niggle Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 As posted else where I took today off for a bit of cod fishing,crew was Neil from the fishing lodge. Neil does suffer from sea sickness so he was tablet upped and fed ginger biscuits but only went on the provision that if he did start to suffer then home we would go!So I didn't know if this trip would even last 30 minutes I took it steady against the easterly at 12 knts and got to the carpark eventually and dropped the hook closer to the island than I normally do as it was flatter After about 90 mins nod nod and a nice twenty pounder to me Neil kept the pout and dogs busy on squid while my main bait was cuttle About an hour later while using 2lb of lead I had another stonking bite knocked reel into free spool and it shot off like a tope run. It was hell of a scrap for ten or fifteen minutes and eventually surfaced with two other lines and two pound weights with it It just fitted in the net and Neil and me had to lift it in and then we both stood and looked at it..............it was friggin massive Tried to weigh on boat and it was going between 28 and 32. Four hours later on land 30lb 4oz Megga pleased. Nige Ps I can't post piccies "old fart and knackered" so if anybody else is able I can email them via phone Quote
Jamie W Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 My dreams in one post.. Still have not had a monster... Where abouts is the area you were fishing mate?? Would love to of had a fight on the line... If you want, i can throw the pics on.. Jswcomputers@gmail.com Cheers Quote
Sea Warrior Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Well done nige! we watched you play and land the fish from the sea trooper in front of you my mates boat who is a club member Big T. When both of you had to grab the net i said to my mate thats got to be a 30.We then got back to fishing and my mate had one 17 lb i had no joy with the cod but had 2 2lb whiting on the cod rigs anyway a good start for our first cod trip. Quote
great white Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Well done mate Two excelent fish I bet you are still smiling and aching for a while Recieving your pictures at work did not exactly improve my day, but you put the time in and deserve your reward Charlie Quote
niggle Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Posted November 8, 2011 Charlie glad I made you're day so complete Jamie sent pics...thanks mate Stephen was that you that appeared at my bow,anchor dragged? Quote
sparky Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 I Know you told me you had a big one...... but thats a MONSTER!!!!!!!!! Well done nige. We had 2 , both around 7 pound, some whiting and loads of pout. . Awaiting pics. MICK Quote
Sea Warrior Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 no mate we were at your stern Quote
Paul J Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Brilliant stuff Nigel Well done mate PJ Quote
Graham Nash Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Fantastic Nigel ..... beats work eh? Quote
Rob Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Bl&&dy ruined my day too! Not really!! Quote
Graham Nash Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 You look knackered Nigel!! Best get back to work for a rest! Quote
niggle Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Posted November 8, 2011 Going back to work tomorrow Graham........for a rest 3 days fishing and only one day at work has worn me out,mind I love to do it full time I can't stress it enough .... But it was an unbelievable fight my arms and shoulders are still aching of which has only been matched last year when I caught 12 conger in about two hours Quote
Paul D Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Cracking fish Nigel, I just wish I didn't have to go to work Quote
Jim Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 What a whopper Nige. I bet Steve's glad you didn't catch that one on Sunday ! Jim Quote
niggle Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Posted November 8, 2011 Cod weighed on scales at home 15kg Quote
Paul D Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Just love the video. I thought the first fish was the big one until I saw the next one !! Perfect soundtrack Making plans for Nigel Quote
Maverick Martin Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Congrats Nige superb fish I must get me over that ways soon! Martin Quote
fisherman1055 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Nice fish who is the little fellow behind it?? Tony Quote
Martin.C Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Well done nigel, Seen the vid on youtube "NICE" and love the soundtrack Quote
Coddy Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 What a cracking fish Well done mate, good to hear that you got what you were after! Bet you havn't stopped smiling At least you can tell the lads at work "it was THIS big" without stretching the truth Well done Nigel Dave Quote
Matt Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Absolutly brilliant catch and all my congratulations! Fish and chip suppers for a while! Takes me back to a session me and dad had round other side of the island - two big 20's one high 30's- suddenly weymouth seems too suck! Quote
Stuie Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Great fish and great report Nigel. You weren't tempted to throw it back then I see you already had a cod on board in your species list. Quote
Wedger Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 Great fish Nigel. Just reward for your efforts - well done! Quote
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