flynny2

Hi Guys Gutted I couldn't make the meet in Kenford, the cars fine, typical "ladies" worlds gonna end type car problem, something and nothing, but hey where would we be without the fairer sex, anyway it's sorted. I intended to chat to the Deb'n beys in particular due to their local knowledge and experience of local waters, although I'm sure other members will have a view. Here's the problem. Many moons ago, when I was younger and lighter, I sustained quite a serious football injury, smashed collar bone and dislocated shoulder. Certain positions, lifting, reaching etc can almost dislocate the shoulder. You can guess what's coming next. Having taken the Tarpon 140 out three times now (great craft), on each occaision there has been a point when I could almost feel the shoulder rotating (about to dislocate) especially when paddling against a wave with my right arm. If this happened any distance from shore I could have a problem, putting it mildly. Mindfull of this when I bought the Tarpon, I bought a new marinised electric outboard and have adapted a crate to take the motor. I know a couple of people have experimented with motors, and I have read extensively on the subject through the US boards, but I'm not sure that all that messing about prior to launch wouldn't make the problem potentially worse. My question is:- Before I start adapting the hull with turnbuckles to secure the crate. Should I cut my losses, sell the motor and Tarpon instead looking at something like the Hobie. I am well aware of the safety issues at stake but no way am I giving up the sport, either way I will probably onle go out with other people. Your thoughts regards Flynny

S**t, brakes gone on misssus fiesta (nearly drove into a wall) I'm not going to be able to make it. Hope to hook up with you all soon. Have a good night Flynny

Hi All I'll be there regards Flynny

Welcome Codshead What do you mean from Essex, why are you not from Devon

Welcome ChrisW I'm up yer in Holsworthy regards Flynny

Excellent choice, count me in. regards Flynny

Welcome Spuds, there are one or two of us in Devon. I'm in Holsworthy Nr Bude. Beer-Beer, who mentioned beer, when and where??????? regards Flynny

Absent Absent!!! Were just resting, there's a few yakers around Exeter or as Bill would have it "Dem Deby'n Beys". We met up at the end of last year, great meeting in Salcombe, I'm sure one or two will pick up your post. As for me Tarpon 140 hopefully with one or two mods ready for 2006 based in Holsworthy about 22 miles from Exeter, . As Starvin said there's some great fishing to be had around these parts. Maybe see you soon Regards Flynny

Hi welcome Sodslaw It would seem that the "Debn Boys" are expanding at a rapid rate of knots. Check out AS Watersports in Exeter, that's where I picked up my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140. I'm in Holsworthy not far from Bude, PM me if you want to have a look or call 07976 423604. Plenty of Devon guys with Prowlers. Regards Flynny

Hope for a better 2006, Tragic Terry. Enjoy yourself in Iceland, have you got a big drill? regards Flynny

Hi Welcome aboard, where abouts in N Devon are you, I'm in Holsworthy not far from Bude paddle a Tarpon 140 (camouflage so youl'l never see me!) Great bunch of guys on here and a wealth of info. regards Flynny

or howabout "Das Boot" after the german U Boat series

DVD turned up, cheers chuggs. Interesting, but mainly canoes, the bit about leaning into waves was different but I wouldn't fancy that fully loaded, looking forward to the next excursion and a chance to try out trolley No 2, maybe even do some fishing. Have a great Xmas and New Year. Regards Flynny

Mery Xmas Bill and a prosperous / damp New Year. Thanks for all the advice this past year, hope to meet up again soon, maybe try one of the N. Devon marks!!!!!!. Regards Flynny

"Ambrosia"

Nice looking lures. I have made one or two flies/lures for Bass using epoxy and am interested in moulding a lure more similar to big game lures even gone as far as to obtain the acrylic! but unsure how to mount eyes before pouring resin, also what to make mould out of. Any advice. Best Regards Flynny

Hi Welcome to the forum, there's plenty of useful and as previously stated invaluable advice from other members. As a newbie myself, I have found that it does pay to take your time. Subject to where you live, try to have a look at other members yaks, once you have decided and obtained your yak find a buddy or group for your first few trips, believe me there's loads of things that you won't have thought of, it's safer and more reassuring from a confidence point of view. Regarding the outigger question, there are a few people who have carried out this mod, mainly on the US forums, they are from guys who require a greater degree of stability such as fly fishermen who wish to stand while casting etc. Prior to getting my yak I had planned all sorts of mods, as of last weekend these are on the back burner (cheers chuggs) I would get used to paddling first. For me my Tarpon 140 behaved beautifully and felt very stable at sea but landing in surf was different to anything I had experienced. So practice, practice, practice and ask, ask, ask, ask, questions. Good Luck Flynny

slight tweak, instead of shrink tube, run a piece of cocktail stick along the shank of the top hook to the eye of the trailing hook, then cover with electrical tape, you can then check rigging after use. Regards Flynny

Hi Mate Where in N Devon are you, I'm in Holsworthy, pm me you phone No, I have quite a lot of spare gear you may want to have a look at, for mackerel you don't need anything special basic rod,reel feathers and a couple of spinners. Regards Flynny

What is gang probed ????????

Bill, Chuggs A little stiff, I had a wetsuit, waterproof top and pfd on. stiff I couldn't move, I had to return and ditch the wetsuit top, as for the paddle mmmm, thought I would really struggle having paddled before but I got on fine with it, will probable do a cut'n'shut as per chuggs recommendation. I really enjoyed the day though. A couple of observations on my first time out:- The yak did not behave as I had thought when returning, on a couple of occasions I just couldn't stop the yak from veering sideways in the surf break despite digging the paddle in to correct the swing or paddling one side like hell. What's the best approach. Secondly it's a good idea if you capsize to get sea side of the yak not shore side, cos the next wave will put you in again. Thirdly, having gone in I would definately undo the paddle leash in the surf zone (It's a good job I took chuggs advice and ditched the gear) I practiced launching and returning for two hours, bleeding knackered on Sunday, what fun though Maybe the above is of use to any other newbies. Regards Flynny

a bit off topic but, chuggs can you pm me with the supplier of your roof rack saddles, there were some clever mods and tricks I picked up on saturday. Great pics and great report Version 2 of the trolley is well underway. regards Flynny

I was there, what have I missed come on Chuggs dish it

Hi Guys Great to meet up again, no I didn't drown or was the car nicked. I decided after paddling aimlessly around for a while to try one or two launches and landings in the surf, got a bit of a dunking once or twice. The confidence grew and grew so I decided to return and pick up some fishing gear, as I got closer to the shore the beach had disappeared at high tide:o, all of a sudden I got picked up by by a roller it was either another dunking or hit run close to the rocks, so I got wet again, the surf was so close it was difficult to re-launch so I packed up and nipped to the chandler for a few bits and pieces. Seriously I really enjoyed the day the weather was great and I couldn't have asked for a better initiation. I feel very comfortable with the Tarpon.Shame about the ending by all accounts, but it was good that most caught fish, my turn next time. I'm off to redesign the trolley after it collapsed in the road. Once again thanks guys for all the help and advice. Until next time Regards Flynny

Thats it North or South sands for 8.30ish, cheers for the offer Nick will ring when I get close. Regards Flynny