Kayak angling

popsy09

Something I wanted to do for awhile now anyone here use one for sea angling ??

Looking for info on what to buy and how to get it kitted out etc

Thanks

Br4tPr1nc3

Hey Popsy,
I bought one there a few weeks ago,
spent the first few outings getting used to it and becoming comfortable.

I went out fishing on it there for the first time on saturday in cavan and caught my first 5 lb pike.
theyre great to have, i've been out on the sea, but not fishing yet.

talk to lads on the irish kayak angling forum,
theyre really nice, and will answer all your questions and give advice on whats needed.

http://www.irishkayakangling.com/forum/index.php

popsy09

Signed up earlier to that forum alright

How much did you spend on the whole setup ??

Br4tPr1nc3

anywhere between 800 to 1200 to be from nothing to ready to get in anytime i want.

your up near the 1200 mark when you get a dry suit which I would recommend,
nothing better than staying dry even if you take a dunk.

popsy09

Br4tPr1nc3 wrote: »

anywhere between 800 to 1200 to be from nothing to ready to get in anytime i want.

your up near the 1200 mark when you get a dry suit which I would recommend,
nothing better than staying dry even if you take a dunk.

Yeah I wouldn't mind that money , I wanted to get a boat but the maintence and storage etc turned me off I think this is definitely the way to go for me

pullandbang

I've been at it for a few years now and it's feicin brilliant. Weather this year has been pretty awful and I've struggled to get out as much as I'd like, but when I do it's great. Landed an 8lb Pollock recently on a light rod with 7lb line and a tiny hook - brilliant craic altogether. So easy to throw the yak on top of the car and head off at short notice. You can fish so many spots that are unfishable for boats or shore fishers.

popsy09

pullandbang wrote: »

I've been at it for a few years now and it's feicin brilliant. Weather this year has been pretty awful and I've struggled to get out as much as I'd like, but when I do it's great. Landed an 8lb Pollock recently on a light rod with 7lb line and a tiny hook - brilliant craic altogether. So easy to throw the yak on top of the car and head off at short notice. You can fish so many spots that are unfishable for boats or shore fishers.

That's what appeals to me really light line angling i love it

I have a beringo van with roof racks so transporting be bo issue and live only 20 mins from Cork harbour only thing I's I need to meet up with people before I'd start as I'd be a bit nervous but that could be easily arranged through Facebook forums etc

pullandbang

popsy09 wrote: »

I have a beringo van with roof racks so transporting be bo issue and live only 20 mins from Cork harbour only thing I's I need to meet up with people before I'd start as I'd be a bit nervous but that could be easily arranged through Facebook forums etc

We've got some great club members down that neck of the woods so you should join the Irish Kayak Angling Club http://www.irishkayakangling.com/forum/index.php

It's free membership and we have regular meets. In fact our next big weekend meet up is down in Cork so you should pop along and we'll get you out fishing in no time.

popsy09

pullandbang wrote: »

We've got some great club members down that neck of the woods so you should join the Irish Kayak Angling Club http://www.irishkayakangling.com/forum/index.php

It's free membership and we have regular meets. In fact our next big weekend meet up is down in Cork so you should pop along and we'll get you out fishing in no time.

Will pop on there now and have a browse

I'm getting married in 2 weeks so need get that out of warranty first