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The main gripe seems to be that this was done behind closed doors decisions made on our behalf and we werent even cosulted if we wanted this .I and quite a few others are suspicious of the AT whether this is justifyed or not remains to be seen but there track record doesnt seem that great.

What are this sites views on the AT a lot of disgruntled kayakers about at the mo

Q1. I thought looking at the images of fishfinders, that they gave a contoured view of the bottom to the left and right of the boat (with the boat being in the middle of the display). However, after looking further, it seems that the display scrolls, and is made up of the history of foward movement. ie. If the boat is stationary for a period of time, then a flat horizontal line will eventually be drawn across the bottom of the screen. Is this correct ? What you see just coming into the screen is below you everything else has passed behind you if you stayed still you will get a flat contour with maybe a bit of undulation due to the swell Q2. If this is correct, then what is the point of having dual frequency/wide scanning units ? It seems to me, that if I am correct, then you cannot tell from the display, where the fish/bottom features are, in relation to the boat. ie. all you know is that they are within the SONAR beam cone somewhere (could be to the left or the right, or directly under the boat !!). In fact, it seems that in a way, you are worse off with a wide angle 90 degree 83 khz beam, because all you know is that there may be a fish within 30 yards of the boat, somewhere to the left or right ????!!! In dual beam mode the contour is usally what is directly under the boat depending on model and manurfacturer fish will be shown facing left for left side of boat right for right hand side some show outline of fish for left solid fish for right . Q3. Again, if I am right on Q1, then what IS being drawn to show the bottom at any given instant - is it the highest point within the scanned area (ie. the highest point on the bottom in the 60 degree slice beneath the boat) - or maybe the lowest point ? To sum up just coming into screen right below you already on the screen youve past it .i mainly use mine to find features unless you buy a good quallity finder the chances are the returns that have a fish symbol are a mix of fish weed and suspended debris anyway as the saying goes find the structure find the fish best way to learn is play play play soon youll know by the bottom line wether the bottom is made of rock sand mud

Hi all just got ram mount rod holders off ebay £13.99 (H20 kayaks) they also have scottys at £21 they also stock Crazy Creek seats dont know how they sell them at that price it was almost half the price i could find anywhere else.

hoping to get up there friday night fish sat morning as its missis 40 and shes got a party sat night that i cant get out of

Hi does any one know which charts are best Navionics, Cmap, bluewater as im getting a combi and some take a range of different chart options.

loads codling whiting bass dab

knew it was the clear water so pete kindly turned the water YELLOW and the bites started instantly

if you anchor conventional style ie from the bow you would have to fish facing backwards also avoids having to climb to front or back to retrive anchor

where you fishing and when ill be up for it went to clacton last w/ end brilliant

thanks for all the advice will try leaving in the sun

If only i could be plagued by codling every where i go was expecting thornies didnt expect the codling all around 1 1/2 lbs to 2 1/2 lbs kept a couple for tea best fishing ive had all year fish with every bait didnt even get a chance to rig my 2nd rod thanks for the mark h

Hi my prowler is getting flat spot/distortion to hull shape where i sit it on the sea tug any sugestions how to put the shape back in to it

down my way this is the best time of year to be out as you get mix of summer and winter speices

your lucky then when its cold mine doesent reach the side

for winter fishing you realy need a dry suit breathable fabric is best if you were to take a dunk in a floatation suit it would offer no real protection form getting wet as for peeing get one with front zip i have also heard of people sliping flask down dry suit job done then empty

hi paul i used sikaflex does the job and available from most diy stores found best way to avoid air bubbles is to slice top off the tube you get a nice lump of air free mastic to bed transducer in

Hi codshead still a few maccies about have had a couple of bass loads of small whiting and 2 codling 2 1/2 pound 6 pound lost a huge bass off the mulbery harbor section off littlestone will keep an eye out for meets as most of my launches are from pebble and shingle beaches and that is my biggest concern about getting a dorado

thanks for info big game is my first fishing yak and was talked out of prowler by dealer cant really fault bg does what it should but to slow and can be very wet ride in short chop usually do 5-6 miles and always have to play catch up

Hi all am thinking about getting a dorado but am worried about durability. I have a prowler big game and use a sea tug and there are quite a few scratches on the bottom no probs being plastic but with the gel coat finish on the dorado would this be a problem .The big game is just to slow and cumbersome i need a new yak any other suggestions gratefully received.

Brilliant pictures and outstanding fishing well done gutted i missed it

thanks for reply got lures pliers and camera (very good condition due to lack of fish in sea were i live) unfortunately new date is on the missis birthday

hi mark is this meet still happening i have never freshwater fished before but would love to catch a pike im sure i must have some saltwater gear suitable for the job cheers lawrie

hi rob just bought apex 1 yesterday from kayaksandpaddles.co.uk £69.99 look at malibu xfactor kayak it is sugestted add on

thanks ill be there was like a mill pond today off samphire hoe 1 small bass and a few makkies