2009 dates for your diary
Well the 2009 season is well underway with some outstanding catches from up and down the country.
April saw an increadible haul of Skate from Loch Crinan, the Tope have just made an appearance in Wales and one of our members has just caught Ray on the fly, possibly a first in the UK. I'm waiting for the mullet to come on the feed, am desperate to try again this year after a disappointing hook up and silly mistake towards the end of last season, it was a lovely fish as well, so near, but thats fishing!
TROUT ON THE FLY 29-31 May
A rare chance to go fly fishing for trout on a lake, as many will be aware finding a kayak fishing friendly lake is not easy in the UK, but thankfully one of AnglersAfloats members is also helps out and Balifs at Felix Farm Trout Fishery, nr Bracknell, a top water which can be very hard to fish. Spaces are limited to 9 kayaks on the lake at a time, but more are welcome to come along and have a chat.
More information on the forum: http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=meets&action=display&thread=5115
GUERNSEY 30-31 May
The Ocean Kayak Fishing Team have been invited back to Guernsey this year, to help out at their kayak fishing demo day on Saturday 30th May with a Kayak Fishing Comp on Sunday 31st May. Contact rob@outdoorguernsey.co.uk lets hope the sun shines on us.
SHARKATAG 12-14 June
Taking place in the Mull of Galloway, Drummore areas in South West Scotland, Sharkatag has got a lot of the lads on the forum excited, not only a chance to fish some of the most spectacular waters in the UK, but also helping the SSACN to gather evidence on the Shark populations in Scottish waters, in a hope that the Government will do more to protect some of our endangered species.
For more information on this event visit: http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=meets&action=display&thread=4670
Disability 'Try It' Day, June 27th
AnglersAfloat and some of its members are working together with Disability Sport Wales, Powys County Council, Llangorse Sailing Club and with the support of Ocean Kayak to host a Kayak Fishing and Sailing Day at Llangorse Lake, Brecon, Wales.
The activities are aimed at disabled adults and young people, minimum age for the sailing is eleven and the kayaking, fourteen, please spread the word to anyone that you feel would take full advantage of the day, oh the date is Saturday 27th June and its all free. Wheelchair access is available obviously.
The numbers to contact are :
Beverley Tucker - Sailing 01874 612 034
Martin Hurst - Kayaking 01597 824249
We would love to see you on the water.
MUDEFORD QUAY CRAZY WATER DEMO WEEKEND 31 July - 2 August
The Mudeford Kayak Demo Weekend takes place at Mudeford Spit, near Christchurch in Dorset, guys from Crazy Water, and Extreme Kayak Fishing will be on hand next to the Ferry Pier.
The harbour is an ideal location for the whole family to get on the water and try out the Ocean Kayak range of kayaks, safety gear is supplied for those who wish to demo. Members of the Ocean Kayak Fishing Team and AnglersAfloat members will be present to talk to all about kayak fishing and kitting out your kayak.
On the 1st August at midday there will be a fishing comp, more details on the AnglersAfloat forum: http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=meets&action=display&thread=5407
EXMOUTH 2009 26-27 September
Ladram Bay is where its happening this year, not the massive demo weekend like last year, but a more relaxing low key affair focusing on the social and fishing side of things, will be a great weekend and I expect we will see a large gathering of friends from all over the country.
On the 26th Paul and Simon will be holding one of their excellent Sit on Top Training Courses, maximum number for the course is 12, a small fee will be charged in aid of the Exmouth RNLI Station, get your name down fast, these courses fill up very quickly.
More information on the Exmouth meet: http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=meets&action=display&thread=3384
More information on the Sit on Top Training Courses: http://anglersafloat.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=sotdates&action=display&thread=5418
Hope to see you on the water.
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.
New from Perception Kayaks
Perception kayaks have announced the new Catch 390, the Catch 390 will be available for Demo at AS Watersports Demo Day on the 9th May (see above). The Catch 390 is an interesting design with some very interesting features, one of our favourites being the rod shoot, also interesting to see no main hatch which looks surprisingly good. We will be interested to see how it paddles.
The specs are :
Length 390cm, Width 85cm, Weight 28kg, Max load 120kg
New from Wilderness Systems
We heard a rumour earlier this year that Wilderness Systems were hard at work on some new designs. Well it appears there will be all new Tarpon 100, 120, 140 and 160's for the 2009 season. These are not upgraded boats, they are brand new designs. Stability, speed, tracking and agility of all 4 models has been improved, along with some new and innovative deck fittings designed specifically for the kayak fisherman.
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.
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