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    St Alban's Head

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Excellent report Simon :thumbs: .

    Didn't manage any fish during our short trip, despite a few drops over the bream mark. Thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and weather though.

    Can't wait for the next opportunity to get out there.

     

    Aidy

    Familiar venue / unfamiliar fishing

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Well done Aidy.

     

    I'm hoping to fish Chapmans Pool/St Albans area this weekend coming or the one after. Will try that area on the way back.

    Best of luck Simon. Would love to join you but fully booked up this weekend.

    Had a chat with some divers yesterday who told me they'd been catching big mackerel off Broad Bench from the dive boat, so there are a few around. We'll have to try and find a window when we're both available to have a go for the St Aldhelm's tope.

    Familiar venue / unfamiliar fishing

    in Kayak Fishing

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    Finally managed to find a free weekend to dust off the Prowler and make my maiden voyage of 2007.

    Fancied a nice easy launch for a first outing and opted for Kimmerige. This place usually produces bass and mullet on evening Spring tides but often fails to sparkle to bait fishing during the day. Arrived Saturday to the sight of a dozen charters sat off broad bench, but by the time I was ready to launch there were only two remaining. From their departure I assumed that the bream that this mark is noted for had gone off the boil, so opted for the long paddle to Chapman's Pool. This was a bit of a slog against the Easterly wind but was rewarded with some hectic sport from small pollack and gars to float fished mackerel and lures (wish I'd had the fly rod now :wallbash: ).

    Sunday morning I got my arse in gear a bit earlier and set off towards 15 or so charter boats about a mile off the Bench. post-7715-1177880636_thumb.jpgI've always been a bit aprehensive about anchoring in this area as the tide can pick up quickly, but being neaps I decided to drop anchor in 35 ft of water. This saw me drift across the ledge into 55 ft and with the boat sitting comfortably in the tide, I dropped down a size 2/0 circle hook baited with a single mini calamari. It was only seconds before I got my first rattle, and BANG! first fish, a 2 lb bream decorated with amazing irridescent blues. I went on to get anothr 5 cock fish in the next hour, smallest 1 3/4lb, 4 over 2lb and the biggest 2.1/2lb ( a new pb :thumbs: ). post-7715-1177880603_thumb.jpg

    Rather than be greedy, it was time to head back to the slip against the awesome backdrop of Gad Cliff. post-7715-1177880615_thumb.jpgIn summary - a great weekend and wow - what weather :clap2: !!!

     

    Aidy

    Rock n Roll!

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    1. Pixies - Surfa Rosa

    2. Stiff Little Fingers - Inflamable Material

    3. Mega City Four - Tranzophobia

    4. Husker Du - Warehouse Songs

    5. Leatherface - Mush

     

    Nice one jonnyboy, you've just inspired me to go a dig out some old vinyl.

    The missus will be delighted :angry:

    Aidy

    Missing members

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Game On. :P

     

    Must admit I kind of lost interest towards the end the season. It was such a dissapointing summer weather wise. I just didnt get the chance to fish loads of areas I had on my prospecting list. In the end it was get out when possible and fish where I could. Why couldn't we have had this week in the summer? ;):lol:

     

    Aidy why not lets plan a session with Moonyaker at the beggining of the Mullet season 07 I know he is quite keen as well.

     

    Paul

    Will definately give you a shout when it starts to look worthwhile.

    Missing members

    in Kayak Fishing

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    I'm still here :thumbs: .

    Been a bit preoccupied over the last few months with negotiating a new job so haven't had a lot of time for fishing.

    Merry Christmas to everyone and I look forward to catching up with some of you in the new year.

    Mission for 2007: I'm gonna show Darnsarf how to catch a mullet :clap2:

    Aidy

    any yakers in the weymouth area

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    looks like another Dorset/Purbeck meet may be on the cards?

    If I get a free window, I'll be in touch Jon.

    Kimmeridge, Chapmans and Warbarrow are my usual stamping grounds, so would be well up for a get together. Darnsarf is another fan of this area and a few of the others such as Richi, Paintfly etc visit from time to time.

    Aidy

    any yakers in the weymouth area

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Hi Jonnyboy

    I'm from Wareham and fish mainly around the Purbecks. Have been meaning to give Portland Harbour a go all summer but have not had the time to get around to it. Any idea what the fishing is like through the autumn/winter anyone?

    Speciman: I'm not surprised you found it a bit rough yesterday, I sold my sole to the devil and accompanied some lads from work on a charter out of Weymouth. Coming back over the Portland races was pretty exciting, but the fishing was cut short cos of the weather with only one decent bream to show for my efforts. It crossed my mind at the time that I'd probably have been better off on the yak in the harbour.

    Johnnyboy: I'm on decorating duty for the next few weeks :wallbash: but if you fancy meeting up for a fish some time, give me a shout.

    Aidy

    Kimmeridge

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Aidy any sign of nets or have we got a result?

    Haven't taken much notice to be honest mate as it just depresses me :( . There are still plenty of buoys bobbing about, but whether they are pots or nets i'm not sure. How do you tell the difference if they're set deep? I'll have a closer look tomorrow if I manage to get out again.

    Kimmeridge

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Hi Yakattack

     

    Kimmeridge is fishing well at the moment on Springs, with bass and mullet coming right into the shore to feed on the maggots being washed out of the rotten weed, beached from the previous set of springs. Float fished maggots or artificial maggot flies will get both mullet and bass, with rapala J11 and Maria Chase plugs being most consistent for the bass. If you're not around over spring tides, concentrate your efforts around fishing at dawn. Bass can be caught at first light regardless of the state of tide (on plugs or bait). As for fishing further off shore, I've not had so much luck, other than mackerel, pollack, wrasse, dogs, pout etc., but big bream, congers etc. also get caught from the area.

    The beauty of Kimmeridge is that if you dont mind a bit of a paddle, you can access some other great marks like Warbarrow. Launching is also a doddle: you can park to the side of the slip, unload your gear and then take the car back up to the divers carpark. Darnsarf made a very important point: just because it looks flat calm when you launch, keep your witts about you. What can seem a very insignificant swell a mile off shore can result in spectacular surf up to 1/4 mile out. I was nearly caught out at the weekend. We camped to the east of kimmeridge and woke up on Sun morning to no wind but a 6 foot surf. having said that, I fished there last night and there was hardly a ripple on the surface.

    Have fun and stay safe.

    Aidy

    Breathable chest waders

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Hi Mike

    I have to confess that I sometimes wear a pair of waders on the yak. The ones that I use have straps that tighten around the waist. This allows me to dispense with the shoulder straps and just wear them around my middle. Like this I feel pretty confident that I could shed them in the water if I needed to. Not beeing breathable they are no good for all day sessions as you get too sweaty in them. If I could afford a pair of breathables, then I would definately be looking at the Palm Sidewinder? pants as I think they have the sewn in booties and are propbably of a comparable price.

    Aidy

    Going fishing at Tywyn Thursday - Saturday

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Thanks for the link mate.

    Went off Kimmeridge the other day and there were loads of 'big' mullet 7lb + in the edge.

    Will definately take some bread next time and see if I can get them interested.

    So far I've only had them on maggot flies on spring tides but you've got me thinking now about the possibility of exploiting these fish on hot, calm days.

    Christchurch Ledge

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Would love to join you but I'm on parental duties this week.

    Good luck to all that can make it and go and get that conger Richi :fishing1:

    PS. Smashing weekend on the Tywyn :drunk: Can't wait to catch up with you all again soon.

    Aidy

    Tope Trip Wales

    in Kayak Fishing

    Posted

    Almost ready!

    Does anyone know roughly how many hook baits we're likely to need?

    Will be setting off in the morning and expect to arrive about 3pm.

    Look forward to seeing you all there :)

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