reels for $35 total. They look nice, spin smoothly...

$50 off the Garmin inReach Mini2:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/765374?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paidsocial-link&utm_campaign=inreach&utm_content=inreachmini2&fbclid=IwAR2lARIECKmk85Ldu16o7FvwWdmBabF99DljR32vGkOCIf_bo0w69kW3zfM

The GPS Store has the Garmin Echomap UHD 73sv on sale for $499.95 and free shipping if anyone is looking to upgrade.  I think I am going to pick one up for my boat and pass my Striker 73sv down to bubbagrump for his new Native battle-barge.

https://www.thegpsstore.com/GPS-Units/Chart-Plotters/Garmin-ECHOMAP-UHD-73sv-with-GT56-Transducer

Not really fishing related but more for camping and ect...

Good deal on a 1800 watt portable power station.  I have two of their other products and have never had an issue with them.  My others are only 600 and 700 watt.  I am thinking of getting this one so I can run a small coffee pot and various other electronics.  The sale price is only good for 2 days.  I also have a $20 off code from their Facebook group. FBAC180

https://www.bluettipower.com/products/ac180

It's Amazon Prime day which should mean some decent deals on fishing and non fishing items alike.

One item that I am picking up some more of are these knockoff Plano "Edge" boxes. I have had too many issues over the years with the cheapy terminal tackle boxes, either allowing in water or having the latches break or bust off. It could just be me being hard on them but they generally only last a few seasons before needing replacement. These boxes seal well and the latch is rock solid in my experience.

https://a.co/d/7cFDxux

Nice find

Stumbled on this listing on Facebook Marketplace for lead sinkers while I was looking for chicken fencing. Picked up a bunch of cannonball sinkers for $.14/# which is a super deal over the sporting goods stores. Now if they just don't fall apart. Easy pickup just off I-5 @ Hwy 212

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1669375616875163/

Stumbled on this listing on Facebook Marketplace for lead sinkers while I was looking for chicken fencing. Picked up a bunch of cannonball sinkers for $.14/# which is a super deal over the sporting goods stores. Now if they just don't fall apart. Easy pickup just off I-5 @ Hwy 212

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1669375616875163/

Thanks for posting. Did the canon ball sinkers look as nice as on the pictures?

By chance I stocked up at FishField yesterday, who at $0.25/oz for most weights is significantly cheaper than other stores in the area. However, $0.14/oz is a lot better and I will try this person next time, also because he has the very hard to find 14 oz canon balls. When trolling the Columba 12 oz often is a little too light and 16 a little too heavy.