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- Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:24 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tandem fishing kayak recommendations
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5121
Re: Tandem fishing kayak recommendations
Hi Mental, what is the cost of the fortress going to be, and is there going to be an angler version? That could be the Angler version... Significant other sits in the rear, rerigging, passing you rods, controlling the GoPros, paddling to maintain station over that big arch on the bottom, filleting ...
- Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: Do It Yourself
- Topic: Free online trailer plans
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3342
Re: Free online trailer plans
Part of the challenge with a kayak trailer is finding light enough springs. Most shocks are at least 650kg A kayak trailer, kayak and gear are nowhere near that and you end up with a trailer that is over sprung and rides rough. I bought a trailer with a 1000kg set of springs hocks that were getting...
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:26 am
- Forum: Do It Yourself
- Topic: Kayak / Camping trailer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2830
Re: Kayak / Camping trailer
Yeah, LPG bottle is removed and the void in the sleeping area filled with sistema boxes when sleeping.
It's amazing what condensation happens around a gas bottle.
It's amazing what condensation happens around a gas bottle.
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:38 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Best Kayak for kids
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1074
Re: Best Kayak for kids
Some mods required but the Phoenix fury as a basic starter could be a good option. The hornet, a bit of a step up in price but ready to go. http://www.phoenixkayaks.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=33" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Viking Espri angler has...
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:43 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Mission accomplished
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2168
Re: Mission accomplished
Awesome!
Well deserved
Well deserved
- Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:08 pm
- Forum: Do It Yourself
- Topic: Kayak / Camping trailer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2830
Re: Kayak / Camping trailer
Good point paddlesnap. I hadn't given much thought to that to be honest as it has been used for hours on end with no concerning heat (feel by hand on firewall). It's nothing to do with a WOF unless it's simply insecure so not my forte There's about 200mm clearance and the heat dissipates well, it is...
- Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:28 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Matata 03/06/16
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1386
Re: Matata 03/06/16
Beats working any day
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:41 pm
- Forum: Do It Yourself
- Topic: Kayak / Camping trailer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2830
Kayak / Camping trailer
I've had a bit of time off work with a new baby boy in the Family. In between changing nappies and washing piss off my face :puke: I've been doing up my trailer. The trailer is a full well side/canopy from a single cab Hilux that I picked up off Trademe a couple of years ago for $200. image.jpeg Fro...
- Thu May 26, 2016 11:29 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: anchor advice
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4116
Re: anchor advice
Chain is effective though I have no chain at all.
I put out lots more warp, approx 4 times the depth I'm in.
No issues with slippage at all.
I put out lots more warp, approx 4 times the depth I'm in.
No issues with slippage at all.
- Sun May 15, 2016 7:23 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Finally legal Kingy. May 15th.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2186
Re: Finally legal Kingy. May 15th.
Always a good scrap!
Well done
Well done

- Sun May 15, 2016 7:21 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: King on Oops king off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 954
Re: King on Oops king off
Just adds to the adrenalin mate
Thankfully the one and only time I took that gamble, luck was on my side.

Thankfully the one and only time I took that gamble, luck was on my side.
- Sat May 14, 2016 3:45 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics
- Topic: Dropping 12v to 8v
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1292
Re: Dropping 12v to 8v
What about a 9v energiser type battery?
If you're running LED lights, it may cost you a few bucks per outing but I'd imagine it should be enough power for 4-5 hours still?
If you're running LED lights, it may cost you a few bucks per outing but I'd imagine it should be enough power for 4-5 hours still?
- Thu May 12, 2016 9:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Kayak for Trolling?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4743
Re: Kayak for Trolling?
Stealth would be the first to spring to mind but some of the Barracuda SIK's could be worth checking out too.
- Tue May 03, 2016 10:16 pm
- Forum: Taranaki Region
- Topic: Great white off urenui.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2878
Re: Great white off urenui.
Would love to hear or know of others on this site if they have encountered a great white. Hairy little dwarf u sound like u have what happened Do a bit of a search on Waikatoyakkas posts.... Seem to recall he had a bit of a run in a few years ago Here you go >>>>>>>. http://www.kayakfishingnz.com/f...
- Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:13 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Best long lasting VHF ?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6782
Re: Best long lasting VHF ?
Just drill a hole in itKingfish killer wrote:Im leaning towards the Cobra HH350 but also thinking about the Icom but from what I can see it doesn't look like the Icom comes a lanyard so I can attach it to my PFD .

- Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:33 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Happy Birthday Mental !!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1497
Re: Happy Birthday Mental !!
Happy Birthday mate
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Kayak food
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2425
Re: Kayak food
I have brunch bars. Cholocolate coated for a bit more sugar :) Also a diluted Powerade in each footwell. I find the, a bit sweet usually. On occasion, a big day on the water I bring a big salami stick and chew away on that too. Salami has proven a good firm and successful bait in desperation too :y:
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:14 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Lottin Point - Cape Runaway - Matakaoa Point Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1202
Re: Lottin Point - Cape Runaway - Matakaoa Point Advice
Hi Nemesis, Lottin Point has been a Family getaway spot for 30+ years now. You don't need to go far for a feed. Launch from the beach, you can't go wrong it's the end of the road. Next Bay over is the Gisborne Tatapouri spot fishing club camp ground where I often stay, Next bay around and out to abo...
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:43 pm
- Forum: Tackle and Accessories
- Topic: Cheap Toy Tuesday
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2462
Re: Cheap Toy Tuesday
Hairy Little Dwarf wrote:.............sk8e8 wrote:Might have to grab a few for the kids. I like the idea of having a few spools and changing em over.
How do you find the drags?
No servicing other than a rinse.
You're supposed to service reels????



- Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:37 pm
- Forum: Tackle and Accessories
- Topic: Cheap Toy Tuesday
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2462
Re: Cheap Toy Tuesday
Nice!
I love the 2000 sized reels.
I landed an 18kg Kingi on a KLabs softbait rod and a reel that I got free with a magazine subscription about 5 years ago.
Literally smoked the drag washers to dust but it was fun.
I love the 2000 sized reels.
I landed an 18kg Kingi on a KLabs softbait rod and a reel that I got free with a magazine subscription about 5 years ago.
Literally smoked the drag washers to dust but it was fun.