Dawsie

Full angler specification (see Wilderness systems website) with additional full length anchor trolley system fitted to the port side. Also included; Carlisle magic paddle with coiled leash YAK pfd 50N (size X large) YAK kaross splash cag (size X large) Eckla trolley wheels Malone autoloader Xv 'J bars' All the above items are 16 months old and have been used no more than 20 times, they are all in very good condition having been washed down and stored in doors after use. If you are looking for a good all round fishing kayak then you wont go wrong with the Tarpon 120 angler, it is very stable and the moulding and finish quality are first class, imo I have found them to be far superior to kayaks in the same price range. I am asking £650 ono for this package, it will be cash on pick up only. I am based in Llantwit Major, South Wales. If you require photos or further information you can either phone/text me on 07795363175 or email me on gareth_daw@yahoo.co.uk. Thank you for reading

Who do you all insure your kayak with?

Hello all, Having failed to get any real interest in arranging a few meets last year, I thought I would try again, so there it is, anyone from the Vale want to get in touch and arrange an outing? Im sure we can all learn something from each other???????????? Dawsie

Hi Barry, I have considered the points you mention, the catch would be for my personal consumption (hopefully 2 outings a month would keep the freezer well stocked, we eat a lot of fish, 4 hungry kids and a wife to feed, we used to have a cheap supply from a local fishing boat, but he has recently retired and most fish is quite expensive to buy at the local fish market). On a good day, I would utilize the forward hatch to contain the fish, other times I would just leave the fish by my legs as when fishing with a rod. Undersize by-catch would be minimised by using larger hooks 4/0 & 5/0, I intend to drift with the longline for a few hours (which will be 100mtrs long and have 25 hooks) its not something that will be left overnight, so any under size fish will be released when the line is pulled in. Im hoping to hear from people who are already doing this type of fishing as although I understand the theory I havent yet put it into practice.

Happy new year to you all. Longline fishing from a kayak, anyone tried it?

Look forward to meeting up with you ddraig.

Hiya Lads, Sounds like you both had a good time, hey Martin, if you can give me a couple of days notice I will try and pop over to Newton with you (bloody work permitting!!). Gareth

Sorry lads, I have to dip out tomorrow, could'nt get out of work commitments, anyway, have a good paddle! Gareth

sounds good to me!

Hey Pollacks, Just read your post on the WSF site, well done mate, looks like your sorted, how did the anchoring go? We are staying in Newport in June for a weeks holiday, you available for some fishing? Gareth

Hi Martin, Personally I think the Tarpons are good value, certainly very popular in the states. Any particular reason for choosing the 100 model?

Hi Vlad, Hope you choose well, like everything else these days, there is so much choice, it can be very confusing, look forward to meeting you on the water, keep in touch. Gareth

So what kayaks do we have? I have the Wilderness Tarpon 120 angler edition.

Hiya lads, Don't go panicking about your age men, Im 51 and certainly not an olympic athlete. I was going to suggest meeting up this weekend but according to the forecast it isn't going to be ideal, better if we wait for a window in the weather (today would have been ideal). Just out of interest, do you all have the appropriate kit to go to sea? ie, wet/dry suit, pfd (personal flotation device), paddle leash, foot wear, and hopefully hat, sunglasses and barrier cream! Can you all swim a few strokes (not that we will be going into any great depth of water to start off, capsizing drills is something you need to be able to master, and being able to swim will make you feel a bit more comfortable while in the water). Gareth

Hiya Carl, Im in Llantwit Major, give us a call if you fancy a paddle. Gareth