Ocean Kayak Trident Series upgrade 2010

The popular Trident series of kayaks have been upgraded to include a Modular Fishing Pod. The pod, located in the centre of the kayak, allows the flexible use of equipment and can be used for mounting rod holders, tackle boxes, camera mounts and has an integrated ruler to measure your catch. The new Trident Series package also includes the Comfort Tech™ seat back. The Comfort Tech™ seat back is higher to give additional back support and make paddling easier and more efficient. The new seat also has a ventilation system and as with all Ocean Kayak’s advanced seats it can be fully adjusted to suit all body shapes and sizes. The skeg now includes an anti skid plate which can be replaced if worn.

KAYAK FISHING TOURNAMENT
RAISES £500 FOR RNLI

The first OK Classic Kayak Fishing Tournament held at Swanage on the 5th June has raised £500 for the local RNLI Lifeboat Station. Perfect weather conditions made for a great day as 43 competitors took to the water and a total of 17 different fish species were caught in this catch and release competition.

Joint winners John Elsdon and Amos Mack caught 6 different species each and they both go away with a fantastic prize of a complete Ocean Kayak Prowler Ultra 4.7 fishing kayak worth £999. On the day it was thought that Amos was the overall winner, but later identification of an additional species from John means that he will now also get his very own Ocean Kayak Prowler Ultra 4.7 fishing kayak.

In second place was David Lear who won a colour GPS Humminbird fishfinder and in third place David Harrison received an Escape buoyancy aid. Additional consolation and fun prizes were given to anglers who had made their own unique contribution to what was a highly enjoyable event.

The competition was sponsored by Johnson Outdoors UK and supported by AnglersAfloat. Johnson Outdoors MD Andrew Dron commented: “It was a great day and we’re delighted that so many kayak fishing enthusiasts were able to take part. We’re also very grateful for all the support we had from everyone who helped make the day so successful and in particular to Swanage Tourist Board who were very helpful.”

Martin Steeden, who received the donation on behalf of the RNLI, was very impressed with the tournament results and said: “I have my own boat here and the most species I have ever caught at once is four so hats off to all the kayak fishermen who have done so well here at Swanage.” The species caught on the day were: Pollack, Ballan Wrasse, Dogfish, Mackerel, Undulate Ray, Corkwing Wrasse, Pout, Black Bream, Bass, Plaice, Starry Smoothhound, Greater Sandeel, Goldsinny, Smelt, Butterfish, Common Smoothhound and Smalleyed Ray.

The whole event could not have been better, the weather was superb, the fishing was surprising and everybody treated the event in the manor it was meant, a fun event, roll on the OK Classic 2011.

Events througout 2010

The 2010 Calendar is filling up and here are a few dates for your diaries, we will try and get along to as many of the events as we can, but with so many its going to be a case of picking and choosing. This is not the final calendar, there is word of another event, more on that later when dates have been confirmed. See you on the water.

Mudeford Demo days 30-31 July 1 August
http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index....lay&thread=8962

Porthkerris 20-22 August
http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index....lay&thread=9227

Scarborough Kayak match 18 September
http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index....ead=8705&page=1

Exmouth 25-26 September
http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index....lay&thread=9214

Snappers Eastern meet 15-17 October
http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index....lay&thread=9289

others to be confirmed
December ZZippys Flounder meet

Ocean Kayak Prowler Ultra 4.7

The Prowler Ultra 4.7 has already been launched in New Zealand. Ocean Kayak have been hard at developing some older features and bringing in new ideas with the Prowler Ultra 4.7, its met with some rave reviews in New Zealand and there are a few people lining up to be the first to paddle it here in the UK, as I write this there are only three in the UK, all are being kept under wraps until the official UK launch at the Boat and Caravan Show, NEC Birmingham, starting on Feb 23rd running till Sunday 28th.

The pictures above show the new rotating cover for the Rod Pod, another new features is a hand pumped live well behind the cockpit and flush mount rod holders on the gunwales, something that I have been asking for on the Ocean Kayak models for years.

And here she is in all her glory.

Bic launch the YAKKAir Lite

The YAKKAir Lite is the latest version of Bic's successful YAKKAir inflatable kayaks Developed directly from the successful YAKKAir HP, the YAKKAir Lite is aimed specifically at coastal paddling close to the beach, for rivers and for other inland waters. Suitable for all skill levels, stable, strong and lightweight, the YAKKAir Lite is the ideal way to get out on the water on your holidays.

As far as construction is concerned, the same multi-material format as used on the YAKKAir HP has been adopted. It incorporates Polyurethane bladders encased in Dacron sleeves, and a multi-tube bottom with a coated fabric outer skin which ensures durability and performance. The rigid stiffeners at the front and rear tips help to pre-form the hull, sharpening the cutting edge and further improving the already excellent glide.

The new YAKKAir Lite is stable, fast, lightweight and comfortable and comes with a seat/backrest, safety grab lines, abrasion protector, bow protector, carry handles, stowing mesh front & rear for accessories, paddle attachment, carry bag, pump and repair kit, all as standard.

It is available as a one man or two man, and is easily folded down into a carry bag, making it simple to carry on foot or popped in the boot of your car. Getting started is just as easy and it is fully inflated for use in minutes using the high pressure pump that comes with it.

For more information visit bicsport.com

Easysearch.org.uk

During 2008 our forum members began fund raising for various charities, our main charity being the RNLI. For 2009 we have joined the Easysearch.org.uk scheme, and have added their search button to our Menu Bar. For each search using this button funds are added to our charity pot.

As well as Easysearch.org.uk there is work going on in the background to help a variety of charities throughout 2009.

All of the monies received will be redirected to our chosen charities and not used to fund AnglersAfloat in any way.

Rod Holder, Mounts and Rod Leash Guide

At last a list of the most popular rod holders, mounts and rod leashes, we know that there are a few others to add to the list such as Fladens offering, but as yet we have not been able to get a photo or specific details, we will update as those details become available.

Click here for more details.

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