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Cheers Norman, the marina is springing back to life and a few boats were out. It may be a sign of things to come but not yet; it wasn’t a sign of good fishing today.Originally posted by Norman View PostBeen down to Royal Quays this morning for the usual start up and check ....
What a mess !!! seagull crup everywhere, ended up a full wash and polish (and I'd not alerted the crew so had to do it all myself )
But, could this be a sign for the coming season, does the fact that there are twice as many gulls around as usual (and they have been gorging on mussel) does it mean theres lots of food around or at least the signs that we mere mortals cannot read are telling the gulls there'll be lots of food soon ....... lets hope so .....
good to see a few boats getting out to test the way, hope you had a good day Kev
not be long now .... just 4 or 5 more wash and polish to go
norm
The weather forecasters tell us that winter is just around the corner again, I think I found it half a mile offshore where the wind was strong and biting, that’s the only thing that was.
I wanted to get out to run the engine up to temperature, so took along a few lug worm for the ride. I’m sure if I tried custom built shads the fish would have queued up
You’re right about the wash and polish, the boats were filthy, covered in a layer of fine dust and stuff that's going to take some shifting from the decks.Comment
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the boats were filthy, covered in a layer of fine dust and stuff that's going to take some shifting from the decks.[/QUOTE
hope it wasnt shad dust
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No chance Duncan; it was the wrong colour, no reds, blues and oranges or glitter in sight.Comment
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I would hate to live in them hosues next to the marina, when the ferry fires up it just covers everything with the coal dust, my fish well looked like a block of tarmac before i cleane dit after 4 months of dust building up.
Wont someone thing of the washing line
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Aye Ray theres a few sweet spots around there mainly early spring - easters my guide, especially as its fairly late this year.Originally posted by oldessox View PostI must have a sail down to st. Mary's this spring
With all the shad making I couldn't resist a special St Marys' lure, it's a grub curly tail that I used to be able to get in the right size and colour but havn't seen them around for a while so ....... make my own the models done and the first half mould is curing as I type fingers crossed it's as good as the ones I used to buy....
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Originally posted by Norman View PostAye Ray theres a few sweet spots around there mainly early spring - easters my guide, especially as its fairly late this year.
With all the shad making I couldn't resist a special St Marys' lure, it's a grub curly tail that I used to be able to get in the right size and colour but havn't seen them around for a while so ....... make my own the models done and the first half mould is curing as I type fingers crossed it's as good as the ones I used to buy....
norm
Howay man - where's the pics? (you must have taken some)
Ooh a new vid!
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in the camera but photobucket is on the old girl pc ....Originally posted by The Great Wallsendo View Post
Howay man - where's the pics? (you must have taken some)
tomorrow (but its just a model at the moment, no samples for 3 days yet )
... .................................... ok will sort photobucket out on laptop .........
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Just a quick peek ......
The grub model ..... (before the eye cutting)
set in the mould box .......
Then as it is now ... the first half mould .....
a nice orange I think .....
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Awesome
Ooh a new vid!
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You're enjoying this shad making aren't you Norman?
I'm still resisting the temptation
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nah ... go for it rayOriginally posted by oldessox View PostYou're enjoying this shad making aren't you Norman?
I'm still resisting the temptation the skys the limit
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Welcome to the new family members .........
The St Marys' Slinky Grubs
Hooked and weighted ......
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My god Norm, you deserve to win the heaviest fish comp every month with them and all your efforts. Cracking job mate, can't wait to see the results once yous are into the action. Great stuff.
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Aye arthur, of course there is just that little problem yet ....... they might not catch 
will have to wait and see .....
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