Latest trip on a secret Mid wales Lake

[Martin Hurst]

I know its called an Ocean kayak but when one of my Customers heard of my new hobby he invited me to his seldom fished lake to give it a go. Heavily weeded and overgrown he thought the Kayak would be ideal and he was keen to see what his modest stocking a few years back had grown too. Had a fantastic night , had to paddle in to get most of the pictures and found it easier to return the browns which took some time. All fish were returned except for a rainbow which took the fly well down. Will now post some piccys hopefully!

[Martin Hurst]

[jeepster]

nice fish, and sounds like a very good nights fishing!

[Martin Hurst]

First photo was a 2.5Lb Brownie caught on a pheasant tale nymph . Saw loads of fry being herded out of the water so switched to an apetiser and hit this beauty , over 4lbs

 

[Martin Hurst]

Switched to a black spider and hit this pin perfect Rudd , a lovely fish

[Martin Hurst]

Found it easier to get the big brown back from the bank. Water very warm so it took over 5 minutes. (Lifejacket taken off for photos!!)

 

[Martin Hurst]

A nice rainbow for tea!!

 

[Martin Hurst]

The big Brown finally comes to the net . How you boys land tope I'll never know!! She gave a brilliant fight but was great to see her swim away strongly

[Starvinmarvin]

Fantastic, wish there were some lakes down south that would let you go fish off the yak, very nice brownie by the way.

[Hungry Fisherman]

that dont arf look like a roach the two fins are in line thought a rud has a rough spot on the head and the fins are not inline to each other the anal and the fin at the front forgotten whats its called lol