The Cheapskate Kayak Fisherman - Deals Thread

Found a cheap safety flag at Big 5 Sporting Goods yesterday:

PROPEL PADDLE GEAR Safety Flag (on clearance for $14.98)
https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/PROPEL%20PADDLE%20GEAR+Safety-Flag/3330129960021/_/A-5521141#.Wru3NGbMx24

I bought one of these and it looks reasonable.  It looks like they don't tighten the screw enough on the bracket holding on the lower pole so it tends to want to fall out of the package so make sure all the parts are there.  Once I tightened the bolt it grips it fine.

They also had paddle/rod leashes on clearance for under $6:
https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/PROPEL%20PADDLE%20GEAR+Bungee-Kayak-Paddle-Leash/3330129960010/_/A-5521034#.Wru3j2bMx24

And a 3 pack of 8" rod floats (mini pool noodles) for under $8:
https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/propel%20paddle%20gear-rod-floats/3330129960015/_/A-5521083?_D%3Asearch=+&_D%3AsiteScope=+&_DARGS=%2Fstore%2Fcartridges%2FSearchBox%2FSearchBox.jsp&_dyncharset=UTF-8&siteScope=ok#.Wru3umbMx24

You can check stock online for the stores near you.  The one closest to me said limited stock and to call.  I just showed up and they had two left of the flags and the noodles.


Cabela's has the Gerber River Shorty knife on sale for $19.88
https://www.cabelas.com/product/GERBER-RIVER-SHORTY/2043147.uts?slotId=0

Kevin

Cabela's has the Gerber River Shorty knife on sale for $19.88
https://www.cabelas.com/product/GERBER-RIVER-SHORTY/2043147.uts?slotId=0

Kevin

Thanks for the heads up!! I almost bought one of these at the sportsmans show at full price, but didn't pull the trigger. This will be a good replacement for my Amazon special I've been running the past few years.

Nice find on the knife.  I might have to pick one up as a spare for that price.

Bi Mart has a table similar to the one I use for fish cleaning on sale for $25.
https://deals.bimart.com/h/m/bimart/item/257888328?flyer_run_id=314974&locale=en-US&type=1

Okuma Coldwater Low Profile Line Counter reel is on sale at Fisherman's for $89.99.

http://www.fishermans-marine.com/okuma-cold-water-354-series-low-profile-line-counter-reel.html

I've been waiting for these to go on sale again.  I've been wanting to get one for a while.

20% off store wide at Outdoor Play.  If you are on the fence about a drysuit, boots, or a new PFD, nows the time to pull the trigger!
Use code APRIL20 at checkout to get the savings.

Dry box.  I have one, and it has worked well for years. http://widgets.harborfreight.com/wswidgets/common/displayCoupon.do?week=1418&campaign=b3&page=coupon8.html&cust=10042118614&keycode=1023&single=true  Sale ends today.

Good price on a kokanee rod: 
http://www.fishermans-marine.com/lamiglas-classic-glass-ultra-light-casting-rod-7.html

Good price on a kokanee rod: 
http://www.fishermans-marine.com/lamiglas-classic-glass-ultra-light-casting-rod-7.html

I just grabbed another X11 there fro $64.  They have an 8 footer that is 1-6 oz that would be an awesome jigging rod.  Nice and light. If someone wants a nice two piece lightweight rod for that, I would pick one up next time they are on sale.  It is cheaper than the ugly stik tiger jigging rod (when on sale) and way lighter and more sensitive.

I haven't used one of these YakGear Lumina lights yet, so I can't speak to the quality. I have seen a few of them around various campsites, and I know the owner of the company was pretty stoked about them when they came out years ago.

For under $15 I'm willing to roll the dice so I ordered one.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/yakgear--lumina-led-rechargeable-utility-light--15218951?

They also have some tackle storage pretty cheap. The corrosion inhibitor seems kind of gimmicky, but for transport and storage it's better than a bucket. I doubt if they are well built enough for lasting use on the water. The hinge looks somewhat flimsy.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/flambeau-outdoors--zerust-marine-tackle-box-large--9430240?

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/flambeau-outdoors--zerust-marine-tackle-box-medium--9430232?

Ling Banger, nice find.  Reviews seem great.  I think an amber strobe is about as visible as anything could be and it changes in the car as well as 120.  Here's a two minute vid.  I'm going to risk the $15 as well.

West marine also has a few other good deals -

Kayak Cart for $30, not sure of the quality, but looks a bit better than the super cheap ones on amazon.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--scupper-swift-sit-on-top-kayak-dolly--16082653?recordNum=4

A pretty good deal if you're looking for an anchor trolley, no idea of the quality:
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--deluxe-anchor-trolley-kit--13837554?recordNum=23

Ram mount for turning a Hobie rod holder into a more usable ram mount
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/ram-mounts--ram-scotty-hobie-wedge-base-with-1-5-ball--15218472?recordNum=18

I'm getting one of these to add to my makeshift visicarbon flag. It should mount pretty well into some 3/4" pvc.
https://www.westmarine.com/outlet/buy/ultimate-survival-technologies--splashflash-led-light-black--13977301?recordNum=59

This could be pretty funny 
https://www.westmarine.com/outlet/buy/kwik-tek--we-re-gonna-need-a-bigger-boat-novelty-flag--16225443?recordNum=35

FYI that RAM mount is for converting the sail post to a RAM ball, rather than the rear flush mounts

Been looking for a good no-drill lighting solution with the upcoming dark launches, nice find. 

I just pulled the trigger on that Yak Gear light as well, good deal!  Not so great with $9.99 shipping, but ship to store is free.

Kevin

For the bass guys in the group Academy sports has a bunch of soft plastics and my favorite top water lure the whopper plopper for $8 each (normally around $16)  Free shipping too.

Add code CC201820PCT for 20% additional

https://www.academy.com/shop/browse/outdoors/fishing?facet=adbug%253A%2522h%2522&intcmp=FW201811_20180418_FishingShopAll|HP_H01