[tommybc]

hi all,

just bought an inflatable dingy called the Seahawk II, its better than those cheap ones but isnt as good as the proper ones, havent got a motor,

but anyway just wandering if anyone has fished from these kind on boats before and had any sucess? and tips, How far should i go out, how should i fish ect? any info much appreciated

of course i will be very careful and not go out to far and only go out when the sea is flat and calm

cheers

Tommy

 

[Pedro the Fisherman]

When the tide turns or when you go beyond a headland you can get huge waves within minutes. Stay within what you know you can cope with! Setting off always go INTO the prevailing wind so you can come home with it NOT INTO the wind and waves. Get training!

Take full safety gear - anchor, flares, phone, radio.


There have been threads on here about kitting out inflateables - run a search.

 

[tommybc]

When the tide turns or when you go beyond a headland you can get huge waves within minutes. Stay within what you know you can cope with! Setting off always go INTO the prevailing wind so you can come home with it NOT INTO the wind and waves. Get training!

Take full safety gear - anchor, flares, phone, radio.


There have been threads on here about kitting out inflateables - run a search.

dont worry mate i will, i no i will only be goign out only like 20 yards but still safety first! will 20 yards out be ok?

 

[jsplace]

Be very careful mate, those (almost) toy boats are VERY light and with an offshore wind can very easily be blown out to sea. I would suggest you carry a decent anchor with chain and warp that can be deployed quickly in case you find yourself being blown out.

Take care.

 

[ETEC]

I personally would use it for fun only with the family on nice beaches where there are wardens present

the floor of the boat is air filled as well so droping a hook could leave you in problems


ETEC

 

[tommybc]

I personally would use it for fun only with the family on nice beaches where there are wardens present

the floor of the boat is air filled as well so droping a hook could leave you in problems


ETEC

Yeah cheers that was the main idea of buying it, for family fun it was just yesterday that I noticed it had 2 rod holders so I just wanted your views really, I think I'll keep my fishing on the shore!