Sea Angling Kayak style

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#1 Post by **Wes** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:24 pm

Off the back of Kieran's post about possible pressies for Christmas, I was asked what I wanted by herself. Thought about it, and I've always wanted a kayak. I've been thinking, and looking and I've seen some with space behind and in front to 'store' some gear. I know you can get sea kayaks, but im now thinking SEA ANGLING KAYAKS!
Am i mad, or can this be done? :?: Is it being done? :) Who's doing it? :shock: :D

I'm getting the kayak anyway, but how much more would i love it if i could land a cod from it! :D

#2 Post by **Woody** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:39 pm

Wes, check out http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com which is a great website but mainly dedicated to sit-on-top kayaks. It also has a good online shop. There are kayaks specific to sea angling - take a look at this link:
http://www.seakayakingwestcork.com/shop/sit-on-tops.htm
I was going to get one myself but decided on an Ocean sidekick which is designed for an adult and a kid but which I am hoping can double up for fishing. I only intend to use it in the summer for messing around and occasional fishing. The Anglersnet.co.uk site has a dedicated section to kayak fishing and there are certainly other sites in the UK.
As far as I know prices are due to go up in 2006.

#3 Post by **MAC** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:51 pm

I was thinking of these before as I have seem them in use in South Africa. Nice looking kit and some of the ones I seen had live bait wells and all that craic. I have a story in a SA magazine of a young teenager that hooked a sailfish on a Kayak and it took him 1 mile offshore. He caught it after about 2 hours I think. :shock: This sailfish was hooked only a few hundred meters from the shore where he was fishing for some other predator. Serious stuff.

Kev

#4 Post by **liamdenn** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:57 am

I think it is kind of important to get the right sort of one. I have a kayak and use it to get over the reefs we cant manage in our boat for bass on the fly. It is closed over and it is very difficult to fish out of or rather to get ur rod out to where u r going fishing. Maybe a tele rod might help now that i think about it tho

#5 Post by **BigPhil** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:04 pm

there have been a few articles recently in boat fishing monthly on kayak sea fishing for hounds, tope etc worth a look if you are interested in trying it.

#6 Post by **Wes** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:08 am

Didnt realise it was such a seemingly big thing! Cheers for the links, very interesting. I'd say they cost a pretty penny, too. :wink:

#7 Post by **liamdenn** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:00 pm

u can pick up one cheap enough as long as its not the super dooper ones for fishing. just as long as it is a sit on rather than a sit in

#8 Post by **JGF** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:03 pm

Ocean Prowler 15ft Angling version - about £529 / € 799 most places online - well kitted out for fishing with rod holders / bait well / tackle box etc.

Would love to buy one but not sure our weather could justify the expense.

[img]http://www.seakayakingwestcork.com/shop/product-pages/sit-on-tops/sot-pics/prowler.jpg[/img]

x · #9 Post by x » Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:19 pm

Unless that yoke has a deep-fin keel, it looks like the cod could come out the winner, Wes..... :lol:

And looking at the picture, what do you need a rod for (apart from acting as a huge lever for the fish to use to capsize you)? Wouldn't you be better off with something about 2 feet long - enough to basically strap a reel on?

If I was going to get one of these, I'd be looking for one with an outrigger on. Ok, it'd be like riding a bike with stabilisers on, but beats a ducking...or losing most of your gear....

#10 Post by **liamdenn** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:36 pm

the whole point for me is to get to reefs that are too dangerous for the boat. u still need to cast to the fish as usually in real shallow water and u would frighten them off if u were on top of them

#11 Post by **Woody** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:37 pm

They are very stable. You can stand up on them and move around without any fear of toppling over but I guess this might depend on the model. I think the bigger problem is getting your backside wet.
From what I've read they mostly use 6-7ft rods cos if the fish swims under the kayak you need to be able to swing the line over the front of the kayak. If you look at the size of the fish they catch off these things in the States, it is unbelievable.

#12 Post by **Big Bear** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:20 pm

I was in the states for the summer and have witnessed these kayaks in action....it is pretty remarkable how steady they can be when fishing but would think that practice would be required first before you attempt to fish out of one....they are quite popular in boston harbour for cod fishing using jigs so could be worth a try but then again would not recommend open water too far out....

there is a website that has a section dedicated to kayak anglers in america called http://www.reel-time.com worth a look if your interested

#13 Post by **BigPhil** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:28 pm

most of the photos you will see of these kayaks in use are on days when the sea is like a sheet of glass and very little wind.estuaries and sheltered bays and the like would be a good start with one if you wanna give it a go.

on these a lifejacket would be a must!

frank conroy · #14 Post by **frank conroy** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:41 am

Hi to all,
I am the operator of http://www.seakayakingwestcork.com
I can confirm that the sit on top angling kayaks are a very stable platform. If anyone is interested in coming down to Castletownbere to see and try out these boats get in touch.
I will take you out on the open sea and you can check out how the kayak behaves. Contact me on info@seakayakingwestcork.com or through the web site. If you want a kayak that is not on the web site give me the details and I will locate one for you.
Frank Conroy.
Look forward to hearing from you.

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Sea Angling Kayak style

Sea Angling Kayak style

sit on top sea angling kayaks.