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Post by yorkpiker on Feb 24, 2013 21:11:37 GMT
Evening all
Just wondered if anyone good give me any pointers regards waters in the Yorkshire area that would be friendly for my first launch?
Would prefer still water rather than a river.
Won't be taking the fishing gear i just want to get used to the Yak, learn how to paddle and throw myself off to practice self rescue etc etc.
I have booked a day for a safety course in June at the Runswick Bay event but just want to get the hang of things before as I'm giddy to get going ;D
Any advice much appreciated.
All the best
John
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Post by Izzetafox on Feb 24, 2013 21:19:03 GMT
John, Contact Al at www.kayakfishingshack.co.uk/I believe they now have access to Hornsea Mere for paddling. That might be a good place for you to start. Terry |
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Post by yorkpiker on Feb 24, 2013 21:31:39 GMT
Cheers Terry - I will drop Al a line, would b a good place to start as well because its only shallow!!
All the best
John
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Post by Izzetafox on Feb 24, 2013 21:41:51 GMT
Just beware the temptation of the shop.......
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Post by kell on Feb 24, 2013 21:52:12 GMT
Know what you mean about itching to get out .
Terry gets me hooked with his write up on pike site about the sniper I then buy a yak off phil only to for him to tell me he is getting a sniper gutted
Now I just want to paddle but need to know I can get back in if I drop out
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Post by Izzetafox on Feb 24, 2013 22:05:55 GMT
Kell get on a canal or a river and just have a paddle, get your muscles working because believe me you have a few aches and pains to get through.
Have some fun with easy paddles whilst the fishing is rubbish and then when it picks up you will be confident and paddle fit.
I have to say often this time of year I will paddle as much as I fish you really get a chance to explore.
Terry
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Post by kell on Feb 25, 2013 7:27:15 GMT
well in that case i may just get my mate to chuck lures up canal whil i have a paddle.
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Post by philpot on Feb 25, 2013 10:00:33 GMT
If Kell and Yorkpiker want to come over to Scunthorpe, Ashby Ville lake next weekend, I will be happy to offer a few hours and get you both off to a safe start. I am wanting to practice with the pike fly rod so we could combine both.
Let me know if either of you want to come over.
Phil
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Post by yorkpiker on Feb 25, 2013 10:05:56 GMT
Hello Phil
That's a great gesture and I would really appreciate your help, I'm still busy Piking on the boat at the moment until the rivers shut but if the offer is open on the 23/3 or any date around then you can make I will definitely take you up on your offer.
All the best
John
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Post by philpot on Feb 25, 2013 10:42:26 GMT
John you will be welcome then, there are plenty of pike in the lake which is open all year so you can always chuck some gear in with you.
Phil
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Post by yorkpiker on Feb 25, 2013 12:56:56 GMT
Cheers Phil that would be great I am up for the 23rd March if thats good for you?
How about you Kell, great opporunity for us newbies to get the basics sorted off an experienced Yaker
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Post by kell on Feb 25, 2013 15:08:16 GMT
as churchill would say hooooo yesssss just let me know
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Post by spadulike on Feb 25, 2013 19:09:51 GMT
How about a session.at cleethorpes close in so its shallow . Ashby does seem to drop away a bit quick.
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Post by philpot on Feb 25, 2013 19:25:20 GMT
No problems Phil but there is very little being caught if you are wanting to fish as well.
I was thinking of having a session at Cleethorpes when the weather has improved as the winds are biting and the water temp is very low. Not ideal for doing self rescue practice when you are brand new to kayaking but if that is what you guys want, I will fit in.
Phil
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Post by yorkpiker on Feb 25, 2013 20:07:14 GMT
I will be happy to go with the flow and whatever is easiest for you Phil, just appreciate you giving your time up, it should be worth it from a laughter point for you though:-)
All the best
John
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Post by philpot on Feb 25, 2013 20:12:17 GMT
Well I wil be going to Ashby lake proberbly Sunday morning if anybody wishes to join me. If you are fishing it will cost you a fiver.
I was going on Saturday but as I have just paid out a very large sum of money on a new trap gun so I will be heading over to Beverley clay shooting ground to smash a few little black discs.
Phil
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Post by yorkpiker on Feb 25, 2013 20:24:23 GMT
Anytime around the 23rd March Phil is good for me, I will have finished my Pike season so want to then get straight into the Yakking.
Will be intouch nearer the date if thats okay?
All the best
John
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Post by spadulike on Feb 25, 2013 21:46:39 GMT
The salty stuff is atad cold at the moment . ....a tad too cold.
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