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by Hatetangles
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:55 pm
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Re: any kayak anchor recommendations?

Just found this online at catch,lot cheaper than AWS/SLH at only $30, that should do the job ?, https://www.catch.com.au/product/1-5kg-folding-grapnel-anchor-kit-10m-rope-float-hook-bag-galvanised-pwc-22697258?pid=22697258&sid=Product%20page%20Recommendation&st=82&sp=1&oid=77211286 That be okay fis...
by Hatetangles
Sat Nov 25, 2023 3:28 pm
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Re: any kayak anchor recommendations?

Anchor update ! so last minute Friday arvo i decided to get an anchor system sorted out so i could use it on Sat morning (today), was a bit unsure which way i was gonna go in terms of which method i was going to use, so i kind of made it up while i was out buying parts.. I ended up getting the Hobie...
by Hatetangles
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:03 pm
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Re: Clifton Springs Kayak Sunday 3 Morning

How did you go? Didn't actually get much and the conditons were more average than predicted! Predicted 9km winds the day before, arrived to 22km with 28km gusts, Fished shallow 1-2m, three smaller squid and then one undersized pinkie on plastics, Gusts peaked to 30km and were pretty chillly, quite ...
by Hatetangles
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:00 pm
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Re: Heading out Kayaking - All welcome

Hey guys, heres my report from Philip Island today ,my 1st time out in weeks actually due to the poor weather lately and festive season gatherings, got there at 1st light , as you can tell by the photos it was a glorious sunrise , i was unloading the kayak looking at the horizon thinking how good is...
by Hatetangles
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:06 pm
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Cheap[er] reels

Hello legends , some of you may know this? but for those that don't, Amazon Au is selling reels for approx $40-50 cheaper than BCF/Anaconda. I went to BCF today to see if they would price match Amazon, and after the verified the cheaper price on Amazon, BCF matched it, if they didn't want to match i...
by Hatetangles
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:26 pm
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Re: Cheap[er] reels

Yep, i actually didnt think they would match it for that reason also, first the sales guy was saying it's not the same colour then we found the model for the same colour on Amazon. Then he was like its shipped from Japan, and i'm like well id rather have one thats shipped from Japan LOL, and then he...
by Hatetangles
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:45 pm
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Warneet Whiting Mission not what I expected

Last Saturday was the first time ive been fishing at Warneet in the Kayak...At first I went to the right side of the pier for about 1-2 hrs and only got 1 small Whiting. Bit later i went to the left side and drifted along the shore and i didn't know that there is heaps of oysters right next to all t...
by Hatetangles
Sat May 18, 2024 10:54 pm
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Re: Specialist squid rod for kayak

I’ve never owned an EGI rod, tbh I’ve been waiting for my 2-4kg savage gear black combos to fail. I’m not a fan of them, they’re not the nicest setups but they don’t give up, and have landed 100’s of calamari. I can’t comment on whether investing in another EGI is worthwhile or not, however a tip I...
by Hatetangles
Sat May 18, 2024 10:38 pm
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Re: Specialist squid rod for kayak

Thanks for the feedback guys ! definitely some more food for thought...I'm thinking of leaning towards getting a net with a longer handle and seeing how that goes...It should make a good difference...I went out last Thursday afternoon at Blairgowrie which was my 2nd`time there. I launched at about 2...
by Hatetangles
Sat May 18, 2024 10:47 pm
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Re: Specialist squid rod for kayak

I like my 8ft Sephia egi rod. Good for landbased and still ok on kayak. I use long handle net though, one of those berkley rubber net. So scooping into the net isn't too hard. The length can be handy too, to steer from one side of the kayak to another. As i can straighten my arm plus the length of ...