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HateGauteng
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Hi. Once again off topic but there's so much varied expertise on the forum. Is there anyone who has experience in using a fishing ski? If so, what model, technique, fishing spots, transport, etc. Thanks
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That wave kayak deathtrap thing?
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Picky
Regular Contributor
Stealth ski is probably the lightest, get yourself a 1.8m rod from Kingfisher in Durban, cannister for a couple of handheld flares etc, You should use a least a 8 kg line cause you don't want to muck about to long in hauling in the fish
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HateGauteng
Super Contributor
Been looking at the Stealths online for a while now. Then saw them at the royal show. Would a roofrack be ok for transport? I don't want to get too expensive. Live an hours drive from the coast.
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stores
Super Contributor
Agree with the Stealth. Don't under estimate the need to be very fit. It gets tough out there.
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Picky
Regular Contributor
yip roofrack be ok, bugger to lift ski after a long row an haul accross the sand, weight seems to go up about 10kg per meter
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HateGauteng
Super Contributor
My sit on ass daytrader lifestyle puts me in the relm of the unfit. Can easily get back in shape though. I was thinking of the Stealth BFS. It's one of the heavier makes though. Does it matter if I go out on a kayak designed for someone heavier?
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HateGauteng
Super Contributor
Is there any special license needed? Is an anchor crucial? Know of any suitable clubs?
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Mar-11
Super Contributor
If you join a surf lifesaving club, eg. durban surf. I think you can pay very small monthley fee, and leave your ski there, much beter that way as it is a mission to load on to car. Roof racks... "thula" is the best.
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HateGauteng
Super Contributor
Do you know which agents stock those roof racks?
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Picky
Regular Contributor
I have my ski on chain at swartvlei lagoon an paddle out through river mouth, don't use a anchor cause i drift over a area after locating it with a fishfinder
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Mar-11
Super Contributor
There is a surf shop that sells them in town (durban), along with all kite bouarding equipment, bought mine awhile ago so cant remember name, will found out and a let you Know. or if you have a toyota can get them direct from dealership,
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Mar-11
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Mar-11
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john_1
Super Contributor
my question.. why would you want to ruin a perfectly good paddle by fishing?
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HateGauteng
Super Contributor
It fills the gap!
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john_1
Super Contributor
Have you ever read the Myth called the Fisher King..
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DST
Super Contributor
An Anchor??? You the sort of guy who insists on Stoplosses???
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HateGauteng
Super Contributor
Went around looking for a roof rack. I've got a bit of an exotic vehicle and so no standard rack (including the Thule's)can be easily mounted. Will need one made up. I did manage to find a decent towbar (at one of the 4x4 centres) though. Got neck, towbar and electronics all for R700; my vehicle agents initially quoted me R2400. So I'm really chuffed . . . and now I see that gap is working out.
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doomsdayza
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does exotic mean it's a model from the eastern block of europe?
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