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New Video - Anchors for Kayak Fishing

24/4/2020

"What anchor do i need for my fishing kayak" is a common question amongst those new to anchoring a kayak. This video runs through the popular types of anchors used for kayak fishing - the Folding Grapnel Anchor, the Bruce / Claw Anchor and Mud Anchors. I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type and their suitability for different types of ground.

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New Video - Fishing Kayak Set Up

8/4/2020

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A detailed look at the set up on my Hobie Revolution 16 fishing kayak, covering and discussing the Kayak, Fish Finder/GPS, Anchoring, Rod Holders, Gear Storage, Rods for Kayak Fishing, Safety Equipment and more!

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A Guide to Anchoring A Fishing Kayak

3/4/2020

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Fishing at anchor from a kayak can be a great way to fish. Perhaps you need to target a fish species that will only take a static bait, or you just need to hold ground in the current or tide so that you don't drift off. Whilst the principle of anchoring is straight forwards, anchoring a kayak takes a little thought and some practice to ensure you are anchoring your kayak safely. This guide runs through the basics of anchoring a fishing kayak...

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Fishing for Giant Skate in Scotland

14/11/2019

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Last year I travelled to Scotland to fish for giant Skate and despite awful weather for most of the week I was lucky enough to catch my first one. With the fire well and truly lit for another go, it was time to head north again and spend a week fishing the deep waters of the Sound of Jura.

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Kayak Fish Finder Installation Guide

10/11/2019

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A handy guide covering the essentials of choosing a fish finder and installing this to a fishing kayak. This guide takes a detailed look at fish finder technology, mounting a fish finder to a kayak, the different ways to fit a transducer to a kayak and the options for powering a fish finder. Install a fish finder to your kayak and start catching more fish!

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Paddle Fishing Kayaks Vs. Pedal Drive Fishing Kayaks

2/11/2019

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Pedal Fishing Kayaks Vs Paddle Fishing Kayaks

Kayaks have been used for fishing for many thousands of years, but it is within the last 50 years that they have seen the most radical of design changes leading us to the modern fishing kayaks we love and use today. Paddles have always been the method of choice for propulsion but there is a new kid on the block... Pedal Drive Fishing Kayaks! A revolution in design and function, these incredible fishing kayaks offer many advantages over the humble paddle....

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Saltwater Boat Angling Magazine

26/10/2019

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Saltwater Boat Angling Magazine Kayak Fishing

I must apologise for the lack of blog posts over the last year or so. Life has become incredibly busy and spare time is lacking. I am still fishing regularly and i am now a monthly contributor to Saltwater Boat Angling. This is a superb magazine publishing several kayak angling articles within each monthly issue, from numerous contributors including myself.

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Penzance Kayak Fishing Meet 2019

8/9/2019

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On the August bank holiday weekend each year, kayak anglers from across the country descend on West Cornwall to enjoy a few days of relaxed fishing at the Penzance Kayak Fishing Meet. It turned out to be a great success with loads of species, some lovely specimens and even a new British Record caught!

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Mothership Fishing for Blue Sharks on a Kayak!

20/7/2019

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In my quest to catch big fish from the kayak, my attention had turned towards the magnificent Blue Shark. An iconic summertime species, these sharks follow warm water currents up to the British Isles in late Spring and stay in our waters until late Autumn as the water cools. I’m lucky enough to live right on the doorstep of some of the most productive shark fishing grounds in the country. I just needed a little help in getting out to them....

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Tricky Tope Fishing

30/6/2019

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Tope Fishing Article Cornwall Kayak Fishing

I have a love-hate relationship with Tope. They are one of my favourite species to catch. Hard fighting with powerful runs and the whole element of danger handling a toothy critter on the kayak makes fishing for these small sharks quite exhilarating. Whist brilliant fun to catch, I have blanked far more times than I have caught when fishing for them and after several back-to-back blanks it can be frustrating to keep targeting them. Nevertheless, they present a challenge, and it wouldn’t be half as interesting targeting these fish if they were jumping onto the hooks every cast!

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The Swanage Classic 2019

28/5/2019

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Report of the Swanage Classic Kayak Competition 2019

Swanage was calling. The annual species hunt competition attracts anglers from across the country with an impressive prize table up for grabs. I love fishing this venue. The Ray and Bream fishing can be excellent and i couldn't wait to get a bait in the water!

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Gear and Tackle Storage Accessories for the Hobie Outback

23/2/2019

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Gear and Tackle Storage on the Hobie Outback

The Hobie Outback has stacks of deck space and storage areas as standard, however i have added some extra accessories and features to make tackle and gear storage even more organised. This blog post takes a look at adding the Hobie H-Crate, Livewell, Plano Waterproof Tackle Boxes and more to the Outback.....

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Fitting a Rod Rest and Rod Holders to the Hobie Outback

15/2/2019

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Fitting Rod Holders and a Rod Rest to the new Hobie Outback

The new Hobie Outback comes with 4 flush mounted rod holders as standard, but these are not in the best position for use whilst fishing. This blog post outlines how i added a rod rest to the Outback for bait fishing and track-mounted trolling rod holders for lure fishing...

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Fitting an Anchor System to the Hobie Outback

13/2/2019

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Anchor System Installation on the Hobie Outback

Being able to anchor a kayak opens the door to new fishing opportunities. In order to anchor safely i would need to install an anchor trolley system to the new Outback. This component of an anchoring system allows for safe and easy anchoring from the bow or stern of the kayak. This is how i installed an anchoring system on the new Outback....

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Installing a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro to a Hobie Outback

7/2/2019

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Raymarine Dragonfly Installation Guide for the Hobie Outback

The first rigging task on my new Hobie Mirage Outback was to install my fish finder and GPS chart plotter unit - a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro. This blog post outlines how i fitted the unit using the Hobie Guardian Transducer Shield, Thru-Hull fittings and H-Track found on the Outback....

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Hobie Mirage Outback 2019 - Initial Overview

6/2/2019

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The Hobie Outback has undergone a complete re-design for 2019 bringing together a new hull shape with the latest advancements in kayak fishing features and technology. I just had to get my hands on one! Check out this blog post for a detailed look at the latest mind-blowing design that Hobie Kayaks has to offer....

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Lithium Battery Box for Kayak Fish Finders

21/1/2019

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Waterproof Lithium Battery Pack for Kayaks

I have used a standard Sealed Lead Acid battery for several years to power my fish finder without issue, however these batteries do have one downside.... they are heavy! Lithium batteries offer a much lighter option but lightweight comes at a cost, and lithium batteries must be fully waterproofed to use safely on the water. This is how i made a Lithium battery with waterproof housing for my kayak...

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Penzance Kayak Fishing Meet 2018

27/8/2018

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After perfect conditions during the 2017 meet, this year the wind had returned to spoil the show. Luckily there was a lull in the weather on the Saturday and a hardened contingent of kayak anglers descended upon Sennen Cove to enjoy a day in almost perfect conditions....

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Waterproof Battery Box for Kayak Fish Finders

21/7/2018

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DIY Waterproof Battery Box for Kayaks and Fish Finders

Fish finders are a common accessory that anglers add to their fishing kayaks. As standard, fish finders run off a 12V power supply and on a kayak this will have to be provided in the form of a re-chargeable battery. This blog post shows you how to make a waterproof battery box to keep your power source dry whilst you are on the water....

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The Swanage Classic 2018

11/6/2018

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It was time for the 2018 Swanage Classic. The forecast was looking to be fantastic for once and i had 3 days to spend on the water. The fishing was great on the days leading up to the competition and i managed several new PBs. The competition proved a little more difficult but i just managed to sneak into the top 10....

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