The Dark Side

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mazman
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The Dark Side

Post by mazman »

Finally made the switch to the dark side, after one trip I can safely say it's the side for me :mrgreen:
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Cheers Alex
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Wind Waker
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Re: The Dark Side

Post by Wind Waker »

Nothing is quite the same. Especially good for lure in trees at Blue Rock ;)

Well done and a nice beast it is.
Live long, fish hard and hopefully catch something.
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MrTall
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Re: The Dark Side

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Welcome, good to see you here. :wave1:
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laneends
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Re: The Dark Side

Post by laneends »

I love paddling, but for fishing I have to hand it to the mirage drive, you can do so much more especially if you are a lureman.
erik the viking
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Re: The Dark Side

Post by erik the viking »

Welcome Alex.
You will not regret your decision there.
There is lots you will be able to do with it once you gain more experience.
However, they work better on the water than on the grass!
(still got the vantage seat tag dangling.....) :yahoo:
westy
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Re: The Dark Side

Post by westy »

Very nice Alex :clap: got the stealth color there, got to agree with Keith, would love to paddle, but so much more fish-able with the pedal, you'll see when you get the big one and have to chase it :yahoo:
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Hvalross
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Re: The Dark Side

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As already stated the ability to get after a fish early is a real benefit. Drifting along tossing lures is easier when you sort out subtle applications of thrust whilst cast and retrieve is going.

I am sure the Yak Gods will understand and forgive you your transgression, not glass and not paddle :roll:

Enjoy!
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maverick
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Re: The Dark Side

Post by maverick »

:thumbsup: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Well past the edge, almost at the point of no return.
mazman
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Re: The Dark Side

Post by mazman »

Hvalross wrote:As already stated the ability to get after a fish early is a real benefit. Drifting along tossing lures is easier when you sort out subtle applications of thrust whilst cast and retrieve is going.

I am sure the Yak Gods will understand and forgive you your transgression, not glass and not paddle :roll:

Enjoy!
I am toying with the idea of replacing the kingfisher with something glass but that is a long way off. For now I am really happy with the kingfisher and outback combo I've got now.

Cheers Alex

Ps. even the addition of a rudder was extremely useful
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shane
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Re: The Dark Side

Post by shane »

Congratulations on the new yak Alex. I'd stick with the kingy over glass for rivers and estuaries that are rocky and/or snaggy - areas where you don't want to risk a mirage drive and glass is likely to get scratched up.
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