Overrun Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Dizzyfish(Ian) PM'ed early in the week, we'd been discussing the possibility of fishing the next available weekend. Both he and Adam were very keen to go on the Thursday, looking at the weather we figured Friday might be OK and by Sunday the wind an issue. I rolled up at 10:45pm Thursday night after driving straight from work. Nifty, Phooey, Adam and Ian were all in Adam's van. Poor Phoo was out for the count, a days Tope fishing in a Sit Inside Kayak had taken it's toll! To his credit, he'd caught and unhooked a 30lber from a SINK . A few cans were dispatched and we headed for bed. Woke-up at 2.00am to the sound of rain drumming on the van roof, continued to daybreak, along with the wind. Didn't sleep much, stuck my head out at 8:00, cold, wet, windy and the sound of the surf pounding on the shore. Into town for a Cambrian Cafe Breakfast , then down to the front to survey the sea: Not very happy , we'd thought Friday would be the best day. Back to the van, sat about and chatted, by lunchtime it was turning into a game of Poker, who would crack first and head home. 3:00PM and the wind suddenly dropped and fell southerly, wandered down to the reef as the rain eased. Sea settling, returned to the van, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Well done lads yet another cracking report and some lovely Tope that make your kayaks look small Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzippy Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Excellent report James. Looks like you all had a good time up there.Some really nice fish caught.I am pleased for Ian as it was his first tope and he has tried a few times for them.Its a long old trip though.11 hours round trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Great Pictures Guys.... really brings the sport to life being close up to all the action. A great advertisment for the Kayak, even though I'm not so sure about being that close to the pointy end of a large tope.... and all the "fish wrestling" involved. You lot are as daft as brushes Keep the reports coming!!! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Cracking fishing chaps! Not sure how you weigh them on board, but I think for tope there might be some good length/girth tables available that will give you a good estimate of the weight. Is it practical to carry a tape measure and to use it? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Well done and a great report. I am really excited about the possibility of catching some Tope towards the end of next week on the other side of the channel! Bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 James .....as ever... a wonderful report and some stonking fish...!!! you yakkers sure have some fun !! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Not sure but this might help size Tope for you guys http://www.iim.csic.es/pesquerias/Pesca/NA...s/scr02-094.pdf Go to page 13 for the chart Some great fish there, think you must be mad getting so close to Tope that size! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overrun Posted May 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Thanks all, still buzzing from the weekend, possibly 50lb? Dave, thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Cracking trip on any boat let alone a Kayak What a brute of a fish, well done guys, the big ones always look that bronze colour I have found the comparison between length and girth a good rough guide but not 100% and not easy to measure the buggers as they will not stay still long. No other choice on a Kayak though. Good angling, wish we could get that stamp of fish around here still. we are going accross channel to see if we can find some. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Amazing. Well done to the " Nutters " Shame about the yobbos. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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