lofty

My first ever ray couldn't be much smaller. No obvious markings but some small thorns on the tail Anyone I D for my species list please

Thanks all. Am I right in thinking you need to be anchored for rays? I normally drift with coppered coloured rauto spoons, black and green beads on a 1 hook and a coloured watch lead for plaice. Tide should take me more or less across the bay. Any secret numbers for my gps gladly accepted via pm Lofty

Hello all. I'm launching about 8 from Milford on Sea and taking the ebb towards xchurch ledge to try and find the spot that Rob showed me on the charts . A quick question? Whats the seabed like in xchurch bay, sandy,snaggy, etc as i might drift with flatty rigs on? If you see an orange log out there that will be me. Will be monitoring6/16 so say hello. "slice of life" Drifting back after slack. Lofty

Well chaps, my work diary has dried up, first time in ages, so until people start buying kitchens I'm going back to household carpentry. If any members have work in mind, doors , floors , boat bits and bobs( 10 yrs at SS ) give me a bell on 07740456081 Otherwise look out for my catch reports

Give us a tow Have a great first trip on your fabulous boat Lofty

So I decided to get out today somewhere . The surf reports were giving big shore dumps locally so I looked further afield . I'd read in other reports that the Solent can be sheltered in a Nw wind so a quick ping to a Southern Softy( you know who you are) for advice and I was set . I was hoping for an early smut as I've never caught one but it was not to be today. The launch site was brilliant though I love sea horses

Sounds like your coming over to the dark side? Safest boating you'll ever do.

My rubbish removal chap has retired and I'm after someone new and reliable if anyone knows of anybody? I have a half load ready to go from Hamworthy, half cardboard and half old kitchen units. I'd usually pay about

http://akff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37108 Just read this article and seen the damage done to this guys yak, made me wonder if any club boats run on auto pilot? Lofty

Just as a side they can't be copied/ pirated so the slimmest of chances.

Does it have " find my iPhone" on it. Can you locate it with location services?

I have a humminbird 385 that would take navionics gold on an sd card but at 180 quid I can't afford it. I use the 20 quid app on my iPhone. Mind you, if someone is flogging one let me know.

Nuff said

Best of luck bud. Looking good.

B**locks..... Tried it as its the venue for the uks biggest kayak fishing comp in a months time. All numbers great fully received

Me and Barry headed to Swanage to try out some new gear and marks. Geordie Brian managed to dodge a bullet today as work was calling.Unfortunately the wind was not as predicted , stronger and from another direction . Force 5 from the East south east .As we were there we thought we'd give it a go. It was tough. There's not many phots as once afloat it was difficult staying upright let alone doing my best David Bailey.

Still thinking of Swanage on Sunday? Might be a bit sheltered? I'll see nearer the time

) Neal Sturt 2) Nigel Allen 3) Kind of Magic with Allan Green, Dave Samuels and Bill Smith 4, Alf, Sally & Mark on Dream Drifter 5. Lofty( kayak) 6. Barto( kayak ) 7. Geordie Brian.... possibly(kayak)

Wouldn't that be a pain with hooks digging in? Looks nice though

Here is the re naming ceremony I've renamed my yak and a chum, an old matelot, won't go out with me till this is done, so I've got the booze ready to go ! http://boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm

Our new club member Barry is selling a full set up. It's on eBay 160778984243. I'm sure he'll put his own ad up but this is a brilliant deal. If I hadn't just bought new I'd have been up for it. If any members are toying with the idea of a kayak you won't go wrong with this

I bet that gave him a surprise!

We all had Pollock. We had Ballan wrasse of every colour Mirror calm at Crufts

Met up with Ken and Barry this morning The sea was fabulous and we headed for worrbarrow Loads of wrasse, pollock and dogs A great day at sea

That's a great feeling, catching something new. Love the mark, easy to find. Great report