spuds

much obliged simon. As always thanks to everyone for the advice.Spuds.

Nice one

Very useful site.much obliged

Thanks Musket. I checked out the Bassbonkers site.They look like good value

ROLL ON SUMMER . TOO RIGHT YAKKITY! tHE MET OFFICE HAVE POSTED HEAVY SNOW WARNINGS FROM TUESDAY FOR MY AREA IN NORTH DEVON. Have you or anyone else got similar catch photo's like Nifty's from the summer?(preferably showing the lures.so i can have a sneaky peak) I've got bronchitus at the moment and could do with a tonic.

cheers Nifty.Will do.

Sorry to be a pain Nifty.What size /pattern hook should i use to replace it with as i will be trolling rather than drifting.

Much obliged Yakity.I'm pretty sure i've got a toby lure somewhere amongst my gear.I will definately give it a go.

Thanks for that Nifty.I'll use the redgills for the deeper rough ground. much obliged Spuds

Thanks Nifty.Nice picture.Some of the ground i will be covering is reef about 18-25 feet.Any suggestions?

Thanks guys.I bought a rapala silver j13 just to try out my new spinning rod.i thought the lure was a bit on the large side?i take it that the j9 and 11 are smaller and are mid jointed.

CHEERS SPANNER.

HI guys.I'm planning on doing some slow trolling with lures this summer and someone recommended the yozuri crystal minnow deep and shallow divers.Are they any good? I thought i'd check it out before buying as they are'nt cheap compared to mainstream brands. Obliged SPUDS.

Brilliant.Dog-Garnit,Dagnabbit.

sounds great to me.7'45-8pm on the 8th.

I could'nt agree more.It simply beggars belief.The offender gets just a few weeks (of which he'll only serve half the sentence). The poor family concerned will live with this tragedy for the rest of their lives

Hi Codshead.Welcome to the forum. Whereabouts in Essex are you from?

Welcome to the forum Chris. I'm based North Devon.Regards

Hi guys. Just wanted to say. Thanks for the welcome to the forum..

Hi martin. You'll be spoilt for choice in that area.I can send you photo copies from a local North devon angling guide.This covers both inshore boat and rock/beach marks.I'll just need to know where to post it. Regards.SPUDS

Hi kishkash,I'm new to the sport but from surfing the forum you won't regret buying the p13. As for the Hobie I have found no problems paddling her although she is quite wide and heavy compared to the more conventional style kayaks. The mirage system propels me along at about3-4 knots with little effort.This leaves your hands free in order to correct the course via the rudder handle and to keep hold of the rod when towing lures or drifting. On my first trip i was out for nearly seven hours and did'nt get tired .I enjoyed both paddling and peddling the hobie and got from the lower reaches of Bideford to Crow point several times.This was despite the 2-3 knot tide flows. I suspect the sea keeping will not be as good as a p13 as the slimmer p13 hull will move beneath you more easily.Also the p13 will handle the swells and surf better. However it was the hands free fishing aspect that swayed me.Also because she is quite a wide arsed kayak there is plenty of stability and interior comfort as a fishing platform. At this time i have heard nothing but praise regrding the mirage system,which is easy to maintain and appears to be of rugged construction.However time will tell on that one. Look forward to seeing you out on the water. Regards,SPUDS.

HI MOONYAKER.I've kept to the estuary myself at the moment untill i get more experience. Lundy island is a marine reserve with no fishing allowed on the east side .However for just kayaking and exploring it should be quite an adventure for your friends as the wildlife and views are amazing.I'm sure the kayak fishing will be even better than the shore fishing.I recently picked up an old local fishing guide book dated 1960.this shows the best methods and marks for both shore and inshore sea angling.I'm looking forward to trying some of the reef drift lining marks shown. REGARDS ,SPUDS.

Cheers Flynny2.Holsworthy is just down the road from me so that sounds great. Also i only live about 300 yards from the union inn at stibb cross.

Bravely put Nick.We all need reminding about this from time to time.regards

Hi Dominic.Welcome to the forum