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I have been looking all over for suitable rods to use for Kayak fishing to target Bass.

I had a look at ebay last night and found two rods that should do the job. They are both short in the butt section so easy to handle on the Kayak and the over all length is also short.

The first is a FIN-NOR GRAPHITE 6FT SPINNING ROD VERY LIGHT LURE, the other is a SHIMANO SOLARA 6FT BAITCASTING ROD TRIGGER GRIP MEDIUM as soon as they arrive I will show you some pictures and let you know the seller’s details as he has more similar rods available and seems a great supplier.

The total cost for theses rods was about £50 including P&P so if things go bad and they get damaged its not the end of the world.

They should be here early next week, watch this space.

Again just to point people in the right direction I have covered fishing the River Hayle in that post (click the link)

I am getting a lot of emails and search hits from people looking for fishing information about the river Hayle, and the local area bass scene.

If you would like to add something then please contact on [email protected] Halye was very busy over Easter and this summer I think it will be packed with people fishing and using the beach so be warned!

This is the last fishing mark in the series for Chesil Beach.

This fishing mark is the first mark on the beach heading from West Bay towards Portland.

There is Fresh water coming onto the beach here which is something I always like and find that it can add a bit of diversity to the beach, improving the fishing.

All the usual species can be caught here, depending on the season. Sole can be caught here late summer and they generally show more when it night or dirty water. Smelly baits and small hooks are what is required to land these lovely eating fish.

This is the latest to come from the ABU collection. This fishing reel really winds in the line at an amazing 6:3 to 1 ratio.

For those of you who don’t understand, for every turn of the handle the spool will turn 6.3 times. The amount of line that winds in depends on how much is on the spool, as the more line the greater the diameter of the spool.

Its said that this is the fastest retrieve rate of any fishing reel on the market.

Abu Garcia Mag Elite cs

Another great reel from ABU. I have never used one but recently heard some great reports about this reel. A great beach casting reel with mag breaking. This reel will hold 220 yds of 17lb line. For more information look here Abu reels

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This is 5/6 piece fishing rod depending on whether you have the 7ft or 8 ft version, comes in 10lb to 50lb class so you can have a rod for Bass fishing or Conger fishing and it will fit in your bag to take with you where ever you want. They say it fits inside airline luggage!

This is ideal for the modern fisherman who roves to find the best fishing anywhere in the world.

“The rods have been thoroughly tested by our Sea consultants on a diverse range of species from deep water Conger to Sailfish using standard boat techniques as well as trolling.”

The best bit about these rods is they range from £64.99 to £69.99

For more information visit Greys Excursion boat fishing rod

Kayak fishing is the largest growth market in Kayak sales currently, why is this?

Well fishing has stayed so similar for so many years. You would get your rod and head to the local beach or pier and go fishing, casting your line into the water that hundreds of people before you have done. The marks for Sea Angling have become well trodden. Meeting another 50 anglers on a mark is not uncommon these days. What is the fun in that!

Charter boats and boat owning are the chance to get away and fish new grounds. The problem with them is the fact they are expensive to run. They often require more than one person to get them in the water. You only have certain days when you can go out. If your boat is on a mooring you only have the local area to fish in, unless you spend 30% of your time steaming to a new fishing ground.

Kayak fishing puts all these problems behind you. OK the cost of buying the gear required to go Kayak fishing is quite high. I reckon its cost me about £550 give or take. Compare this to a days Charter fishing at approx £45 that’s 12 trips and my Kayak is paid for, considering these modern Kayaks can last upto 16 years that’s a pretty fair investment in my eyes.

I can go Kayak fishing on many different beaches and locations. I load the Yak on the roof and drive to my desired spot. If the sea is running a huge swell then I can go to the estuary. If the wind is in the North I will go to the south coast – it’s a very flexible way to fish. When I arrive at my launching point I can do everything my self with a bit of help from my Kayak wheels. I am totally self sufficient. Also have a look at this Kayak fishing site to see what can be caught
There are some other pros to this method of fishing,

• You can get to new marks. Rocks and other submarine dangers do not concern you as you are not about to damage your expensive hull.

• You can paddle to new beach and cliff marks and shore fish if you so desire.

• Its kind to the environment. You are not burning gallons of fuel to get to your fishing grounds.

• You get some exercise, we tend to live fairly sedentary lives.

• You can stalk fish. The foot print of the boat will not scare fish away allowing you to get very close and actually hunt them out. Recently while I was fishing the Manacles I was drifting over rafts of Mullet.

You have to be safe and make sure you check the tide and weather information as well as having the correct safety equipment with you but Kayak fishing puts you back in charge of your fishing. Its nothing new, people were fishing from Kayaks many years ago, we have just rediscovered it!

Let us know your thoughts and opinions on the expanding sport of Kayak Fishing.

There is a wealth of fishing tackle available for the angler interested in this avenue of sea angling - spinning

Spinning is my favorite method of catching fish. You really need to hunt the species down, take time over where you are going to go fishing, look at what they are feeding on, use lures right for the conditions and get great sport when you hook a fish.

Selecting tackle for spinning depends upon what types of lure fishing you intend to do and the locations that you are going to fish for example spinning rod length depends on the following,

1. Rock ledges require a longer rod. 10 to 11 foot is ideal in my opinion as you can get the lure back from an over hang without getting to close to the water, especially if it is rough.
2. Longer rods are good for light ledgering. I often use a light carp rod to spin and ledger for Bass and Flounder.
3. Shorter rods are better if you have foliage over hanging you behind ie when you are plugging for Bass in estuaries.
4. Plugging from boats and kayaks is easier with a short 8-9 foot rod. You can bring your catch along side the boat far more easily and from a kayak you don’t have such a long butt section to get in your way.

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In my opinion probably the best plug maker on the market – Rapala Plugs

Looking at the Rapala web site they write about the first Rapala ever made in the 1930’s, by a Finnish man who whittled a piece of cork down with a knife to imitate an injured minnow. He caught bags of fish on this lure, everyone wanted a piece of the action and today we have Rapala ! (Their story is better than my version)

Rapala still state “To this day, no other lure holds more world records.” And I am sure this is accurate. The design of the lure is to perform in the water like an injured fish. This action is why Rapals are so effective. The motion is supposed to trigger the fish into taking the lure as it perceives it through its many sense to be in distress, hence an easy meal. This makes perfect sense if you consider the survival of the fittest theory.

Rapala still hand tune their lures. You should be able to unpackage your lure and go fishing, with no need to adjust the front eye to trim the plug. However should you need to tweak your lure follows this guideline.

• Bend the front eye up to create a more aggressive swimming action or downwards to slow the action of the lure.
• If the lure tracks in one direction ie left, bend the eye slightly towards the left
• Do not ever adjust the front swimming vein and only bend the eye gently and use small adjustments only.

Rapala also have their own knot they suggest you should use, but I always use a small link swivel and have never had any problems. You can also quickly change damaged lures or change to a different style if you require.

There is now even a Rapal fishing game so when the weathers rough you can still fish!!

Cogden is towards the western end of Chesil beach, not far from West Bay.

Again a popular destination for shore anglers, but it seems that it has not fished as well as it might over the past few years.

There tends to be a lot of spider crab activity at this section of Chesil beach, so regular re-baits are called for at this location.

Plaice can be caught at long range. I understand there are mussel beds at about 100 – 120 yards. This is a good cast for most anglers!! The usual shore caught species can be caught from here as well.

Popular baits for this area are, ragworm tipped with squid or mackerel, make the squid long and thin for the tipping. Dabs tend to like mature baits (a bit smelly)

Walking on the beach is hard work again due to the small size stone the beach is made from!

West Bexington was the first mark on Chesil I remember fishing.

In the summer there can be hundreds of people fishing this mark and you may have to walk along way to find a spot.

Mackerel, Dogfish, Dabs, Pout can be caught with the odd Ray and the occasional Red Mullet in warmer summers. Winter species include Cod and Whiting.

This is a really great beach, but I wonder if so many fish are caught here purely because of the amount of people who fish it.

I would be interested to hear other peoples thoughts about this fishing mark.

There is good parking here but its often full in the summer months.