Is RBP still alive? I haven't been here in a long time... thought I'd drop
by with a question. I hope everyone is having a good start to the paddling
season.

I'm a canoe kind of guy and have three that I enjoy very much (Bell
Northwind, Bell Magic and Mad River Eclipse). I was recently encouraged to
buy a kayak to use on an annual sal****er fly fishing trip to Cape Cod. I
just picked up a new Wilderness Systems Pungo 140 Angler. I bought a Werner
Tybee paddle (in expectation that my canoe background makes me tend to be a
high angle paddler?), a bilge pump and a Seal skirt. I live in a rural area
in upstate NY and the only "kayakers" I know are paddling oversize plastic
pool toys from the local sporting goods chain stores... no real enthusiasts
around that I'm aware of to seek guidance from.

Can any of you recommend a good reference book or two? I'm particularly
fond of Bill Mason's "Path of the Paddle" as a canoeing reference. Is there
a similar work in print for kayakers? I've found some interesting
instructional vids on Youtube, but I'd really like a good book. What is the
kayaker's bible?

Thanks for any suggestions,
desmobob

On Apr 11, 4:47*pm, "Robert Scott" wrote:
Is RBP still alive? I haven't been here in a long time... thought I'd drop
by with a question. *I hope everyone is having a good start to the paddling
season.

I'm a canoe kind of guy and have three that I enjoy very much (Bell
Northwind, Bell Magic and Mad River Eclipse). *I was recently encouraged to
buy a kayak to use on an annual sal****er fly fishing trip to Cape Cod. *I
just picked up a new Wilderness Systems Pungo 140 Angler. *I bought a Werner
Tybee paddle (in expectation that my canoe background makes me tend to be a
high angle paddler?), a bilge pump and a Seal skirt. *I live in a rural area
in upstate NY and the only "kayakers" I know are paddling oversize plastic
pool toys from the local sporting goods chain stores... no real enthusiasts
around that I'm aware of to seek guidance from.

Can any of you recommend a good reference book or two? * I'm particularly
fond of Bill Mason's "Path of the Paddle" as a canoeing reference. *Is there
a similar work in print for kayakers? *I've found some interesting
instructional vids on Youtube, but I'd really like a good book. *What is the
kayaker's bible?

For kayaking, I like Tom Foster's "Catch Every Eddy, Surf Every Wave".
It's great for beginner to advanced kayakers.

John Kuthe...

"John Kuthe" wrote in message
...
On Apr 11, 4:47 pm, "Robert Scott" wrote:
Is RBP still alive? I haven't been here in a long time... thought I'd
drop
by with a question. I hope everyone is having a good start to the
paddling
season.

I'm a canoe kind of guy and have three that I enjoy very much (Bell
Northwind, Bell Magic and Mad River Eclipse). I was recently encouraged
to
buy a kayak to use on an annual sal****er fly fishing trip to Cape Cod. I
just picked up a new Wilderness Systems Pungo 140 Angler. I bought a
Werner
Tybee paddle (in expectation that my canoe background makes me tend to be
a
high angle paddler?), a bilge pump and a Seal skirt. I live in a rural
area
in upstate NY and the only "kayakers" I know are paddling oversize
plastic
pool toys from the local sporting goods chain stores... no real
enthusiasts
around that I'm aware of to seek guidance from.

Can any of you recommend a good reference book or two? I'm particularly
fond of Bill Mason's "Path of the Paddle" as a canoeing reference. Is
there
a similar work in print for kayakers? I've found some interesting
instructional vids on Youtube, but I'd really like a good book. What is
the
kayaker's bible?

For kayaking, I like Tom Foster's "Catch Every Eddy, Surf Every Wave".
It's great for beginner to advanced kayakers.

John Kuthe...


Thanks John.

I should add that MY oversized pool toy will be paddled 95% on inland
flat-water and 5% on inshore sal****er.

I had it out today for the first time. I was cursing the entire trip! The
Pungo 140 Angler comes with some add-ons like a pair of rod holders (one
flush and one conventional) and a pair of paddle or rod clips. Turns out
the aft clip is mounted right at the outside edge of the deck just about
even with the seat back:
http://www.wildernesssystems.com/pro...ngo_140_angler

I whacked my fingers against it on every stroke until I started having to
make an uncomfortable "correction" to keep my hand clear of it. I
definitely need to relocate or remove it, or get a longer paddle for
low-angle style paddling. :-(

Good paddling,
desmobob

Robert Scott wrote:
Is RBP still alive?

Seems to that the last on-topic post was at the end of February...
I wouldn't call that alive.

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Eindhoven The Netherlands Europe
---Look at the possibilities, don't worry about the limitations.---
http://kayaker.nl/

In a previous article, "Robert Scott" said:
high angle paddler?), a bilge pump and a Seal skirt. I live in a rural area
in upstate NY and the only "kayakers" I know are paddling oversize plastic
pool toys from the local sporting goods chain stores... no real enthusiasts
around that I'm aware of to seek guidance from.

How far away are you from Rochester? The Bay Creek Paddle Center in
Rochester has knowledgable staff, as well as training programs at all
levels and all types of paddling. They even have a new kayak fishing
program and a new kayak fishing expert.


--
Paul Tomblin http://blog.xcski.com/
We'll burn that bridge when we come to it.

"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
...
In a previous article, "Robert Scott" said:
high angle paddler?), a bilge pump and a Seal skirt. I live in a rural
area
in upstate NY and the only "kayakers" I know are paddling oversize plastic
pool toys from the local sporting goods chain stores... no real
enthusiasts
around that I'm aware of to seek guidance from.

How far away are you from Rochester? The Bay Creek Paddle Center in
Rochester has knowledgable staff, as well as training programs at all
levels and all types of paddling. They even have a new kayak fishing
program and a new kayak fishing expert.


That sounds great. Unfortunately, I'm on the other side of the state, right
up against the VT border.


Good paddling,
desmobob

In article , Robert
Scott wrote:

Is RBP still alive? I haven't been here in a long time...


That's why it's not on . . . people who haven't been here in a long
time.

Sad.

"Harold Burton" wrote in message
.. .
In article , Robert
Scott wrote:

Is RBP still alive? I haven't been here in a long time...


That's why it's not on . . . people who haven't been here in a long
time.

Sad.



That sure was a pleasant "welcome back." That might explain things...

Good paddling,
desmobob

"Harold Burton" wrote in message
.. .
In article , Robert
Scott wrote:

Is RBP still alive? I haven't been here in a long time...


That's why it's not on . . . people who haven't been here in a long
time.

Sad.


OK... if I apologize for killing RBP, can I ask another question?

I sometimes struggle a bit to get my new Pungo 140 loaded onto my roof rack
(Thule crossbars and Yakima "Land Shark" kayak pads.) I've been eyeballing
that Yakima Outrigger rod that slides out of the forward crossbar and allows
you to put the boat up one end at a time. I've never seen one in use and
don't know anyone who has one. Is it an effective and handy loading aid or
just a clever gimmick?

Thanks for any info,
desmobob

On Apr 18, 6:24*am, "Robert Scott" wrote:
"Harold Burton" wrote in message

.. .

In article , Robert
Scott wrote:

Is RBP still alive? I haven't been here in a long time...

That's why it's not on . . . people who haven't been here in a long
time.

Sad.

OK... if I apologize for killing RBP, can I ask another question?

I sometimes struggle a bit to get my new Pungo 140 loaded onto my roof rack
(Thule crossbars and Yakima "Land Shark" kayak pads.) *I've been eyeballing
that Yakima Outrigger rod that slides out of the forward crossbar and allows
you to put the boat up one end at a time. *I've never seen one in use and
don't know anyone who has one. *Is it an effective and handy loading aid or
just a clever gimmick?

Thanks for any info,
desmobob

I used to work at an outdoor sports shop, and I have first hand
experience at using them. They ROCK! You just pull the Outrigger out,
get one end of your boat up on it, lift the other end of your boat and
plop it up on the racks, and viola! Then put the Outrigger back in,
get the pads under your boat, tie off and you're on your way.

John Kuthe...