Overrun Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) Always enjoy BA, great place to fish in company as seldom blanks. Met the guys at the launch, Tarpon Ben enthusiastic as only Ben does and Andyd looking forward to the action. Oggy (Stu) set off first, looked like he was heading beyond the reef into deeper water. My plan was to fish the mark we've done a few times off Watchet, the Boobies as known locally, then return to the reef for the ebb. It's a mile or so paddle, noticed a Privateer out of Watchet converging on the same place, anchored 200 yards downtide of him. Ben and Andy opted to stay closer-in on the reef at B.A. Two rods, one with Crab & Squid, the other Lug & Squid, no prizes for guessing the target. The day was overcast and practically windless, cloud and mist swirled around the hills, respectfully keeping their distance. The peace and tranquility was soon broken by the sound of Ben whooping and shouting . Called him on the VHF, Ray's and Conger, good. First-up on the Crab & Squid was a strap: Second-up on Crab and things are getting better: Small Codling, perhaps a Massivo version next? Third-up a small Thornie, followed by Conger after Conger, 8 in total, only one falling to the other rod when I (stupidly) swapped to Mackerel ! All in the the 4-10lb range. A particularly awkward eel bit onto the T bar after removing the hook and refused to let go without persuasion . More commotion from downtide , VHF conversation as to where was best, net result we all stayed put. Sport died over the top of the tide, save for something very large that picked-up a half Mackerel and swam to-wards and under the Kayak, was on for a minute, probably a decent Conger, but no teeth marks on the bait . Kept with the plan and went back to the reef as the ebb began. Ben and Andy were a little quieter on the fish front, Andy followed me into the reef and one of Dave's marks. Could see Stu heading in, hadn't been able to raise him on VHF despite Edited November 5, 2011 by Overrun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Another great read You guys do know how to enjoy yourselves - nice one PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 cracking read and great picks. nice one lads!! derek,v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Excellent report!well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnessboy Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Nice one James looked like a thoroughly enjoyable time, great report as usual. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagypsy Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) Fantastic James, great report and pics again ,good advice about the conger hanging on to the T bar i need to get to blue anchor very very very soon Thanks for sharing Ben Edited November 5, 2011 by seagypsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Great read and pics. Thanks for that. Keep them coming. Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 "Fantastic James, great report and pics again " Hear hear... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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