Nope.. this is a really popular boat. Its The Voyager out of Pt. Pleasant Bch, NJ. Kinda like the Jersey equivalent of the Yankee Capts.
Ha, ok. One thing I've learned is to pay a little more for one of the best... than waste it all on one of the "bargains"
2 long range boats here. One is the Voyager, the other is the Big Jamaica. Both are about 125ft long with bunks. The Voyager has a hot galley and a cook which puts it ahead of the Jamaica. Capt also puts you on the fish which is the point.
So you're doing overnight trips? Do they do tuna chunking / jigging trips? If so you should do one of those before Cman67 is too old to horse one in....
That's why they invented small electric reels with big drag... Yep, my Tilefish trip is 2 days and I would imagine the night fishery does include Tuna. Its in August so I'm sure all kinds of critters are on patrol at night on the Continental Shelf. We'll be in 400'-1000'. Hopefully The Big Guy graces us with flat seas and gentle breezes. BTW, do you use the PR knot?
I know theyre good, but never tied one..... shit seems complicated. FG knot it hard enough for me Before then I just used Unis on everything and for the most part have been fine.... although on the jigging rod with he longer fluro leaders with smaller guides that doesnt always fly
Well, it does require a "bobbin". They're not expensive but are critical if you're trying to tie a PR. They're easy as hell once you get the tension set in the bobbin. Just takes some trial and error but once you master the knot, you won't use anything else. As close to using a hollow core braid as you can get. The PR will not fail you and its not line diameter dependent. You can pair any braid/flouro combo you need. YouTube/JYG pro has a great tutorial. Give it a view in a spare moment. You won't be sorry. The picture is a 20/50 braid/flouro combo.
Yeah, I saw a vid from Johhny Jigs tying that knot, and they did break strength tests on a scale so I know it works.... I guess I need a bobbin, but I also try to keep things simple so I can tie knots while bouncing around on a center console
I'm almost done converting my aresenal over to PR from FG. I'm usually on a large, steady platform out on the water so I don't worry much about bouncing around. I also tie long (15ft) leaders so I don't have to change very often as I also include a "break knot" at a specific length. Just in case I get hung up, I don't lose everything as the line breaks at the knot and I keep the rest of the length of the leader. It also works with hi/lo rigs as I usually get to keep the fish, just lose the lead.
Anyone have any experience with fishing kayaks? I'm picking up a 2022 Hobie Outback and outfitting it with a Lowrance Elite 7 FS. The Outback seems to be the most popular fishing kayak. Their hardcore fishing model, the Pro angler, is just too heavy. Might as well by a boat since you have to trailer it. I plan on using it on the Housatonic River and the numerous lakes near me in CT. I will also be bringing it to my in-laws in RI. They live a few minutes from Wickford Harbor which opens up to Narragansett Bay. My father in-law is buying the same kayak and I'll fish with him. If any of you have fished from one, I'd like to hear your experiences. I've seen videos of guys fishing in some pretty deep water and catching billfish. I don't see myself doing that!
Yeah bud, I fish inshore primarily from a kayak, and have been for quite a few years.... I was always interested but never pulled the trigger (had a big canoe that was a PIA) but about 10 years ago (maybe a lil less) I had knee surgery, and couldnt surf for a few months "I can sit on my ass and paddle a kayak around for exercise"... Got a Perception Caster off craigslist, then proceeded to get hooked. I stalk skinny waters sight fishing for redfish. Then my lowerback wanted an upgrade, so I got a Jackson Cuda, Pretty sweet. Nice seat, I can stand and paddle / pole/ fight fish. Total game changer. I've even taken it a mile off the beach a few times and have caught Tarpon, King mackerel, big jacks and sharks (unfortunately.... I hate those things). You can probably scroll through this thread a ways and see pics. You'll like the Outback. I agree it's their best one. The "Pro Angler" is a bit ridiculous imo (and costs as much as a used boat). My brother in NY has a "revolution" (I think that's what it is) and he catches stripers from it (last year caught a 36"er) Likes it alot, but said he he wished he got an outback so he could stand https://forums.theganggreen.com/thr...ing-thread-is-here.77244/page-69#post-3943505
That's awesome. Thanks for the input! I got my wife a Compass which is the step down from the outback. She just wants one to pedal around in. I got her the Compass because I wanted something I could let a buddy use when she wasn't using it, so it needed some fishing capability. The Hobies are expensive. I definitely could have gotten a used boat for what I paid for the 2 kayaks plus accessories. But I really didn't want the hassle of boat ownership and these two kayaks will last me a long time with minimal upkeep (I hope). Thanks again for the input. I'll check out the rest of the thread for the pictures.
yep, that's why I fished the yaks for a long time.....just come home and hit it with the hose. If it wasnt for fishing over shallow oysters mine would still look new (and I use them alot)... have them hanging from the ceiling in the garage (find the kayak pulley hoist online for like 30 bucks. you'll thanks me later).....My buddies with boats are now fulltime charter captains, so I wasnt getting much time in the ocean so that's why I pulled the trigger on a boat too. Personally inshore I actually prefer fishing from my kayak (unless you paddle to somewhere where the fish arent) Is the Compass the small one? My brother did the same for his wife.... it's like 9 or 10 foot, but has a pair of rod holders. I've used it to fish a couple of times when I've been up to visit. It's small but it worked well enough (and I'm 6'). They live on a canal, so they can just roll the kayaks across the street and go
No it's the same size as the Outback. The biggest difference is that it doesn't come with as much equipment as the outback does straight out of the box. If you outfitted to make it almost the same as the Outback it's actually cheaper. I think it is their second most popular fishing kayak. Their entry level fishing yak is the Passport. It comes in either 10' or 12'. It uses their most simplistic Miragedrive (no reverse) and lacks a bunch of stuff that you will just end up adding on if you plan on fishing with it. But it's a good boat for someone that will use it more recreationally than for fishing. I considered it but I wanted something a little more fishing oriented for my friends to use.
OK, that's probably the one.... He wanted to get her something smaller enough for her to manage on her own, and she mostly cruises along with him but doesnt fish. I just bring one small plano box and a a ziploc of soft plastics...
I bring a ton of stuff and then end up using only a few things. Sort of the way I pack when I go on vacation. I need options.
Ha, yeah.... you'll eventually wittle that down. I do usually bring three rods (a different lure on each), a few more proven lures in said box, a few bags of soft plastics, leader, pliers, a fish bag and beverage.....
Fun fact: You can get a BUI in CT if you blow more than 0.08 while operating you kayak. Can you believe that shit? I can understand a motorized boat but a kayak?
