Bob F Posted December 24, 2010 Report Posted December 24, 2010 Forgot to tell you, I managed to get out on Weds with Little Rob on JV. First time in months and months and months. I'm pleased to report that there is life in this old dog. He hasn't lost the knack. Had a steady run of Whiting up to ~4lb (my families favorite). Very nice. Then things went quiet for about 20 mins, and I told Rob that maybe the Cod had come in and scared the Whiting away. He didn't believe a word of it, of course, and nor did I. But then I saw my old broomstick rod (matched with an equally old reel) show a couple of small nods, definitely not the rapid Whiting bites, but very subtle. A short gap and another couple of small nods. Looking promising...another small gap and a third set of small nods...interesting. And then...wham! my old broomstick bent over further than it has done in years. I could feel its glass fibre strands snapping at the unexpected strain. I jumped up from my seat quicker than my bones and muscles had expected and they groaned in complaint, but obliged me in getting to rod in time to feel a hefty weight at the end of the line. Boy, was this one fighting. In fact the head nods were so viscous that I called "conger damn it!" But after a longish tustle a big white ball appear below the surface. It was a cod and a good 'en. Rob did a fine job with the net (plenty of practice bringing in big carp) and we soon had a PB cod on the decks. I wanted to do my usual Cod Kiss celebration, but Rob wasn't having any of it. My first Cod over 20, actually weighing 21lbs. Dead chuffed. Merry Christmas, all. Quote
Coddy Posted December 24, 2010 Report Posted December 24, 2010 Well done Bob Good to see back out again Dave Quote
fisherman1055 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Posted December 24, 2010 Well done Bob You deserve one after having been ashore for so long best wishes Tony Quote
Rob Posted December 24, 2010 Report Posted December 24, 2010 Nice one Bob - good to hear from you, hope your keeping well. Rob Quote
biggcol Posted December 24, 2010 Report Posted December 24, 2010 Well done Bob great to see you back afloat what a great fish to get you started again. Colin Quote
Paul J Posted December 24, 2010 Report Posted December 24, 2010 A sight for sore eyes that is Bob well done matey PJ Quote
Paul D Posted December 24, 2010 Report Posted December 24, 2010 Nice one Bob. I bet you were well chuffed. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted December 25, 2010 Report Posted December 25, 2010 Bob what can I say, the others have already said it but well done anyway. You deserve a good day after so long without playing with your rod You out over the holiday period? Martin Quote
pirky Posted December 25, 2010 Report Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) Well done Bob.... What an Xmas pressie....!! hope the others measure up to this one. Hope 2011 allows you more opportunity to get out fishing again. Have a good festive bit .....see you in Jan Dave Edited December 25, 2010 by pirky Quote
Bob F Posted December 25, 2010 Author Report Posted December 25, 2010 Thanks all. Yes, I hope to get out again during the holidays. It's got my juices going. Merry Xmas Bob Quote
great white Posted December 25, 2010 Report Posted December 25, 2010 Nice one mate so glad to hear that you have been back out again with little Rob [ Does he fit in the cabin? he was far from little a year agao when I last saw him at the rugby club] Great fish mate and some good whiting too Charlie Quote
Simon Posted December 29, 2010 Report Posted December 29, 2010 21lbs what a beast! WOW. Well done. Quote
Bob F Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Posted December 30, 2010 Does he fit in the cabin? Not at 6' 8"!!!! I think we need to raise the gunwales, too. He's great for netting, though. One hell of a reach. Quote
petesnr Posted December 30, 2010 Report Posted December 30, 2010 Super fish. The wait for a trip was well worth it. Petesnr Quote
JIMBOB Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 lovely cod Bob , good to see you getting out there again. James Quote
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