Speciman

Hi No it was Overrun (not registered here) who fished Southbourne last night. He caught smoothhound pups, bream, doggies and pout. He posted a report here: http://anglersafloat.proboards107.com/inde...read=1191539697 (You have to register to view the forum there) Simon

Fished Southbourne Rough mid morning to mid afternoon from my kayak - saw a Raider fly passed - we waved to each other. Was this a member here? Caught lots of a dogfish, pout and a small smoothhound. Paddled up to the ledge tried spinning for a while - no luck although a number of garfish followed my lure to the yak. Fished Christchurch Harbour for a while then headed back in. Lovely day to be out.

Thanks Bob. I use a Pentax Optio WP (review here) There have been a few updates to this model since I bought mine.

Fished Portland Harbour and the Portland area last night (from Balaclava Bay to just past Grove Point) with 3 other kayak anglers. A nice sized conger was caught, several pollack up to a couple of pounds near HMS Hood and a couple of squid in Balaclava Bay. Richi's conger report My squid report

Fished Needles and Hurst area this morning. Only managed one bass which was caught on squid at the Needles. Full report here.

Thanks guys. Next year I'm planning to buy another kayak for touring and fishing. Once she's kitted out I'll have a spare for my missus to use and also for anyone who would like to try kayak fishing.

Fished the flooding morning tide at a mark 2 miles out in Christchurch Bay today to try for early cod and whiting. Fishing in 40feet of water, using mini squid I had lot of dogfish and one small pollack. If anyones interested report with pics here.

Fished a few wrecks near Chesil Cove this morning with Zzippy. Fishing was quiet with only a few mackeral, bream and bull huss making an appearance. Zzippy caught the bull huss which was good size (over 10lb).

Thats good news. I bought a pair of the shorter Solid C's from him last year following recommendations from this board. The plastic screw on the reel seat of one of the rods cracked - I took it back to him and the following week he had a new replacement for me. An 8 foot version could serve me better - should be able to cast a bit further if needed. How much are they going for?

Nice fish. Where did you buy your 8ft Solid C from?

Great White Shark Attacks Kayak Fisherman

For those interested, an article which features this photo.

Fished Poole Harbour entrance and around the Swash Channel this afternoon with Zzippy. Zzippy caught a plaice immediately The rest of the fishing was slow with only bass and gurnard making an appearance - an enjoyable sunny afternoon nonetheless.

Fished Portland harbour today. Drifted and trolled at first. Main areas fished were just inside the southern breakwater entrance (when I ventured outside I ended up surfing over HMS Hood - given the swell out there at low), fished over the landing craft and near the middle entrance. Caught a smoothhound pup, scad, bream and mackeral. Had plenty of bites throughout the day and managed to stock up on mackeral for the winter. Saw a couple of charters out there - one near Balaclava Bay and the other I think Flamer 3 over HMS Hood after it had calmed down a bit (they didn't stay long).

Thanks for that Bob. I'll give it a go when cod season comes.