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Diablo Deck Review: Part Three

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Diablo Deck Review: Part Three Okay, lets move on with the project. In the previous post, I mentioned making a plywood platform for the top of the Rigid Pro Box. Well, here’s how it worked out. From a half sheet … Continue reading →

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Diablo Deck Review: Part Two

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Diablo Deck Review: Part Two  In the previous post, I showed you a “Diablo Deck” I purchased from Diablo Paddlesports. When you stand, the “Deck” alone raises you roughly 4″ above the cockpit floor. Of course, to better spot fish … Continue reading →

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Diablo Deck Review: Part One

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Diablo Deck Review: Part One: For sometime now, I’ve been thinking about adding a Diablo Deck to my Adios. Why? I mainly fish flats. That means I’m “poling” most of the time. ( DYI push pole) Not only is “poling” … Continue reading →

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How Many Spots does a Redfish Have?

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

How many spots does a redfish have? Fair question. Typically a redfish has one spot per side. It is usually located on the rear flank, near or on the tail, and above the lateral line.  The photograph below shows how … Continue reading →

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Caught the Same Redfish Twice

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

In the previous post, I described catching a “tailing” redfish, my first red of 2017. Naturally I returned to the same spot, paddling my Adios out the following morning with high hopes. Sure enough, a “tail” popped up, immediately. I … Continue reading →

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