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    • GilesG
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      So, I bid on a Kayak and it went for way more than I thought it was worth.  I'd done my sums and worked out that I could probably buy a new one for less.  Came second in the auction, so went to buy the same model new, completely sold out.

      So I have a roof rack with Kayak attachment and a fish finder, but no Kayak…. 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • jordanscollectedJ
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        In the U.S. its very common to find for sale items on the end of someones property near the road. If it's the same in the UK, you have the perfect setup to drive around and find that kayak for sale.

        world tours:
        888 Fat guy chocolate WT
        Mad Red x2
        Wabidashery

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        • Matty123M
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          @Giles:

          So, I bid on a Kayak and it went for way more than I thought it was worth.  I'd done my sums and worked out that I could probably buy a new one for less.  Came second in the auction, so went to buy the same model new, completely sold out.

          So I have a roof rack with Kayak attachment and a fish finder, but no Kayak…. 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃

          There’s a shortage of Yaks out there. It’s a sellers market…. go for the kill next time.  U mins my asking what your looking at?

          Maybe so. Maybe not

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          • GilesG
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            https://www.cornwall-canoes.co.uk/viking-profish-reload.htm

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • jordanscollectedJ
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              i think the one side is indigo dipped

              world tours:
              888 Fat guy chocolate WT
              Mad Red x2
              Wabidashery

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              • dinobarnesberlinD
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                Looks pretty sweet–- "Deluxe Seat (Sold Seperately)"
                😎

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                • GilesG
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                  Got that too 🙂

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • dinobarnesberlinD
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                    I knew it  😉

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                    • Matty123M
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                      That’s a beautiful boat Giles. Congratulations, I hope you get it ASAP

                      Maybe so. Maybe not

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                      • GilesG
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                        Went out this morning at 04:00.  No Bass to be seen but plenty of mackerel, which I am currently making and Escabeche with.

                        After I filled my boots with Mackerel, I changed to Bass specific lures, and then this happened…...

                        I had a massive wind knot that snapped the line on the cast, and the lure ended up a long way away (but not attached to me), luckily it is a floating lure, so I could see it bobbing around.  A very quick fix of the screw up on the reel, a rethread and tying another floating lure on, I managed to catch the lure on the 2nd attempt.  That saved me $30, so all's well that ends well  🙂 🙂

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • Matty123M
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                          Laughing because the exact same thing happened to me and I walked out to my neck to
                          Get the lure. It was a handmade wooden metal Lip swimmer.  Glad you got the Lure back! I see you use an anglers clip to attach lures. The best

                          Maybe so. Maybe not

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                          • GilesG
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                            I've done that before, and forgot I had my passport and Wallet in my rear pockets  😃 😃 😃

                            We call it a Breakaway Mini Clip over here.  Probably exactly the same thing…

                            https://www.henry-gilbey.com/blog/four-years-now-with-the-breakaway-mini-link-easily-the-most-perfect-lure-clip-i-have-ever-used-still-never-had-a-failure

                            I was only discussing with my mate this morning how now, we will change lures frequently because it is so easy, once upon a time we'd put off changing lures, if we bothered at all.

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • Matty123M
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                              Oh boy. Passport… I was wearing my chicken legged wabash pants. Which look lovely BTW

                              Yeah exactly the same. So nice to change lures easily and without eating up your leader. Or if you direct tie, like an animal, then you waste your fishing line. And cutting braid is such a hop in the ass.

                              I’ll have some kayak catches soon. Outfitting her before I go out.

                              So you ordered the kayak?

                              Maybe so. Maybe not

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                              • GilesG
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                                I've ordered it, but they are on back-order…..

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • jordanscollectedJ
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                                  My nephew is hooked on fishing. I couldn't be a more proud uncle.
                                  we decided to troll for northern and he caught his 2 biggest fish ever. (1-28" and one 30" pike)

                                  The next day my wife and I went out for a fish n' swim boating excursion and a tossed a line in and caught this 31" pike.

                                  world tours:
                                  888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                                  Mad Red x2
                                  Wabidashery

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    Brilliant…..

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      What’s the best way to eat pike? I don’t think I ever have…

                                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                      • dinobarnesberlinD
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                                        you guys are killing it …}

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                                        • jordanscollectedJ
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                                          @neph93:

                                          What’s the best way to eat pike? I don’t think I ever have…

                                          We catch and release pike and simply enjoy the fight. I try and be gentle as possible with them as not to hurt them.

                                          However, some do love to eat Pike and there is a tricky "Y" bone that needs to be managed when filleting. most people here will toss it in Shore Lunch (a standard breading system that comes in many flavors) and deep fry it. A squeeze of fresh lemon or tarter sauce and and off we go.

                                          world tours:
                                          888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                                          Mad Red x2
                                          Wabidashery

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @jordanscollected:

                                            most people here will toss it in Shore Lunch (a standard breading system that comes in many flavors) and deep fry it. A squeeze of fresh lemon or tarter sauce and and off we go.

                                            Sounds good to me!

                                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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