WayneD's Viking Espri

[WayneD]

Here is my Espri. I bought her back in July 2006. Since then I have put two flushmount rod holders in the back, made a milk crate fit in to the rear well with some modifications and made up a sounder bar. About the only other thing I need is a scotty rod holder to troll with. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/yakonpeel.JPG

[WayneD]

Loaded up for a trip to Peel Island with the boys [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/yakpeel.JPG

[WayneD]

Sounder set up [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/sounder.JPG

[WayneD]

Last one [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/sounder2.JPG

[Angus]

Thats awesome mate.

How long to get out to peel?

And starting from where?

Where you Sp'ing for squire/snapper?

Angus

[Brian D]

Gezz Wayne that's a nice looking rig - I'll keep an eye out for you in the bay.

[WayneD]

Angus

It takes about two hours to paddle from Cleveland Point to Horseshoe Bay, about 9kms. We mainly bait fished off the beach at night over there, didn't try for any squire. Here's a pic of the six yaks lined up on the beach after we arrived at Horseshoe bay.

Brian

I have only been out in the bay a couple of times but plan on getting out there more often so I may see you [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/yaksonbeach.JPG

[Rocket75]

Wayne, great pics thanks for that.

I noticed that you have a 10 foot tinny with a 3.3hp.

How do you find that sort of rig? I am thinking about getting a small one 10-12 foot and up to 6 hp but I wasn't sure if that would be enough power. I just want it for canals and estuary work...1 or 2 people,what do you think.

Appreciate your advice (or any other informed good samaritan)

[WayneD]

Rocket

Your right it is not much power but then again compared to my yak it is easy going. If you are patient you will get to where you want to be eventually.

Two people max as by the time you fit everything in there is not much room left in my little 10 footer.

Here's a pic of the boat loaded with a typical outing by myself. By the time you put in castnets, livewell bucket, anchor, tackle boxes, eskies, rods, crabpots there is not much room left [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/MyBoat.JPG

[Line Tangler Dave]

Wayne,

Sorry if this is a silly question, but can you put a small outboard on those yaks, or are they limited to electric motors? Cheers, Fisher_191

[tom]

superb photos wayne!!

that doesnt take long at all to get to peel island. it takes me about an hour to head over there going 7knots from Raby Bay so you guys make pretty good time.

[kezza99]

Hey wayne, How do the yaks go in the bay going over to peel. I know i have been over to horseshoe a couple of times in a mates 14 foot tinny and that was pretty hairy at some stages....

[WayneD]

Fisher - I have seen a hobie with an outboard on it but it is only usual to see them with electrics

Tom - we make between 3-4 knots on a good day.

Kezza - on the trip back we were faced with 1-1.5m swell that was a bit scary but the yaks just rolls over the waves.

[Angus]

Karma to you mate

I am really keen to get out and try some of the Southern Bay Islands now. I might start a bit smaller with McCleay and Russell and see how i go.

Angus

[James W]

one day...one day:woohoo:

thats a nice fishing yak that;)

[Rocket75]

Thanks Wayne, nice looking tinny you have there.

I appreciate the feedback and will continue the search for my dream rig! With any luck I will find something like yours in the near future then watch me go!!!:laugh: