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dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46246
Location: yes

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 8:15 pm Post subject:
i have never understood why rowing 180 degrees to the way you are looking is sensible paddling is the way forward in owt smaller than a gig with a helmsman canoe/kayak at sea is different to pond or river (some rivers can be interesting) i quite want to tour some of west scotland by kayak,recon the mutts can do the kate winslet thing at the front

toggle

Joined: 30 Dec 2006
Posts: 11622
Location: truro

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 8:18 pm Post subject:

dpack wrote:

i have never understood why rowing 180 degrees to the way you are looking is sensible

paddling is the way forward in owt smaller than a gig with a helmsman

canoe/kayak at sea is different to pond or river (some rivers can be interesting)

i quite want to tour some of west scotland by kayak,recon the mutts can do the kate winslet thing at the front

lot of people use them down here.

Moniar

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

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Any one down ere thinking about kayak fishing?

Tavascarow wrote:

E-bay

Thats a good price - even if bought at the buy it now price.

I have an Ocean Scupper Pro Angler for sale at present for more than that, and the tarpon is more expensive to buy new.

Kayak fishing on the sea is a very different kettle of fish than on a lake or river. I have been kayak fishing on the sea for just over 4 years and am happy to take anyone out for some safety practice and to show them the dos and donts.

There is a safe practice lake a few miles from here which is available most days, and plenty of safe beaches with no major tidal races to practice off. Happy to help any beginners that want to bring their kayaks over to west Wales, and self catering or B and B accommodation also available.

toggle

Joined: 30 Dec 2006
Posts: 11622
Location: truro

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 8:58 pm Post subject:
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/3050104794_821b909ed2.jpg?v=0 i was going to play about in that bit of water there.

Brownbear

Joined: 28 May 2007
Posts: 14929
Location: South West

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 9:19 pm Post subject:
I might have some time free in July. Have you a garage, barn or similar available? Me and madame were thinking about a break in Cornwall, might be possible to combine that with a bit of boatbuilding.

toggle

Joined: 30 Dec 2006
Posts: 11622
Location: truro

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 9:20 pm Post subject:
fraid not. all a bit crowded here.

Cathryn

Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 19856
Location: Ceredigion

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: Any one down ere thinking about kayak fishing?

Moniar wrote:

Tavascarow wrote:

E-bay

We will of course be taking you up on this.

In the meantime we are being pestered with a string of emails...

would this one be a good one for someone who is 6'5" do you think?

Moniar

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

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 10:40 pm Post subject:

Not a problem Cathryn - happy to help

Always best to try a kayak out for size/suitability etc before buying. As with most things horses for courses. Some are easier/faster/more stable than others. I have an Ocean Prowler 13 angler and an Ocean Scupper Pro angler in current fleet, but am planning on buying another Ocean Malibu 2 tandem kayak so 2 adults and one child can get out together this summer again. Mackeral and bass are on their way in

Moniar

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

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 10 10:44 pm Post subject:
Plenty of info on the Anglers Afloat forum site: https://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index.cgi?

Bodrighy

Joined: 15 Aug 2008
Posts: 2157
Location: Near Devizes

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 10 12:00 am Post subject:
I built a canadian canoe and used it on the patch of water that Toggle showed though from the other side. Also built a few kayaks when I was younger and used them on the sea. All skinned with either PVC or tarred cotton though. Not sure if I could do it all again now that age is creeping up. Can be hard work on the sea in a canoe or kayak. Good fun though. pete

Lorrainelovesplants

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 6521
Location: Dordogne

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 10 6:53 am Post subject:
Would just like a canoe or kayak actually.... but havnt seen one on ebay cheap enough, or in the snips cheap enough...if you hear of any old ones going, let me know.... nice to see you (if briefly) yesterday - John says yes to 27th June - pm us an address....

Cathryn

Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 19856
Location: Ceredigion

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 10 7:33 am Post subject:

Moniar wrote:

We've been telling him this.

I will send him that link, mnay thanks!

Moniar

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

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 10 7:33 pm Post subject:

Another decent one going for a reasonable price on another fishing forum in North Wales, and its in the best colour IMHO - flame red (red and yellow)

******************************************************
Used Prowler 13 Angler
Have just not got to use so it�s up for sale
One of the most popular angler kayaks on the market, the Prowler 13 angler combines stable fast performance with many features aimed at anglers. A large bow hatch, an oversized tank well and several places to mount fishing gear, the Prowler 13 was designed to produce results.
LENGTH 13' 4" / 4.1 m
WIDTH 28" / 71.1 cm
SEAT WIDTH 17" / 43.2 cm
WEIGHT 54 lbs / 24.5 kg
MAX CAPACITY 400-450 lbs / 181.4 - 204.1 kg
There is also a Paddle Leash, Padded Kayak Seat, rear anchor pulley fitted rod holders 2no
Comes with blow up roof rack for transport

�450
Pick up prestatyn
01745 887816 01745 887816
07879423871
Wales:

Bodrighy

Joined: 15 Aug 2008
Posts: 2157
Location: Near Devizes

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 10 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Any one down ere thinking about kayak fishing?

Cathryn wrote:

We will of course be taking you up on this.

In the meantime we are being pestered with a string of emails...

would this one be a good one for someone who is 6'5" do you think?

I'm 6'5" and used to go out in the Bristol Channel in 14'ers though they were beamier than the Tarpon at nearly 3' max. Also heavier. Lovely sea boats, solid as rocks. As said best to try first as they can vary a lot from one to the other even if the spec on paper is the same.

Pete

Bodrighy

Joined: 15 Aug 2008
Posts: 2157
Location: Near Devizes

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 10 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Any one down ere thinking about kayak fishing?

Cathryn wrote:

We will of course be taking you up on this.

In the meantime we are being pestered with a string of emails...

would this one be a good one for someone who is 6'5" do you think?

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