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    PFAS in Lakes, Ponds and Rivers, another threat...

    Last year same thing happened on the Farmington River in CT, signs up warning about consuming fish account of PFAS/PFOS contamination. Biggest surprise to me was they singled out Yellow Perch. I could see bottom feeders or junk eaters like Catfish and Carp, but Perch? That was the one fish I...
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    Where to get a Boat Trailer Inspection in SW Nassau ?

    Use care and double check the work was done if you go to Trailer City in Hempstead. Long story short, after one experience I would rather take my trailers to their old Commack facility from Valley Stream than use Hempstead. And now their Commack office is closed. I used a guy in Medford who...
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    Paulie's in Montauk closing

    As per a post on his FB page, he's had enough of the change in Montauk and is closing up. No details on when, etc. but it's truly end of an era. Except possibly for a small shop in the marina, that's the last fishing shop in Montauk. I remember when it was Freddy's, and it was always a spot...
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    Kayaking Port Jeff ?

    Due to the massive traffic and skill of the weekend warriors, I would advise avoid PJ altogether. The kids on the jet skis are another reason to pass on the area. I would suggest looking west, as in West Meadow to past Sunken Meadow. Go where the boats can't go. While I too look to avoid...
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    Key fobs

    Only thing is I have a Toyota Taco and if it senses the fob nearby, it will open a locked door if you place your hand on one of the door handles. JPD mentioned a Faraday cage which is something that completely blocks the radio transmissions from the fob. I tried one of the RF proof bags that...
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    Ticks

    I see ticks year round in the rail yards at both Greenport and Montauk, no matter how cold it gets. Had a turkey run up and try to steal a coworker's bagel, and it's neck was loaded with blood engorged ticks. Have been using several dedicated sets of Premethrin soaked boots and clothes and...
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    Key fobs

    Yes, but I was trying to keep it as light as possible. I had no issue with wrapping the fob in bags and using that in the pocket, but one time at Mecca I kept trying to stay on a submerged rock (and failed, lol) and having something bulky irritated me when I was casting. When I finally gave...
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    Key fobs

    Faraday cage! Excellent and thanks.
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    Key fobs

    Recently acquired a 4x4 after years of using an ancient van, because the knees said so (can't take walking in anymore). And I would just slip a old school key in my waders, etc. and take care of business. However, the new ride has a key fob and now I have to deal with using something I can't...
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    Bed Bath & Beyond

    Their return policy was way too generous, I would be astounded when I was stuck in line in their old store in 5 towns and the old biddy crew was bring in well worn items. Huge markup somewhat offset by their coupons, bride once made me go back to take advantage of a forgotten coupon, I was...
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    "wake surfing" the yak

    If I were to do it, I'd look for a standing wave from a running tide, out of boat traffic, and not far from shore. The inlets have quite a few, and I bet there may be some around the parkway bridges. I know some rivers have that, and I remember as a kid someone trying in a aluminum canoe in...
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    Kayak Man Overboard - the Do's and Don'ts

    I've had both a Kokatat and a NRS. Loved them both and they never leaked. But I've split the neck gasket on both (kids call me Megamind and the family insult is Fathead, so you can see why). There was a gent out east who was excellent at suit repairs, but moved to Nevada. He did offer to do a...
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    Kayak Man Overboard - the Do's and Don'ts

    I tried waders but I quickly dropped that for a couple of reasons. First and foremost is belting them so if you do go in, they don't fill with water. When I surfcast I belt the waders and then use a surf top that has a second "belt" (waist closure) to keep water from getting in. But lying in...
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    "wake surfing" the yak

    I've done it on a SUP but it's real hard on a kayak. If you lose it on a yak it can get ugly quick, like tossed really bad if the bow digs in, or it planes to the side. To see what I mean, look for videos where people try to launch in the surf. I did see one of the two owners of Empire Kayak...
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    Kayak Man Overboard - the Do's and Don'ts

    Quite a few folks I kayak with does the same (your pickup method). Only thing is to have a pennant for the portion sticking out. I have to give up the van so I'm hoping to get a truck too, if they weren't so crazy in prices/availability now. I've got to repair the dry suit too, the gent I...
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