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#1
07-01-2012, 04:21 PM
Is anyone out there? Nothing new since June 28th, never mind, I'm goin fishin! Just sayin.
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#2
07-01-2012, 10:25 PM
I see that. I have been heading to the hills for the past two weeks. Cooler but wind has been brutal. Using the Assault mostly but also a little deep nymphing from the boat.

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#3
07-01-2012, 10:48 PM
Nice looking fish!

How is the Assault compared to the Renegade?
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07-01-2012, 10:52 PM
It seems more responsive. Smaller diameter toons so flipper power really makes you fly. Handles like a dream in the wind. With my ultra light oars it causes a wake. Tried it today with factory oars and they work just fine, and we were talking white caps today.

It's a keeper. And easy as heck to carry. Either on the shoulders or stand in the middle and lift. Done some hiking with this one.
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07-01-2012, 10:53 PM
Some of us aren't getting out on the tubes as much this year so far. I know for myself, I've only made it out a couple of times for a few hours before the wind came back up. Other obligations and the wind have made it a tough time this year in Southeast Idaho. Especially the WIND!
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#6
07-01-2012, 10:54 PM
Sounds fun. Is it narrower than the Renegade too??
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07-01-2012, 10:57 PM
That is the same here. Our weekend last we were able to get out for 3 hours Saturday morning before all hell broke loose. Then out of desperation, I went out in the evening and managed the biggest fish of the weekend (sorry, on gopro, but it was a quick unplanned release)
That is where I truly appreciated the Assault.
Two hours all day Sunday was all we got. Deep nymphing and Damsels were still working. OH, and leeches. One hitched a ride on one of my indicators...that was funny.
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#8
07-01-2012, 11:06 PM
[quote cpierce]Sounds fun. Is it narrower than the Renegade too??[/quote]

It is narrower and smaller seat area. Plenty room even with a #27 battery, but not a struggle to reach the motor at all.
Lighter too.
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#9
07-01-2012, 11:47 PM
Here is the apron and one of the larger fish:

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#10
07-02-2012, 12:38 AM
I think I could easily become a floattube/toon-aholic, and buy a separate one for everywhere I go. Maybe I better not, and just be content with some compromises that work for most of what I want. The Assault sounds great and would be better in someways, but I do like my Renegade and my Fish Cat 4. They work for me and what I do.
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