16.4.11 Stingray

[northeast1]

Well it was one of them days that you wish you had just stayed in bed, the day started with very little sleep due to a party next door so up at 5.15am after going to bed at 3.40am...not good start.

Down the marina and out the lock for just after 6 to such a flat sea,no wind and a nice view ahead....



We plugged away taken fish off all marks but nothing over 4lb along with aload of coalie, then the handle on my reel cracked off so that was the end of that combo for the day (have to order a new one)

We headed further out then the power on the dash went off due to a slack wire somewhere under the dash beign knocked, stopped and fixed that the best you could with some tape and a hammer but doing this caused some sort of surge and every fuse blew so no wipers, pumps or nothing....so anger growing and only held back with the thought of leaving the wrecks that i can now not find due to no gps or fish finder and try the millions of cod at that are reported at St Marrys.

Got up there at 10am with about 7 fish already in the hold that included a hard fighting ling of 6lb, over 10 boats fishing already there so i thought fish must be on the feed....wrong just the odd one comming in, i think we took 5-6 codling from here then we headed for home but to be honest the pressure o that one spot means it will soon be wiped out as loads of boats and a 1 mile net will take the lot.



So not the best day but we did manage a fish hold full along with coalie, pouting etc.

My catch 5 codling upto 4lb, 1 ling 5lb1/2 and a laod of coalie.


Cheers Graham and Dave for putting up with me today when things never went well



Everythign sorted now after spending the Sunday finding the tiny wire that had caused such an issue, so all set for the next trip when i get back from my holidays...and to make up for today a trip into the distance is on the cards

[boatangler33]

sounds like youve had a nightmare today on top of no sleep! atleast you got a few fish to make up for it

[KeithB]

A couple of teething problems are nothing to worry about Richy at least you had the good sense to pack the obligatory hammer!

Well done on the catch, I know hopes are high but it's still early yet.

[big sid]

Well I thought It was A Lovely Day Out. BIG thank you to Richy (Temper Temper) Northeast1 for another invitation to fish on his dodgy boat (just kidding) Stingray. Shame about tomorrows adventure being cancelled but there's always next time. CHEER'S Richy.

[kingcod deano]

sounds like you had a nightmare mate but atleast ya got some fish suppers for your troubles

[lingking]

aye rich tough times but everyone had a few fish and you all home safely

[The Jester]

Shame about the problems Rich, hope you get them sorted mate, i've had my fair share over the past few months, there's nowt worse..
But you still got a hold full of fish, so thats a bonus.

[SIXFOOTSTEVE]

Glad you got back safe Ritchy ,oh the life of a boat owner eh ...ups and downs eh !!!!

[northeast1]

Get it fixed Sunday i hope jsut shame as planned to go fishing before i go away anfdmiss the Easter weekend of wrecking..still 20+ fish with issues is better than 0 fish with issues.

2 pints later and am more chilled out

[The Jester]

Aye Richy, have a few more beers, chill out, and put the music on full blast, get your own back for last night.

[oldessox]

"Sh*t happens" Rich, unfortunately, hope it's a straightforward fix and you have no more problems.

Ray

[Iva-Cod-on]

At least you's caught mate good luck on the fixing

[jonny_s]

Mixed bag on the luck front, but home safe

Always enjoy reading Stingray reports.


Jonny

[Kev1n]

Calm seas, a few nice sized fish for this time of year, and safe return home. It’s not all bad. I hope you get your electrics all sorted tomorrow.

[canman]

A day of mixed emotions Rich, I think with that bit breaze picking up the drift would be a little faster than Friday in the total calm, mabe thats why the catch results were down a bit. Hope you get the probs sorted on Sunday, then enjoy your hols.