On the kayak off the haven rocks

[beano]

Abit of a late report but here I go, went out on the kayak off haven rocks on Saturday morning just on the start of the flood as it was a huge tide it was quite a walk to get to the waters edge but was soon ready to launch I only had the one rod with but I then regretted not taking the spinning rod as I will explain later
bait wise I used fresh rag and blacks which I got from lewis tackle which was in excellent condition and used a 2 hook trace I paddled out about 400 metres out and about 200 metres off the pier and dropped anchor and straight away it was straight in the fish I landed a nice plaice of 1 lb then lots of undersized whiting a coleys.
Then moved to try new grounds then dropped anchor again then straight into a nice pollock just over 2 lb
I was using the hummingbird fishfinder and it was constantly going crazy I then foul hooked a lovely sized mackeral that's when I knew I should have taken another rod or atleast carried some daylights !!! It then went quiet for nearly 2 hours just getting the odd knock now and then but as high water approached and just off haven rocks I had a good bite then struck into it and my rod was bent over u knew it was something nice on as it got closer there was a nice cod just under 8 lb on the top trace and anotherof 3 lb on the bottom trace.
So lucky I had my landing net as the 8 lber was just lip hooked and nearly lost it
so with that catch I called it a day ad I lost my anchor on the retrieve so had no choice but to call it a day, so it was quite a good day as I would have never thought of going off there on the kayak
I took pictures but don't know how to upload them on here but I will be going afain soon as once I get another anchor

 

[5150]

Spotted a couple of Kayaks off Collywell Bay at Sluice at the weekend, dunno if they were having any luck.

Pics - guide here http://www.nesa.co.uk/forums/boat-catch-reports/21569-how-post-photos.html

 

[el_sid]

sounds like a crackin day mate, welldone

 

[ToonBay]

Spotted a couple of Kayaks off Collywell Bay at Sluice at the weekend, dunno if they were having any luck.

Pics - guide here http://www.nesa.co.uk/forums/boat-catch-reports/21569-how-post-photos.html

Yes that was me mate. Best day on the yak. Was less than a 100m off crag point and had bite after bite. landed some canny size wrasse, pollock, coalies and a codling. All went back but kept the codling

 

[ToonBay]

Beano good report and trip mate, been thinking of giving it a go off there for a while, some of the blyth lads i go out with have and had a canny session

 

[beano]

Yes mate it's a very good shot indeed very easy to launch and great fishing I'm looking at going off there again this Friday this time take some daylites with me as there was loads of macky there last weekend always worth a shot just let us know when you boys are looking at going off there and we can all meet up

 

[mallconpak]

Good report m8! Some good fish to be had in that area. Going to scarborough to fish the kayak match this weekend bt will defo give the haven a try soon, on my doorstep!

 

[mick dunn]

It must be great to be out there without having people crossing you or crowding you out on the favourite spot on the pier.
I would like to have a go at the kayak fishing but am concerned about going out on your own in case you get into difficulties.
Mick.

 

[flatheed]

Nice report Steve, glad to see your getting out there. Bet the mrs will happy for you. lol

 

[beano]

lol,well happy she is mate,been out twice since then all around the north pier and even around the back wall and nowt ! loads of undersized coalies very poor indeed,hoping to get oot after the northerlys swells at the back end of the week.
Mallconpak how did you get on in the kayak comp at filey mate ?

 

[mallconpak]

Beano! Only had a few small fish, codling and dab heaviest fish was a cod just under 8, with some good pollack weighed in, Great day weather wise and another venue i have tried, will defo fish it next year.