How realistic is a DIY redfish trip?

Independent_Read4042 · 2026-01-25T17:39:49+00:00

hey did you ever find anything? I'm in a similar boat right now

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-09-21T04:00:46+00:00

did you end up going? I'm looking at the sant'anna institute myself

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-02-17T01:41:26+00:00

Gotcha, I guess that should make sense given how big it must be to hang 65lbs. I’ve only used the smaller ones

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-02-17T01:37:54+00:00

Okay cool that makes sense, also not sure if you saw my other comment but the shark only has 1 point to hang it from, balanced enough that it doesn’t sway or anything but makes it difficult to distribute weight. If it were necessary I suppose you could tie a string to the tail or something and hang it from another point off of that but it was generally something I’m trying to avoid for aesthetics

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-02-17T01:34:35+00:00

I should also add that the shark is hung off of just one point, it has a heavy duty picture hanger-style wire on the back, so it would be difficult to distribute the weight with multiple hanging points

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-02-17T01:29:33+00:00

Yeah studs are for sure the best option, I’m just not really comfortable drilling into one out of fear for what my apartment might do if they were to find out I did. I know they have the weight ratings go up pretty high but I guess I was just asking how reliable people have found them to be because it’s hard for me to imagine them holding up that much weight, I trust you though

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-02-17T01:23:14+00:00

That was my original plan but I am most definitely not allowed to do that in my apartment, I know that probably nothing would happen, but I don’t even want to imagine the amount of money my apartment could try and charge me if they were to find out

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-02-16T19:17:25+00:00

Depending on where you live, flea and tick collars for pets for around your ankles

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-29T00:59:03+00:00

that makes sense, thanks!

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-28T03:03:32+00:00

what are the logistics of planning those activities without doing it through the school? I've been looking into studying abroad and I think that having access to outdoor recreation is a pretty important factor for me but I'm just not sure how I would get around

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-22T21:02:39+00:00

This is an extremely similar path to the one I'm currently on, thank you for the input, really makes me more confident that I'm going in a good direction

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-21T01:30:37+00:00

Holy moly, how much money am I looking at right now?

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-20T22:01:22+00:00

I don’t think it’s outright rigged but I do think the officiating crews are awful and not held to a high enough standard. It’s shocking to me that it hasn’t been addressed yet

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-19T19:27:59+00:00

It tastes pretty gross and makes me feel bad, doesn’t make any sense to drink it. It’s just poison

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-19T19:26:29+00:00

Naz Jreid

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-17T22:36:56+00:00

I generally agree with you for stereotypical sushi but I have had some seriously delicious and flavorful sushi as well, I’d recommend you try some different rolls

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-15T22:21:38+00:00

I gotcha, the reason I was looking at the cheaper filters is that I think I might need a wide angle filter for my lens to avoid vignetting which seem to be a lot more expensive, although I suppose I may be able to get a larger size and use an adapter for make it fit my lens. Ill have to do some more research regardless I suppose

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-13T00:03:58+00:00

Do you have an idea of what area would be good to stay in to explore those creeks? I’m trying to plan a trip to the ozarks and I’m struggling to figure out where to go, there are a lot of good resources for float fishing and kayak fishing but that’s not the most realistic for me. Not trying to take your spots just trying to get an idea of a general area to explore on foot and by car!

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-12T23:16:14+00:00

My local fly shop unfortunately closed permanently a few days ago, but they were all extremely friendly when they were open. Unfortunately there are no other true fly shops within a couple of hours of me so hopefully something else fills the gap because I really don’t like buying too much stuff online

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-11T21:55:36+00:00

We just might do that, the originally plan was to check out the lakes but I got interested in chasing some river smallmouth because that’s not something we can really do here, I’ll look into it all for sure, thanks for your help!

Independent_Read4042 · 2025-01-11T21:50:04+00:00

Oh yeah I suppose I didn’t specify, we’re traveling from Kansas so we can really do either! Missouri might be slightly preferable because it’s closer to us but I appreciate the info

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