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Hi Terry1956 If it makes you feel any better have a look on www.kayakfishinguk.net your not the only one with a leaky yak :mad: My Caper was leaking through the scuppers as well, but Brighton Canoes had it Exchanged it within 10 days I had no problems with Johnson's at all and I paid the difference and went for p13 so far so good

Hi Speciman, I managed to get around 6hrs with the fish finder and the navigation light.The light started to get very dim after about 5 hrs but I had the fishfinder setting 's set to the Maximum The light should be visible for up to 2 miles I'm also going to put a high viz flag on the mast :cool: Well I'm off to try out the new prowler down in Hythe Kent hopefully might bag a few fish.

Heated seat would be nice and if you could chuck in a heated paddle and somewhere nice and warm so I can keep my feet dry

£800.00 is that with or without discount ? [ 06. October 2005, 05:58 PM: Message edited by: essex caper ]

Hi Speciman, the mast has arrived yesterday and tomorrow I am going to wire up the light and fish finder to see how long it will last? . The mast fits inside no problem at all but that's with the hatch on the new prowler but now I have a prowler do i change my name to the essexprowler [ 05. October 2005, 11:17 PM: Message edited by: essex caper ]

http://www.go-fishing.org/upload/files/Canvey 9.JPG 3M Reflective Tape on paddles and rod Holders

Hi Speciman, I have just bought off eBay Item no a 4579873251 48 inch high navigation light on a pole which I am going to run on the same battery as the fish finder hopefully?. I have also been on 4 trips now and the 3m reflective tape seems to be holding up well .So far the best light I've found doesn't grow on trees it grows on the red cones on the A12 .All you need is a yellow flashing light that grows on the top of Red cones take out the diode that makes it flash and it fits perfectly into the cup holder and it gives out a warm glow that lights up around the cockpit area and now for the nightmare do i remember how to post the pics :confused:

Have you tried Newbeach Holiday Camp at Dymchurch

Hi Hungry that's my local spot I haven't had much luck this year the fishing been very quiet along that part of the coast the ramp that you mentioned is a nightmare at weekend's with jet skis :mad: i'm going to try along the warren this Sunday come out of Folkestone harbour turn right .I think its about a mile away I have been told there's a good chance of catching some bass

Hi Hungry I bought a Hummingbird PiranhaMax 15 Fishfinder off eBay from the USA cost £53.00 + delivery and then I got stung with the Duty.Apart from that it works great I have the Transducer in a block of foam and use a dollop of Vaseline works a treat.If you fancy meeting up I'll be in Dymchurch over the weekend and fishing from Folkestone on sunday.

Hi Hungry well done on your first trip next you will drilling holes in your yak for your rod which can be scary at first i'm off to Folkestone the at the weekend I have been told by the local tackle shop of a reef about mile offshore weather permitting I'll give a go. I also picked up an Anchor yesterday fingers crossed I might have it rigged up for the weekend? if you fancy a paddle give us shout .

please don't grass me up I have just copied a link from the sea angling forum http://www.grogono.com/knot brilliant site for knots

Hi Hungry Looks like you have nearly have everything you need I'm not to sure if you can try out your yak at Fairlop waters? there a shop near lakeside that sell anchors there £4.50 I personally never use knee straps,or head gear just a hat to stop my bald patch getting burnt

don't know if you are aware but Brighton and Bournemouth are owned by the same people all you do is roll one trousers leg spit in the palm of your hand, then shake there's and say that the godfather sent you Yakity-Yak-uk and you need a good discount always works for me

Hi Hungry the nearest shop I could find was Brighton Canoes but they are actually based in Newhaven.

Hi I never access the hatch when I'm at sea mind you its seems easy if you sit side saddle,my pfd has 3 pockets which I keep flares, whistle,etc its also has a large pocket on my back where I keep a first aid kit I haven't got a radio but I keep my mobile phone in a Aqua's pack around my neck.The rods are Diana Spinning Rod and small boat alb to 20 lb which fit in the hatch easy when broken down It all depends on the surf when I'm going out if its nice a calm I'll launch the yak with the rods in the tube's on the cool box when I'm coming back if the surfs up I lay rods down in the boat and wait till I'm in about 3 feet of water and then jump out otherwise I find there's a good chance of tipping over.I never take a tent with I have never tried pitching up a tent half a mile off shore where would you bang in the pegs

i seem to have a problem getting the pictures to load :mad:

edit note: should display OK now. Newt [ 27. July 2005, 01:39 AM: Message edited by: Newt ]

Just got the yak out of the garage before it got to dark once the rods are in there holders they are just about the right distance and i have no problem at all paddling.

Hi Specimen The only thing that been added recently is another Scotty Rod they fit perfect on the sides with a bit of filling down.I can paddle with both rod out with no problem.I thought that I might of had a problem with the Transducer in Vaseline but that works fine I just need to get an anchor next. and some fish

Hello Hungry Fisherman Looks like I might have someone to fish with soon most of my fishing is around Sandgate and Hythe hopefully if the weather is ok I was going to try Folkestone this Saturday if you want to have a go in my Caper your more than welcome if you cant make that its in the garage in Romford it might just fit in my pond P.s got the picture and massage back to front

Hi Croix, the seat that I use you can see it under Another Newbie post is a Ocean Kayak (Surf2Summit) High Back Seat with bag, note brass buckle fasteners at rear and I have got to say its very comfortable I can't remember but I think it was around £60.00 at Brighton Canoes