richi

nice view ehttp://img345.imageshack.us/img345/545/dscf00175tx.jpgh Paul try this bah humbug to these computer things!

I've tried everything to post a photo up-I've looked at the photography section in the forum and tried everything they suggested but it never works for me

you bet I am Paul,somebody has got to beat you to last place.

no----no---and yes--I'm saying nothing more---I blanked

shame your butt is too big for the scupper pro---I went out on Sunday with Darnsarf and I must say that is one beautiful kayak---------he also caught his first fish in it! but I'll leave that to Darnsarf to tell you about

me too and I also thought they looked like bathtubs

Just a short note: I was not complaining about the cost,it's the best fun I've had in years richi

just added up what i've spent since i bought my yak in the summer £2075, rich man's sport or what? caper angler-----------------------------£430 palm p.f.d.--------------------------------£80 seat-----------------------------------------£45 lendal nordkapp paddle-----------£120 wetsuit-------------------------------------£50 drysuit--------------------------------------£180 fish finder & rechargeables-------£150 numerous anchors & rope--------£50 various leashes------------------------£50 neoprene boots 2 pairs------------£50 neoprene gloves 2 pairs-----------£30 eiger siruis boots----------------------£40 hats------------------------------------------£30 thule roof racks------------------------£150 thule kayak cradle-------------------£90 light-----------------------------------------£20 ekla trolley--------------------------------£60 base layer--------------------------------£50 fleece layers-----------------------------£50 new yak only fishing tackle------£100 coolbox for yak only-----------------£15 camera-------------------------------------£100 aquapac for camera-----------------£20 one handed knife---------------------£10 yak waterproof top-------------------£50 personal flares--------------------------£35

how many of you guys are entering the starvinmarvin's winter competition-I plan to fish 2 venues minimum in the allowed 24 hours.I've never entered a fishing comp. before so I'm really looking forward to my first one.Let's hope the weather is kind to us.Good luck to all who enter

darnsarf i use scupper bungs from O.K.bought from bournemouth canoes.How did you get on sunday we're all waiting for another of your brilliant write ups the last one was magazine quality!

I was only about 400yards from the end of hengisbury head groyne.I launched from the mudeford quay,theres a slipway on the harbour side and it's only 2 quid to park in winter.you have to be careful with the tides here as you probably know speciman.If I want to launch as the tide is rising I go from avon beach,it's not a bad paddle- I do it almost every weekend in summer.I love the mark because of it's wealth of variety in comparison to the southampton area where I live.Give it a go you might hook in to the same monster-if you do and manage to land it can I have my trace back please

I ask this question as I had the fright of my life on sunday and it got me thinking.On sunday I went back to my usual summer spot at christchurch ledge as the sea was like a millpond coupled with a neap.I took a box of californian squid hoping for a possible first cod.was fishing with full squid on a pennel on one rod and alternated lug and rag on the other(casing the place as a possible xmas comp mark).After a few hours I had a real hefty bite on the pennel,I struck and it was on,I managed to reel in a short way and then it was off taking line and had I not been anchored i'm sure it would have taken me for a ride.I was shaking with fear,it felt like a real monster.eventually the line broke at the knot to the swivel.I breathed a big sigh of relief but it took me a while to calm down.i would have loved to catch sight of whatever it was though.A couple of hours later I had a 46cm bass on the squid. next time I go there i'm going to try with heavier gear,who knows what might happen.oh! by the way the bass was a new p.b.

i use a lendal nordkapp,carbon fibre shaft cost about £120.there are lighter ones but it depends on what you want to pay and how far you intend to paddle.i'm happy with my nordkapp and sometimes i paddle quite a long way

GOOD LUCK WITH THE CHRISTENING DARNSARF! be sure to give us all a report

jeez globe your post has got more links than my anchor chain i'd like to say a merry xmas and thanks to all for your valued advice/tips

yea,but they are long thin ones powered by paddle

glad to hear your good news darnsarf.i feel exactly the same about drilling holes.i've rigged my fishfinder up without drilling.tried it out today for the first time and it worked perfectly.

i'll be fishing tomorrow morning from 6.a.m. in poole harbour.i'd probably go mad if i didn't get out once a week!

eagle cuda fishfinder came today,can't wait to try it out. has anybody tried to use it with the suction cup fitting direct to the hull?

i'm from southampton!

i've found it a good place to shop too darnsarf,i've bought a peak dry top there, my wetsuit and paddle/rod leashes.did you know that they are open every other sunday too?

don't worry yakitty,the part of the harbour that we will probably fish is only about 4-5 ft deep and darnsarf has fished/fell in there already.i do agree that practice is needed though,i also hope he's got a drysuit and all the other essentials

ydarnsarf,you don't need to buy a waterproof camera you just need to buy an aquapak camera carry case,waterproof to 5 metres,i've just ordered one from purple marine 20 quid.

no worries starvin money ain't the problem,where to put all the toys is!