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Testing the Hobie Eclipse 12.0 SUP
The Hobie Eclipse stand up pedal board is a revolutionary new design from Hobie Kayaks. They have managed to incorporate their famous Mirage Drive pedal system into a stand-up paddle board and as a...
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New Video - Kayaking with a Basking Shark!
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...
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Catching Couch's Bream
Couch's Bream have increased in numbers across South West England in the last few years. A relatively rare species, these fish are now becoming a viable target at a number of locations in Cornwall. A...
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Autumn Rays
It has been many weeks since i have had the chance to get out on the open coast. The autumn has arrived and brought miserable weather with it. A small break finally aligned with a day off and i didn't...
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Clothing for Kayak Fishing - What to Wear?
One question asked by many when entering the world of kayak fishing.... What shall i wear? There are numerous options and it very much depends on what time of year you are planning to kayak fish and...
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Catching a Porbeagle Shark from a 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...
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Safety Equipment for Kayak Fishing
Safety is paramount whilst kayak fishing. The water is a hostile environment, even on a calm day. In an ideal world you will not find yourself in trouble, but if you do you need to be prepared and...
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Hobie Mirage Drive - Service and Maintenance
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...
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Feelfree Gemini Sport Tandem - Initial Overview
On what seems like a personal conquest to own/paddle every tandem kayak on the market, i have decided the next one to try would be the Feelfree Gemini Sport. Hugely popular in the recreational market,...
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Hobie Livewell - Overview & Installation
Live baiting is one of my favourite ways to fish on the kayak and it can be a killer method for some species. Keeping baitfish alive for long periods of time on a kayak has previously consisted of...
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Hobie Vantage Seat Accessory Bag
Sometimes you just want to travel light when on the water. Maybe you are only out for a few hours, or taking minimal gear to target a specific species. The Vantage Seat Accessory Bag is a handy...
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The Swanage Classic 2018
It was time for the 2018 Swanage Classic. The forecast was looking to be fantastic for once and i had 3 days to spend on the water. The fishing was great on the days leading up to the competition and...
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Waterproof Battery Box for Kayak Fish Finders
Fish finders are a common accessory that anglers add to their fishing kayaks. As standard, fish finders run off a 12V power supply and on a kayak this will have to be provided in the form of a...
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Penzance Kayak Fishing Meet 2018
After perfect conditions during the 2017 meet, this year the wind had returned to spoil the show. Luckily there was a lull in the weather on the Saturday and a hardened contingent of kayak anglers...
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Lithium Battery Box for Kayak Fish Finders
I have used a standard Sealed Lead Acid battery for several years to power my fish finder without issue, however these batteries do have one downside.... they are heavy! Lithium batteries offer a much...
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Hobie Mirage Outback 2019 - Initial Overview
The Hobie Outback has undergone a complete re-design for 2019 bringing together a new hull shape with the latest advancements in kayak fishing features and technology. I just had to get my hands on...
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Installing a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro to a Hobie Outback
The first rigging task on my new Hobie Mirage Outback was to install my fish finder and GPS chart plotter unit - a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro. This blog post outlines how i fitted the unit using the...
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Fitting an Anchor System to the Hobie Outback
Being able to anchor a kayak opens the door to new fishing opportunities. In order to anchor safely i would need to install an anchor trolley system to the new Outback. This component of an anchoring...
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Fitting a Rod Rest and Rod Holders to the Hobie Outback
The new Hobie Outback comes with 4 flush mounted rod holders as standard, but these are not in the best position for use whilst fishing. This blog post outlines how i added a rod rest to the Outback...
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Gear and Tackle Storage Accessories for the Hobie Outback
The Hobie Outback has stacks of deck space and storage areas as standard, however i have added some extra accessories and features to make tackle and gear storage even more organised. This blog post...
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