Overrun Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Spent the weekend in west Wales at our customary Tope mark. Previous weekend yeilded a couple to forum members, so mob handed we converged from around the country. The accepted knowledge is that 'the big females' appear first, anything up to 70lb from the mark. We had a fifty last year and several in the 30-40 range, about as much fun as you can have fishing from a Kayak. While driving-up Friday evening received a text, Nifty had a 30 pounder that afternoon. Parked up just after 23:00, at the end of the line of vans down at the launch. A quick drink and chat in Marcj's converted Sprinter, (more of a mission control for the weekend) then bed down in the van for the night. Saturday and the ten of us were lined-up across last years spot, possibly a bit too close, but hey, worry about that if someone hooks-up. Conditions were flat and windless. Mid morning we were treated to a pod of 7-8 Dolphins passing between the Kayaks. Fishing slow, Doggies were ripping the baits to pieces, not a good sign. Managed a reasonable Huss although small by the standards there: HW and pulled-in a ridiculously small Codling on my scratching rod...but it's another species Came in just before low water and a long slog back on foot up the river. Sunday, dawned much as Saturday, mid-morning and a breeze developed. Ran the river rapids on the way out: Nifty had bagged-up on Dabs at the nearby beach, so I set off there as bait was running short. No Dabs, only this little critter, again very small by the standards there: Back in early just after HW, nearly paddled the whole way up the river, only one section of 50 yards too shallow and against the current. 6 hours drive home and can't wait to go back, another couple of weeks and the pack Tope should be on the reef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzippy Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Looks like you all had a good time up there this weekend I cant believe how calm it looked.Not even the 10 foot breakers to contend with at the river entrance Your sure racking up the species now James Nice report and pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Nice report James - where abouts is this? Is there a slip for trailered boats? Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Yet another great report James. You kayak boys certainly can tell an interesting tale worth reading and the pictures are even better. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overrun Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Yes Rob, it's Tywyn, there's a town slipway, we fish the reef of Tonfanau where the Dysynni meets the sea. The reef stretches around 4 miles off-shore. Thanks Martin, let's hope the weather holds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 As usual, best write up and pics, always interesting. Put me to shame! Keep 'em coming...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagypsy Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Excellent reading and pictures again James, Looked like a cracking weekend , , Thanks for the report, , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) Excellent report and pics James and good to see you racking up the species count........you yakkers are going to be hard to beat on the species I reckon ........you get everywhere !! Dave Edited April 21, 2010 by pirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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