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Topic: The Cheapskate Kayak Fisherman - Deals Thread  (Read 63986 times)

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AndyFishes

  • Rockfish
  • ****
  • Location: Port Townsend
  • Date Registered: Oct 2016
  • Posts: 109
I bought the 9' heavy DXS casting rod and it feels pretty stiff to me (not what I'm used to). I haven't used it yet but it doesn't feel like the kind of rod that you "load-up" (kinetic energy?) the rod when casting. I need to pick up a reel for it. I'm hoping to buy a lightly used LH 300 Lexa (HSP) for sale locally. It'll be my first baitcasting setup. I'm thinking of putting some 40# braid on it for kings (both from the yak and bank fishing). For the price, I was willing to take the risk of it not being "perfect".



  • Location: Edmonds
  • Date Registered: Oct 2017
  • Posts: 58
Thanks for the review - I had a feeling it didn't have the parabolic bend I am looking for. 


Tinker

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  • Location: 42.74°N 124.5°W
  • Date Registered: May 2013
  • Posts: 3304
Thanks for the review - I had a feeling it didn't have the parabolic bend I am looking for.

I've had several versions/actions of the DXS rods, from light through x-heavy and all are "extra-fast" rods, stiff through the bottom 2/3rds with light, flexible tips - which is my favorite action with conventional rods.  IMHO, they're too stiff for general trolling.
I expected the worst, but it was worse than I expected...


Matt M

  • Sturgeon
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  • Location: Tigard
  • Date Registered: Mar 2016
  • Posts: 1236
Fisherman's is running the Okuma Coldwater's (round) for $70. Not quite as good as last year when they were $60, but a good deal nevertheless for someone looking to get into an affordable line counter reel. I've caught everything from Chinook to lings and 5'+ sturgeon on the same reel without any issue.

http://www.fishermans-marine.com/cold-water-line-counter-reel-cw-303d.html
-Matt

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Trident 13

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  • Location: Kent
  • Date Registered: Jul 2016
  • Posts: 791
Some good options in the Bending Branches close out sale:
https://www.ptxstore.com/bendingbranches/index.php?utm_source=bendingbranches-retail-february&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=February2018CloseoutBlowout

$5 Malibu sunglasses for you surf launchers to enjoy a spin cycle from time to time :icon_compress:


Zach.Dennis

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  • Location: Beaverton, OR
  • Date Registered: Aug 2015
  • Posts: 799
Some good options in the Bending Branches close out sale:
https://www.ptxstore.com/bendingbranches/index.php?utm_source=bendingbranches-retail-february&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=February2018CloseoutBlowout

$5 Malibu sunglasses for you surf launchers to enjoy a spin cycle from time to time :icon_compress:

I had a few things in my cart but shipping was a little high. $10 shipping for sunglasses and a sticker haha.  The purchase was 6 dollars.  a good deal but i am too cheap lol
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Trident 13

  • Salmon
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  • Location: Kent
  • Date Registered: Jul 2016
  • Posts: 791
I was afraid of that as I didn't make any purchases and was wondering about shipping.


Ling Banger

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  • Location: Lincoln Beach, OR
  • Date Registered: Feb 2010
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"We're going to go fishing
And that's all there is to it." - R.P. McMurphy


Matt M

  • Sturgeon
  • *******
  • Location: Tigard
  • Date Registered: Mar 2016
  • Posts: 1236
-Matt

Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL




AndyFishes

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  • Location: Port Townsend
  • Date Registered: Oct 2016
  • Posts: 109
More rods on sale at West Marine Outlet online.

I bought one of these today:
https://www.westmarine.com/outlet/buy/shimano--clarus-salmon-steelhead-spinning-rods--P014306344?recordNum=16

But there are several others to choose from.

...and I was supposed to be buying a fishfinder.

Don't shoot the messenger!


snopro

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  • Location: HR
  • Date Registered: Jun 2008
  • Posts: 1111
Your not going to be shooting Ansel Adams quality with this little guy but it should do well for AOTY shots and other on the water images.  Hard to beat the price.

https://www.costco.com/FUJIFILM-Finepix-XP120-Digital-Camera-Bundle-.product.100336345.html


hdpwipmonkey

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  • Location: Cornelius, OR
  • Date Registered: Nov 2014
  • Posts: 1481
Your not going to be shooting Ansel Adams quality with this little guy but it should do well for AOTY shots and other on the water images.  Hard to beat the price.

https://www.costco.com/FUJIFILM-Finepix-XP120-Digital-Camera-Bundle-.product.100336345.html

Hmmm.  It won't come up for me.
Ray
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snopro

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  • Location: HR
  • Date Registered: Jun 2008
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Sold out.  It was $99.97


hdpwipmonkey

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  • Location: Cornelius, OR
  • Date Registered: Nov 2014
  • Posts: 1481
Sold out.  It was $99.97

Damn!  That would have been a good "on the water" camera. 
Ray
2020 Hobie Outback "Chum Chicken"
2018 Native Titan 10.5 "Battle Barge"
Wilderness Tarpon 100






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