Kayaking on Bala

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Kayaking on Bala

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Took my yak out today on her maiden voyage to Lake Bala. I got there a little later than I anticipated and upon arrival I found the lake was carrying about 15ft more water than normal summer levels so I'd have to launch off the road :lol:
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Weather was nice and sunny no wind to start with but got up a bit towards but was still comfortable.

Trolled Rapala Super Shads, Sebile Acast minnows and soft foreplays along the far bank. I didn't manage any Pike but this Sea Trout (my first ever) made up for it The fight was great and I knew right from the off it wasn't a Pike. Got it to the Yak and all hell broke loose. I was prepared for Pike which IN COMPARISON are mild mannered and easily managed and in honesty unless it was a double would of gone back without a photograph. This fish was angry and being my first I wanted a picture so I promptly lifted the fish aboard and I don't know how it managed it but in one swift flap it managed to insert all three points of a treble into my brand new dry suit. Side cutters where deployed and soon I was free non the wiser, A few pictures of the fish and it was slipped back also non the wiser.
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That's a beauty Shaun :clap: :clap: I remember catching one at Caldy, they don't half go! :D
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Well done laaaa, a very welcome substitute for the pike you were after I'm sure. :clap:
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Sweet. :clap: :clap:
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Lovely looking fish there shaun :clap: :clap: Surprised you never kept that sea trout for the oven :think: :think: lake Bala is a under used fishing venue and there is some stonking fish in there :dance: :dance:
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Nice fish but could not be taken for the pot as it is out of season,generally the game fish season is March to October with some regional difference.
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As Ken says and I also don't have the migratory license 8)

Also its worth noting that seasons are split into several parts, where you can fish for them using only fly,fly and lure, or fly lure and bait, each water course is different from the other. Fishing for sea trout and salmon is extremely restricted and failure to comply with the law and bye laws can lead to serious repercussions... unless of course your Eastern European :think:

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I thought it looked more like a good size ordinary Bala Trout as they are often pale and silvery compared to the colour you see in the rivers.
Does not really matter as its a nice fish on a cold day.
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Nice one Shaun :clap: Welcome to the sea trout club :thumbsup:
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Brilliant report Shaun what yak did you get? And are you happy with it?
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niges123 wrote:Brilliant report Shaun what yak did you get? And are you happy with it?
I got a Galaxy Cruz, its a cheap Yak at under £300 including seat, paddle, 2 hatches fitted and a some flush mounted rod holders.

At about 10 foot long there not the fastest but there incredibly stable. I'm happy with mine and would recommend them to anyone starting out with a budget :) If I had more money though I'd go for something else about the 12 foot mark for some speed 8)
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nice fish babe :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Well in mate brilliant :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Great result that! id love to take my rib on there, no engines tho im told sadly,river dee eccleston im thinking
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nice fish to christen your yak well done :clap: :clap: :clap:
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