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All excellent points. I also carry a small air horn for alerting boat traffic and making emergency signals.

Could you tell me if there is any brass inserts or fittings in between the Tackle pod area and the new oval hatch as I would like to fit a Railblaza Tracport 3? Cheers Graeme

That stirrup is a bloody good idea. I'll make one this weekend, i reckon.

Did you say that was a slow day, Laurie? 😮 Were you using a drogue in those windy conditions? I didn't spot one. If you haven't included tips on using a drogue before in your videos, could you do so one day when you've got your drogue out and doing some filming? That would be really helpful.

I've got the old 400, I'm definately going to upgrade to the new model when they get to the UK

Loving the new settings shots for the lead up to the trip. Makes you feel more engaged in what it takes to get out for a fish. Fingers crossed the season starts to pick up with earnest! Great vid.

Watching the Vid got me amped for a Corro fish

Great vid. Any chance I could purchase one of those fish finder covers?

Water water everywhere, But not a drop to drink

Good video - looked a bit rugged out there. Roll on summer.

Good review appreciated your honesty, I absolutely love my gt ,have own the 400 in the past , great kayak. love the gt Storage and compact factor which is important to me and the stability factor, I find it definitely not slow, fast Enough , certainly turns great, I think it's perfect for the inshore fishing, and i think it's underrated as well

Another epic adventure. Love that location, but I’ve struggled to catch anything worthwhile.

Beautiful coastline. I’ve almost forgotten what snapper tastes like 😂.

Another excellent piece lozza. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. You’ve made so many valid points, this video is a great reminder to stay vigilant at all times.

An excellent safety video. There is an extra way to help get back onto kayak which l learnt when l was using narrow sit in kayaks. It involves tying an inflatable paddle bag to one of the blades. When you inflate it, push the other end if paddle under grab ropes or under the straps behind the seat. You then pull yourself into the kayak easily as the float prevents kayak rolling down as you pull yourself onto the seat position. This manoeuvre plus all the others you mentioned are demonstrated in a video by "Paddle Guy". To see it type "How to get back on your SOT kayak with Paddle Guy" on Google search. As he says, you need to practice these recoveries to make sure you become confident and skilled in them.

Excellent vid mate. Thanks for this. I've learned fitness and common sense also plays a big part in being safe out on the kayak. Few years ago I took my kayak out to a small rocky reef off tarakena bay wellington. Only approx 200m offshore, but on my way back in a strong norwester developed and geez it was hardwork to get back. Each time I stopped for a break I was blown back 30-50m. Bloody lucky. Many lessons learned that day. Greater appreciation for the kayak, my limits and the ocean.

Beautiful spot. All nature

Good overview of safety. My strategy is don't go out in the yak if the wind is over 6kts, it limits my windows, especially this season, but it also reduces the dangers.

Great vid Loz, you are definitely correct about fishing with new Yakers, it puts a lot of responsibility on you as the lead.

Thanks for the vid and all the life saving tips, Laurie. Regarding the stirrup around the 5:50 mark that you made, what's the orange material around part of the rope, presumably to provide some rigidity to the rope to keep an open loop?

Top vid Laurie - very relevant, well presented. I'll review my long-leash on the paddle tomorrow. Thanks for taking the time to make the vid.

Good vid - hope you get lots of views to keep this top of mind. Always prepare for the worst. Conditions can change very quickly and the sea is much stronger than most people are aware.

Great tips Laurie, still learning from ya :) always wondered what you carried in the back seat bag. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for this video, its one of the best i have seen very relavant and appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

Some excellent points there.

Some great tips there Loz and a good reminder to all of us who sometimes take these things for granted. Before I got my Stealth I got caught out by a bad forecast on a trip that took me 4.5hrs to paddle back about 3km… was close to exhaustion and had no way to communicate my problem. That was a wake up call to alway have a plan for the risks. Thanks for sharing

what an awesome spot mate!!

Agree with everything you say. GT has some good features - great stability, low weight, tackle pod, short length makes it easy to transport BUT it's paddling performance is poor especially when weather is against you. Even in calm conditions it is slow. If you are going to add the Bixpy then this may be the Yak for you. Otherwise get the 400 or reload.

Another good vid, Some nice fish.

Some nice fish! Awesome looking coastline. How did you enjoy the challenge of only using the one softbait option? Thanks for running through your gear that was helpful.

I note your paddle leash was still attached as you made your run in. I forgot to detach mine about 18 years ago in heavy wave patterns. I was suddenly capsized by a smaller wave in the sets. The paddle leash locked over my left forearm, chest and right shoulder anchoring me upside down to the kayak and also held in by a spray skirt. I was under water for just over one minute and losing consciousness. I recall bringing my legs up then pushing them down violently. Somehow, this snapped the paddle leash and l ejected down to the sea floor to escape. The cardinal rule is, always detach your paddle leash in surf.

What happened to your latest video I was watching now its gone?

Good vid, is that off sandy bay ? How heavy is ya main line and leader

Love that spot. If it was me I would have been straight to Lion Rock with a big kahawai in tow! But I think your plan worked out for an awesome winter session with lots of mahi. How are you finding running 3 cameras?

Would you mind explaining your soft-baiting rod and reel?

Hi. Please try North East of Canada or so. Thousands of miles of coast with no sharks. Canada anyhow. All the luck in this world!

rugby is over now time for some YFF 😎

Great tips, thx Laurie. I've got to start looking for sets and counting waves. Is the magic number always 7 (7 big waves followed by 7 smaller ones) or does it depend upon the interval between waves as well (14 secs in your video)? In other words, is it just coincidental that 7 is half of 14, so there would be 7 big waves followed by 7 smaller ones even if the interval between waves is 10 secs instead of 14 secs?

Good watch mate thanks !! Tough going but hey that’s fishing keeps us going back for more

Nice one Los!! definitely correct, when you are committed don't stop paddling

Another great video, Laurie!

Your experience reading & navigating the ocean shines through here. Theory helps, but nothing beats time on the water! Cheers bro.

Great lil vid for sharing your wisdom thanks Loz. Reminds me to stop being a chicken and get out to some spots with swell to open up the fishing options.

I've been wearing my wetsuit and catching the waves in. I still usually end up in the water, need to practice going side on as they break.

Like a boss. Thanks for sharing very helpful I’m absolutely clueless in the surf 👊🏽

Always enjoy your vids Laurie, informative and educational. Thanks for posting this up.

Jaw dropping scenery and video footage. Your videos and commentary are great from an educational perspective too. On the water with fishing buddies, it's not practical to get close enough to learn by watching without getting in the way of your buddy's fishing. Your videos overcome this problem. Cheers Laurie.

Tough luck Laurie losing that kingy. Did the locking up of your line arise from the way the line was spooled onto your baitcaster or something else?

Awesome Vid Los, was thinking of you boys over the weekend. I was a bit miffed that i missed the comp this year. Hopefully next year ill join you all again.

Totally could have edited out some of that disgusting f*cking language Loz! Glad you didn’t though 😂