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Ahh the smell of fresh plastic

PlasticFantastic

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PlasticFantastic Newbie

PlasticFantastic

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Well the Stealth has been sold to a happy customer who will use it more for it's intended purpose than I did and the money from the sale didn't even last 24hrs before I handed it over to the guys at Adventure Outlet down the coast who in exchange gave me a nice new Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 in Camo. I ditched the glass because it was awesome to paddle but was overkill for 95% of my fishing and wasn't that comfortable for extended trips. So I did my research and the Tarpon came up trumps as being comfortable, easy to handle and well set up for fishing. Picked it up Friday arvo and over the weekend blooded it with two Tarpon, three Gt's, one Golden Trevally, one Bream and a Catfish to round it off so the mojo had remained with me and wasn't lost in the sale B)

Cheers

Mark

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ONTHECHEW Newbie

ONTHECHEW

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At least you got out this weekend, I have had two false starts in two weeks. At least this one you can chuck around a bit more. Still doesn't take away from you becoming a fluff chucker.

Eug Newbie

Eug

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nice looking rig mark, out of interest did you compare and research the ocean prowler? i've been having a bit of a window shop lately and wouldn't mind something that could do the creeks river but also had offshore/bay potential.

PlasticFantastic Newbie

PlasticFantastic

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Yeah I did check out the prowler but it's no where near as comfortable and very limited with storage, if push comes to shove the prowler would be the better open water kayak but the tarpon is still able to do offshore work and is supposed to be really good coming in through the surf.

Cheers

Mark

WayneD Newbie

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Great choice Mark. And by that I mean WS and the fact that you went to Adventure Outlet. Craig and the gang are great. He tried to sell me a 120 when I was getting my superlite-x, I laughed at him and then did exactly what you have done, sold the glass for more plastic. A lot more plastic....every time I walk into that shop it costs me another yak. :lol:

billp Newbie

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I'm jealous, it would be unreal if the WS seat could be fitted to the stealths, no more wet arse :pinch: .

A couple of weeks and we should be able to test out the offshore ability, with the wind and rain this week, I don't think the Macks should be to far away, especially with the full moon soon.

PlasticFantastic Newbie

PlasticFantastic

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Nice looking yak!

Are you going to kit it out with any other gear?

Going to be adding a sounder and putting on the rudder kit when funds allow. Also it's nice not having a wet bum the whole time when fishing, water comes in around the scuppers at your feet but it drains straight out.

Cheers

Mark

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