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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
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The angler in you should see the potential for live-baiting - I'll get my coat
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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.
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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
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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
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I don't see the point of bungee and pullies on an anchor trolley. The bungee is supposed to offer shock absorbing properties, but in reality your anchor line absorbs as much if not more shock than a few inches of bungee cord can. The pullies are designed for sailing vessels where ropes are hauled under heavy load. I've never hauled my trolley rope under any load. The anchor rope yes, but not the trolley rope.
I just have a trolley rope run from the bows to the stern through five 'U' brackets. It has enough slack to to run freely, and can be trapped in a zig-zag cleat to stop it tracking back when hauling against a stuck anchor. No bungee, no pulleys, nice and simple.
The anchor line is trapped by a cam cleat. Again, nice and simple. The anchor rope is marked so that once I have the marked part in my hand I can trap it in the cleat then haul the trolley back to me and the anchor will come to hand tight against the anchor rope. The anchor is then secured to the yak handle with a sail tie and can be quickly re-deployed one-handed if necessary.
Stick a pic up then Clive - lets see how you do it
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Hi Billy, That anchor trolley system might cause you some grief. The bungee and pulley system you have there could lead to the point of anchoring being too far back from the bows for safety. It's best to have the anchor point as far forward as possible to prevent the kayak going sideways on to the current. This can cause it to roll in certain circumstances. I would suggest that you turn it round so that the pulley and bungee are at the back. Also, consider fitting a means of trapping the trolley rope if you haven't already. This stops it creeping back when you haul the anchor.
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 ?
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There's Lozz in Dover too
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can't remember how much I cut off but I've just measured it and it is now 36cms from butt to front of reel seat.
only took about 5 minutes to do but was well worth it
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
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After Martin Hurst suggested it,I cut down my euroboat butt and it is a lot better for use on the yak now.Also gives you more room should you need to re-enter
So how much did you trim off Richi, I was gonna do that to one of my IN2 rods.
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Uhh No! 
Now I haven't a clue what to do. I may go with your suggestion.
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
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Hi Steve,
I found it was alright for setting the rod in. It held up well and didn't bounce like I thought it might. I tried trolling but was all over the place with the wind. A rudder will be my next purchase I think.
I found that it was pretty irritating not having the extra room. Space is limited anyway and having a long butted rod sitting in the holder at an angle and not being able to move my legs really did it for me. I also found that if you don't have everything ready at the moment you need it things can get frightening!
I'll go for a shorter rod I think next time.
I don't want to start another thread for my trip since I didn't take pictures. I left at about 1300 and returned home at 1630. I caught a nice 4-5 lb jack on a gold rattle trap and had numerous takes. I wasn't sure what I was getting into trying to deal with camera and fish. I'm afraid that until I get more comfortable in the yak the pictures are going to be few and far between.
The pike had engulfed the bait so I removed the front treble from the lure with the thought that it would be easier and quicker to remove should I catch another. I had nothing until about a half hour before the wind and rain hit. Three of the five takes came right after the rain started. Then the temperature dropped and the wind came on. I had already turned around and headed back in at this point and found myself straight into very strong wind. The yak did well despite my floundering. It only lasted long enough for me to get everything loaded and I had a full hour and a half left!
So not a lover of big butts then
I know what you mean about getting organised I am never quite ready either........ -
Funny that! I was just thinking that myself or alternately I have a larger 'tackle' box coming. If I stack them I can support it that way as well. I like coffee though
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..
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Hi Steve,
I can't say yet. I plan to test it out tomorrow. It hasn't had a rod in the holder but doesn't seem flimsy without. I am hoping that with a bit of tension on it from trolling it might suffice.
Nice one mate - you could always brace it from the cup holder if you need to - you won't get much coffee in there
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Sorry! The title is supposed to read Fitting RAM mount to a Prowler 13
I finally received a few of the things I ordered from Cabelas. Namely a RAM mount rod holder. I found during my last paddle that I needed to create something to help reduce my reach if I was to use the factory threads for the Scotty mount.
This is how I did it:
I bought a large plastic cutting board and cut to size using a skill saw after making a template of the console.
I cut the full length of the cutting board after plotting the layout of the mount base incorporating the template for the console at the other end. After I drilled the holes for the mount I counter-sunk the nuts underneath and cut off the excess thread.
I then drilled the holes and used a larger counter sink in order to recess the bolt heads. (25mm M6 Bolts) It was necessary to use the counter sink as the thickness of the two cutting boards was more than 25mm.
I took it out to attach but found that if I left it straight I wouldn't be able to use the small tackle box with the new addition. In order to remedy this I used a heat gun and put in an slight angle making the mount almost (but no quite) horizontal to the kayak.
I effectively reduced my reach by about 18 inches.
It took about an hour to fabricate, and can be removed and attached in about 30 seconds. I can post more detailed pictures if needed but I am afraid I haven't figured out how to post a reduced size photo or make them larger.
Thats an innovative idea Jeff - very neat. How stiff is it if you don't mind me asking...........
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Nice report Mark. Bet those Gudgeon put up a massive fight. How do you not rip their lips off!
He does but then kisses them better..............rivvett rivvett
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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.........
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Have you looked at zziplex's bass offering Ken - highly regarded
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aah - it's gone up a tenner for the powerlock triple mount, I got mine for 75 quid
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Funny that I only just realized that you were AKA Snapper. Were you saying that the factory mount on the front console will fit the RAM 117?
I was thinking that I might order a scotty mount and two adaptors- that would get them a bit closer if they fit together.
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
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Excellent Steve- Thanks its been sorted out.
Hmm. Spoke too soon. Logged in sent a PM and that was that. Can't get back in. Strange.
Should be all sorted now Jeff, SM just PM'd me to say so.........
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Spent the morning thinking about what sort of dry gear to get and finally got down to Go2H20. I grabbed a light dry cag and trousers, a couple of pads for the roof rack and a paddle leash. Peter threw in the pads and paddle leash and gave me a 10% discount on top of that so I went away pretty happy. I didn’t want to make the trip back home before leaving for N. Stainley so I put the yak on top before I left.
After I picked up the dry gear I headed for the canal. I thought I would put in near the car park. I pulled in and found that I would have to portage at least twice in 400 meters so not far from there is an RPA car park. So I went there instead. It looked like it hadn’t been used in a few years. It was pretty overgrown and I ran the risk of scratching the paint on the car. Better yet I would only have to carry the yak about 50 feet.
Once I got it to the water and the car locked. I set myself to figure out how to get in the kayak and not in the drink. I did pretty well and the stability wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. They have been clearing away quite a bit of willows and trees from around the bank of the canal. I haven’t actually fished it in two years so it all looked new to me. I brought my daughter to this bridge back then and caught a few perch from just this side facing the reeds on the right.
Another .25 mile or so I had to portage, this being the last lock before the river. 300 meters behind me in the picture is the mouth to R. Ure.
I turned right to go upriver to see how hard it would be to make it back against the current. Wasn’t terribly bad so I headed downriver towards Newby Hall.
Here’s Newby Hall. I’ve caught loads of pike here as well as a few perch. Surprisingly no chub though.
This is the bank were I resigned myself. It’s quite different to be looking across to where I used to cast from! Greener on the other side as they say. I also found a floating dead sheep near here. I took a picture then thought better of posting it.
The wind started to pick up about 1500 and about then I decided to head back. Not only did I have to battle the current but the wind as well. I could probably use a rudder but for what I want to do I doubt I really NEED one. I had a lot of course correction but it wasn’t too bad especially straight into the wind. I made it back to the entrance to the canal and decided to go a little further and reminisce.
A further .5 mile or so is the sailing club. This was where I caught my first British pike 6 years ago last month. It took me two months to find out where they were and another to finally catch one.
Camping?
Then it was back down to the canal in reverse order, portage and then these knob heads showed up. Making loads of noise on a moped/scooter/motorbike of some sort. One asked me why I was taking pictures of him ‘mate’. That was after they put their hoods up so as not to be recognized.
I put in at 1300 and was back at the car loading everything by 1630. So around 3 miles all told. I do know that if I am going to fish from this I am going to need to make some adjustments to the rod holder to minimize over reaching and second.. Not put in so far from my fishing location! Twas a nice paddle and I only got my feet wet.
Thanks for the inspiration guys. You’ve met your match!
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
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Hi Steve,
Thanks for that. I was going to enquire about the type of mount earlier but in a reply to Leon I was rudely interupted with a lap full of hot coffee and my youngest son trying very hard to get it into every other nook and cranny of my laptop.
Some of the things that they get up to remind me of Terry Doe and his dog Morris. I have been looking at Cabelas for their flush mount style, but in looking at some photos that Snapper posted I thought he could give me the model that he was using ( I PMed him earlier in the week). His looked very much like one that I envisioned and since I can't seem to find it I was going to build one. Scotty has a mount attachment for lifting crab pots and such. The arm itself is what I was interested in. I'd like to find one that is adjustable. (The only way I can describe it is something similiar to a desk lamp in adjustment.) If there is one that is on the market I would be very interested in it.
I am for now river and canal bound but won't rule out a trip to the coast. I spent most of the morning with my boys in Homebase and Focus browsing and trying to get ideas for rigging. (It is the P13 by the way) I won't be taking a load of tackle since I tend to stick with the same style of lures and will only use one rod at any given time, so I think one rod holder will do fine for what I want.
Mark- I'll do my best!
(added) My login for AA is rigg8 but I was able to login once. After I logged out I have not been able to log into the forum again.
I'll PM Starvin Marvin, let him know you're having probs
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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/