Finally a Kayak Owner - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DBITE · 03-05-2007, 02:55 PM

+1 on the Raymarine ds400 (and the insurance

). You should also check out Aqua-Bound paddles. I have one of their carbon fiber paddles and it's great.

Handymansd · 03-05-2007, 04:29 PM

Ditto on the raymarine ds400x! I Love mine!

ronbo613 · 03-05-2007, 07:03 PM

Been using an Eagle fishfinder, about $100, if the fish are there, it sees them.
I like a hand held GPS, that way I can use it away from the kayak.
Salt water and electronics don't go that well together, so I buy the cheapest thing that does the job.
Any money left over, well, I buy beer. Fishing is great, so is having a few beers and telling fish stories.

Garibaldi_Hunter · 03-06-2007, 08:49 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I just went ahead and ordered the RayMarine DS500X. Still undecided on the kayak paddle however I sent ONNO an email asking what their turnaround time was. If he replies in less than 2 days and the turnaround is not too large I may just go with an ONNO but if no reply then I'm going with the CoryVecken. Since Fred Hall starts tomorrow I'll be making a trip there after work and see what else I can pickup. Was going to wait on the DS500X but found a store getting rid of old inventory selling their last one NIB for 350 w/ Transducer. Dont think I'll be able to beat that deal.

buttchaser · 03-06-2007, 09:21 AM

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I just went ahead and ordered the RayMarine DS500X

Great deal!!!You will like the Big screen on that Monitor....

Does your Extreme have the foam inside the yak?The reason I am asking is Because the transducer is Pretty big....

Garibaldi_Hunter · 03-06-2007, 09:51 AM

Yes it has the foam core. How has everyone else mounted their transducers?

I was hoping to mount it near the seat or just behind. Then I'm installing a kayatank in the rear hatch behind that.

buttchaser · 03-06-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Garibaldi_Hunter

Yes it has the foam core. How has everyone else mounted their transducers?

I was hoping to mount it near the seat or just behind. Then I'm installing a kayatank in the rear hatch behind that.

I dont have a extreme, But have heard of people chipping the foam away , then install the transducer with goop ,You can also mount it on the stern .... Hopefully some one with a Extreme will chime in ......Here is a pic of the transducer .....,

03-05-2007, 04:29 PM	#2
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Ditto on the raymarine ds400x! I Love mine! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover Last edited by Handymansd; 03-05-2007 at 04:33 PM. Reason: typo

03-05-2007, 07:03 PM	#3
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	Been using an Eagle fishfinder, about $100, if the fish are there, it sees them. I like a hand held GPS, that way I can use it away from the kayak. Salt water and electronics don't go that well together, so I buy the cheapest thing that does the job. Any money left over, well, I buy beer. Fishing is great, so is having a few beers and telling fish stories. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

03-05-2007, 02:55 PM	#1
DBITE Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 36	+1 on the Raymarine ds400 (and the insurance ). You should also check out Aqua-Bound paddles. I have one of their carbon fiber paddles and it's great.

03-06-2007, 08:49 AM	#4
Garibaldi_Hunter Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16	Thanks for the info guys. I just went ahead and ordered the RayMarine DS500X. Still undecided on the kayak paddle however I sent ONNO an email asking what their turnaround time was. If he replies in less than 2 days and the turnaround is not too large I may just go with an ONNO but if no reply then I'm going with the CoryVecken. Since Fred Hall starts tomorrow I'll be making a trip there after work and see what else I can pickup. Was going to wait on the DS500X but found a store getting rid of old inventory selling their last one NIB for 350 w/ Transducer. Dont think I'll be able to beat that deal.

03-06-2007, 09:51 AM	#6
Garibaldi_Hunter Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16	Yes it has the foam core. How has everyone else mounted their transducers? I was hoping to mount it near the seat or just behind. Then I'm installing a kayatank in the rear hatch behind that.