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So, apart from fly, float and lure in shallower water, what other kinds of fishing is possible on the drift? Would you, for example, ledger by finding bottom and then wind in a couple of turns to avoid snagging?

Nah! they're pussycats..after we've had em on yaks we'll be going for them on flotation tubes and water skis

Hey Phoo, what class of rod you going to be using for the porgies? Was thinking about getting a 30lb Euroboat, should the shark meet ever materialise, but would rather get the 20lb, as it would stand more chance of getting used occasionally. You think it would be up to the job?

Why is that? It's not easy on the P13 either, and only achievable with a ratchet spanner on the end of an extension (length of broom handle) nylock nuts are also helpful. It's a bit of a rite of passage. I failed to do it, the first time, even with a friend helping, until I got the tool modifications exactly right; then I did it on my own (swells with pride) Your yak looks the biz btw Although, it is always a work in progress (Compass possibly too near the electronics?)

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Yeah, Mark it will clear with use. Mine used to do it a lot when I first had it. As you say, made it unreadable for a couple of hours on the water before it cleared (having the light on helped). So, I sent it back to the States to be exchanged and was without a FF for 6 weeks. When I got it back, it did exactly the same Can't remember the last time I had the problem, now.

I used to use home made 3mm bungee and velcro on one end and a shackle on the other, but I still found the bungee got tangled up with paddle leash and was generally a bit of a pain. I use the jetski leashes now and they are much better, but still a bit restricting at times, especially if you need to untangle something at the rod tip. I was thinking one of those retractable dog leashes might be a better solution and I'll be checking that out when a jetski leash finally breaks. Whether the mechanism would stand up to salt water for very long, remains to be seen. But I've seen them for under a tenner on ebay, so would be worth a try.

Nice one Simon, hope to try a mini version of that when I've got the girlfriend with me on holiday. Must be great to just keep drifting down the coast and not worry about having to paddle back. That second fish under the water looks decent. Top stuff

Ratchet straps £1.49 each (Don't overtighten)

Beautiful ray mate Think I'm going to have to start coming back down your way again soon, Hampshire seems to be fishing a lot better than Sussex at the moment. Fished Seaford/Cuckmere again this morning, 4am launch, loads of plugging hoping for another bass, then loads of ledgering with rag, squid and prawn, with nothing to show except a couple of wrasse. Dodging the fog banks around dawn was the best bit. Broke the tip of my rod too.

Here' the link for the Thames: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subje...n=1&lang=_e download the unpowered craft registration form for the Thames region - £22.50

WRONG!... your round, mine's a large cask strength islay malt

They are a legal requirement for night fishing, so I suggest you do bother

Caught any fish with it yet?

When you take a wazz from a drysuit standing up, you have to do it bending over to clear the zip, which only goes down to hip hight; whereas, when you're sitting in a yak you're already in that position and it's merely a case of getting the old feller out and filling the footwells. Easy peesy lemon squeezy (did you get the led zep reference? that's LED ZEP, not brass zip Clear?)

Took my first leak from the dry suit recently and was pleasantly surprised at how much easier it was in a sitting position than when I've paddled ashore to pee. No problem.

Got a wedding Sat New motor finally sorted though What with the last 2 Bank Hol weather and being off the road for a few weeks, feel I'm owed big time

Cool points restored

It is best (for stability) to have the anchor going into the water from one of the two pointy bits. You need a pulley system for this. Here is one a lot of people use: http://www.anglersafloat.co.uk/Prowler_AnchorTrolley.htm

Would have thought renting one when you get there would be a better option all round.

OK, well I thought your joke was a good one, others may not agree, but then you can't please all of the people... However, I'm not happy about the insults because you've lost any cool points you might have gained from a funny post. Please don't do it anymore. You're obviously a bloke who likes a laugh and I'm sure we'd get on at a yak meet, but this is mainly a serious forum which does a lot to promote our sport and is highly valued by its members, which is why you've had some negative responses. What people are REALLY interested in is yak fishing, so if all you're going to post is p*ss takes everyone will soon get bored with you, and if you can't get with the programme as regards the level of politeness that is shown on here, you'll get booted off, which I think would be a pity. Trying not to sound too much like your Dad here, but maybe chill for a while and then come back with a cracking post about fish you have caught eh?

Acko, I for one am looking forward to your next post. Pity it wasn't April 1st (but then it wouldn't have worked half as well) I suspect the aggrieved voices are those who were a bit slow in pickin up on the true nature of the thread. Welcome to the forum

Yeah, all you really need is one of these

So, what yak do you paddle, where would you mount it?