SwanageDave Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Is there any body else who is into Sea fishing on here? I have just purchased a seafishing Kayak, and its a Fantastic way to get out amongst the fish, never thought of Kayaking before but i love it, The one i bought is a winner kayak sit on top loads of storage and very stable in choppy seas, Quote
Chris`I Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Can imagine its a bit nippy this time of year out on a kayak You say its a sit on top? Did you consider a proper kayak so you could seal yourself from the elements a bit better or does that not work well with fishing kit? I havent been in a proper sea kayak, but used to do a lot of white water kayaking when I was younger, not quite the same thing though Quote
Stew Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 I went sea fishing in Gairloch with my other halves uncle. He has a couple of fishing boats. One for the sea and one for the Lochs. We pulled some lobster and crab pots too. I thoroughly enjoyed it to be honest. He lives at the harbour / marina and pops out most evenings in the sea boat when the weather is good to indulge himself in his hobby! Quote
SwanageDave Posted November 7, 2011 Author Posted November 7, 2011 Can imagine its a bit nippy this time of year out on a kayak You say its a sit on top? Did you consider a proper kayak so you could seal yourself from the elements a bit better or does that not work well with fishing kit? I havent been in a proper sea kayak, but used to do a lot of white water kayaking when I was younger, not quite the same thing though Yes chris its a sit on top, its a lot easier for fishing with all the kit and you can even stand on them if its calm enough, I have a full dry suit for the chilly weather but shorts and t-shirt for the balmy summer days, we catch quite a lot down here in dorset, Bass mullet etc etc. Quote
Lexx Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 I do quite alot of shore angling. I've never been tempted by the kayak fishing, although it would be a good way to get in amongst the Bass in my area. Quote
Ebized Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 I have visions of when you hook anything sizeable of being towed along at a rate of knots - could be fun, or maybe not when it dives for the deep Quote
philb1965 Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 I'm uber jealous. Used to live in Norfolk and Weston Super Mud. I went fishing once a week without fail, I love sea fishing!!! Now I'm stuck in Kettering which is about as central as you can get to the water, in any direction. Hoping to move to Torbay / Plymouth / St Austell area end of next year if I can sell up. Had a few days in Torquay and said to SWMBO that I'm getting a kayak for fishing when we move. Loads of great little bays to fish in. Used to do mainly beach / rock fishing, with the odd boat trip. Get some picks posted up with some fish catches, if I can't catch them myself it would be nice to see someone the sport. What have you been getting, baits sizes etc.... Need to get a roofrack for the zed though. Quote
SwanageDave Posted November 7, 2011 Author Posted November 7, 2011 I have been mostly spinning for Bass with different lures, but mostly catch with a simple rig with a sand eel attached, a couple of you tube vids of others kayaking..a bit scary to say the least lol Quote
Lexx Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 I think I'll stick to the safety of rickety old piers Quote
Ebized Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 I think I'll stick to the safety of rickety old piers I think I agree: Damed if I would sit on a kayak with my legs dangling over the sides Quote
SwanageDave Posted November 7, 2011 Author Posted November 7, 2011 I'm uber jealous. Used to live in Norfolk and Weston Super Mud. I went fishing once a week without fail, I love sea fishing!!! Now I'm stuck in Kettering which is about as central as you can get to the water, in any direction. Hoping to move to Torbay / Plymouth / St Austell area end of next year if I can sell up. Had a few days in Torquay and said to SWMBO that I'm getting a kayak for fishing when we move. Loads of great little bays to fish in. Used to do mainly beach / rock fishing, with the odd boat trip. Get some picks posted up with some fish catches, if I can't catch them myself it would be nice to see someone the sport. What have you been getting, baits sizes etc.... Need to get a roofrack for the zed though. I fished the Fowey estuary last week with my yak, caught some nice Bass and a load of doggies near the mouth of the estuary and heard that a few cod are being caught this week from the slipway by the ferry. A small kayak can be carried on the Zed with one of these, but mine is far too long at 4.7mtrs. http://boofsquire.com/ Quote
philb1965 Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Blimey! Those vids are mental. I think I'd stick to our small stuff thanks. Bass, doggies and flatties would do for me. Roll on moving. Quote
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