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Captain Rob Baylor - Baylor Outdoor Adventures

www.bayloroutdooradventures.com

I have been fishing the Texas coast for almost 20 years.  First as a kid, then as a young adult and now as a full-time guide.  The Stake-out Stik has become an invaluable part of my daily operations.  The ability to arrest a  drift and maintain a broad profile to the area I am working has produced greater numbers of fish from feeding schools.  I can say that L and L Manufacturing has created a product worthy of every penny.  This Stik will   hold in any wind, never breaks down, and will not break the bank.  Add one to your set-up today.

Tom "TKFSTUBB" Stubblefield

Owner:  www.texaskayakfisherman.com and touring Kayakfishing Pro

After a brief season on the tournament tour this summer, I'd like to offer my take on the Stake-out Stiks, Kayak Stiks.  I have both the 5 foot Floating Stik, and the 8 foot Original.  For most of my trips, I found the 8 footer to be the best choice.  It seems that everywhere I fish, there is more mud than water.  It was a rare day that the  Stik didn't sink at least 3 feet into the slime.  I paddled Native Manta 14 and with all my gear and my  tournament live well, the Stik held well in all conditions.  I use an anchor trolley setup that allows me to anchor anchor the kayak off the bow or stern and anywhere between the two.  I'd put the Stake-out Stik through the tie-off ring and run it to the bow most of the time because I prefer to fish into the wind for a more natural presentation.  Even in the heaviest chop the Stik never acted like it wanted to pull out.

Another big advantage that I found for the 8 foot Original is that it makes a great drag anchor.  I like to tie off  to the top lanyard and drag it behind my kayak.  Without tearing up the sea grass bottom, it slides along,  keeping the boat's speed manageable.  I really like this feature better than the standard drift sock.

I'm looking forward to more great products from L and L Manufacturing in the future.

Captain Dickie Colburn

www.sabineconnection.com

After 37 years of guiding, I am into any piece of equipment that works every time out and is maintenance free.  With the Stake-out Stik I can anchor my boat instantly and quietly on shallow water flats and know that it will hold in the toughest of winds.  I would not fish the marsh and backwater ponds without one in my boat!

Chris Perry - League City, Texas

I have a 19' Shoalwater Tunnel Vee.  I purchased the 8' Jumbo Stik and have been very pleased.  I do a lot of wade fishing and don't carry the big anchor in the boat anymore.  Great product at a reasonable price.

Brad Deslatte - Port Neches, Texas

The Stake-out Stik is a product I do not leave the dock without.  After spending countless hours over the past 30 years in the local marshes and bayous I can tell you it has made a solid impact on how I set up to fish in many different situations.  As a matter of fact I carry two Stiks all the time.  I can anchor as deep as 12 feet with enough rope and in 30 knot winds if need be.  The Stake-out Stik was put to the test by me and my partner Dickie Colburn during the Port Arthur Redfish Cup. 

Mike Mills - Shimano Rep. & Owner of Laguna Tiger Boats

Recently I bought a Stake-out Stik for my 18' Laguna Tiger flats boat.  I have had other poles, you know, the hydraulic one.  It's a good products but adds 40 pounds to the transom of the boat and when I am fishing in less than 12 inches of water I can't afford the weight.  The Stake-out Stik works just as well with out the weight.  I added a piece of tubing to the transom of my boat and just stick the Stake-out Stik down through the tubing and into the bottom, immediate anchor no problem.  I would recommend the Stake-out Stik to anyone who wants to anchor their boat easily and quickly in shallow water.

Jackie Kennedy - North Texas Catfish Guide Service

www.txcatfishguide.com

I fish five lakes Cedar Creek, Richland Chambers, Limestone, Trading House, and Fairfield.  I mainly fish shallow water from a 18x70 Xpress aluminum boat and anchor a lot against the bank.  The Stake-out Stik had made my fishing easier and quicker than using my existing anchor.  I don't ever plan to be with out one and think it's the best investments I ever made.  What a deal on a great product.

Pat Warren - Galveston, Texas

I fish out of a Scout 177 Sportfish mostly in Galveston West Bay.  I have been using the 8' Stake-out Stik for a couple months, and it hold my boat extremely well.  I have not had to use my existing anchor since purchasing  the Stik, which saves a lot of clean up.  You can even throw the Stik in water deeper than 8' and it will usually hold as well. 

Captain Scott Reeh - Matagorda, Texas

www.assaultthesaltfishing.com

As a professional guide, the Jumbo Stake-out Stik is an invaluable tool that I use while drifting the flats and back lakes of the Matagorda Bay System.  The Stake-out Stik is the first thing in my hands when I quietly need to  stop my drift to hold on a school of fish.  No matter how windy it is, the Stake-out Stik will hold my Southshore 26 Pro even tied off in 20 mph winds.  That is right, a 26 foot boat with a wet weight of 4,500 pounds.  The Stake-out Stik is up to the task.

Chris Yost - Owner Hookset Marine Gear

www.hooksetgear.com

We have been surprised on many occasions at the Stake-out Stik's ability to hold our little 17' Shoalwater in 25 mph winds.  When jumping to multiple spots to wade throughout the day, our ability to "park" the boat without using a loud muddy anchor is a huge benefit. 

We are proud to offer the Stake-out Stiks on our website, www.hooksetgear.com and receive positive feedback on a regular basis from our customers.