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Leader lines one here Elton - , I know it's another forum but very specific to your area - use the tides tab at the top http://www.leader-lines.com/

Try a bit of reflective tape - the best type is SOLAS tape and sticks like sh*t to the proverbial blanket Have a look at Mark Crames post here, his kayak has a few bits on it and also on his paddle. http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/out-Hop...8-t1041141.html

The angler in you should see the potential for live-baiting - I'll get my coat

The old pennel rigs are pretty effective aren't they Seriously though, how many dogs run up to your kit and try and root out what they can. I took my son out to Clacton fishing a couple of years ago and a dog ran to my rucksack, dug the sandwiches out and legged it. Owner didn't even apologise.

Henrys tackle do them mail order from memory, Bass Pro shops in the states sell a wide variety too, but the costs ain't what it was a year or so back

All the best fish do seem to be taken on squid - anything worm based seems to attract 'pan sized' whiting at times here. That is seriously good bait presentation though, not sure I could do that with cold hands

Stick a pic up then Clive - lets see how you do it

Hi Clive - I think Billy anchors from the stern as do most of us on our part of the coastline. I couldn't be pulling a fish in over my shoulder, does look like it could do with a cleat or two. Hows the macski ?

There's Lozz in Dover too

done both of mine before reading this post, funny enough they're around 34cm, they were gonna be 36.5 but I wasn't concentrating and cut the second one shorter, they just have to match don't they Cheers Steve

So how much did you trim off Richi, I was gonna do that to one of my IN2 rods.

pop a post on the other channel (AA) more guys in there potentially to help and you can always trim down the butt, lots of guys do

So not a lover of big butts then I know what you mean about getting organised I am never quite ready either........

Just a thought you could buy a pool noodle Jeff, cut it to apporoximate size and shape to angle set out by mod, you probably need to use the connector piece to pad it out for a tighter fit, that'd be easily removed too..

Nice one mate - you could always brace it from the cup holder if you need to - you won't get much coffee in there

Thats an innovative idea Jeff - very neat. How stiff is it if you don't mind me asking...........

He does but then kisses them better..............rivvett rivvett

Reminds me of Clacton

You just have to do it Vlad. If you think you've found the right yak, ask around in the forums for members who live near you to give you a shot on the beach. I was luck and codshead let me have a go of his P13, I got over the stability bit after an hour or so, so a quick paddle won't tell you too much. Expect to get wet but in shallow water you can hop back on easy enough. I settled on a Prowler Elite and love it. Did you look at a Trident at all.........

Have you looked at zziplex's bass offering Ken - highly regarded

aah - it's gone up a tenner for the powerlock triple mount, I got mine for 75 quid

You'll have to modify them Jeff, check out dipseadivers mod with the triplemount and 2 x 6.5 extenders. I did this mod myself and am well pleased with the result. http://anglersafloat.proboards107.com/inde...amp;thread=1720 I got the scotty stuff from Up and under - 15 quid cheaper than everywhere else

Should be all sorted now Jeff, SM just PM'd me to say so.........

Nice one jeff, an entertaining report of your paddle - have a look at the prowler project on AA home page for some ideas on rod rests. Cheers Steve

I'll PM Starvin Marvin, let him know you're having probs