Tuesday 21 September 2010

Ants First Fish

With another day of strong winds predicted it was decided on a safe launch at Kelsey Gardens, Burstwick. Accompanied by son Ant, we were in search of the lakes predators.

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We thrashed the water all day with just about every lure in the box but no pike could be tempted, we are assured pike are in the lake.

This being our third attempt for these big fish on this particular water it started to turn us nuts.

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It was decided to scale down our gear and try for the smaller species, almost instantly we started to catch small perch and Ant had his first true catch.

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Monday 13 September 2010

Fi Gets to Grips With the New P&H Delphin

Had the pleasure of paddling with Fi recently as she tried out the new Delphin from P&H. With a force 5 to 6 forecast it was decided to launch and paddle the lower Esk, from harbour mouth to Ruswarp and back.

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Salmon were leaping along most of the upper reaches and as the tide flooded the river bed started to fizz releasing the pockets of air trapped within.

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A quick play around the viaduct and then back down to the town. Get the feeling Fi liked the boat, it did seem to be affected by side winds but most definately a great alternative to a longer kayak for those shorter play sessions, not sure it will take the place of her Scorpio LV though.

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As the seas settled it was then onto Robin Hoods Bay, this time Fi launched in her Scorpio...

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A quick paddle under Ravenscar cliffs and on dropping a firetail lure Fi was into her first ever fish off a kayak, a nice pollock of about 4lbs. Second drop had us hooked to a right monster which would have easily gone 9lb but unfortunately it managed to spit the hook at the side of the kayaks.

Back into the bay, the northerly wind had blown up making conditions a little uncomfortable.

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Once well into the shelter of the bay conditions got much more pleasant, last of the summer sunshine..

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A quick landing onto Robin Hoods Bay beach and you would have been excused in thinking it was a mid summers day. The chip shop was a welcome sight...

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