Kayak Fishing

[mikebram]

I'm thinking of getting into Kayak fishing but unsure as to which type of kayak is safest / best for fishing. If anyone there is into kayak fishing I'd really like some advice

Cheers

[Scotty91]

I'm thinking of getting into Kayak fishing but unsure as to which type of kayak is safest / best for fishing. If anyone there is into kayak fishing I'd really like some advice

Cheers

Beast advise a can give you mate is go to moonfleat angling in felling sell kayaks ect good bunch ov lads to

[DaveyP]

You have a PM.

[jodou]

If you haven't been in a kayak before then try before you invest (I just started last year). Northeast Kayaks and Paddles at Amble let me try one of their sit on tops in the river and John met me at Amble on the Sunday morning to have a try in the harbour entrance with Coquet kayak club so I'd be sure I liked it first. Just wish I'd started years ago. Be prepared to spend as much on wet/dry suit, PDF and safety gear.
Good luck mate - may see you out there.

[wild321]

the answer to your question is....a OCEAN KAYAK TRIDENT 15 with a rudder,and dont let anyone tell you otherwise

[mallconpak]

Look on anglers afloat. Plenty good advice and plenty lads from the north east. Check the forums out.

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[MT2]

Look on anglers afloat. Plenty good advice and plenty lads from the north east. Check the forums out.

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Ditto start at anglersafloat. All the information you need is on that site. Kayaks are very individual. I've personally used/owned around 6 and they are all different. It will depend on your ability size weight confidence strength etc etc. also a lot depends on where and what your fishing for. All the lads I've met and fished with around here are friendly and have a very diverse set of kayaks in makes and models. When you've done your research and decided which one you may want. Post in anglersafloat or on here asking who's got one and I'm sure they ll give you a go.

Personally I currently use a hobie adventure but btwn me and the old man have a scupper pro ocean Malibu 2 seater and cobra.

If your a larger type gent you may want to start with a big game prowler which is a great stable yak but a little heavy and slow ish... If your of medium build a normal prowler 13 would be an ideal starter yak. A scupper pro is quick and easy to handle but may feel a little cramped or unstable. The scupper pro and 13 are both easier to lift on and off the car.

Happy hunting

Mick

[dt1]

Blooming heck no spelling mistakes Michael did one of the bairns type that oot. I love the scupper pro personaly and adapt it to suit me , no yak is perfect so try before you buy............Dave.

[MT2]

Blooming heck no spelling mistakes Michael did one of the bairns type that oot. I love the scupper pro personaly and adapt it to suit me , no yak is perfect so try before you buy............Dave.

Nah just ad a cuplle ov stellar witch soughted the dislixua owt........ Now where's the fridge..........

[mikebram]

Thanks for all your advice, I.m 6ft and over 14 stone so all coments considered including cost, I've gone for a wide kayak for my first one, its
a FatYak Kaafu in bright orange. I know it might not be the quickest but apparently its very stable. I've gone for a comfy seat too in case my ass gets numb. I've bought a paddle leash and my plan is to get a fish finder fitted too.

http://www.fatyak-kayaks.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&Itemid=5&category_id=2&product_id=82

I've been looking at dry suits and OMG they're pricy. would i be best just to get some neoprene chest waders with stocking feet? it would be much cheaper????

Thanks again for your advice, keep it coming i need all the help i can get.

[dt1]

Safety first is my advice, vhf radio+mobile phone backup, spare paddle if on your own,pfd , personaly i wouldnt launch any time of the year without a drysuit you can pickone up ,doesnt have to be breathable and wear clothing underneath to suit water temp not air temp incase of immersion, get used to the new yak preferably with someone else in a relatively safe area ,when comfortable then try fishing, make sure you leash anything that cant be stowed awayor sods law youll lose it...........Dave.

[mikebram]

Cheers Dave, Got bouncy aid now and in the process of getting a spare paddle, Dry suit purchased today, it needs a small repair to the neck rubber but should keep my warm enough.

The Kayak comes tomorrow and i have a fish finder to fit to it. The only thing i don;t have yet is a VHF radio

Thanks mate

Mike

[dt1]

The neck on drysuit not as important as the other seals as youll find your neck is clear of the water with pfd on, have temp repaired necks before myslf and plenty instructions on line for fitting new seals. Try and buddy up with the local lads over there good lads they are.............Dave.

[Kev1n]

Cheers Dave, Got bouncy aid now and in the process of getting a spare paddle, Dry suit purchased today, it needs a small repair to the neck rubber but should keep my warm enough.
Thanks mate

Mike

Strap a knife to the buoyancy aid in case you get tangled and put a couple of mars bars in its pocket.

Try to squash most of the air out of you drysuit before zipping it up. Then, if you do fall in you have less chance of all the air inflating around your feet and making swimming and manoeuvring difficult.

It’s also worth practicing paddling for an hour or two and surfing in on smaller waves before getting kitted up with all your fishing gear. You never know, you might enjoy surfing it more that you like the fishing! Hammering down the front of a big wave can be as good as hooking a big cod.

[mikebram]

The Kayak has arrived and looks great, i've spent the afternoon googling how to install the Garmin fish finder and made some alterations to the kayak to get it setup. The silicone is drying now and fingers crossed the transducer works.