Leonr

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Sorry that would help wouldnt it. Ita a Ocean kayak Scrambler XT, think 12 foot, sit on top with seat, 1 hatch with cover in front, paddle and 1 Scotty flyrod holder. Life jacket If I sell it the fishfinder has to go as well Eagle Cuda 168 the boat has a few scratches on the hull from beaching but no leaks or holes. And no bait smells I flyfish and thats the reason for sale here, cant use it on the lakes here to fish. Ill get some pics tomorrow and post them

Whats your budget, I have an Ocean Kayak with fishfinder that I might be getting rid of.

I am all with you, I have a XT as well and rigged it with rod holders, GPS and fish finder and have fished it in a lot in the States (Boston and New Jersey) in good and very bad weather, not a problem. There are faster kayaks out there but this ia stable enough to cast from standing, love it.The 12 foot lenth gives you more speed and the stability as well. It can take a beating and still stay afloat. the only other kayak for me would be the kayaks from Wilderness sys they are good as well.

I hope this is not an old question but I had a quick look in search and did not find to much... Where can I buy rod building hardware in the UK, mostly eyes, and cork? It will have to be online i just dont want to go the American route as it can get complicated with the VAT and import duty, slowing things down as well. Thanks for any info.

I have done this for Black Bass before, big top popper and sinking fly tied 18inches behind in the bend of the hook. Does two things - weight of the sinking fly keeps the popper head up and pops very well that way and I caught more bass on the sinking fly, I think the popper attracts them and then they see the sinking fly and grab that. I always used a big Mrs Sinpson or woolly bugger. I think you get less tangles with this method.

Hi I was wondering if anyone knew a place where I can take my little girl, two years and seven months old to fish( I am in Reigate Surrey ) She has been asking for the last few months and even has her own flyrod not that she can cast but I will help with that. Its an old broken 3 piece that is now a two piece. It would have to be a place where they have a kind of kiddie pond and easy to catch, she is to active to sit for too long without getting bored. Any help would be appretiated.

Hi All I am planning on going to Weymouth on Sunday and was wondering if anyone can give me any advise? I only flyfish so I have a lot of Clousers and Charlies in various colours. Whats the best time and where is the best to go. Thank you Leon

Sorry to say I wont be able to get there.... Hopefully next time.

I know this is probably not the recomended way but I always put my lines coiled up(Rolled and loosely held with pipecleaners) in a pillowcase in the washing machine and then I just run them through a cloth with Silicone agent. Works for me and the silicone makes them slick and fast for long casts. Been doing this for years and seems ok.

OK I only read some of the posts and was going to read them better onece I know a flyrod will work there(Thats all I do) The Yak is ready and I just have to look at a map. I am in Reigate so I dont even know how far it is... The main thing is can I flyfish?

I was wondering if there are any reservoirs in the south where you can flyfish from your Kayak????? I phoned Rutland and was told you can only use their boats and I am not interested in that, I wondered if it is teh same with the reservoirs down here? Any comments and advise will be appretiated.

I was wondering about my options this weekend, I am in Reigate and was hoping to get out with the Yak south of here. I was hoping to through a fly around but do not know where and what for. I would appretiate any advise. Thanks Leon

Goose I am moving into my appartment this weekend and next weekend I will be in SA so after that anytime. Thanks Leon Ps I will probably stay with the fly - thats all I know.

Starvin we need to hook up some time if you can. Leon

Hey Gogga Hooked my first Marlin on my 12wt just outside Durban thats why the 17wt came along. Done a lot of fishing all over Zululand and have family in PE(Skippies and Leeries) and then lived in Capetown for a while. As long as I can flyfish I stay happy, missus dont always see it that way but got used to that. Leon

This is starting to sound better than I thought. I have flyfished in the ocean all the way from South Africa(My home country ) to both sides of the US. I was on the commity of the Flytiers Guid and an active flytier. Most of my rods are 9wt and up to 17wt so that might give an idea as to what I like. I have never fished bait or artificials like spinning so I have no experience with that, but I think you can catch anything on fly, from croakers and Hallibut on the west coast to sharks abck home. In Boston we used to post on a simmilar site when and where we were going to launch and whoever wants to would just turn up and fish, some days we had 20+ kayaks out! I was wondering about safety regulations over here, wherther there is more needed than the basic stuff. Oh by the way I have an Ocean Kayak Scrambler XT with GPS and Fish finder and Scotty flyrod holders. So if you see someone in a red Yak often wearing a wetsuit flinging a fly around it will be me!!! PS What about fishing licences?

Yes I would prefer to fish the ocean thats what Ive always done, I live in Reigate. I know I'll have to do something other than flyfish but am willing to learn.

Hi i just moved here from the States where I did a lot of Kayak fishing in Boston and New Jersey. I am hoping to get going again here in the Uk, my kayak arrived this week so I am ready, I just need help with places to go and different ways of fishing here as I only flyfish but I suppose that will have to change. Many thanks Leon