Overrun Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Struggling a bit with the species list lately, a trip to the west country might get things moving. The days when Bude is a realistic kayak fishing prospect are rare, Monday appeared briefly in the plan last week and also Tuesday, fortunately having a day off coincided nicely for both. With the arrival of the weekend, Monday ruled out on grounds of wind and Tuesday firmed-up with high pressure building. I'll only attempt Bude if the wind is negligible and sea conditions <2ft swell & wave, really don't want be caught out with a big surf on the way in, or having to abort at the wrong tide state. Also, it's a big investment in both time and fuel these days! Having said that, once away from the shore, the depth rises quite quickly and swell is no-longer a problem, the tidal drift, even on a big tide is nothing compared to the Bristol channel or East Coast. On the water at 10:00 approx. half way down the ebb, new launch site and spoke to the Lifeguards about the beach, as wondered how much sand at LW, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Another superb report James with some nice fish thrown in there. Glad not a lot of gear lost on the return Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 As usual top report,but if you'd hooked a shark...........flippin heck you're braver than me.What would you of done James,made for the beach? Ace pics thanks for sharing Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Superb James .... you guys are so dedicated. Great report and pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maver Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Cracking report James looks like you had fun and some good fishing as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overrun Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 As usual top report,but if you'd hooked a shark...........flippin heck you're braver than me.What would you of done James,made for the beach? Ace pics thanks for sharing Nige In the unlikely event the plan is to slip the buoy and sleigh ride, if large then probably cut it off, barbless hook so if I don't get it out it should fall out, a photo would be nice. Stupid really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagypsy Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Brilliant in depth report James, I always look forward to your posts , your trip planning and preparation is faultless even down to knowing you were going to crash and burn in the surf ,some great fish caught too , Love it Ben Edited August 31, 2011 by seagypsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 James....James....JAMES !!! You are the craziest of them all........Doing that sort of trip alone !!!!! Great report .... Great pics......thanks mate But please PLEASE....take a buddy on those sort of forays !!! We want you back in one piece.. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnessboy Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Great report and pics James thanks for sharing it all with us. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Great to know the method behind your madness James Well thought out as usual PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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