Kayak Fishing

[Richie....]

going to look at one over the weekend but its a regular sit in one. would this be fine for ploding up the tyne/wear mebe off the beach?

im looking at going out with guys off here and what not if i could but if this kayak will be no good,no point in buying, cheers.

its like this:


its fibreglass and 13ft long, v shaped hull wide beam.

i though i could just fix a box or what not on?

ideas? ta!

[hotdog]

Most of lads use a sit on type kayak for fishing, easier to self rescue. Ive never paddled a sit in kayak, but unless your experienced I imaginge all kinds of problems if you were to capsize. These kayaks are designed for touring etc, whereas sit ons are generally designed as a stable fishing platform.
However, if you have experiance with these yaks and can perform eskimo rolls etc, with a few mods, there should be no reason why you couldnt fish of it.
In my opinion, you would be better off looking for a sit on, if its for fishing.

[peeagee]

If you would like a hand learning how to roll I could show you how to go about it. I used to go kayaking all the time and would like to get back into it but I don't have anyone to go with. It would be a good chance to get back into fishing too. Haven't done that in a while either.

[Richie....]

ive been kayaking many times before and know how to get out after rolling over, obviously, id need a few pointers as its been a while.

know one will let me get one as its dangerous, im not ene thinking about hitting the water untill ive had a bit craic with a few lads, read up on it, bought the relevant safety gear and such.

[kingcod2007]

sit on,would be easier and probly more comfortable.ive just bought an islander strike.nice yak,as so the prowler range

[peeagee]

Well if your serious about it you will need to know how. I need to spend more tine on the water and less in the club I don't have nothing flash. Just a general purpose kayak, a Daiwa meansrteak and a slosh30

[snatcher]

Worth checking the the kayak forum on Anglersnet

Kayak Fishing - Fishing Forums from Angler's Net

These lads will give you some sound advice. Hope this helps.

John

[Ian Alexander]

Kayaks

Hello,
I use a Prowler Trident 13, I like it a lot. I have been thinking of buying a smaller kayak to keep at the caravan (Seahouses) just for dicking about in.

I find the lads on the Whitby forum to be very helpfull, have a look at the links if you like.

UK KAYAK FISHING – STARTING OUT – Yak Fishing For Beginners | Fishing From Kayaks, Shore And Boat | Articles & Forums
Kayak Fishing | Fishing From Kayaks, Shore And Boat | Articles & Forums

Regards Ian

[fozally]

Try looking at these 2 sites
Kayak Fishing UK - The Original Home Of UK Kayak Fishing
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Plenty of free advice available. I know lads who have fished from sit in's and wont do it any more. Sit on top's are purpose built for the job.