Posts by yaudon

bienvenido Alberto, Por fin una persona en este forum de la capital de PUERTO RICO... PONCE!! y todos los demas, pal' parking :thumbsup2:

De un Ponceño a otro, saludos y bienvenido a este site. Sirvete un Don-Q con cocacola y a leer los threads

Dan, I honestly seem to think that you just opened up Pandoras Box!! I have the feeling that this thread will go on and on and on and on for a while!!! get the popcorn ready my friends!:laughing3:

hey...potatoe, potato!!like you said Dan, it has its pros and cons. Def it is a horrible platform for scuba diving unless you probably use a hookah system. But for spearfishing It all depends on the liking of the person.

I know that there are a few of us here in this forum that do kayak spearfishing, and it is not that hard to get in or get out. it is mostly learning how to make it easier! In broward yeah, I see your point on swimming from shore; but in dade.... I think that it is more of a pro to use a kayak to go out even to the first reef since they are farther away than broward and palm beach.

Yes you do need to learn how to store and carry your gear to make your experience a better one.

Also, there are places like california that they have spearfishing kayak tournaments and they have probably 50to 75 spearos singed up!

That it is not as practical as a boat? no it's not! that it is uncomfortable in many aspects? yes it is
That it is convenient? it sure is! If you can't make a shore dive and don't have the $$ to buy or maintain a boat, then owning a kayak and rigging it up for spearfishing might be your best option

Another option that might be the best for some spearos out there is to buy an inflatable/rib boat and add a 5.5hp or even a 10hp. Rig it up with an anchor anddude, you can go anywhere with that. might set you back probably $1,000 if you buy it used in craigslist but it is a more practical option for all of your spearing needs!

hey, there's a good slogan for your site... For all of your spearfishing needs!

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guys, guys, guys.... you are looking at the glass half empty; not half full!!
yes there are a lot of pros and cons for kayaks, is like what's better? power boats or sail boats? never ending subject. The following are a few tips that might help you incline more towards kayaking or away from it....

1) it is a self propelled vessel, so no matter what happends... YOU CAN NEVER GET A DUI!! so drinking and paddling go together, you'll sweat it off
2) if you buy a good quality kayak they do hold their value, so for resale terms they are worth it
3)you don't need to deal with the drunken moron asshole boaters @ the boat ramp. You can launch a kayak from almost any spot where the shoreline is easily accesible here in Florida (except ft. lauderdale, they are some sort of premadonna city that don't like kayaks)
4) gas can be @ $100.00 a galon, spearfish and fish from ur kayak all day long don't spend a dime in gas
5) you don't need to spend any $$ on insurance
6) you don't need to spend any $$ on maintenance like oil changes or tune ups.
7) it is earth friendly, absolutely zero pollution. This is as earth friendly as you can get
stealth! fishing and spearfishing
9) can go on a 10 day camping trip to the everglades!! :thumbsup2:
10) you can get an insulated fishbag and strap it to the deck of the yak and keep your fish there. if you want it colder, freeze a few bottles of water and toss them inside
11) you can rig your kayak to bungee strap all of your gear on the deck and the back of the kayak and strap your gun on the side.
12) kayaks are fairly stable. I can stand up in my prowler 13 and cast and use my stake-out pole as a push pole
13) I have a battery powered portable gps, aa battery nav lights and a 12v small motorcycle battery for my fish finder depth finder
14) you can strap and hang and store your kayak from the ceiling or any wall.
15) if you are lazy enough, you can rig a 12volt trolling motor and get there faster ( you will get a dui)
16)great cardio work out
17) you don't have to pay a yearly registration on it
18) if you get tired of your kayak, it is easier to sell your used kayak than selling your used boat!
19) if you buy a hobie pedal drive kayak like HAU's or mine, you don't need to worry about wind factor or struggling!
20) you can wash and hose down a kayak faster and easier than washing down a boat
21) you can have a malibu mini x that it is only 9' long and weights about 45 lb. extremely stable
22) ocean kayak prowler 11 lots of cargo space

cons
1) you have to paddle
2) you have to carry it
3) some are heavier than others from 45lbs to 85 lbs average
4) smaller than a boat so unless u have a tandem kayak, forget about going with your friends, unless they have kayaks as well.
5) your ass will hurt like hell after 8 hours of paddling and fishing
6) wind
7) storage
you have to buy a lot of accessories to be able to store and carry your yak (still cheaper than boating)
speed
9) yes it gets heavy after you load up all your gear
10) it is a pain to paddle out from the shore/surf
11) you don't have the advantages of a boat
12) line of sight is practically zero.
13) you will never make it out to Elliot key for the Columbus day regatta! :laughing3:
14)

I can't think of anything else right now, but I am sure some of the guys will fill some options out as well!!

in reality it is something different. just try it out and find out that once you do it, you'll be hooked. It is addictive!!

Im with Pucho on this one!! For what I remember growing up in Playa Santa they always called female sharks tintoreras!

well to tell you the truth, I tested it yesterday in the lake behind my apartment. My stepson wanted to go fishing so, I just tried it!! it floats and moves like a bat out of hell!!!

we need to go! sign me up for the weekend of the 25!!

I'm in the same boat man!! I've been trying to hit the water and every weekend something always comes up! And I have to start hitting the water because once the baby is born in late july/early august, I know I really won't have the time!

I really have a lot of shit on my plate right now, I just want to go spearfishing!!!

tarpon in Puerto Rico is Sabalo.
and barracuda in pr is called picua not picuda is like saying "bacalado" bacalao!

my cousins have their boat and apt. in pargueras. Never been spearfishing there, but I've done some mayor drinking and partying there!!!! CARACOLES!!!!!!!! how many sleepless nights and waisted nights drowning into the worthless addictions and claws of DON-Q RUM and MEDALLA BEER!!! MY, OH MY, what horrible memories:D:laughing3:

hey core, even if you sounded just like pargo, it's all good! at least it's a good reference! It could be worse!! :laughing3:

I never knew any spearos in PR. I lived in San Juan, but I did all of my spearfishing in the fajardo to st. thomas area. I just went out on our boats and speared fish with my friends. Sadly I never met any spearos down there. Mainly cause we only speared fish like once a month. We had to divide our weekend between trolling, dirtbikes, paintball and golf; but we mostly where trolling 80% of the time!

le faltan las medias con las chancletas!

well, I have a wooden biller 36, so I wanted to go bigger. I was thinkingg more along the lines of an euro style gun. I think I am more inclined into an enclosed track and hip vs chest loader, I haven't given it much thought at all! which one would you guys think would be a better option?

I'm up for the idea pargo. sadly I don't know if I'll be able to make it saturday for the expo. I am organizing a kayak fishing tournament that was scheduled to be this saturday but due to bad weather, I'll have to change it for next saturday. But I will meet up with u guys where ever u guys decide to meet at!

Hey guys, I've been seeing your threads and I would like to give it a shot on making my own wooden gun. Is it hard or fairly simple to someone with some trade skills?

What type of wood should I use and where could I get a good trigger mechanism? all the advice you guys can give me would be appreciated.

thanks

hey pucho, dude!! tienes trememndo talento y muy buenas obras de arte! Si tienes bastantes disponible, trata de exibirlas en el coconut groove arts fest. comunicate con ellos y renta un booth. Tienes tremendo potencial para el miami market!

pargo, yo soy boriqua; osea que soy casi perfecto! pero lo digo de relajo. Mi primera esposa era cubana y mi segunda esposa tambien es cubana!

El que no quiere caldo le dan dos tazas!:crazy: and my third wife hasn't been borne yet! :thumbsup2:

well core, u have to be carefull with some cubans!! What ever size fish your friend tells you, cut it in half and that will be the real size! :thumbsup2:

eso es lo que mi ex-suegro siempre me decia. and he was cuban!

Just joking guys!

Welcome aboard mate! Glad to see that you accepted the invitation! now lets see if Iriespearo makes his introduction!! the hobie is coming along and getting ready for sunday!

Reelkayaking.com and the miamiadventureclub.com are hosting our first kayak fishing tournament of 2009. The tournament will be held saturday January 31, 2009 with the check in at the Miami outboard club starting at 1pm. The captains meeting will be held thursday january 29, 2009 at Duffys Tavern in Miami. For more information, log on to: http://www.reelkayaking.com

Hope to see some of you there!
Thank you,
Frankie

I thought that parrot fish where carriers of ciguatera? Can u spear those here in Miami?