Overrun Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Nearly a year since the last visit, fancied my chances for an early Cod at the 'carpark'. Launched opposite the Keyhaven Yacht Club slipway after parking near the footpath. Phoned in paddle plan to Solent Coastguard, out with the ebb to a point 1 nautical mile south of the Needles, return before dusk on the flood. Coastguard advised reconsidering destination as unexploded ordnance on the seabed , approx. 2.5 miles south of the Needles, said I'd keep close-in to the Needles. Beautiful morning, hardly a breath, ideal conditions for paddling, rounded Hurst Castle and onto the conveyor that is the Solent. S Edited October 13, 2009 by Overrun Quote
Jim Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 No Cod but still a good day out James. Cracking pictures and a good report. I do admire you kayakers. ( that doesn't mean I'm gonna buy one ). Jim Quote
Zzippy Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Nice trip James and excellent photo's Wish I had the day off work today.I would have joined you even if it was just to test out the F/F combo P.S.....Wheres the photo's of your weekend catch Edited October 13, 2009 by Zzippy Quote
Overrun Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Posted October 13, 2009 Nice trip James and excellent photo's Wish I had the day off work today.I would have joined you even if it was just to test out the F/F combo P.S.....Wheres the photo's of your weekend catch thought Lowestoft was just a little out of club waters Quote
Freddie Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks for the excellent write up & piccies, always a real pleasure to see what you guys have been up to. Meet you all soon I hope. Quote
Overrun Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks for your kind comments. A good trip to post as appears more technical than it actually is given proper planning and conditions. Sadly, the time on the mark is limited by the use of the tides to get to and from, also probably not the best time to be there from a fishing perspective(?). Quote
Mike Fox Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 I think you work the tides very well, and deserve more luck for your endeavours, but rather you than me across Hurst Narrows at 3knots boat speed. We have to plan carefully for tides as well, and your speed and range can more than double when you get it right. Great pictures, unlucky with the fishing, but I can imagine the fun if you got a decent cod on board!!!! Best of luck, and keep at it! Mike Quote
mike02380 Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 nice report, an enjoyable read Quote
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