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I have the c-tug too, I found that I get better steering and it never comes off after deciding to try pushing the yak instead of pulling.. call it the c-push instead. Put it on a 3 feet (or wherever it suits the yak) or so from the front, because that hull is tapered the straps wont budge as its constantly held tight by being pushed. Does that make sense.

This is sounding more and more convincing to me now, using a copper pipe, indeed. Brilliant! I have some 10mm pipe lying around somewhere too.... copper pipe technique sounds like it wont be topped... ?

Thanks lads, thought I was mad for a minute. And there's you 'old hands' already been there done that. Good to know I'm not the only spendthrift here. I like both ideas, 'spoon or mdf' I'm a chippy by trade but it didnt occur to me to use mdf.

Aye the bag is good value, and the split paddle is a definite. Been looking for one like that to stow for emergencies for a while, though I dont intend to lose my main.

I checked the net for ideas and can only find sites selling moulds for making them. They are quite expensive for the amount of use I'm going to give them. I have a few kilo's of lead not used on a recent roof repair, and I wondered if I could create a few moulds myself to make use of the lead. Anyone else tried this, or know of a way to make moulds. I imagine it would have to be made from steel, I assume lead would have a lower melting point to steel ect. I guess the mould wouldnt need to be 'perfect' as some minor filing of the cast weight is easy enough to do. I've drawn up a few sketches, shapes, wire positions in the mould ect. Would pressing a lead weight into wet sand, laying the wire into the indentation and pouring the lead work?? I seem to remember some guy on the history channel doing a similar thing a while back.... obviously I would observe all common sense safety measures. just an afternoon daydream is all it is at the moment.. or am I just loony thinking I can get away with not forking out for the retail moulds?

Thanks john Chris.

Not sure about using an inflatable, would think that hook or lure would snag very easily, wouldnt like to be on the water with a leaky inflatable . Lidl have some inflatables coming up for next thursday, here http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c....P8A2MBU01RUP4OD Saying that though, 350 squid for an inflatable seems daft, when you could pick up a second hand rigid SOT or even new. Sometimes a bargain comes up on ebay or some of the better suppliers have demo yaks up for sale, worth checking methinks.

Oh right, I'm with you. I like the idea of having bare wires to start with, that way you can modify to whatever you like, cool. One more thing, sorry lads... is it essential to add an adequate fuse to the live wire from the battery?

thats sounds hassle free, did the power cable for the finder fit ok onto the battery? or did you have to modify it?

Cool, thanks for the info. Any 12volt battery would suffice then?

Hey lads.. thinking of getting a Eagle cuda 168... wondered about the power options. I understand its going to be a battery but where do I get a good one suitable for the job? I'm wondering if its feasible to use 8xAA, anyone use this sort of solution? thanks in advance.

Marvellous, a nice fat bass would go down very nicely, and as the missus wont eat fish all the more for me. You say there is rough ground to the south end of the beach? do you mention that with respect to launching?

Yeah, thats going to be an issue for sure. Though I'm going to fish 'light' with no clutter, so just one rod and a few lures, no finder(against my religion) or bait box. If the surf is big enough to scare me than I can can always swim out with the yak and then get on behind the waves, does that make sense? at least I know what I want to do, just not sure I've explained it adequately..

Thanks lads

*I dont have to sell her, I dont have to sell her... na na naaaa na, na naaa na.

Hey lads.. pretty definite that I'll be spending a few days at Newgale next week with the missus. Anyone fished there? providing the weather is ok ish I'm contemplating taking the yak and catch me some supper. cheers in advance

Thanks lads, for the moral support. I'm a bit sick at the way life gets in the way of happiness sometimes. I'm still to do many of the things I planned on doing, yak fishing wise, I've yet to get to any meets yet, and learn from you guys ...sob sob. As said in the Pm's, there's a small chance that I might not have to part with her, and that will be christmas/birthday/lottery win all at the same time. Rather than put on the net sooner rather than later, I'll endeavour to fiddle the books abit. fingers crossed. cheers again lads.

Hay lads. Been thinking of selling my Tapron 140 angler. I know I know... the travesty of it. I've had some fantastic experiences with it and it pains me even to contemplate selling. I need the cash though, and selling it is a necessary evil. I'll be buying another yak when my situation changes. Not sure how much to ask, would prefer if peeps interested would PM me to discuss a figure. Thought of Ebay, but dont want to pay the fee.

I have the Hyperdry too, and it was a easy to get on first time apart for the very small neck opening! My face went a nice blackcurrant colour whilst doing the zip up! But after trimming the latex little by little and trying it on each time... it is fine. I was worried about trimming the latex at first but its easy enough. I placed the seal inside out over a large glass flower pot that allowed me to stretch it to keep it in place for easier trimming with a sharp stanley.

So I noticed the bottles of silicon lube in wickes that plumbers use to help in the assembly of drainage pipes, and wondered if it would be ok to use it on my shiny new drysuit's nuclear powered zip? The user manual says to use silicon lubricant, but is there any reason not to use the plumbers stuff? I know its early days in the life of the suits monstrous zip, I'm not likely to catch my wanger in it or anything but it would make sense to be prepared.

Thats what its all about !! fantastic !

I've just got my power ranger suit too, very impressed with it and thats before wearing it on the water. Like most peeps, coupled with a one piece fleece catsuit its very adequate protection. Its a must have really if you want to carry on through the winter.

I'd have been dissapointed with myself at not having a camera to capture an image of all those fish on and around the yak, also how many of the peeps he says were watching didnt take photos or video it? if so why not, or has he embelished a few details.... hmmmm what do you think Dr Watson?

Hey lads, read this amusing and somewhat disturbing(for some) story here http://www.paddling.net/articles/story44.html

Decided on the Crewsaver after all, WWC say it will be in before the weekend... for those that are thinking of buying I'll let you know how it goes when I go out next.