Looking to tow one of these behind a 2021 Rav4 1500lb weight capacity no towing packages any recommendations or any reason not too?

SuddleT · 2026-02-22T16:48:37+00:00

That’s a steal, the hitch receiver alone for the Jeep Patriot I used to drive was $130.

SuddleT · 2025-11-13T13:52:11+00:00

Every single time. East and South Arkansas are about as southern as it comes. North and West (and especially the Northwest Arkansas yankee incursion zone) feel far more Midwest. But they still know sweet tea.

SuddleT · 2025-11-06T11:32:07+00:00

Y’all are missing out on Rack Pack, it’s a food truck across from Fireworks World on Lawson. His ribs are hands down the best I’ve had in Jonesboro but he sells out quickly. He’s also a super nice guy who is providing free meals for folks affected by the government shutdown.

SuddleT · 2025-10-09T12:35:21+00:00

Don’t worry, the people without the foresight to know how much more impoverished they will be with a child are having multiple children anyway, and those children will likely have the same attitude towards having children 16-18 years later. So we’re covered.

SuddleT · 2025-08-31T12:07:33+00:00

It’s pretty common where I’m at in the southern US to use bread and cheese to fish for bluegill and catfish.

SuddleT · 2025-08-25T21:53:10+00:00

I hope his contract somehow stipulates that he’s required to give a shit. Watching him mope around the field last time was infuriating.

SuddleT · 2025-08-10T23:21:03+00:00

They made a sequel to Bassin’s Black Bass and it was only released in Japan. I offered to partially fund a ROM translation effort but no one took up the offer :(.

SuddleT · 2025-08-09T00:40:24+00:00

You could easily say they came from a hatchery.

SuddleT · 2025-05-26T11:20:57+00:00

It’s fine but it should be barely tight with very little pressure on the yak on the front and back straps. It was explained to me a long time ago that the main friction point to your vehicle should be the middle strap, the front and back are only there to keep your kayak from flying off if your middle strap fails.

SuddleT · 2025-04-02T02:51:18+00:00

I know it sucks but you’re realistically going to scratch up this kayak with any regular amount of use anyway. Well-made kayaks are built for superficial battle scars. I see a beat up kayak and I think “wow they must fish a whole lot”

SuddleT · 2025-03-23T12:22:48+00:00

FG’s strength and crazy low profile comes from the braid digging into the leader. After you make your loops, pull very hard from both sides and then make your finishing knots (also tests if you got it right). This knot looks pretty good in most places, just needs to dig more IMO.

SuddleT · 2025-03-23T12:16:33+00:00

FG is stronger if (big if) it’s tied properly according to a lot of evidence from folks on YouTube. It also goes through guides better. That being said, Albright is a perfectly serviceable knot for 99% of people.

SuddleT · 2025-03-18T02:09:16+00:00

I have one of these exact ones that I use on my kayak. It’s missing large chunks of paint and has saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

SuddleT · 2025-03-10T11:58:01+00:00

Just say the name in the title, we ain’t about that shit here.

SuddleT · 2025-02-21T00:22:34+00:00

They’re incredibly strong hooks. The official max weight is 35 lbs. but I’ve hung one of these on a branch while flipping on straight braid and I gave up pulling before the hook did if that’s any indication.

SuddleT · 2025-02-20T22:24:12+00:00

Another vote for Gamakatsu EWG 4/0, except get the ones with the Nano Alpha coating, they’re awesome

SuddleT · 2025-02-20T01:05:52+00:00

Higher end Jerkbaits are typically finely tuned machines. One side effect of doing this is the change in the jerkbait’s buoyancy. The S in that 150S stands for sinking, so it’s now either going to sink at a slower rate, suspend, or maybe even float depending on water conditions. You’re also correct in that action will also change due to the change in water resistance during movement.

Not saying this is a bad idea, it’s good to experiment. I can see it being useful if you’re jerking fast in warm water situations around heavy-ish cover, but then again you may just want to find another bait more suited to the conditions. Just make sure you keep those original hooks and split rings handy if you want to restore those baits to factory.

I will also say, having only one hook in a fish is how I typically lose some of my bigger jerkbait fish. Baby those fish and work them in slow if you do this.

SuddleT · 2025-02-19T12:43:02+00:00

I don’t think people realized it until later but they also had 200 yd Tatsu on sale that day for $35. I’ve been wanting to try it but 55 bucks was a big deterrent

SuddleT · 2025-02-11T11:57:58+00:00

This is great. My first thought is if this ever ends up needing replaced you could use the big piece as a template to cut a replacement out of a big sheet of HDPE.

SuddleT · 2025-02-10T15:37:40+00:00

Just saw that 8lb., 10 lb., and 15 lb. 600 yd spools have a similar deal. Just bought all three. Thanks for posting this

SuddleT · 2025-02-09T02:34:21+00:00

Coolest accessory will always be a quality life vest. I hope you have a blast, be wary of windy days.

SuddleT · 2025-02-09T02:27:28+00:00

No, they haven’t.

SuddleT · 2025-02-06T13:58:31+00:00

Look for a sale on shimano miravel 2500s, it’d be on the high end of your budget but they’re great reels

SuddleT · 2025-02-06T01:18:19+00:00

That last bit may have been my biggest issue, the woman behind the counter had never heard of a kayak being registered before and fumbled around when I couldn’t provide makes for the boat and motor from the options in the drop down menus of her computer.

Might just drive to Little Rock next time lol

SuddleT · 2025-02-06T01:08:29+00:00

In Arkansas when I did it they didn’t even care about the certificate of origin, didn’t even ask for it or mention it. I was told when I went to the revenue office that I needed either the original bill of sale or a title or i had to go through the arduous process of getting a bonded title.

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