Kayak Fishing Chat http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/forums.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:52:03 +0000 15 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Plaice-t2283699.html Has anyone got any experience of fishing for spring plaice in the cold north sea ?? I know they turn up early in the Irish sea, but what is the situation on the north sea coast where its a lot colder. I caught a few in summer last year on my yak, but Im wondering when will be a good time to start looking for them this year. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:10:12 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Plaice-t2283699.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/BIC-HELPS-HEROES-t2279676.html
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May be of interest to lesser-framed guys and ladies, as it's only at £180 with 12 hours to go (I'm posting this at 3am!).]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:00:07 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Ocean-Kayak-Venus-t2277905.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Catch-report-Heysham-Lancashire-20th-Feb-t2272690.html
As a complete newbie and hoping to buy my own yak in the near future, I was looking forward to seeing how Terry's Big game compared to Paul's Trident 13.

I went round to Paul's where Tez's yak is currently being stored and helped him load the yaks on the roof bars and we were soon down at the launch site, Half Moon Bay Heysham




It looked a glorious, if cold, morning with light to no winds and clear blue sky......but as we prepped our vessels, a sea mist rolled in




It was disappointing to say the least as we were hoping to have a good pad around, see how the yaks handled and take a few pics of the area



We decided to concentrate on less touring and more fishing and anchored up off a local mark called Throbshire Point Heysham. It's a well known Plaice mark in spring/summer, and though we thought it maybe a bit early in the year for plaice, there could be the odd whiting or flounder still about....


This was Paul's first time at anchoring after setting up his anchor trolley, so we were both a little nervous..



Probably thanks to curly's tutelage the other week, the procedure went off without a hitch 8-) as a complete novice to kayaking (though I am a dinghy angler with over 10 years experience of Morecambe Bay), we decided it would be easiest for me to tie off from Paul's yak.....discretion the better part of valour methinks!





I was impressed with the stability of the Big Game, and felt comfortable enough to sit side saddle while I adjusted the fittings on seat (which I'd set up cockeyed!)



One thing about the Big Game we both noticed was its prevalence to swing about in the fairly strong Morecambe Bay tide, I felt quite giddy at one point ;D We both thought that possibly the Big Game isn't suited to anchoring/tieing off from the back, maybe due to the way it 'flares' out in steps at the back or lack of pronounced keel? ???






We decided to try our theory out and I tied off from the front of the Big Game onto Paul's yak and this cured the problem instantly, the Big Game sat straight and true in the tide


We were piling on the Black Lug and getting the odd bite but not connecting



Throbshire point loomed out of the mist as the sun began to burn its way through, and with the fishing being so slow we decided to follow our original plan and have a good tour round



As we came in closer, it was apparent we weren't the only ones out fishing....


Paul made the decision to pop ashore for 'ablutions'...... ;D




I took this as an opportunity to explore the nooks and crannies of the point....




I quickly found the old landing bay carved out of the rock, used in bygone days by local smugglers.....



You can still see steps carved into the stones, just visible under the thick blanket of weed....







Paul 'finished' up and we carried on exploring







We decided on another fish and thus another chance to practice anchoring and tying off.....



I was rewarded with a half decent and unexpected Plaice..


A bit thin and spent but most welcome nonetheless...



Heysham power stations looming out the mist in the distance......



This got our hopes up but proved to be the only fish of the day, though to be fair, we wanted to carry on 'prowling' about and trying out the yaks...

















With it being slack water and the mist totally lifted, we opted for a more challenging paddle offshore to a pair of cardinal markers in the channel......



















On the way back, looking down Heysham north wall


On the way back, myself and Paul decided to swap yaks and see how they compared. Paul was immediately struck that the Big Game was harder to paddle and slower than his trident. By this point, I was too tired to take much notice to be honest! ;D
Soon enough, it was time to come back ashore after a most satisfying afternoon, it really opened my eyes to the potential of the kayak

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SeaAngler magazine has been running features on this type of fishing recently with input on the theme from myself.

To this end, I have set up with a fellow kayak coach ,a registered course for all those people who want to get trained with their new gear or who are planning on getting sit on top kayaks. The course is one day and there are dates from March through to September, all Saturdays.

If you have seen the articles in Sea Angler over the last few months you will know how important this is, after all, would you buy a boat and take it out with no training especially if you haven't driven a boat before???? - I know there is no legal case and I am still amazed about that but lets start to put our area right

Full details below of the courses, to be held on the Clevedon Marine Lake.

Six hour introductory course for Sit on Top Kayaking.

Courses are held in Clevedon, North Somerset on the sheltered saltwater lake.

Course dates:

· 27th March
· 17th April
· 8th May
· 22nd May
· 26th June
· 3rd July
· 17th July
· 31st July
· 14th August
· 21st August
· 4th September

The cost of the course is £60 per person, this includes British Canoe Union Paddlesport certificate (loan of boats and safety equipment are available on request at time of booking but cannot be guaranteed).

For more details and booking froms etc please contact:

Nomads Kayak Coaching

Contact:

Clive Bishop or Steve Holland

T: 07544 316927

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http://news.scotsman.com/inverness/Kayaker...ters.5989466.jp]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:22:22 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Kayaker-Rescued-t2248640.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Newbie-t2232828.html I am new to Anglersnet and a planned newbie to kayak fishing looking for some guidance. I am located in North Cumbria, so keen to hear from anyone local for sea fishing, especially kayaking.
There seems to be active kayak fishing groups in Whitby and North Wales, but is there anything similar in Cumbria or the west of Scotland I could hook (no pun intended!) up with?
As a newbie, I am very wary of the idea of buying a kayak, and paddling out to sea solo to start with!!
I have paddled conventional kayaks many times in the past, but have not used an SOT.
I do most of my sea fishing up the west coast of Scotland during the summer and am keen to get into kayak fishing.
I am 6ft 2in and 16 stones, so a little yak is no good. Have been offered an Islander Strike at a good price, but cannot find any sort of review - anyone out there own or tried one?

Any help or suggestions appreciated.]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:27:58 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Newbie-t2232828.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/PROWLER-ULTRA-47-FISHING-KAYAK-t2232488.html
Click here to view the full article]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/PROWLER-ULTRA-47-FISHING-KAYAK-t2232488.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Rockley-Sands-Poole-t2225424.html At last I made it out inbetween this terrible weather. Thought I would try for some flounders in the harbour so up early, hardly a breeze at home ,i loaded up and set off.Hour and a half later arrived at Rockley ,wind blowing a hooley straight across the harbour,paddled out to the other side of the channel anchored up and waited....and waited....and waited then all of a sudden a seal popped up near by, so up anchor and moved . Three hours later wind getting stronger so packed up went home. No fish but good day out,anybody seen that tide ripping out under the railway bridge. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:00:04 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Rockley-Sands-Poole-t2225424.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Kayaking-England-t2217406.html
Kayak stories

This is Jimdogg one of my photographers for the site, with a 6 pound beauty from the Charles River.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:15:18 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Kayaking-England-t2217406.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/SWKA-Oxwich-2010-Kayak-Fishing-Festival-t2217399.html http://www.swka.org.uk/members/meetings/ev...shing-festival-
So if you want to attend or get involved just drop Jenks an e-mail.
ATB. Reeco]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:46 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/SWKA-Oxwich-2010-Kayak-Fishing-Festival-t2217399.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Planning-move-t2217347.html Where would be the best places to sea kayak/fish from there? Taking into account parking, beach access etc.
Any info would be great, cheers.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:08 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Planning-move-t2217347.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/portland-harbour-t2214706.html took me kayak out on saturday for a spot of fishing in portland harbour . Paddled over to the north entrance in the hope of a nice pollock or bass, caught both but well under sized. Had a bit of fun with wrasse on the way back. On the way back to the beach, two yards from dry land turned the kayak to miss a rock, wave came and kicked me out right in front of other kayakers . As soon as this bad windy weather goes going down to west bay and try for some cod ,will let you know how it goes Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:01:37 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/portland-harbour-t2214706.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/JOHNSON-OUTDOORS-UK-ROBIN-HOOD-WATERSPORTS-SUPPORTS-NORTH-E-t2118431.html
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1- S Sowersby – Pollack 7.12.0

2- D Blake - 6.3.10

3- M Jackson - 5.13.2

4- N Turnbull - 5.12.2

5- K Oliver - 5.8.8

6- K Clarke -5.5.8

7- M Coalman - 5.1.12

8- M Lamb – 5.0.12

9- S Eastman and S Baxter 4.15.4

10- ....

11- I Edwards 4.7.8

12- L Taylor 4.6.2

13- D Tratt 4.5.10



Pairs- Dave Adamson and Ken Oliver – 9.7.10


43 Fished

21 Weighed In

Match Winner Steve Sowersby with his chart plotter (Sponsored by http://www.roho.co.uk/) and trophy (sponsored by http://www.kayakuk.com/ )











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I am new to Kayak fishing and was just wondering if there was anyone here from Norfolk?

Pete]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:54:38 +0000 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Norfolk-t2024249.html