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<blockquote data-quote="Ian M" data-source="post: 189903" data-attributes="member: 25"><p>Dave,</p><p>Congratulations on your upcoming boat ride. I would be pleased to send you my gear list for consideration as you gather hunting stuff. First on your list should be a rifle, then bullets, then a scope, then a waterproof hard case, then a waterproof soft case, a sling and scope coat are good too. Binocs are nice, so is a knife. Look at TexasHuntCo for ammo holders for the big boolits you will be carrying, same place for a sling. Then plan on buying the best rain gear made. I can make some suggestions, the locals don't use Gortex, they buy rubberized stuff from Finland or someplace in Scandinavia, dark green, you sweat like crazy in it but it stops water. Then a pair of Cabela's Bog-Buster hip waders, they are essential unless you prefer stocking waders and outer boots. Get Bog-busters, they are good.</p><p></p><p>I suggest a 1-6 scope, biggest freaking caliber you can carry (check on ebay for one of those shoulder-fired grenade launchers - if they come in various sizes choose BIG.). The bears are extra big in fall so they make for a bigger target. Wait till he is charging head-on then hit him under the chin with the rocket propelled grenade, that should slow him down a bit for a finisher. If you cannot find a launcher here is a suggestion - nothing smaller than .416 - period. Do it right, overwhelm the sucker. Hard to beat a 350 grain AFrame bullet, two inches high at 100, 2 inches low at 200. </p><p>Regardless of the bears, make sure you experience fresh caught halibut. That there is good stuff, beats the hell out of Mountain House which is very good stuff in its own right. Of course you probably won't be eating Mountain House on the yacht and all, but hopefully you will get to eat it during the hunts.</p><p></p><p>I must warn you, water will be a significant event, both below you and from the skies. Hopefully you will not get into a 7" overnight downpour like I did last year. Another thing, tell your little wife that she is VERY wise selecting a yacht for a basecamp. Seems to me you are in good hands!</p><p></p><p>As for not getting any younger. It's sure as hell true. Every day. You will thank that lady for taking such good care of you. Or, maybe she wants to feed the bears...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ian M, post: 189903, member: 25"] Dave, Congratulations on your upcoming boat ride. I would be pleased to send you my gear list for consideration as you gather hunting stuff. First on your list should be a rifle, then bullets, then a scope, then a waterproof hard case, then a waterproof soft case, a sling and scope coat are good too. Binocs are nice, so is a knife. Look at TexasHuntCo for ammo holders for the big boolits you will be carrying, same place for a sling. Then plan on buying the best rain gear made. I can make some suggestions, the locals don't use Gortex, they buy rubberized stuff from Finland or someplace in Scandinavia, dark green, you sweat like crazy in it but it stops water. Then a pair of Cabela's Bog-Buster hip waders, they are essential unless you prefer stocking waders and outer boots. Get Bog-busters, they are good. I suggest a 1-6 scope, biggest freaking caliber you can carry (check on ebay for one of those shoulder-fired grenade launchers - if they come in various sizes choose BIG.). The bears are extra big in fall so they make for a bigger target. Wait till he is charging head-on then hit him under the chin with the rocket propelled grenade, that should slow him down a bit for a finisher. If you cannot find a launcher here is a suggestion - nothing smaller than .416 - period. Do it right, overwhelm the sucker. Hard to beat a 350 grain AFrame bullet, two inches high at 100, 2 inches low at 200. Regardless of the bears, make sure you experience fresh caught halibut. That there is good stuff, beats the hell out of Mountain House which is very good stuff in its own right. Of course you probably won't be eating Mountain House on the yacht and all, but hopefully you will get to eat it during the hunts. I must warn you, water will be a significant event, both below you and from the skies. Hopefully you will not get into a 7" overnight downpour like I did last year. Another thing, tell your little wife that she is VERY wise selecting a yacht for a basecamp. Seems to me you are in good hands! As for not getting any younger. It's sure as hell true. Every day. You will thank that lady for taking such good care of you. Or, maybe she wants to feed the bears... [/QUOTE]
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