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Well as predicted by some, tonight was indeed a bit choppy, but there was no way Lynn and I were going to turn down the chance to get out!
We arrived at the marina past 4pm and 15 minutes later Blue Eye appeared through the gates, a lovely site. Mistress and Predator were also going out, so there were plenty of anglers on the Quayside.
Tonight we were very ably Skippered by Stephen of Macer G fame and his number 2 whose name I have forgotten (it's an age thing!) It wasn't long before we were sailing out through the piers and there was a pretty decent swell running. We went a mile or two and tried some drifts, but it was too fast and bumpy, so Steve headed in towards the piers, I am guessing 3/4 mile off and the drift was much better there.
A full boat had many species tonight - Coalies, Codling, Pouting, Mackerel and a Herring! Stephen and his mate looked after Lynn and I very well, helping us out with some bait, as the Mackerel were scarce and giving us valuable advice. We had a few Coalies and tiny Cod, then I got one a bit better, nothing special , but it was my first this year, so in the bucket it went.
I was feeling quite chuffed with myself and even more so when I hooked a better one. As usual for me, it came off on the way up and before I had returned my bait to the bottom Lynn hooked a better fish (probably mine!). She of course landed hers.
Of course that was the last decent Cod either of us caught! A good evening out though with a fair few Cod spread around the anglers. A big thanks to Stephen and his No.2 for looking after us and finding everyone fish in trying conditions. Not a bad evening out.
Here is Lynn (or Edie McCredie as Spongebob has nicknamed her) looking suitably smug!
Nothing changes for me except for the date!!!
We arrived at the marina past 4pm and 15 minutes later Blue Eye appeared through the gates, a lovely site. Mistress and Predator were also going out, so there were plenty of anglers on the Quayside.
Tonight we were very ably Skippered by Stephen of Macer G fame and his number 2 whose name I have forgotten (it's an age thing!) It wasn't long before we were sailing out through the piers and there was a pretty decent swell running. We went a mile or two and tried some drifts, but it was too fast and bumpy, so Steve headed in towards the piers, I am guessing 3/4 mile off and the drift was much better there.
A full boat had many species tonight - Coalies, Codling, Pouting, Mackerel and a Herring! Stephen and his mate looked after Lynn and I very well, helping us out with some bait, as the Mackerel were scarce and giving us valuable advice. We had a few Coalies and tiny Cod, then I got one a bit better, nothing special , but it was my first this year, so in the bucket it went.
I was feeling quite chuffed with myself and even more so when I hooked a better one. As usual for me, it came off on the way up and before I had returned my bait to the bottom Lynn hooked a better fish (probably mine!). She of course landed hers.
Of course that was the last decent Cod either of us caught! A good evening out though with a fair few Cod spread around the anglers. A big thanks to Stephen and his No.2 for looking after us and finding everyone fish in trying conditions. Not a bad evening out.
Here is Lynn (or Edie McCredie as Spongebob has nicknamed her) looking suitably smug!
Nothing changes for me except for the date!!!
weel done to skipper too
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