Elton

[Alan Taylor]

Salar:

Keep it in Sea Fishing. If it was a specialist forum I would never have visited, but finding out about it here has made me really interested. On the other hands thats probably not a good idea as I will probably end up spending more money buying one as a result

You could start your own kayak club with megga fees and then use the real Salar as mother ship for the safety side of things.

 

Small problem Yaketyak, if I see your name on a topic I will know it is about kayaks so may not bother reading it as I now have a boat. Any tips on rods, line, rigs etc could be missed by me

 

Its the same with Winter, anything of his I just ignore as with Yoxer on the non fishing section. Nothing personal with you by the way.

 

Cheers

 

Alan

[John E Ashford]

A Kayak Forum just for you Yakityyak.

 

The world is waiting for you.

 

Kayak Fishing

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Capn cojones,

 

Where you been.....

Hope you are well...so things are happening with the yak scene in Spain.

Thats good to know,.....they have some good fishing......well.....as you know

Next time you see a yak, like wot we dos yews,get on it and have a go

Nice to hear from you pal.

Best wishes

 

Yakity

[Elton]

Trouble with splitting forums is that you lose a lot of the potential interest.

 

I've seen it elsewhere where websites have umpteen forums and people only select the one they're already interested in, missing out on some diverse discussions at the same time. Take kayak fishing, for example - I bet most here wouldn't have realised it went on until a few posts appeared here.

 

Tight lines,

 

Elton

[Salar]

Yak,

I'm getting dangerously interested now....Apart from the Kayak, and I've had a look at a few sit-on fshing models, what else do you need? Given these things are so close to the cold wet stuff, do you need a dry suit? What other basics should I budget for? Also are there places that give familiarisation lessons before you buy one (down Sowf)

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Hi Salar,

 

Pleased to hear your thinking about joining the family,all be it small at the moment.

Can I ask what modles take your fancy at the moment ??

I may be able to offer you some advice about choice,depending on the type of fishing you want to do.

 

What else do I need.

 

Top of the list has to be a P.F.D personal flotation device.

Go a long to a yak/canoe shop and they will guide you,on your choice,bright colour,roomy fit etc.

 

A paddle.

Chooseing your paddle,there are a few types to choose from.Consider the types of water you will be fishing,i.e. do you have strong tides were you fish etc.Do you intend to paddle long distances( not OUT to sea at the moment:))

 

Paddle leash.

We fish with our paddles on our laps,so we can make small adjustments while drifting,rod in one hand paddle in the other,you will learn how to use the paddle one handed by useing other parts of your body as a lever.

The leash is attatched to the yak and the paddle, so if you drop the paddle while playing a fish,it stays with the yak and you, and dosnt float away leaveing you red faced.

 

A wet suit.

 

A 4mm wet suit is ample,it will keep you warm and offer you added bouyancy,should you need it.

A farmer john is the ideal,you do not need a full wet suit, (to restrictive.)

The suit should fit like a second skin,not tight, and not baggy.

 

Booties.

 

A good pair of booties is a good idea,if you need to walk over pebbles etc to launch,get a pair with a nice sole.

 

Dry Cag.

 

A dry cag is like a water proof sweatshirt,in cooler, and wetter conditions it keeps you warm and dry up top. I always take mine you never know

when you will need it.

 

Depending what you buy,I would budget for about £280

 

I hope this helps out Salar,please let me know how your doing. :cool:

 

 

Cheers

 

Yakity.

[Jaffa]

Good list Yakity. I'd add some more safety gear too though:

 

1. Safety knife worn on either you PFD or your body. It should have a serrated blade, and you should be able to access it one handed. The smaller diving knives are ideal.

 

2. A whistle; again attached to you and not the yak.

 

3. A compass. In my area sea mist can, and often does , roll in on the best of days.

 

4. Its sensible to carry a set of flares too; again dive shops carry small waterproof ones.

 

It can all be done much cheaper than £280 if your willing to improvise and shop around.

 

You can make a lot of yakfishing gear your self - eg paddle leashes, carts to carry the kayak, rod holders, anchor systems etc. B and Q may become your best friend

 

Salar, I dont know of anywhere giving lessons, other than regular kayak clubs, but no doubt someone will start a place up soon. I just found myself a safe bit of water to build up confidence and practice righting and climbing back on the yak.

 

Don't sweat on the kayak technique aspect; they do work and are difficult to capsize. A couple of hours practice and im sure you'll be happy. Its an undestanding of weather, sea conditions and tides; just like for anyone going to sea in anything, that really matters.

 

BTW, as far as damage to the wallet goes, I see Yakity is about to buy a second Yak; im up to three now ...... Be warned

 

Chris.

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Cheers Jaffa,

 

I was getting around to the safety stuff,didnt want to crowd Salar with to much info in one hit.

 

By the way.......I have had that much stuff from B&Q, they have offerd me free shares

 

Add to safty list maybe....torch..suncream....water.....hi vis flag....hat.......vhf/mobile phone(in water tight bags).....small 1st aid kit.....

Are you out this weekend Jaffa ??

We are hopeing to be,will let you know how we do o.k.

[Elton]

Have you ever considered those reflective kites as part of your safety kit?

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Nice idea Elton......but if you were in need of help, you are better sticking to recognised distress signals, i doubt anyone would look at a kite and say there was an emergency.

 

Cheers

 

Yakity