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Think you hit the nail on the head there codshead. The resale value of Yaks doesnt make them the best option. If your lucky you may find one going cheap. My advice would be to look at a new one. Last time I spoke to Paul at Spotty Dog Tackle he said he was going to be getting some in. By my calculation Spotty dog wont be far from where you live so might be worth taking a look over.
Kayaks are a little expensive but IMO worth every penny. You will be looking at around £500 for something worthwhile.
An Ocean kayak Scupper Pro is £429.
Forget inflatables ......hooks!
You need to decide as to what type of fishing you intend to do lake, river, sea or a mixture of all three.
Your body type will also determine what kayak you buy your weight and hight are all factors in choosing a kayak.
Have a look on anglersafloat.com for excellent information on kayaks how to get started and how to tart them up!
Cheers
Dave LKFF
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Thanks Dave. I'm in the States and Lureflash seems to be UK stocked so the round trip shipping (I won't sell what I don't have on hand) would be way too much.
I may have a closer look at more of the White River rods though. Very high quality for their price.
Yes UK based Newt I am also in the UK
Good luck
Dave
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Again, I appreciate the feedback.
I occasionally post asking for opinions and in all cases, negative opinions are at least as valuable as positive ones and usually more so.
I'd much rather know an item is unlikely to sell at this stage rather than after buying one, spending time to photograph, and then spending more in listing fees. I don't mind so much with coarse gear or lure gear since I will happily use it myself (and it makes a nice way to avoid upsetting the wife by buying yet another rod, reel, lure, etc.) but I don't fly fish.
Hi Newt I have been thinking about this I would suggest stock the Lureflash range (I have nothing to do with this supplier) I use 99% of there gear in fact they call me Mr Lurflash at my water; The rods are ecellent and have good blanks and the whole sale prices are second to none.
Many want to come into fly fishing but are put off by the high cost of equipment I have used the well known expensive rods and found no difference in there performance as compared to my cheaper rods which i reguarly catch with they only difference in my opinion is cosmetics and the name on the tube.
So perhaps you would be better of stocking the lesser known makes such as Lureflash who supply superb starter kits for under £100.
http://www.fly-fishing-tackle.co.uk/acatalog/Lureflash.html
Dave
Tight loops
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Hi,
I am new to AN but thought I would just add to what many of the others have suggested and that would be Hares Ear Nymphs, Gold ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs and for sure Shipman's Buzzers. I am from the States but I am sure that these patterns will work just as well for you. Like everyone else said, there are many patterns to choose from. Good Luck!
All of the above plus the "Dawsons Olive"
Ask the locals or the baillif whats catching also look at the log book at your water to see whats been catching.
Cheers
Dave
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In order to help further, what particular water/s do you intend to fish?
What rod length and rating did you purchase?
Tightlines!
The Pirate
I would suggest you have casting lessons a good instructor will put you right on all your questions above.
I few casting lesson equals a life time of pleasure.
Dave
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Never use my flush mounts on the caper they are at the wrong angle (for me)....not much use for fly rods anyway
Dave
KFF
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can't get into the link as it needs to attach a cookie, and work wont let me. if anyone else can give me an idea I would be grateful.
Another advantage would be that your leeder isn't constantly getting shorter, which added to the hastle involved, may mean that you don't change flies when that's exactly what you should be doing.
I agree, I have ordered some so will test them out and report back. They may well allow an extended time on the water as I have given up in very cold weather because my hands were to cold to tie knots.
Dave
KFF
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how do they work, let's be honest before we dismiss this out of hand, on a cold october morning, re tieing a fly can be tricky, how do these work carl?
Very handy for failing eye sight too.
KFF
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Very low knot strength IMO
Yes I lost my first fish and fly using the above last week.
KFF
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hi not sure of the length of a cleo but a prowler 13 should have been ok , you want it over the bonnet to secure bow to front to stop it trying to bounce , welcome by the way
Welcome,
I have a caper but would say that the 13 is more suited for sea work.
as long as it will go on the roof of your car and you strap it down midships and tie it off fore and aft you should be able to transport the 13 without problems.
Dave
KFF
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I will be testing my free louro on Wednesday through to Saturday. Will post a report, one thing I like about is I can actually see it!
Cheers
Dave
KFF
Its rubbish! end of report.
KFF
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Test a few lengths to make sure it does not break unexpectidly. They may have improved the line but for a while it was the only line Berkley ever made that had a horrible reputation for quality.
That said, folks using it for mainline had the most problems and shorter lengths for leader were usually OK.
How short Newt? I use 9' leaders at present.
Dave
KFF
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I use the CARLISLE SIMPLY MAGIC and it is ,I was told by an experienced kayak fisher that I had a good paddle s'spose its down to what one can afford.
KFF
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Carl, Pick up the revamped Todays FlyFisher, it's now called Total Flyfisher. It's got a free 6lb flouro on the cover. Maybe not the best of quality but FREE and something to 'suck and see'. smile.gif
I will be testing my free louro on Wednesday through to Saturday. Will post a report, one thing I like about is I can actually see it!
Cheers
Dave
KFF
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I use an old landing net net I found in the bin at my fishery threaded rope through spliced two loops attached a carabina and bobs your uncle clipped on to the anchor trolley works a treat.
No sharks in my lake!
how many knotted net you got in the shed? or broken ones.........convert em and save some dosh!
Dave
KFF
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Would reccomend you go for a Zip up model as opposed to an over the head job. Swapped mine this week and far more comfortable for this branch of the sport.
I agree.
KFF
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So these long swimming noodles are a good way of gaining extra buoyancy, yes?
Well good ol' Woolworths have them for £2.99 each ( about 4' long), is this cheap and how many do i need?
at 16'5 st i need all the buoyancy i can get !!!!!!!
Thats very cheap average price is £5 each!
The buoyancy is for when you have a capsize it stops the amount of water getting inside the kayak it makes no difference to normal use sit inside kayaks use airbags to minimize the amount of water that gets in to the kayak.
Dave
KFF
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Try this site loads of safety tips and guides:
Go to the message board and register.
Hope this helps
Dave
KFF
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I think it would be nice to paddle around my village !!!
You might just get on to the Monks Brook Richard!
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Hi dave the last one I got had your phone number was there another ?
Hi Richard yes one asking if you had got the one with the number on lol
Dave
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is there a big price increase ?
Hi Yak-Diver I have PMed you on here but don't think you received them(?)
Cheers
Dave
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As seen on AA
another EXCLUSIVE:
NEW 2007 Prowler 13 Angler
Johnson Outdoor Watercraft have just launched the 2007 version of the ever popular Prowler 13 Angler, AnglersAfloat have taken delivery of one of the first available in the UK.
The 2007 Prowler 13 Angler has been updated to fall in line with the other members of the Prowler range, redesigned to accommodate the the transducer scupper hole and recessed transducer mount similar to that found on the Prowler Elite 4.5
Photographs to follow soon.
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Hello,
From the north east of england (sea fishing) been intrested in kayak fishing for a while trouble is ive never even been in a canoe. What advice would any of you give re safety and type of kayak for starting out. Thinking of fishing local marks around north east coast.
many thanks in advance
Hi lots of useful information on this site too :
Anglers Afloat log into the message board for more info.
Good luck
Dave
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It all comes with practice I have been fly fishing for a relativly short period and can now cast well(I think)
You dont need expensive rods or reels, the reels in the main are only used for the storage of the line I use 7/8 weight rods (3) 2 telescopic and 1 Adder 9' 6" most expensive rod was £20.
Last weekend I caught 2 trout form a kayak with one of the telescopic rods which cost me inc P&P £16 and the reel £7 off of e-bay.
So give it a go and it you like it then buy more expensive equipment as for me I am sticking with the gear I have.
Cheers
Dave
Kayak (SinK) Fishing
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Just to let you know about a new forum for sit in kayak fishing:
http://sitinsidefishing.aforumfree.com/forum.htm
Dave