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Moniar

Joined: 26 Jan 2009
Posts: 152
Location: Lampeter, west Wales

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 10 9:05 am Post subject:

sako wrote:

I must try that one day, ever tried fly fishing for bass,pollack etc?
Even so i will wait until it warms up!
Cheers
Richard

Not tried yet Richard but bought myself a salt water fly rod last summer and will be giving it go for the bass and pollack and mackeral this summer once Mike gives me some lessons on fly fishing from the kayak

Moniar

Joined: 26 Jan 2009
Posts: 152
Location: Lampeter, west Wales

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 10 9:17 am Post subject:

Jamanda wrote:

I quite fancy giving that go some time - but in the Summer. Trying to make out from your pictures what you are wearing. Not wet suits?

Yes dry suits, with thermals on underneath, and then life vest, with day/night flare, vhf radio, whistle, handheld gps - all the toys! More importantly, the knowledge to use them and the ability to both self rescue and assist rescue - hence the practice session at the end of the paddle when back on the shallow beach. Safety is the primary issue, along with warmth in winter paddling. In summer we tend to wear wet suits and a windproof jacket as it can still get chilly when you are anchored up fishing for a few hours.

Great fun in summer, playing with the kids in the surf or paddling to a remote cove with a picnic or portable barbi to cook the mackeral on

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 10 9:27 am Post subject:
It's not fun in cold water. I've dived in waters (Dorothea) that were at 5C and half an hour was enough even in a dry suit (the water pressure squeezes most of the air out and you have precious little insulation remaining).

BahamaMama

Joined: 21 Sep 2006
Posts: 2315
Location: Away with the fairies

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 10 10:06 am Post subject:
I am very envious - we have started talking about getting the boats out again although I would like it much warmer before I go in the water. Mackerel fishing is on my list of things to do this summer

Jacqui

Joined: 18 Mar 2010
Posts: 78
Location: Ceredigion

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 8:39 am Post subject:
Wouldn't let my other half buy a kayak but had to relent and let him have a Seahog Shortie. He goes out fishing from Aberaeron harbour when he slips his leash.

welsh veg grower

Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Posts: 2030
Location: here today but tomorrow...

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 8:45 am Post subject:

Jacqui wrote:

Wouldn't let my other half buy a kayak but had to relent and let him have a Seahog Shortie. He goes out fishing from Aberaeron harbour when he slips his leash.

jacqui moniar is my other half, they should try and meet at aberaeron.

Jacqui

Joined: 18 Mar 2010
Posts: 78
Location: Ceredigion

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 9:09 am Post subject:
I have just been speaking to him about the kayaks and he said he has seen them whilst he was out. Unfortunately, he can only go fishing when my youngest son comes over to stay as I am afraid of water and he can't launch the boat on his own. The boat is called 'the 4th of July'. I would post a photo of her if I knew how. Perhaps they will bump into each other (not literally, I hope).

perlogalism

Joined: 27 Nov 2009
Posts: 440
Location: Near Welshpool

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 10:07 am Post subject:

vegplot wrote:

It's not fun in cold water. I've dived in waters (Dorothea) that were at 5C and half an hour was enough even in a dry suit (the water pressure squeezes most of the air out and you have precious little insulation remaining).

Yep, I can relate to that: Did my Adv Nitrox course in Stoney in Jan with snow on the ground! I think the "surprised" emoticon sums it up nicely

Moniar

Joined: 26 Jan 2009
Posts: 152
Location: Lampeter, west Wales

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 10:22 am Post subject:

Jacqui wrote:

I have just been speaking to him about the kayaks and he said he has seen them whilst he was out. Unfortunately, he can only go fishing when my youngest son comes over to stay as I am afraid of water and he can't launch the boat on his own. The boat is called 'the 4th of July'. I would post a photo of her if I knew how.

Perhaps they will bump into each other (not literally, I hope).

Hi Jacqui
Kayaks are good as you can put them on top of the car and launch from virtually anywhere without the need for assistance. Having said that I usually go out with at least one other person for safety. If your other half wants a go on one he is welcome to have a go on my kayak. We plan to buy another tandem kayak soon so our 10 yr old can get out fishing with us too. There are some good fishing marks close in around Aberaeron so no need to go too far out. If your other half wants to get out on the boat and needs someone else to tag along to give a hand I would be happy to help, and if he needs any advice on sit on top kayaks I have a few years experience of paddling different ones and can help with safety tips etc. PM me with phone number if he wants to meet up.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 11:20 am Post subject:
I want to get another kayak this year and will seek your advice later on.

Jacqui

Joined: 18 Mar 2010
Posts: 78
Location: Ceredigion

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 11:29 am Post subject:
Thanks Moniar, I'm sure he would welcome some assistance, the boat seats four people - plenty of room for two fishing at a time. He will be getting the boat out and cleaning her up in preparation for the warmer weather soon but I don't suppose he will venture out until after Easter. Will keep in touch.

Moniar

Joined: 26 Jan 2009
Posts: 152
Location: Lampeter, west Wales

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 12:33 pm Post subject:

vegplot wrote:

I want to get another kayak this year and will seek your advice later on.

I have a couple of other people in work interested in getting an ocean kayak so am going to try to negotiate some discount with a view to buying in late April. Will let you know what sort of pricing I get them down to - we are going to go for another malibu two as adequate for the two of us plus young Jac (xl version we had before was a bit too big for lifting off an don the roof bars and wasnt as stable as the standard malibu 2 tandem, which is still ok to paddle solo for when I want something a bit more stable to fish off for the tope\conger!). I will sort out pricing in early April and get them ordered in by late April.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 12:46 pm Post subject:

Moniar wrote:

vegplot wrote:

I want to get another kayak this year and will seek your advice later on.

That would be good. If EV is still interested we may want two. It would be good to get out this year for a paddle and perhaps use EV's fishing rod.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 2:48 pm Post subject:
I'm in Lampeter on the 12th April perhaps we could chat then?

Moniar

Joined: 26 Jan 2009
Posts: 152
Location: Lampeter, west Wales

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 10 9:02 pm Post subject:

vegplot wrote:

I'm in Lampeter on the 12th April perhaps we could chat then?

Yes thats fine - can go through the options with you then

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