Four Yakers in fishing frenzy....read all about it!!

ok ok,  I'm exaggerating but it was a good day.

Tim and I were joined by our sons Chris and Ben in a trip from our regular venue, Lepe. It was a perfect day, next to no wind and, for the most part a clear blue sky.

We started fishing in about 15 feet of water a couple of hundred yards out. Ben was the first to catch with a small Thornback Ray, but very little else was happening so we moved back to the mouth of Beaulieu river where Chris and I caught a couple of small bass. Apart from that it was very quiet so, another move this time just under half way to the Isle of Wight in 55 foot of water. Almost immediately the bites started and the fish, mainly dog fish were coming to the yaks. I know dog fish are looked upon as a bit of a nuisance but I think they are nice looking fish and I still appreciate catching them.
Then came the Smooth Hound, a fish in a different class in it's ability to fight. It wasn't the biggest smooth hound I've caught but it was the first from a Kayak, great fun. Next it was a Bream, small but another species to add. Finally I managed a Thornback Ray, a bit small but another first from the Kayak.

Eventually the tide got the better of us and we were dragging anchor so we moved closer to the shore for safer fishing. However, getting in proved a challenge as suddenly we found ourselves in the middle of a Yacht race. Even when anchored the yachts were coming a bit close for comfort and, with the breeze freshening we decided to call it a day.
Tim and Chris did ok with Bream, Bass, Dogfish and a Mackerel. Between us we managed six different species in a day, I'm already looking forward to the next trip.

Boys like their toys.

Ready to go

Ben with his Thornback Ray

Me and my Dogfish

Tims Dogfish

Tim in action

Tim with his Dogfish

A perfect day for Kayaking

 Dogfish

Me and my Smooth Hound

Thornback Ray

Smooth Hound

A boat full of Kayak watchers.

A bit close for comfort!

On target?

Between us we got some nice photos. Thanks again to Tims for his, better than mine I think , hmmm, does he take better photos than me or does he have a better camera?? mutter mutter.  I still have not mastered the head cam but hopefully next time I'll have something worth looking at