crankbait2009

I am coming down to the final days before my first tournament, and I am trying to button up all my gear before I head out. I have some questions that will touch on some things all around the yak. Rather than starting a new thread for every question, I'm hoping I can get my questions answered here. 1. After I installed my yak attack anchor trolley, I was looking for some info on something different, and came across some yakkers placing small bungee chords by the trolley pulleys to take some of the shock/jerkiness when the anchor engages. I stuck my pulleys at the very ends, with no room to install these bungees. My pulleys were screwed and caulked caulked in place. Is there any way I can avoid these pulleys being yanked out of the yak? 2. I am going to set up the retractable clothesline contraption for the anchor and drift chute rope. I saw someone on youtube connect prarachord to the existing clothesline chord that is inside unit with a not. Can anyone tell me what type of knot you'd use to tie these two ropes together so they will not come untied? I do not have hog rings or ring pliers, so I'd like to avoid that. Has anyone secured these two ropes together with zero flaws using another method? Care to share? 3. Coming off the anchor trolley ring, you will hook the anchor or chute to it, yes? how does that work when you have that retractable unit? I am really puzzled how the two work together. I see videos how to install both, but nothing about setting it up while in the water. 4. for those of you that use a drift chute without a rudder. Do you find it a hassle trying to steer it as you go while using your paddle? I imagine the chute slows you down to a crawl, so it might not be as bad as I am thinking. I have never used a drift chute, but am looking forward to it. 5. when it comes to after rain fishing, and the waters are chocolate milk colored, do you refuse to fish or do you go out anyways and hope for the best? Ever have luck, or no luck at all?

I recently signed up for my first tournament EVER , I'm looking forward to it, win or not. The first tourney is an online tourney. Depending how that does, I may sign up for a live tourney. I signed up for the Ohio, April tourney, BKFT Spring Fling. It goes from April 1st through April 30th. It has a $30 entrance fee. Figured if I lose my a$$, I'm only out $30, and I call it a day. It should be fun. Any other Bass Resource yakkers joining this tourney?

Thank you.... Any time I've ever had a freshwater tank, or anything for that matter, I have always tried to half ass it, trying to not spend the needed money to make it right. This time around, I wanted to cut no corners. If I'm gonna do it, I'm gonna do it right. Right off the bat, I was told unions and gate valves were me friends. So I kept that in mind. I have unions at each bulkhead going into the tank as well as what you see in the photo. I am all covered for dismantling, if the need arises. So far, no reason. Let me rephrase. I did have to remove the one piece from the return pump to the first union, last week. Replaced the tubing to a softer hose, easier to work with. Plus my maintenance on the return pump. The union definitely made it easy! I tried to keep it as clean and organized as possible. Clean does not exactly work in this hobby. So I'm learning to accept that. Just gotta fine an air line bracket to mount my dosing lines so they aren't just hanging. I just installed them a week ago as you see above. That's new to me, so still working on the appearance of it. I'm having a hard time finding an air line bracket that doesn't have the shut off valves built in to it. I just want the bracket that will hold the air lines in place. I did find d a bracket like I want, but for this small piece of plastic, they are asking anywhere from $10-$20 for it. That absurd. This bracket is only 2" in size, or so.

I have had freshwater pretty much my whole life, but I got really bored over the years with it and decided to step up to the salt water world. I am so glad I did. So much more rewarding. I literally watch the tank for a couple hours every night. SO many new things are happening within the tank, that leave you scratching your head, saying, I didn't put those in there I don't understand :). I have had this tank running for a year and 4 months, and I have yet to lose interest. I enjoy it a lot. I have clown fish, fire fish, tomini tang, chalk bass, blennies, gobys, serpent sea star, wrasse, and your every day clean up crew. I still have more fish I need to add. I have quite a few coral, at least a dozen different kinds. All frags at this point. I hope I have convinced you to ditch one of the existing hobbies, to get back in to salt water

I currently have a 130g saltwater tank, with a 40g sump underneath Here is a overall shot. It has more coral and fish in it now, but still has the same set up. 2016-12-20_09-31-18 by Shawn D, on Flickr 2017-03-18_08-02-33 by Shawn D, on Flickr

I recently purchased some polyethylene foam to place under the deck of my kayak. My reason for this was to create storage boxes so things wouldn't slide around and I could keep it organized. When you open the hatch, it opens to the hull which is wide open. Nothing encloses that storage area. So I bought some 2" thick blocks and created a box that my tackle boxes would lay in. I placed the foam blocks in place where I wanted them, wedging them in to place, and it is very tight, almost perfect. But I know these blocks will not stay in place. So I am trying to hold them in place by means of glue or some type of adhesive that will not ruin the surface of the kayak. And that also has easy removal, if needed. QUestion is this. Has anyone worked with this foam? What can I use that will "glue" the foam to the floor of the yak?

I am in the market for one of the many keel protectors out there. the sliding in and out of the water has done a bit of damage to the hull. I'd like to get this covered now, before it gets worse. I asked Ascend about it and they said concrete/black top ramps do a number on kayak keels. So, has anyone placed a keel guard of some sort on their kayak? which one did you go with, how is the quality? easy to install?

I contacted Ascend, and come to find out, I should have had foam blocks at each end of the yak. Mine are missing. So they are sending me the foam kit to install. Free of charge of course. Wonder how much of a difference it will be having this said foam? I thought it was nice without it I did get a recommendation, about buying some foam, and wedging it in the hull to create this "box" to hold my gear. Just gotta find this foam now

hmmm, wonder why the next model down woul dhave foam inserts, but the next one up, would not.

I have fished chrome blues here and there with no positive results. I have thrown chrome blacks with great success. I wish I knew why. But I have given up on blues all together and strictly throw black. Just like the color fire tiger. That does NOTHING for me and refuse to buy that color. But others in my area swear by it.

For anyone that owns the Ascend FS128T kayak, is well aware that each compartment lid on the deck leads to the open hull underneath. Makes storing items a little unorganized without having storage walls to keep everything in place. I have had my yak for a year now. Never really been able to utilize the hull to store the plano boxes, due to them shifting and sliding. I don't want to have a crate behind the seat, so the ideal set up would be to have the planos stored in the hull Has anyone added a storage box of some sort to create a storage? If so, how did you do this? Can you post pictures?

Let's try this. I know what I want, just not sure what I need. I have an Ascend FS128T kayak. On the kayak, there are two accessory rails, one on each side of the seat, mounted on top of the kayak. I am looking for a rod holder that slides on to this rail. But I am not sure what parts I need in order to acheive this. I saw this holder online which is exactly what I want. It holds a spinning reel or baitcaster. BUt I am not sure what all parts are needed to mount it in to these rails. Can anyone provide some assistance on this? Here is what I am after: http://www.scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/rod-holders/bait-caster-spinning-rod-holder.htm

I've seen videos of people modifying their yaks. I have no desire to go that far, but I also said the same thing before I modfied my jon boat. I know my mind will change once I get out on the water. But I do like the rail that could adapt to the rod holder. I have seen the balls that go in the rail, they range from 1" to 1.5". Is there not a cross reference number that I can use so I know what parts I need to buy to fit in the rails? I have seen RAM, Scotty, and a few other brands. I have no clue which one I need for this model of yak. Can anyone tell me if this fits the rail system that is on that yak? http://www.walmart.com/ip/26874842?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=138&adid=22222222227018764387&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40970790392&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78913667552&veh=sem

Has anyone ever used an ultra lite spinning combo and artificial plastic worms? Is it even possible to fish the worm technique with that type of combo?

ok, thank you

Just purchased an Ascend FS128T kayak. This kayak replaces the jon boat I had for a number of years. Jon bot was getting to be a bit much hauling around myself. So decided to try the yak. On my model of YAK, it comes with the two side rails for mounting accessories. (rod holder, go pro, gps, etc). Where can I find the accessories that slide on to this rail, for fairly inexpensive prices? I can't imagine it will be cheap per item, but my fingers are crossed. Is brand name crucial for something like this? If not, 3rd party works for me.

It is very possible that I am seeing things or maybe that I once imagined it, but.... About 5 years ago (maybe), I could have swore that strike king made a lipless crankbait that was 100% pure chartreuse. no craw striping, no outlining in black, just strictly an eye and the body. Again, pure chartreuse in color (other than the eye). Does this lure exist or has it ever? If so, I want one, maybe three I have seen a bunch of chartreuse lipless cranks but they also double up with other colors. Can anyone help me out?

Does Cabelas do this type of thing each year?

I went to the BPS classic this past Saturday (2nd day of the event). Usually go this time every year. Since I started going a good 5-6 years ago, I have noticed the crowds are becoming less and less. I realize the sale items are the same every year. No great deals to be had. Sure you have the lures that are a buck or two off. And the plastic baits that are a certain % off. But certainly nothing that would make me rush to the store. I usually go to pick line up or lures I lost in the last season. Normally I could just buy random stuff and easily spend $200. I spent $50 on some line and a few lures. But a new hat was more than half the cost of the hole trip. I was kinda disappointed. Was hoping for a more exciting trip. Guess I was the reason for that......I could have spent more money on stuff I didn't need. Oh, and needless to say I had to wait in no lines, and certainly didn't have to rub elbows with anyone going up and down the aisles. That was surprising as well.

ha ha, It is clear when pulled out, Iv'e done it, but when you look in to the water, it has a greenish tint. I went ahead and ordered the clear line, I have no issues with the performance of the line, just the visual.....

I should probably listen to you, afterall, you were the one that turned me on to yo-zuri hybrid when i started fishing in 2009

I saw all those, but they are clear. I'm looking for the green line ok, let me ask this....... I always used the green line to match the water color of the lakes in my area. Is there any disadvantage in going the clear color route? Or does it really not matter?

I did google yo-zuri.........i was looking for 600 yard spools, in 12# green, as well as 600 yard spools, in 12# ultra soft green I was not seeing it. I saw a bunch of 275 yard spools, but not large.

I am finding that Yo-Zuri Hybrid is getting very hard to come by. The places I do find it at (ebay), are very limited on the kinds of line they carry. For some reason, it seems like YZH is going away For my crankbait set up, I always used 12# YZH For my plastics combo, I always used the ultra soft 12# YZH Can anyone recommend a good replacement line that can take place of these two?

they don't even show them online....