Derrynane Beach

Posted on July 13th, 2011

Kayak:Prowler Trident 13

Tide:Flood

Weather:Flat Calm

Bait:Feathers/Spinners

Rigs:

Results: Pollock, Mackerel, Codling

Had a couple of free day’s, the forecast looked decent, so I decided to head for the beautiful Kerry, Derrynane beach near Caherdaniel was somewhere I always wanted to investigate, I left home Monday afternoon took my time on the way down and arrived around 8.30pm, by the time got the tent up and all the gear organised I decided to leave the yak and fish from the shore, drew a blank but did suss out a few good spots with the tide being out.
I woke up 5.30am to what I can only describe as a spectacular morning….Image
when I got out on the water I paddled straight to one of the spots I had picked out the night before, my plan was to try and catch some mackerel for bait in my search for that first elusive Bass..Image

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Portmuck Pollock

Posted on June 28th, 2011

I paddled down to begin another drift and was just nearing the end of it when the rod gave three good knocks and then bent double . there was no give in it at all . I thought it was caught on the bottom So began reeling in to get the yak over the snag and hopefully free it , As I got a bit closer to the snag .. the rod went mental again . 9 weight rod bend double I had to hold on with both hands to try and get the fish up.. I was honestly expecting a double to surface, but No it was about 6lb what a fight that fish gave and fantastic on the fly

The photo doesn’t really do it justice . although I’m sure Mark will back me up on its size

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KAI St Johns Point Meet

Posted on June 9th, 2011

We are having a meet at St Johns Point this weekend, Saturday 11 June and Sunday 12 June. Anyone interested in joining us, either new to the site or yakking or an old sweat like Pablo are invited to join us.

We will probably aim to launch from the small beach near the top of the point at around 9am or 9.30 am

See you all there

Regards

Paulo

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Mulroy 2011 “The aftermath”

Posted on May 8th, 2011

Our third annual Mulroy meet.. A good turnout with plenty of Thornback Ray showing up! A great time was had by all… Catch up on all the craic and photos..

http://kayak-angling-ireland.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2482

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Circumnaviagation Of Ireland 2011

Posted on April 24th, 2011

Hi

As most of you are aware I intend(ed) to Circumnavigate Ireland In 2012 . I have to go for a few operations between now and then so realistically it may be 2013 .. It all depends on my fitness . I do Intend to start training no matter what after this latest round of radio therapy is finished at the end of May

There a group of Guys who have just started a circumnavigation …literally Yesterday

Their blog is here

Note the Donate button to the right .. Just giving

During my time in the cancer center Belfast I’ve met women who are undergoing or have undergone treatment for ovarian cancer , its called the silent killer because there are no symptoms until lits too late .. the women I’ve talked too are the lucky ones many are not so fortunate and don’t walk out of the center .. give a pound

Andy

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