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Post by alan on Jan 26, 2014 18:48:52 GMT
Hello everyone, new to kayaks not to fishing, I own a little boat for piking aswell but fancied kayaking and fishing so purchased a moken 10 and kitted it out for fishing. Only got out once so far but once the night's start drawing out I hope to get out more!  this is my first attempt at kitting one out |
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Post by greygoose on Jan 26, 2014 20:32:09 GMT
Hi mate, most (except Terry) find they cut down on their tackle a lot when they take to the kayaks, you might find you don,t need that box full of kit ,but on the rivers its not to bad.You will find, if a bit of wind gets up it will catch, suck and see really, anyway ,sorry for going off track ,but Welcome to the site!.
More joining all the time, several from round your way now ,and plenty come across our way to fish, all the best and I hope we meet sometime,Chris
ps ,if the fishing improves on the river let us know, we had a meet up there the other year and it was very quiet, if it gets decent again its a good bit of water for another meet.
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Post by philpot on Jan 27, 2014 15:29:40 GMT
Welcome aboard Alan. Just shout if you need help with the kayak and we will try our best to advise. I do agree with Greygoose, try to keep your tackle down to a minimum, think about what you really need.
Phil
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 27, 2014 16:07:33 GMT
Welcome Alan, Cracking pike in the profile picture mate. You will love the freedom the kayak gives you. As Chris says there are a few in your area and whilst Daz and I are in Leicestershire we often head east. Keep an eye on the threads and try and meet up with some one. Face to face is invaluable, little tips and tricks are so useful. Don't listen to them about how much gear I take.....mind you I can have too many rods some times.  Terry |
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Post by philpot on Jan 27, 2014 17:33:12 GMT
Welcome Alan, Cracking pike in the profile picture mate. You will love the freedom the kayak gives you. As Chris says there are a few in your area and whilst Daz and I are in Leicestershire we often head east. Keep an eye on the threads and try and meet up with some one. Face to face is invaluable, little tips and tricks are so useful. Don't listen to them about how much gear I take.....mind you I can have too many rods some times. Terry Just thinking about that Terry, you should think about getting a kayak of that size to tow behind you for all your gear   Phil |
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 27, 2014 17:41:00 GMT
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Post by alan on Jan 27, 2014 21:36:38 GMT
That pictures a little misleading. That's actually quite a small seat box it's not the full size one. That said i can carry every thing I need, camera, tripod, dead baits, tube, scales, sling. I will eventually get a go pro and mount it to the kayak.
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Post by Kojak on Jan 27, 2014 23:56:19 GMT
good thing about fishing light when you go in you have less gear floating away from you |
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Post by philpot on Jan 28, 2014 7:13:56 GMT
On a serious note Alan, I would suggest making separate straps to hold your tackle box in place because should you come off the kayak and most of us do at some point, the box carrying weight will quite easily pull away from long bungy chords as found in the rear tankwell. It is far safer to use dedicated straps or tensioned bungy chords to hold the box in place. You will also find that short dedicated straps will keep the box tightly in place which is a bonus when opening and closing the box while on the water so it doesn't move around. Only a small point but I believe that each item connected to the kayak should be very secure, it is one thing less to think about.
Phil
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Post by alan on Jan 28, 2014 12:47:37 GMT
On a serious note Alan, I would suggest making separate straps to hold your tackle box in place because should you come off the kayak and most of us do at some point, the box carrying weight will quite easily pull away from long bungy chords as found in the rear tankwell. It is far safer to use dedicated straps or tensioned bungy chords to hold the box in place. You will also find that short dedicated straps will keep the box tightly in place which is a bonus when opening and closing the box while on the water so it doesn't move around. Only a small point but I believe that each item connected to the kayak should be very secure, it is one thing less to think about. Phil Cheers will do! |
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Post by greygoose on Jan 28, 2014 18:49:09 GMT
Philpot is spot on Alan,you will tip sometime,its part of the fun anyway, but Always rig as if its expected.Rivers are very stable compared to the sea ,but you can get bumped by crap floating down, a poor boat handler(or fellow kayaker),or running aground on something,anyway,leash and think would you loose it if you tip,small straps are better I think as well.
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 28, 2014 21:23:06 GMT
Last time I got wet was on the drains....... Where I launched the shelf was two foot, perfect for getting in and out, couple of hours later I wanted a pee, I just assumed the shelf was two foot...MISTAKE!! I had slipped over the edge and gone past the point of no return when I found it was 4 foot deep. IDIOT!! Soggy fags!. |
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Post by pikeyakka on Jan 30, 2014 22:17:17 GMT
Hi Alan,
welcome to the forum. I am also new to kayak fishing and have recently bought a trident 13.
I am based in Northampton and happy to travel to get a spot of fishing!
Cheers. Dane.
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 31, 2014 9:01:44 GMT
All we need is for the raim to stop and levels to drop.
Terry
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Post by philpot on Jan 31, 2014 9:13:15 GMT
From the forecast this morning, it doesn't seem likely Terry.
Phil
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 31, 2014 10:00:10 GMT
I know and March 14th is approaching rapidly. Terry |
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