There is a small (9ft?) rowing boat with a seagull outboard at the cottage where I stay each summer. Last year my brother and I took it out on a nice afternoon and caught wrasse and coley over rocky ground. We wore life jackets, took oars in case of engine probs, made sure it was a sunny, calm day, and never ventured more than 150yds offshore ( a distance we could swim fully clothed, in case of disaster.) We are going to the same cottage next week, and may do the same thing.
Any tips for either tactics (rough ground, over kelp up to 150yds out,) and, especially, safety? Anything else we should consider, or need to be aware of?
I could imagine coastguards being unhappy with inexpeienced people taking a small boat any distance out, but it seems at least as safe, if not safer than, kayak fishing. Opinions?
Any tips for either tactics (rough ground, over kelp up to 150yds out,) and, especially, safety? Anything else we should consider, or need to be aware of?
I could imagine coastguards being unhappy with inexpeienced people taking a small boat any distance out, but it seems at least as safe, if not safer than, kayak fishing. Opinions?