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by Seasherpa
31 Dec 2022, 11:34
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Livebaiting basics Qs
Replies: 2
Views: 1710

Re: Livebaiting basics Qs

Generally on the kayak livebaiting is something done on the move rather than anchored up and the rigs match. Standard mainline to leader to a livebait hook (6/0 or 7/0). This can be pinned through the nose or bridled. If using a stinger hook then another line fron the tow hook to your stinger which ...
by Seasherpa
29 Nov 2022, 09:22
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: Prowler 4.1
Replies: 1
Views: 1162

Re: Prowler 4.1

Ocean kayak relocated manufacturing from NZ back to the US a few years back and part of that move saw all of the prowlers rebranded to 'Trident' so its now trident 11, trident 13, trident 15 In the meantime my understanding is that BLA dropped the Ocean Kayak line at least thats what they said when ...
by Seasherpa
16 Aug 2022, 21:11
Forum: General
Topic: How are you supposed to move a 5m + Ski?
Replies: 127
Views: 41400

Re: How are you supposed to move a 5m + Ski?

Wagons/cars with roof rails rather than fixed mounting points are the best option if you can.
Ian has a home made version of a wash-rider carrier to extend the points of support on a smaller car.
by Seasherpa
13 Jul 2022, 18:56
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Sheltered spots for Saturday yakking
Replies: 4
Views: 2233

Re: Sheltered spots for Saturday yakking

Hi Bugeater, You won't get any swell at the top end of the bay only in areas that are exposed to the open ocean will you need to worry about swell. Wind chop on the other hand, you will get in the bays as well as offshore but you can generally find lee somewhere to hide from it. In the top end, as w...
by Seasherpa
28 Apr 2022, 20:50
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: New to kayaks what winter clothing do you recommend
Replies: 20
Views: 12115

Re: New to kayaks what winter clothing do you recommend

outback paul wrote: 28 Apr 2022, 18:19
Another consideration is whether you are paddling or pedaling as you will probably heat up more quickly with a paddle in hand.
Nah it’s the pedalers trying to keep up with the paddlers that heat up the quickest :lol:
by Seasherpa
22 Mar 2022, 21:46
Forum: The Beast
Topic: Stealth Profisha 475
Replies: 9
Views: 9341

Re: Stealth Profisha 475

Nice ski mate, start the countdown to SWR 2023 :thumbsup:
by Seasherpa
31 Jan 2022, 22:34
Forum: Say G'Day
Topic: Total noob says hello
Replies: 8
Views: 3467

Re: Total noob says hello

Welcome aboard, lots of good info in the safety section of the forum to get you started. Where are you hoping to do your fishing?
by Seasherpa
20 Sep 2021, 13:45
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Advice On A Kayak Westernport
Replies: 24
Views: 8946

Re: Advice On A Kayak Westernport

Western Port is has quite a range of conditions in different areas - some areas have more tide flow, some have more wind protection due to French Island some have clear water some its murky etc but focussing in on Coronet Bay, it is probably one of the most beginner friendly spots in the bay. The ti...
by Seasherpa
18 Sep 2021, 16:12
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Advice On A Kayak Westernport
Replies: 24
Views: 8946

Re: Advice On A Kayak Westernport

With second hand plastics the main thing you are looking for is poetenital leaks. There are a couple of possible sources to check for when you look over the kayak. First is hairline cracks that would allow the hull to fill up with water over time when you are out on the water. These are most comoonl...
by Seasherpa
16 Sep 2021, 21:27
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Advice On A Kayak Westernport
Replies: 24
Views: 8946

Re: Advice On A Kayak Westernport

There is a white Stealth Evo 430 on marketplace listed for the price in your budget. It would be a more sea worthy craft and a nicer boat to paddle over either of the ones you are looking at. Also a very capable offshore boat too if you end up heading in that direction down the track. If he is negot...