Fishing From A Kayak

Righty ho, the subject line gives the game away ! I haven't been
fishing
since I was a wee boy. I have a sea/touring kayak and would like to
fish
from it. The location would be Scottish coastal waters and Firths. I
reckon
the rod would have to be fairly compact or maybe one of those kids
orange
fishing lines.
There's a wreck a few hundred yards off shore which I am told attracts
cod,
though this may just be a fisherman's tale :-) I know the wreck is
there but
dunno about cod.
Any help on how to get started and what equipment to use would be
appreciated.

muzz wrote:

Righty ho, the subject line gives the game away ! I haven't been
fishing
since I was a wee boy. I have a sea/touring kayak and would like to
fish
from it.

(Snip)

Any help on how to get started and what equipment to use would be
appreciated.

Have a look at http://www.nwsa.ukf.net/ It is a North Wales site, but
it has a section devoted to kayak fishing that you may find useful.

HTH

--

Kevin

Muzz
Therwe is a mag called Boat Fishing Monthly whic last year and possibly this
ran a series of articles on fishing from Kkayaks including fit out,
equipment etc.
Take a look at this linh and navigate to the Back Issues sections - you
might find a number of issued (for sale of course) which will help you
http://www.boatfishing-monthly.co.uk/
Tight Lines
KeithM

"muzz" wrote in message
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Righty ho, the subject line gives the game away ! I haven't been
fishing
since I was a wee boy. I have a sea/touring kayak and would like to
fish
from it. The location would be Scottish coastal waters and Firths. I
reckon
the rod would have to be fairly compact or maybe one of those kids
orange
fishing lines.
There's a wreck a few hundred yards off shore which I am told attracts
cod,
though this may just be a fisherman's tale :-) I know the wreck is
there but
dunno about cod.
Any help on how to get started and what equipment to use would be
appreciated.

hi i have a frenzy just use a telescopic boat rod make sure you put a leash
on it in case you capsize and use your dry tub for tackle i only use
spinners and feathers but it is great fun until you get 6 macks on then it
gets hard
"muzz" wrote in message
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Thanks people. The links provided seem to be angled at people who know
about fishing, using a kayak to do so. I have a kayak and don't really
want to start drilling a load of holes and fitting loads of gear,
although I am rather tempted after seeing some of the set ups.
I think I had better go for something basic first which doesn't require
buying another boat or extensively refitting my own.
I'm just wondering if I could use a telescopic rod and what reel line
and bait ?

Muzz
Another link which might be interesting for you.
http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/
Keith M

"muzz" wrote in message
oups.com...
Righty ho, the subject line gives the game away ! I haven't been
fishing
since I was a wee boy. I have a sea/touring kayak and would like to
fish
from it. The location would be Scottish coastal waters and Firths. I
reckon
the rod would have to be fairly compact or maybe one of those kids
orange
fishing lines.
There's a wreck a few hundred yards off shore which I am told attracts
cod,
though this may just be a fisherman's tale :-) I know the wreck is
there but
dunno about cod.
Any help on how to get started and what equipment to use would be
appreciated.