we live on a lake and the Barska seems to fit what we are looking for. Any suggestions on which one?
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I like my barska 20 to 60x60. It works great and for the money it can't be beat. However if you want exceptional detail and color at more than 500 yards I would step up to a vortex. But just for general viewing it will do the job well. Only reason I mention another one is, I am a target shooter and can barely pick out bullet holes at 500 yards.
1384697
I returned mine and bought a $60 spotting scope from Cabelas. This one is too soft/fuzzy/cheap to let you see clearly and when you zoom out the image gets smaller - its just awful
1282275
I have mine on a Rock River and love it! In fact I have two of them because I have two different sized bipods that I swap back and forth in an instant.
70048
You will need to check the dimensions on your Barska as the rings on this mount are fixed and won't adjust forward or back. Having said that if it does work for you, it is a very nice mount.
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If the question is specifically about the Old Town Vapor 10 I'd say I'm happy with my purchase. You don't need a lot of help if you want a good, reasonably priced kayak that is good on lakes. I'm over 6 foot and it is comfortable for me but I sometimes put in an extra seat cushion. It comes with an anchor so all you need is a paddle and life vest. The only change I would make to it would be extra rod holders aft of the seating area instead of behind.
1106260
I would suggest a large Wabba if you are getting the Wet Wabba for the water.
1406513
I would recommend getting a ski/snowboard rack - you'll have a much easier, more reliable time.
1075795
yes, this unit is good in the lakes. It is better when you add the GARMIN BLUECHART G2 HXUS039R US G2 (ENTIRE US) MICROSD. The chart details become much more crisp. I used the unit all around the Lake Michigan shoreline and then down the Cal-Sag, Chicago Sanitary Waterway, Illinois River, Upper MS river and the Ohio river as far up as MM400. You will really like the performance. Get a good transducer and you can do 3-D imaging of the bottom. Helped me find a dropped anchor and chain, saving me several hundred dollars!
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I don't know of one. I have a Barska with 1" rings (quite high) on mine, but they still don't clear the barrel sights, which are also quite high. Sorry.
230452
I would recommend the same one I purchased, which is the one I wrote the I review on - 1.5-2.0 ponds by Canyon. I am 5.0, but weigh slightly more than you.
698153
The SLV is a great reel for many species. I own 3 SLV's in various sizes. It is light weight, dependable, and very fairly priced. If you want to spend a little less, the sierra is well suited for trout as is the cascade. None will let you down. The SLV is a large arbor design which means it is wider and the spool is not as deep, which I like for several reasons, and the drag nob is large and convenient. If you prefer the traditional shape over the large arbor go with the Sierra.
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I really like mine. It is really comfortable. It blows up fast and the paddles that come with it are decent and come apart for storage. I went and bought a large canvass bag to store it in when not in use. On a windy day, it is hard to paddle though especially on a large body of water, but that would be true for most small water crafts.
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Depends on the lake I'd imagine. I'd get a few colors and find out which one works best for yours.
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The Barska is almost 2' long. Not exactly the easiest to carry around however for range spotting purposes, just mount it on a sturdy camera tripod and it does its job. With my failing eyesight, I can still make out .223 shots on paper at 200 yds.
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We use a marine one. It'll last all day on a lake. (p.s. my husband has 4, but only needed 1 ;- } so? 2 All I know is I get in after push off sit down and that little motor does the rest.
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I have never been there, but in imagining it, I might want something a little more substantial. Also, if you will be paddling over some distance, this really doesn't do great cutting through flat water at a reasonable speed. It is great if you have a current to take you along.
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Lakes are easy to fill from, rivers also if there's significant flow. Standing, shallow pools are difficult. I bring a plastic water bottle cut in half just in case.
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I love mine and it has helped me on the lake this winter and my boat last summer. The kids like it for there basket ball alot. I have it in the car and boat all the time.