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Hi everyone this is my first post , I chose to do my intro here rather than in the intro section as I am only here because of everyone in the tubing area. Especially TubeDude who has really provided a wealth of info after looking through the archives for hours. Thanks TudeDude
I also just wanted to thank everyone for all the info and I didn't want to just take it and run as it seems this is a pretty nice community of tubers and probably the only really good one I have found on the net.
So I grabbed an ODC 420 and it is on its way now. I went with tubedude's suggestion and got a pair of Mares Plana Avanti X3 in black, after trying them on in a local dive shop here in Columbus Ohio.
Have a buddy who is probably going to get an ODC420 also so will be nice to have a local tubing buddy as it looks like everyone here is pretty far from Ohio.
I am getting my ODC420 from an online retailer who is currently having a sale on the 2009 model ,179.99, and I know i can't post a link yet as this is my first post but google "portable kayaks" first result
Anyhow thanks again for all the great info need to buy a double action pump i believe the local one I saw was big and yellow for like 11.99 at sports authority....that one any good?
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[cool][#0000ff]Welcome aboard. Lots of new faces on the forum. I guess everybody comes out of hibernation when it warms up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I could not find the outlet by your Google instructions. If anybody else wants the link you can post it with my permission, or else send them the info by Private Message.[/#0000ff]
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Thanks TubeDude, I am not sure about the brand on the pump but I will know by the end of the week and post if I was able to get one at the clearance price.
the link for the site that has the ODC420 on sale is
http://www.portablekayaks.com/
and the actual ODC420 is here
http://www.portablekayaks.com/product/CC-F-430
Hope that helps anybody looking.....can't wait till mine arrives looks like a really nice ride
...now I just need to stock up on pvc and hit the archives 
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welcome aboard. You will enjoy that tube....good choice.
AT
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Thanks AT I aspire to have a ODC that is as nicely modded as yours ....some bass like that while on the tube wouldnt hurt either [  ]
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Tried out my new ODC 420 twice last weekend, and it's great! So much faster than my U-boat. More elbow room to cast, too. Needs a rod holder, though, so I can take my three trusty poles. Actually I'd like to add a fourth. So many times fishing -- no, catching -- is being in the right place at the right time with the right lure. I was working riprap in the ODC when I saw feeding activity out in the lake. I quickly kicked out to get in on the action while reaching for the right rod. Yeah, I'm going to really like this craft.
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Happened to notice several visits to my web site, [url "http://www.portablekayaks.com/"]http://www.PortableKayaks.com[/url] about the 420. It is a great tube. I've had excellent comments on it. Thanks for yours as well. I'd be happy to answer any questions.
In response, I've eliminated the shipping charges on the 420. It's now $179.99 total, with free shipping. Just click here to see the [url "http://www.portablekayaks.com/product/CC-F-430"]ODC 420[/url] .
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hey pkblogger it was a pleasure doing business thanks for keeping me up to date
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Thanks for dropping in and registering. You got a popular tube there and a great price.
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Here's how my new 420 looks with the rod holder I made off forum photos ...
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Very Nice!!!! One question, are you right or left handed?
All those poles on the right leads me to think you are lefty or that maybe with spinning gear it doesn't matter.
At any rate....very well done.....NOW GET OUTTA HERE and fish[ ]
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OK, here are a couple ...
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I like the second pix.
that lake looks like a good fishing lake.bass and bluegill.
what alse is in it?
Peter
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[quote flygoddess]Are you right or left handed?
All those poles on the right leads me to think you are lefty [/quote]
Now that you mention it, I am lefthanded (so I'm in my right mind, I'm told). I cast standard baitcsters with my left hand and reel with my right. Works for me. I've found it best to keep the left side of my float clear in order to sidearm, what with being so low to the water. So the rod holder must go on the right.
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[quote peter805]that lake looks like a good fishing lake.bass and bluegill. what alse is in it? [/quote]
Lake Shenandoah, outside Harrisonburg, is the least breathtaking of the three beautiful bodies of water I fish within 30 minutes of our cottage at the foot of the Blueridge. It's surrorunded by trees and hills but not towering mountains like the other two -- Beaver Creek Lake and Sherando Lake. Shenandoah isn't as cold, tends to be murky and has lots of weeds, which I like, as well as laydowns, rock walls and riprap -- lots of possabilities. All three have wary largemouths. No smallies, though. Shenandoah, I'm told, has Muskies so I'm going to study up. I fish for bass because, located where I am, it's the only fish with a chance to make my reel sing. I miss those long fights with bull Redfish, struggling to reel them close only to cope with third, fourth, even fifth runs down to the knot.
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[quote revrusty][quote peter805]that lake looks like a good fishing lake.bass and bluegill. what alse is in it? [/quote]
Lake Shenandoah, outside Harrisonburg, is the least breathtaking of the three beautiful bodies of water I fish within 30 minutes of our cottage at the foot of the Blueridge. It's surrorunded by trees and hills but not towering mountains like the other two -- Beaver Creek Lake and Sherando Lake. Shenandoah isn't as cold, tends to be murky and has lots of weeds, which I like, as well as laydowns, rock walls and riprap -- lots of possabilities. All three have wary largemouths. No smallies, though. Shenandoah, I'm told, has Muskies so I'm going to study up. I fish for bass because, located where I am, it's the only fish with a chance to make my reel sing. I miss those long fights with bull Redfish, struggling to reel them close only to cope with third, fourth, even fifth runs down to the knot.[/quote]
woooow, that all sound great. good for you my friend.
Peter
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[cool][#0000ff]I cut reel handle grooves in the ends of all my rod tubes. Helps keep the rods from rotating around and the reels from "interacting" with each other. You can experiment with the width and depth of the grooves to accomodate your rod/reel combos.[/#0000ff]
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Brad,
I live in Ohio, and have an ODC420. When I got mine a few years back the ODNR told me I did not need to register it. Has this changed? I am not to worried about being some of the pits I normally fish. However, I started fishing Knox lake this year and don't want any surprises. What did you find out?
Best Regards
Rob
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