There is more to kayak fishing than just casting.
Kayak fishing is very popular around Jersey. Sit-on-top kayaks enable you to get afloat easily. Explore the coastline, chill out and (hopefully) catch supper!
There is more to sit-on-top kayak fishing than meets the eye. It is not the same as fishing from a pier or a boat. Nor is it the same as just sea kayaking, so it is a good idea to get some training.
If you have no experience of kayaking or fishing it is best to learn each discipline separately. We can offer both introductory kayaking and fishing as separate elements. Email or phone to discuss.
Kayak fishing taster trips
If you have kayaked before or have done a bit of fishing, our taster session will give you an insight into the advantages of sit-on-top kayak fishing.
Useful for anyone thinking of signing up for our longer course or 1:1 coaching but is unsure if kayak fishing is for them.
3 hour sessions with all kayak kit and fishing gear (including lures) supplied.
We will be using quality fishing gear supplied by Century rods and Monster Tackle. You’ll receive advice from highly experienced kayak fishing staff from Jersey Bass Guides.
£75 per person.
Advance booking is essential.
Kayak fishing courses in Jersey
There is more to kayak fishing than just dropping your hook overboard in the hope that a nice large fish is passing by and will take your bait.
Wrasse give a good fight
Over thousands of years the Inuit developed the sea kayak into a sophisticated hunting device upon which their lives depended.
The development of modern Sit-on-top kayaks gives sea anglers the opportunity to learn to blend with nature and enhance their fishing experience.
Derek Hairon and Keith White of Jersey Bass Guides have teamed up to create a kayak fishing course which aims to develop both your kayak and fishing skills.
Over 8 classes we’ll coach you in essential kayak and fishing skills and techniques that allow you to discover how to read the environment and paddle in places, where you will be able to catch more fish.
Kayak fishing course
This course is not a guided fishing experience which merely takes you to secret spots where the guide simply tells you where to throw your line to catch fish. We plan to develop your understanding of kayak fishing so you will leave the course with the skills and techniques enabling you to get more from your kayak fishing – and ultimately catch more fish.
The course consists of two parts:
Part one: Essential Kayak Fishing Skills
We’ll develop and improve your forward, sideways and edging paddle skills so you can effectively reach the best fishing spots. Rescue and safety techniques including anchoring and the use of drogues is covered along with weather tides and currents and the impact of conditions on catch rates. If you have only basic kayak skills, or are a novice kayaker part one is a must.
Part two: Kayak Fishing
Using rods designed by Keith White we’ll cover accurate casting methods, boat maneuverability, fish handling, kayak skills, pattern fishing, reading the water and conditions along with other key skills to enable you to catch more fish. Read about Keith’s fishing techniques on the Jersey Bass Guides website.
Course dates
Part 1: Thursday 28 June–19 July 1800–2130 £220
Part 2: Thursday 26 July–30 August 1800–2130 £220
All equipment including rods supplied. Sponsored by Monster Tackle
We will be using catch and release methods.
Private sit-on-top kayak fishing coaching
Learn to identify where the fish are
1:1 and small group kayak fishing coaching to revolutionize your kayak fishing techniques and skills.
1:1 kayak fishing coaching
Half days £125
Days (6 hours) £230
For up to two people:
Half days £170
Days (6 hours) £340
Contact us for prices for small groups.
Rods and lures supplied.
Week long Sit-on-top kayak courses in Jersey
Andy Benham author of Discover kayak fishing on our training course
Learn Sit-on-top kayak paddle skills at one of the first centres in the UK to embrace sit-on-top kayaking.
Director, Derek Hairon, is the author of Sit-on-top kayak, a beginners manual. Learn essential sit-on-top kayak safety and techniques from some of the most experienced sit-on-top kayak coaches in the UK.
Our courses are designed to teach essential skills while you explore the fantastic coastline of Jersey.
Try a selection of Sit-on-top kayaks during the course.
There is a huge range of sit-on-top designs on the market and attending our course will give you a better idea of which design is best for you.
Visit our Sit-on-top kayak courses page for dates.
It is often possble to run courses and private coaching on other dates.
Our What Sit-on-top kayak to buy page will give you advice n the choice of equipment.
Sit on top kayak skills development training (BCU 3 star training and assessment courses)
It is now possible to take the BCU 3 star sea award using a Sit-on-top kayak.
This course is ideal for the Sit-on-top kayaker who wants to develop their skills to get out more.
If you kayak fish this 2 day course helps you develop your paddle skills to get to fishing spots you might otherwise not reach.
The course covers essential safety skills, improving your paddle techniques, launching and landing your sit-on-top kayak in surf. The use of anchors can be included if required with a focus on key safety issues.
Read about Andy Benham’s (author of Discover kayak fishing) 3 star Sit-on-top training and assessment course. Read Andy Benhams’ article in Sea Angler.
Sit on top kayak skills training courses (BCU 3 star training for sit-on-top kayakers)
Dates: 13 and/or 14 July, 10 and/or 11 August 2012.
Two days is recommended but this does depend on your skill level.
Cost:- Training days (on above dates) £95 per day.
BCU 3 star Assessment for Sit-on-top kayak*
This 1 day assessment will consist of a day long coastal kayak trip.
Date:- 10 June, 15 July, 12 August 2012.
Cost: Assessment (on above dates) £95
Private 1:1 training and assessment
For the Sit-on-top kayaker who can only attend on specific dates or wants 1:1 coaching.
1:1 training £210 per day
1:1 assessment £210
Half days £105
Special two person private class offer: half day £130 or £260 per day.
Drysuit hire
Optional Dry suit hire – £10 per day
Course syllabus and assessment requirements
*Note:If you combine training and assessment courses together it is important to understand that attending a training course does not imply that you will reach the required standard to pass the 3 star award at the end of the training. Much depends on your level of paddle skills and experience. If you wish to combine training and assessment into two or three days please discuss this in advance.
Sit-on-top kayak fishing safety training
See our Kayak safety and navigation section for safety courses.
Kayak fishing safety training can include the use of rods, anchors and fishing gear. Practice capsize and rescue skills with fishing gear on board.
Contact us for dates.
Custom Sit on top kayak courses in Jersey and the UK.
If you have a group who want a specific course give me a call as it may be more effective for me to come to you.
Email or phone 07797853033 to discuss.
Over thousands of years the Inuit developed the sea kayak into a sophisticated hunting device upon which their lives depended.
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