Shady H - 30 April 2016

[KeithB]

After weather watch all week a little window appeared so plans were made for a leisurely 5am start, Jim is letting his partying affect his fishing so just Bert and myself this morning.

Headed not too far to a inshore spot with the trusty bait, there was a bit of a swell and the drift not perfect but the fish were there, we managed about 4 cod each very quickly, as usual for this time of year they were great scrapping fish fighting well above their weight in the shallow water.

Sadly all of a sudden they just switched off but we persevered trying a few other marks still close in, well Bert did, I actually put my gear away about 9am, not for long though.

Back close to our first location 2 fish in 2 drifts and with a bit encouragement from the skipper and I tackled up again, we had a great few drifts again, landing a few fish each for the next few drifts, the best a fighting fit 7lber for Bert. Again though just as quickly they just switched off, who said little tides are best for boat fishing .

We were back on the moorings for 10am, finally tally 15 cod.

Cheers Bert, great to be among the bull terrier codlings, sorry for whinging about my numb fingers

ps

4am next week? think we missed an hours action

 

[Davem]

Not too bad Keith , looks good for next weekend , I'm booking days off so it's bound to change !

 

[lingking]

nice wee trip--few fish starting to show also

 

[codhw]

well done lads in getting out and as usual amongst the fish, didnt get a chance to catch up with youon Saturday, what with Chris's new boat and Jim's partying tales. Well done anyway, nice to see the Shady H reports starting to be a regular read not be long before Slinky and others help in the reading department:yltype:

 

[canman]

Like you say Keith, normal for this time of year, but you still have to be out there to catch 'em. Well done the two of yous.

 

[Kev1n]

That sounds like a tough session, needing a break at half time. Your persistence was rewarded eventually.