Topic: Exmouth And Guernsey Kayak fishing road trip (Read 5792 times)

mouldybits · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2008, 10:37:53 AM »

i've gotta rapala with 14/0 trebles on it ken if you fancy loaning it?lol if you dont hook it you could always clobber it one...good luck

Ramrod · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2008, 11:19:40 AM »

Quote from: Baramundi Bob on May 11, 2008, 09:51:17 AM

No need to worry mate, You can get real good false limbs these days Ken. What's his kayak like Ray, could I save myself a few quid by waiting to see if the shark gets him ?

You can even get a gaff type limb which would come in handy

Nice yak Glenn but not a stealth colour

You won,t meet a more helpfull or caring chap than Ken so I,m sure he won,t mind

Have a good trip Ken

Baramundi Bob · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2008, 12:31:48 PM »

Maybe he should just give his kayak whether he looses any limbs or not Ray. That would be a true test of this guys caring nature

Bassyken · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2008, 03:28:05 PM »

If one of those bl**dy things rears its head up and bares its teeth at me the yak is free to you Glenn. But I will have to get into the right frame of mind, I am an ambassador to this great forum of ours. I will hook, play and swing one aboard, rip the hook out with my teeth as I hold its jaws open and then later grill it on the BBQ in the true Yorkshire fashion - as long as that is OK with SOS

I reckon it will be pretty cool owning a yak with teeth marks down the side - I seen the films, all will be ok and I'll have a bl**dy great jaw bone over my mantle piece by next week

Baramundi Bob · « **Reply #24 on:** May 12, 2008, 12:34:35 PM »

You'll need to see Leon Roskilly for a code of conduct Ken. No doubt he will have one for you.

Bassyken · « **Reply #25 on:** May 12, 2008, 08:20:27 PM »

A bit of advice from someone a bit more expereienced than myself

I'm no expert on catching sharks but I have had a few (up to 350lb), some of which were unhooked onboard a small boat with limited space at night before return. Also I have had nothing biger than 15lb on a yak but I would be out there after the shark that weekend if I was free. I'll give my take on it:

Buddying up is not only a good idea but absolutely the most sensible - however I would suggest 'teams' of three, with good spacing. When one of the trio gets a shark on (of reasonable size) the other two should immediately reel in (fish one rod only) and either unclip from their anchor or, ideally, bring it up in case the shark runs that way so as to avoid tangling it in the warp. When they are set, one moves in and unclips the guy who is 'fish-on' and retrieves his anchor for him while the other stays close at hand and both paddle along close enough to assist but far enough to be clear for the remainder of the fight. If it's a good one you may be some time. When the fish is tired (towing a yak will help to tire it) one should move alongside to grab hold or raft up for stability as neccesary while the other stays on hand to help with the unhooking or cutting free of the fish if required and also to take lots and lots of lovely photos for the rest of us to enjoy. Be advised that Porbeagles may charge the yak although they'd most likely bump it rather than bite it and this could result in a swim. The fish will have to be fought to a standstill if you have any desire to unhook peacefully as you won't be fishing with a gaff and a tailrope to assist in unhooking (I hope). Porbeagles have long, thin snaggly teeth which are designed for impaling small fish on and they have sharp edges too, these can cause nasty puncture wounds or gashes so be ready to move your hand out of the way if it shakes its head. Personally I would be more inclined to cut the trace as close to the mouth as possible and let it rust away (don't use stainless obviously).

Incidentally, it is customary to kiss your first shark on the head (might be the nose, can't remember). Just be careful when you do in case it gets amorous and gives you a love bite.

That's how I would plan it. I'd like to hear Bucketboy's take on it too though as he has also had some biggies on and could probably add more.

Oh, and don't mess about with their tails - sharks are ticklish

Bassyken · « **Reply #26 on:** May 17, 2008, 01:35:48 PM »

Got down to Exmouth mid afternoon yesterday. After putting the tent up and meeting a lot of the other kayakers we arranged a night session off the coast here. A group of about 5 of us put in at around 9pm and fished till well after midnight. We paddled out to well over a mile to find a bit of depth, the fishfinders were going mad with macky and billet...and just occassionaly it showed some huge fish, bass pollock?? I had strings of mackerel which were great fun four at a time on light gear and braid. One guy was going all out for conger but non showed even though the ground we were over is known for producing after dark. There was also a lot of dog fish caught. The mouth of the Exe estuary is a bass nursery and is stuffed with schoolies at the mo, we might have a go later on just outside the nursery area.

Today was the RNLI event which went really successful, it was a learning session for both us and the RNLI. The inshore boat tried many different methods of rescueing us yakers and yaks and was great fun to watch and be a part of. The information learnt will be distributed to other RNLI stations around the country. Posted a few pics .

Bassyken · « **Reply #27 on:** May 17, 2008, 01:37:57 PM »

Bassyken · « **Reply #28 on:** May 17, 2008, 03:28:23 PM »

The trade show was this afternoon and was pretty well attended by most of the fishing kayak manufacturers, there is just so much choice becoming available.

Bassyken · « **Reply #29 on:** May 17, 2008, 03:30:17 PM »

Bassyken · « **Reply #30 on:** May 17, 2008, 03:33:03 PM »

fire1160 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 17, 2008, 04:28:46 PM »

just a quick thought you said the rnli tried loads of rescues on the lifeboat were i once worked we had a casulity sling on the outside of the rib what there useing is a d class so they may use smaller slings not only they handy for retreval of casulitys but theyed be grate for a yak strap it then there off well done lads looked like a grate day

mouldybits · « **Reply #32 on:** May 19, 2008, 08:55:01 AM »

looking good ken, sooooooooo jealous. cheers for the paddle!

just gotta find a yak now lol hope the weathers trating you kindly.
cheers
phil.

Bassyken · « **Reply #33 on:** May 20, 2008, 09:54:22 AM »

Now on Guernsey and had a drive around looking for suitable marks. The place is amazing with big sandy bays, white sand, blue seas and big volcanic rock outcrops potruding everywhere. The wind was a very visious NE yesterday and so the yak stayed back at the campsite. I went looking for suitable rock marks that were safe from being cut off and what looked 'bassy'.

It took three moves and eight hours plugging but I eventually had my prize, my first plug caught bass, ok carnt lie to you guys..my first ever bass

. Not a big one by an accounts but a bass non-the-less. I will post when I can as interent access is limited out here, I have to piggy back on other peoples wireless networks

mouldybits · « **Reply #34 on:** May 20, 2008, 09:57:52 AM »

nice fish ken, it put up a fight?

Spawney Bass · « **Reply #35 on:** May 20, 2008, 10:12:48 AM »

well done mate, with that kind of tenacity the first of many

wish we had somewhere like that to go on a bad day, great sunset

quint · « **Reply #36 on:** May 20, 2008, 11:38:24 AM »

Well done Ken, first of many

spud · « **Reply #37 on:** May 20, 2008, 06:05:17 PM »

Loading the car up now getting the 2pm ferry tomorrow cant wait to get the yak amongst those rocks

Ramrod · « **Reply #38 on:** May 20, 2008, 06:06:53 PM »

Nice one Ken, that looks like the place Henry Gilbley fished

robq · « **Reply #39 on:** May 20, 2008, 06:23:43 PM »

Great pics Ken, well done on the bass mate

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