How not to Kayak Fish

[sarge]

Due to connection problems, this report is a little late
Got back on shore on 31st October and Weds 1st Nov was glorious. Headed off to the Orme, stopping at Vic Pier for a new rod and bait. Got set up and paddled over to Llan pier. Thought I'd have a go between the pier and the Orme, only to find I'd left all but 1 of my weights at home. Paddled over towards Pigeon Holes and dropped anchor... literally . I have a sand anchor and while lowering it down, it slipped through my fingers. I grabbed the rope and I think the sudden jerk of stopping it caused the snap link to open or break.
Next I tied up to a lobster pot float, but got my ropes tangled and ended up side on to the waves. Got sorted and started fishing.
First drop and I got snagged and lost my only weight.
Thinking I may end up short of weights, I had kept kept a few pebbles from my sand anchor before loosing it, so put some in a small mesh bag, that I had intended to use to ground bait and used that as a weight.
This actually worked quite well, but I was doing something wrong as I only landed 1 doggie (as ever, better than a blank ;D)
All in all a frustrating day, but still great to be out on the water.

[george]

Top stuff Sarge - my relatives used stones and similar as sinkers all the time when i was a kid by all accounts they caught them fishes , all the same sounds like you had a typical kayak fishermans day out- a lost anchor or two -bit of a crisis - needy stuff missing from your kit- it feels familiar mate - i went out on a forum meet paddled off with Kev and his son Adam during the afternoon session - paddled right across the bay with two rods in their holsters and not one single bit of fishing tackle on the boat - left the whole lot behind in the van had to borrow a rig from Adam and some bait ;D ;D- good old days though.

[TimO]

George , "left them in the van" my a**e. You didn't have time to 'search' for them through all the 'useful' gear you carry ;D ;D ;D

[george]

You got it Tim- the Tardis did it for me that day- i am always happy to laugh about it mate ;D ;D ;D- it makes the day sometimes

[sarge]

Good to hear I'm not the only one to leave essentials behind.