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Cheers lads. The reason I have missed the last few meetings was too much work on.I have been putting in loads of overtime.Then once the spring comes I tend to ease off on the O/T But the kayaking stopped because of my Back problems.

Yes Mate. I have been in too much pain for the last few months and Kayaking is just agrivating my condition I am still going to be a member of PBSBAC though.I enjoy the meets(When I am not too busy at work) and hopefully might be able to get out and crew for people if they need company or willing to take me.

Nav Light with charger Icom Radio with charger Humminbird 587 F/F Gps combo with 2 x 12volt 7amph batteries

anchor,chain and cord.2 x pairs of boots,2xcrack of dawn rod leashes,2 x anchor quick release system,Self inflating cushion,2 x fladen rod rests.Crate for tankwell with swivel rod holders in place for attaching the fladen rod holders. Mokau Paddle and Windpaddle sail Sail set up on my Scupper pro Fladen PFD with leg (crotch)straps

On offer is a complete kayak fishing outfit which contains the following... Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 NZ model Surf to Summit hight back seat,with bag on back Humminbird 587 F/F gps combo with built in antenna 2 x 7amp hour batteries Icom M31 waterproof radio with charger Windpaddle sail Typhoon Breathable Dry suit(Medium, Broad) to fit a person of about 5' 9" and weight of about 15 stone(Neck seal had a tiny hole in which has been repaired, but have the new neck seal and fitting kit.Wrist seals have been replaced)Comes with underfleace(never been worn) Farmer John style wet suit with non slip Bum and knee pads. Glass fiber paddle(Mokau) Fladen PFD 1x pair of hard soled drysuit boots size 10 1x pair soft soled drysuit boots size 10(Brand New) Nav Light(Overruns)with charger. Anchor Pulley system fitted. Anchor,chain and 3mm cord. 2 x crack of dawn rod leashes. Paddle leash. 2 x quick release systems for anchor. Custom made tankwell crate which has 2 Fladden rod rests that can be swung round for comfortable fishing and also holds the Nav light. Home made B&Q kayak trolley. Whole set up would cost about

Just thought I would put this set up on here before it goes on E-Bay as individual items. Asahi Pentax kx 35mm camera Pentax 55mm F1.8 lens Tokina AT-X 28-55mm 1:3.5-4.5 zoom lens APK AUTO TELEPLUS 2X TOSHIBA ES-30G Flashgun Leather camera body case and other bits and bobs which I don't know what they are. Its something I never use as I am not into photography unless its with a click and go camera Really needs someone to look at it,as I haven't got a clue what its worth.All looks in good nick though.Its just been sat in the cupboard for the last god knows how many years. I did try to use it about 7 years ago.The photos came out OK(I think)

Brian. I think that is the thought on most Web Sites

Hiya Mike. Good to see you found your way here

I dont know of any kayak fisherman that would go out in Fog nor many boat anglers come to that. But sometimes it comes down quick without warning and people do get caught out. 99% of our trips out are done with 2 or more kayaks in the group.I have done a few trips out to the Needles on a calm Summers day with a group. I dont agree with lone paddling especially in conditions above a force 3 and in Mid winter.But you do get people with a Cavalier aproach to life that get a rush and go out in conditions beyond and above that.That is there choice,but I find it Foolhardy.(My opinion) I have gone out in Poole harbor in a force 5(with a piece of rag hung up sailing )which can be a good laugh especially in the shallows off Rockly.

Paul. I cant paddle for a few months.My back problem has returned again but I could still get out on a boat if anybody wants crew

Nice trip James. Like the sunrise pic

Many happy returns for the day Mike

At is doing the same for Kayakers now Martin It will cost us

Or a short paddle across the fleet from the Army camp at Langton(Bridging camp

At the launch.Yesterday(Sat 13th) Out in the Harbor Perfect end to the day. So the sunset was the perfect end to the day .No fish caught.Just loads of Crabs.Not much movement in the tide plus lots of freshwater coming down the channel didnt help

I will have to have a look Nigle.Thanks for the info. It must have been of the Flounder meet from last December.

How about a photo of the month competition? It could be voted on by all members using the Poll system.(I presume you can do a poll on this forum!.I have seen it done on other Pro board forums.But dont ask me how )

Dave. If you can make it about 1.30pm I could give you a hand.I am on nights and that would give me time to get home and have dinner before I start. I can bring my drysuit and get in the water if that helps. Mark

Probably see you tomorrow Dave.I will be out at around 8am,near Aunt Betty Buoy I will be on Channel 6(radio)

I am going to fish the harbour for plaice from the kayak on Wednesday,Windguru is showing 12 knot winds with gusts up to 22 knots .If thats still the case when I look tomorrow evening then I will probably find some shelter at Rockly behind the cliffs and go for flounders instead.

Thanks for the kind comments lads. Charlie.I would love to have fished the comp on Sunday,but I am on Days at work Its a bit heptic for me with overtime at the moment,so yesterday was my only day off for the last few weeks.I am off again next Wed,Thursday and Friday. Maybe Ben,Maver and Sprinter might fish it.Thats if Sprinter(Paul) is in the country.I know he was going to Texas (work) for a week.

At the beginning of last week I put a lets meet post up thinking someone else might have the day off work to come along.I didn't realize so many people would skive off ;D.It was good to meet new faces and old. I had set my alarm for 5.45am thinking I had better get there first. Got to Evening Hill at around 6.40am to find Ben,Ken and Richard were already there.Ben had been to McDonald's had his breakfast and now had a rod in the water trying for a flounder ;D Clive,Si and Mike soon followed.After the introductions and the setting up we eventually got on the water at about 7.30ish. A short 5 minute paddle out and we were at our chosen mark.I found the going very slow.Si and Ken were the first to catch.I think they had a couple of plaice each before Ben was in.Mike had a lone mackerel and a flounder leaving myself Clive and Richard with nothing at all. The last time I went out a few weeks back exactly the same happened.I blanked and everybody else caught A few hours later Jim turned up.I didn't recognize him at first but was a face I hadn't seen since my Shore fishing comp days.We had a natter for a while and in that time Jim had managed to catch a Plaice and a small smooth hound. The boat traffic was minimal unlike the summer months which was good really as we were fishing the edge of the main shipping channel. It was getting towards lunchtime and I hadn't had one fish.Just a missed bite or 2 and that was it.Clive had decided to call it a day as he had to get back to Weymouth,I said I would try a couple more drifts then head back in myself. No sooner had clive got back to shore and I had my first fish Only small but still a fish, which would save another blank. Now the tide had started to ebb and thought the fish should be feeding soon.I wasn't wrong either.I managed 2 plaice on the first drift followed by a 3rd on the second drift.A few decent fish were dropped on the way up.Now Richard who also hadn't caught as of yet was soon in.PHEW than god everybody had something.Some more than others(mentioning no names Si) ;D The final Tally for the day was around 20 plaice,Gurnard,Mackerel,Smooth hound,Bass and Flounder.That was between 8 kayaks. Eventually called it a day around 3.30pm. Had an excellent day out on the water and with good company.I think a few were a bit nervous as they hadn't been out much and didn't know what to expect from us.But they soon saw we were just plain old mad Kayakers ;D ;D Here is my final catch which is dinner for the 3 of us tonight And man of the day Si who had about 6 Plaice with a few nice sized ones Thanks for turning up and making and excellent day out lads.More to come soon

Have a look on the wet suit outlet site.I have a crewsaver Drysuit which costs about

Hiya Lofty. Nearly all kayak fishermen wear dry suits with warm clothing underneath in the winter months. A few years ago I tried a floatation suit in the harbour,just to see what it was like.I got very hot paddling and cold once I stopped.I then tried to do a re-entry which was very hard with a water logged suit on. I also tried neopreane chest waders which kept me nice and warm.But you need a good paddle cag and also have a belt on round your waist.I only tried them in the confines and safety of the harbor.I would never go out to sea with either though. Always dress as if you are excpecting to get wet or fall out your kayak.Its suprising how quick you get cold if not dressed correctly and a simple task like getting back into your kayak could soon wear you out and then your in trouble. Also in the colder months we always go out in pairs especially if fishing out of the harbor.