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It's a little tight but works fine. It's a matter of watching the other guy cast, (not always) sort of taking turns, which has turned out to be not that big a deal. The biggest thing is to minimize any extra crap lying around in the boat so your line doesn't get tangled. A stripping basket helps, but I seem to avoid putting one on. I love my boat. Easy to launch for old men! Quick in and out! We got caught in the wind yesterday of I'm sure 12 mph but we made it through the crap to get back to the launch. Seaworthy for it's size.Nice fish! How do you like that Hi Laker? Is fishing two out of it comfortable?
Thanks. Been considering boats and hilaker was one. Have held off so far on any purchases due to all the NOF shenanigans.It's a little tight but works fine. It's a matter of watching the other guy cast, (not always) sort of taking turns, which has turned out to be not that big a deal. The biggest thing is to minimize any extra crap lying around in the boat so your line doesn't get tangled. A stripping basket helps, but I seem to avoid putting one on. I love my boat. Easy to launch for old men! Quick in and out! We got caught in the wind yesterday of I'm sure 12 mph but we made it through the crap to get back to the launch. Seaworthy for it's size.
If you would like to go for a test drive, just let me know. Just PM me. I have a 15 hp on it. Max size.Thanks. Been considering boats and hilaker was one. Have held off so far on any purchases due to all the NOF shenanigans.
I carry a stash of shop towels in the boat. Just dip them in the water and cover the spots that line tangles, or you wish to strip onto. When moving to a new spot you can fold the towel over the pile of line and motor on. Beach size towels are probably best.I A stripping basket helps, but I seem to avoid putting one on. I.
An alternative to a stripping basket is a small plastic garbage can or plastic bucket placed on the floorboard of your boat. Weight it with small sand bags to keep in place.It's a little tight but works fine. It's a matter of watching the other guy cast, (not always) sort of taking turns, which has turned out to be not that big a deal. The biggest thing is to minimize any extra crap lying around in the boat so your line doesn't get tangled. A stripping basket helps, but I seem to avoid putting one on. I love my boat. Easy to launch for old men! Quick in and out! We got caught in the wind yesterday of I'm sure 12 mph but we made it through the crap to get back to the launch. Seaworthy for it's size.
I do wear an inflatable PFD belt only when traveling point to point. Thanks for the tip on the towels!I carry a stash of shop towels in the boat. Just dip them in the water and cover the spots that line tangles, or you wish to strip onto. When moving to a new spot you can fold the towel over the pile of line and motor on. Beach size towels are probably best.
And while I'm knowing it all, I don't see a pfd on either of you. Smaller the boat, the more likelihood of going over the gunnel. Find one comfortable enough that you will actually wear it.
The emergency rules function on DFW website is down, but according to the pamphlet, page 121, in Area 12, which is what I assume Larry means by "the fjord", anglers can keep up to 4 salmon per day, releasing Chinook and chum. I am surprised that the harvest allows wild coho retention though.nice larry. so what area is letting you keep coho?
nice larry. so what area is letting you keep coho?