Blog Posts

New Video - Setting up the Railblaza C-Tug Trolley

16/6/2020

Video on how to set up the C-Tug trolley and straps

This video shows you how to assemble and set up the Railblaza C-Tug Kayak and Canoe Trolley, including how to thread the straps.

New Video - Quick Release Kayak Anchor System

7/5/2020

In this video i show you how to set up a Quick Release Anchoring System for Kayak Fishing, for use with an Anchor Trolley. This system allows you to instantly disconnect from your anchor set up and return to the set up whenever you wish. The system uses an Anchor (with Chain), an Anchor Reel loaded with line, a Hi-Viz Pick-Up Buoy and a length of Floating Rope. I show you how to assemble the set up and use it in conjunction with an Anchor Trolley system with a run through of how to deploy and haul the anchor set up.

New Video - Simple and Easy Kayak Anchor System

7/5/2020

In this video i explain how to make a simple kayak anchoring set up for use with an anchor trolley system. The set up uses an anchor (with chain) along with an anchor reel loaded with anchor line. I run through how to assemble the set up and how to deploy and haul the anchoring system. I have used this anchoring method on my fishing kayaks for many years and it works very well.

New Video - Anchor Trolley Knot Tying Guide

5/5/2020

Anchor Trolley Knot Tying Guide - Which Knot to use for anchor trolleys on a kayak

This video shows you how I tie the knots on my Anchor Trolley system to attach the anchor trolley cord onto the karabiner (or ring) of the trolley system. I also run through how to set up the anchor trolley system on a kayak using the knot.

New Video - The Anchor Trolley System

4/5/2020

The Anchor Trolley System for safe kayak anchoring

Part 1 of how to set up an anchor system on your fishing kayak. This video looks specifically at the Anchor Trolley System - an essential part of safely anchoring your kayak. I take a look at why you need an anchor trolley to ensure you can safely fish at anchor, as well as what exactly an anchor trolley is and the components needed to make one. I also run through how i have set up an Anchor Trolley system on my Hobie Outback kayak. A must-watch if you are new to kayak fishing and plan on anchoring your kayak!

New Video - Fixings for Fitting Accessories to Kayaks

27/4/2020

Attaching Accessories to Kayaks with Screws, Bolts, Trifold Rivets and Well Nuts

There are hundreds of accessories now available for kayaks and kayak fishing. Many of these involve drilling into your kayaks hull to install the accessory. This video runs through different fittings and fixings you can use to attach accessories to your kayak including fitting examples on kayak plastic.

New Video - Anti-Snag Anchoring & Anchor Trip System

26/4/2020

Non Snag Anchor Systems for Kayak Fishing

Tired of losing snagged anchors? This video looks at the different methods to set up Anti-Snag Anchoring Systems for kayaks using a variety of Anchor Trips to give you a chance of retrieving a stuck anchor. Whilst aimed at kayak anchoring, the same principles can be used for boats too. I look specifically at a Weak-Link Anchor Trip, an Anchor Trip Link and an Anchor Bridle and show how to set up each on both a Folding Grapnel Anchor and a Bruce / Claw Anchor in conjunction with anchor chain.

New Video - Using Anchor Chain in Kayak Anchoring Systems

25/4/2020

This video discusses the use of anchor chain in an anchoring system for kayak fishing including answers to common questions such as: "Why do i need anchor chain?", "What chain do i need?", "How much chain do i need?" and "How do i attach the chain to my anchor". The video also looks at two ways to attach chain to the anchor including a method to create an Anti-Snag anchor system using a weak-link set-up, using both a Folding Grapnel Anchor and a Bruce / Claw Anchor.

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.

New Video - Fishing Kayak Set Up

8/4/2020

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!

A Guide to Anchoring A Fishing Kayak

3/4/2020

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...

Fishing for Giant Skate in Scotland

14/11/2019

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.

Kayak Fish Finder Installation Guide

10/11/2019

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!

Paddle Fishing Kayaks Vs. Pedal Drive Fishing Kayaks

2/11/2019

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....

Saltwater Boat Angling Magazine

26/10/2019

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.

Penzance Kayak Fishing Meet 2019

8/9/2019

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!

Mothership Fishing for Blue Sharks on a Kayak!

20/7/2019

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....

Tricky Tope Fishing

30/6/2019

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!

The Swanage Classic 2019

28/5/2019

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!

Gear and Tackle Storage Accessories for the Hobie Outback

23/2/2019

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.....