The Cheapskate Kayak Fisherman - Deals Thread

Every time I see this thread pop up I think it says "The Chesapeake Kayak Fisherman."

Me too.

Yeah.  Shut this one down and start a new one, please.  "Frugal Fishing"  "Tightwad Angler"  Something...   

Every time I see this thread pop up I think it says "The Chesapeake Kayak Fisherman."

Me too.

Yeah.  Shut this one down and start a new one, please.  "Frugal Fishing"  "Tightwad Angler"  Something...   

You guys have an issue with Chesapeake kayak anglers??

Outdoor play (another local company) has/had them for about the same.  I bought my Kokatat from them around this time last year on a great sale.  It seems to go every couple weeks, 20% off drysuits.

Outdoor play (another local company) has/had them for about the same.  I bought my Kokatat from them around this time last year on a great sale.  It seems to go every couple weeks, 20% off drysuits.

Outdoorplay has them listed at $399 on sale now.  They have all sizes though.

Backcountry also having a sale on them now.  With Next Adventure, alot of their inventory isnt online, so even if it is not showing up on the website, good chance they have it in store. 

NA one day only deal today is a bunch of deck mounting hardware for $1.

https://nextadventure.net/deals?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=52f4822001-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_26_10_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0f5e77a051-52f4822001-77960901&mc_cid=52f4822001&mc_eid=ca2fd43a1d

NA one day only deal today is a bunch of deck mounting hardware for $1.

https://nextadventure.net/deals?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=52f4822001-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_26_10_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0f5e77a051-52f4822001-77960901&mc_cid=52f4822001&mc_eid=ca2fd43a1d

great deal if you can pick it up or need other stuff and can get to $50 for free shipping...one of the Attwood combo packs is coming up with $6.99 shipping, so $7.98 total. 
Amazon has the same Attwood pack for $4.89 with free shipping...

If you need kayak odds and ends or like to build your own (ie. have a need for resin and fiberglass), this site is awesome. http://www.duckworksbbs.com/category-s/334.htm  Shipping is quick and reasonable.
If you are sick of those piece of shit poorly designed Hobie handles that fall apart after a minimal use (1.5-2 years), get these: Plastic Handle Piece Only at $0.86 ea http://www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/k736400-parent.htm compared to $16.09 for a Hobie handle (https://www.austinkayak.com/products/495/Hobie-Kayak-Toggle-Handle.html)
Carbon fiber handle for $9.95 (http://www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/lo-cfg.htm) vs Hobie cheap ass plastic for $16.09
(https://www.austinkayak.com/products/1247/Hobie-Paddle-T-Handle.html)

Spectra line for when your Hobie rudder cables fail. They will, unless you are prostaff that get a new boat every two years. 2.2 mil http://www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/cwc-spec-lb-parent.htm  Admittedly, you are only saving $.04 per foot on this one, but I like to have it available for trips and emergencies.  Every Hobie I have owned has had to have these lines changed.

There is one hidden gem on the aforementioned site that will save you a TON of money if you like rigging for accessories.  It is an Easter egg for you to find.   I have posted about it before and now have verified - for myself (and others who have seen my new Revo) - how awesome and functional it is.

In the vein of sharing the Hobie rudder cables, I nearly became sick at the thought of paying $.30 a ft for what amounted to glorified braided line (I realize it's heavy duty stuff.) All things considered it's pretty cheap considering one only likely needs ~30ft or so to re-rig an entire boat, but as you say the lines have a way of wearing out on older boats.  I didn't imagine something turning or holding down a rudder REALLY needed to be 450 or 600lb breaking strength, so I went to amazon and found Dacron kite line with 300lb strength in a 500ft roll, sure it cost me more than one replacement of the rudder lines, but I am confident over time I will need more of it, my wife has found several uses for it around the house as well. If anyone needs any just let me know, I can mail you 30-50ft or whatever for the cost of a few stamps.

http://a.co/d/7fOvkkP

There is one hidden gem on the aforementioned site that will save you a TON of money if you like rigging for accessories.  It is an Easter egg for you to find.   I have posted about it before and now have verified - for myself (and others who have seen my new Revo) - how awesome and functional it is.

Perhaps... http://www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/bb-101.htm

In the vein of sharing the Hobie rudder cables, I nearly became sick at the thought of paying $.30 a ft for what amounted to glorified braided line (I realize it's heavy duty stuff.) All things considered it's pretty cheap considering one only likely needs ~30ft or so to re-rig an entire boat, but as you say the lines have a way of wearing out on older boats.  I didn't imagine something turning or holding down a rudder REALLY needed to be 450 or 600lb breaking strength, so I went to amazon and found Dacron kite line with 300lb strength in a 500ft roll, sure it cost me more than one replacement of the rudder lines, but I am confident over time I will need more of it, my wife has found several uses for it around the house as well. If anyone needs any just let me know, I can mail you 30-50ft or whatever for the cost of a few stamps.

http://a.co/d/7fOvkkP

Dacron works well too.  I was placing an order for something else and as long as there were shipping costs already, I wanted to try this stuff and I wanted some bright colored stuff for another project.

In 12 years, I’ve never had a Hobie handle break.  I’ve had the line break, but not the handle itself.

Dave

Count your blessings. I have owned 7 different Hobie's (3 Outbacks, 2 Revos, an Adventure, and an I12) and the handles have either fallen apart, or started to fall apart on all 4 of my previously owned models.  The inflatable is still good, but sees little use and may have different handles. The other two (2018 Revo and 2018 Outback) are brand new, so the handles are still intact.

Maybe it is from pulling a heavy boat up the long steep ramp at George Rogers Park after many failed attempts at catching a Springer there.  Too much pressure on the handle.   

If you go through a lot of hammers each month, I don't think it necessarily means you're a hard worker. It may just mean that you have a lot to learn about proper hammer maintenance. -- Deep Thoughts, by Jack Handey

Cab's Salt Strikers are 25% off.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Salt-Striker-Spinning-Reels/1432814.uts?

Voted Best Shitty Spinning Reel by J.D. Power 5 years running.

Cab's Salt Strikers are 25% off.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Salt-Striker-Spinning-Reels/1432814.uts?

Voted Best Shitty Spinning Reel by J.D. Power 5 years running.

I have several.  Great reals. Especially for the price.

If you go through a lot of hammers each month, I don't think it necessarily means you're a hard worker. It may just mean that you have a lot to learn about proper hammer maintenance. -- Deep Thoughts, by Jack Handey