Which Kite?

ballyhu · 11-07-2008, 06:48 AM

It's time to come out of my cave and get with the kite fishing. What brand of kite do you guys recommend? There seems to be about 4 or 5 brands. Thanks.

TTesterman · 11-07-2008, 07:15 AM

we have them from x-lite to holly heavys... you'll get good at figureing wind after you have popped them up some. fish with someone a day who fishes with them first and you'll get to know what you want.

whiteout · 11-07-2008, 08:05 AM

SFE SEEMS TO WORK BEST FOR ME.

billspilingup · 11-07-2008, 08:28 AM

I like my SFE the best but I also have 2 Bob Lewis and 1 Aftco.

Disco Lady · 11-07-2008, 09:22 AM

Bob Lewis Kites are great!

DL,

bajakian · 11-07-2008, 11:07 AM

Just got some Frenzy Kites from Tek. Havent used them yet but he swears that they are as good as SFE and about half the price. Supposedly they fly in any wind conditions...

quack quack · 11-07-2008, 11:18 AM

My two favorite.

maverick18b · 11-07-2008, 12:40 PM

SFE works great for me

ballyhu · 11-07-2008, 01:10 PM

Has anybody tried the Frenzy Kites? If Tek says they are ok they probably are. Thanks Doc.

broadminded · 11-07-2008, 05:49 PM

I used the Frenzy Kites in the Bob Lewis last year. I had 2 out at some times, and i tried one top gun and one frenzy to see how they did compared to the other. They both flew exactly the same. Sopposedly, the guy who puts out the frenzy Kites took the top gun and reproduced it in asia making it the same thing at half the price. I dont know that for a fact im just going on what I heard.... which usually turns out to be twisted some how. I personally like the top guns the best. I have become so accustomed to them I can fly them in almost any wind, or lack of wind!. With the top guns you can get used to ajusting one kite for almost any condition, where as the bob lewis, you need to know how to tweak 4 or 5 diffrent kites. I also have their extra heavy wind kites which I only use when its blowing a steady 20kts. I used to use the bob lewis but they dont dry fast in the event that you dunk one, and you have to have like 10 kites on the boat for a tourney. With the top guns you can get by with 2 on just about every day and when its blowing bring the heavy winds. its good to have one extra just in case, but I personaly like the SFE the best.

bajakian · 11-08-2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballyhu

Has anybody tried the Frenzy Kites? If Tek says they are ok they probably are. Thanks Doc.

Bill if you are not in a rush you can always come down and demo them with me.

Richard

ballyhu · 11-08-2008, 09:06 AM

Richard,
I'm available 24/7...just give me a days notice.

ameristrat · 11-08-2008, 07:27 PM

AFTCO - GREAT DURABLE - flies from 4.5 - 25 mph

lcosta02 · 11-09-2008, 03:30 PM

SFE

They dry fast and fly in all wind conditions. And if you're nuts, they have the heavy duty kite for +25 knot winds.

Get a Kite Sac!

whiteout · 11-09-2008, 10:54 PM

SFE...

TTesterman · 11-10-2008, 05:21 AM

I fished with Billy Noll for a good time he belived in 1 kite and lots of rigger baits... Fishing with Rick Brady on the Happy Day we'd pop up two,... if the kite did not fly good it would come down in a wad of busted pieces and all you would hear is snapping sticks... Kites have come a long way! still I like the Lewis Kites. bottom line is do not dump them in the drink ..some crazy people scotch gaurd them before also...

pelagic predator · 11-10-2008, 02:45 PM

I like the Bob Lewis.

11-07-2008, 06:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 539	Which Kite? It's time to come out of my cave and get with the kite fishing. What brand of kite do you guys recommend? There seems to be about 4 or 5 brands. Thanks.

11-07-2008, 07:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
TTesterman Grander Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,010	I like the Bob Lewis ones... we have them from x-lite to holly heavys... you'll get good at figureing wind after you have popped them up some. fish with someone a day who fishes with them first and you'll get to know what you want.

11-07-2008, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
whiteout Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Best Catch: 190 lb swordfish Posts: 26	SFE SEEMS TO WORK BEST FOR ME. Last edited by whiteout; 11-07-2008 at 08:50 AM..

11-07-2008, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,425	Just got some Frenzy Kites from Tek. Havent used them yet but he swears that they are as good as SFE and about half the price. Supposedly they fly in any wind conditions... __________________ My friend has a trophy wife, but apparently it wasn't first place. In High School, I went out with two girls. The first was like the girl next door, if you lived next door to a whore house. My doctor said I shouldn't work out until I'm in better shape. I said "Ok, dont send me a bill until I pay you". Steven Wright

11-07-2008, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,408	My two favorite. __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

11-07-2008, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
billspilingup Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lighthouse Point Boat: 31' Ocean Master Best Catch: 400+lb daytimer Posts: 600	I like my SFE the best but I also have 2 Bob Lewis and 1 Aftco.

11-07-2008, 09:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 6,320	Bob Lewis Kites are great! DL,

11-07-2008, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
maverick18b Lines In Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pompano Boat: 18 maverick Best Catch: swordfish 175lbs Posts: 75	SFE works great for me __________________

11-07-2008, 01:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 539	Has anybody tried the Frenzy Kites? If Tek says they are ok they probably are. Thanks Doc.

11-07-2008, 05:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
broadminded Lines In Join Date: May 2006 Location: Key Biscayne FL and Denver Co Boat: Composite 35 Posts: 76	I used the Frenzy Kites in the Bob Lewis last year. I had 2 out at some times, and i tried one top gun and one frenzy to see how they did compared to the other. They both flew exactly the same. Sopposedly, the guy who puts out the frenzy Kites took the top gun and reproduced it in asia making it the same thing at half the price. I dont know that for a fact im just going on what I heard.... which usually turns out to be twisted some how. I personally like the top guns the best. I have become so accustomed to them I can fly them in almost any wind, or lack of wind!. With the top guns you can get used to ajusting one kite for almost any condition, where as the bob lewis, you need to know how to tweak 4 or 5 diffrent kites. I also have their extra heavy wind kites which I only use when its blowing a steady 20kts. I used to use the bob lewis but they dont dry fast in the event that you dunk one, and you have to have like 10 kites on the boat for a tourney. With the top guns you can get by with 2 on just about every day and when its blowing bring the heavy winds. its good to have one extra just in case, but I personaly like the SFE the best.

11-08-2008, 09:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 539	Richard, I'm available 24/7...just give me a days notice.

11-08-2008, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
ameristrat Grander Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 1,055	AFTCO - GREAT DURABLE - flies from 4.5 - 25 mph __________________ "Laughter is my soul's release, but we're not smiling anymore. And can't we try to win this peace? Cause' we're never gonna win this war."

11-09-2008, 03:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
lcosta02 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: Cabo 35' Exp; 33' Invincible Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 270	SFE They dry fast and fly in all wind conditions. And if you're nuts, they have the heavy duty kite for +25 knot winds. Get a Kite Sac! __________________ Costa Oil--- www.costaoil.com 2007 33 Invincible "All I know is that I know nothing." -Socrates

11-09-2008, 10:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
whiteout Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Best Catch: 190 lb swordfish Posts: 26	SFE...

11-10-2008, 05:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
TTesterman Grander Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,010	why are you guys getting them wet??? I fished with Billy Noll for a good time he belived in 1 kite and lots of rigger baits... Fishing with Rick Brady on the Happy Day we'd pop up two,... if the kite did not fly good it would come down in a wad of busted pieces and all you would hear is snapping sticks... Kites have come a long way! still I like the Lewis Kites. bottom line is do not dump them in the drink ..some crazy people scotch gaurd them before also...

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