Kayak Fishing Blog

New Video - The Anchor Trolley System

4/5/2020

The Anchor Trolley System for safe kayak anchoring

Part 1 of how to set up an anchor system on your fishing kayak. This video looks specifically at the Anchor Trolley System - an essential part of safely anchoring your kayak. I take a look at why you need an anchor trolley to ensure you can safely fish at anchor, as well as what exactly an anchor trolley is and the components needed to make one. I also run through how i have set up an Anchor Trolley system on my Hobie Outback kayak. A must-watch if you are new to kayak fishing and plan on anchoring your kayak!

New Video - Fixings for Fitting Accessories to Kayaks

27/4/2020

Attaching Accessories to Kayaks with Screws, Bolts, Trifold Rivets and Well Nuts

There are hundreds of accessories now available for kayaks and kayak fishing. Many of these involve drilling into your kayaks hull to install the accessory. This video runs through different fittings and fixings you can use to attach accessories to your kayak including fitting examples on kayak plastic.

New Video - Anti-Snag Anchoring & Anchor Trip System

26/4/2020

Non Snag Anchor Systems for Kayak Fishing

Tired of losing snagged anchors? This video looks at the different methods to set up Anti-Snag Anchoring Systems for kayaks using a variety of Anchor Trips to give you a chance of retrieving a stuck anchor. Whilst aimed at kayak anchoring, the same principles can be used for boats too. I look specifically at a Weak-Link Anchor Trip, an Anchor Trip Link and an Anchor Bridle and show how to set up each on both a Folding Grapnel Anchor and a Bruce / Claw Anchor in conjunction with anchor chain.

New Video - Using Anchor Chain in Kayak Anchoring Systems

25/4/2020

This video discusses the use of anchor chain in an anchoring system for kayak fishing including answers to common questions such as: "Why do i need anchor chain?", "What chain do i need?", "How much chain do i need?" and "How do i attach the chain to my anchor". The video also looks at two ways to attach chain to the anchor including a method to create an Anti-Snag anchor system using a weak-link set-up, using both a Folding Grapnel Anchor and a Bruce / Claw Anchor.

New Video - Anchors for Kayak Fishing

24/4/2020

"What anchor do i need for my fishing kayak" is a common question amongst those new to anchoring a kayak. This video runs through the popular types of anchors used for kayak fishing - the Folding Grapnel Anchor, the Bruce / Claw Anchor and Mud Anchors. I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type and their suitability for different types of ground.

New Video - Fishing Kayak Set Up

8/4/2020

A detailed look at the set up on my Hobie Revolution 16 fishing kayak, covering and discussing the Kayak, Fish Finder/GPS, Anchoring, Rod Holders, Gear Storage, Rods for Kayak Fishing, Safety Equipment and more!

Hobie Mirage Drive - Service and Maintenance

28/1/2018

With a Hobie Kayak you rely almost entirely on the Mirage Drive to get you around on the water. Maintenance is key to keeping the drive in good working order. I have put together a step-by-step video guide on servicing and maintaining a Hobie Mirage Drive with in-depth discussion on dismantling, cleaning, re-lubricating and re-building a Mirage Drive.

Catching a Porbeagle Shark from a Kayak!

23/12/2017

Catching a Porbeagle Shark from the Kayak

It was time to take my kayak fishing to the next level. After much planning and research, with a few blank trips and many miles covered on the water, everything finally came together.... i caught a Porbeagle Shark from my kayak!

New Video - Kayaking with a Basking Shark!

27/9/2017

Some footage from a magical day back in 2013 when a Basking Shark decided to feed right around the kayaks! I managed to get some great footage of the shark swimming right up to the kayaks, including some underwater shots. Majestic gentle giants of the ocean, and an incredible experience to see one up close.

New Video - Bow Riding Dolphins

20/9/2017

I love Dolphins. Whatever the weather, if i see a pod of Dolphins it always puts a smile on my face. On a recent boat fishing trip we had a pod of Common Dolphins bow riding the boat and showing off their underwater skills!

New Video - Paddling in Fast Tides at Longships Lighthouse

15/9/2017

The tidal flows at Lands End are complex and can run very fast. The Longships Lighthouse sits 1 mile offshore of Lands End and is surrounded by shallow reefs. Deep water is forced up over these reefs on the flooding and ebbing tides, causing fast flows and overfalls. This can make for challenging and potentially dangerous paddling and fishing conditions, even on a calm day and small tide. This footage was taken during the flood on a small neap tide on a calm day. The tide was still flowing at over 3 knots and is at the limit at what most kayaks can paddle against!

New Video - Up Close Encounter with Pilot Whales!

12/9/2017

Whilst boat fishing in Falmouth Bay, Cornwall, UK, we spotted a pod of Long Finned Pilot Whales - Globicephala melas. They were very inquisitive and came over to us to say hello! This video shows the footage from that moment....