Hi Everyone - New to ISA

[jcarroll]

New member who just wanted to introduce myself and say so far I have enjoyed reading all the great information posted here at ISA. I am in the St Charles area and mostly fish the Fox. Would enjoy meeting other anglers who fish the same area. I fish both fly and a baitcaster. I like to wade and Kayak. I am actually considering a new kayak and just tested a Jackson Big Rig.....man is that a comfy seat! Before I pull the trigger, I would love to hear any pros and cons from other Kayak fisherman regarding that rig or any others they are familiar with.

Cheers!

John Carroll

 

[Terry Dodge]

Welcome! Be sure to check out our calendar and attend an event.

The Fox is a damn good fishery and I'm sure you'll get some in-put on the Big Rig.

Hope you enjoy your time with the ISA.

[Eric]

Welcome. On the JK Big Rig -- nice tandem kayak for comfort, room, amenities. Very heavy. If you have the strength to manage it and the means to transport it, might be fun for a while. I don't see it as a go-to, day-to-day fishing kayak unless you live on the river or are planning on using it at a vacation home. It's more/less a battleship. Good luck!

[jcarroll]

Thanks for the feed back on the Big Rig. It is a heavy one for sure. I'm also going to look at the Wilderness Attack 14. I'm a tall guy so I think I need a sit on top. If you have any others you would deem worth investigating, Id love to hear about it. Maybe I should just get a bass boat!

[Guest Paul J Trybul]

I used to live on the river on the west side by the park below the dam. Big smallies wading the west side starting at the park. Jerk baits and Senkos.

[jcarroll]

Appreciate the hints! You may just see me out there!