boybilly Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 I know its a boat fishing club but just a line about last night. I decided that squid was going to be for supper tonight so prawn in hand I went to the Pleasure Pier. Perfect conditions, hardly any wind, rising tide, clear water, what more could one ask? 3lb squid second cast, loads showing in the shallow water then off they scoot at 50mph. Very puzzling. Big black shadow on the bottom then up it comes, squid in mouth. 5 foot seal just lying on the surface munching a lovely squid. It was completely oblivious to all the anglers along the wall. What a superb site seeing these magnificent pinipeds in their own environment. Not the same at the Sea Life is it? He stayed around for 1 hour or so picking up bits of mackerel thrown by anglers then went off on a jolly. The tide went in that time and only had one more squid. Still a most memorable night, not only for me but for all the kids that fish the pier at weekends. You can tell the sight of that seal really impressed those kids as there was not a sound for ages as they watched it cruise up and down the wall. Not all ruffians are they? BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 A truly magic moment. Thanks for shareing it, I wish I could have been there too. Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Billy - I fancy catching (eating!) some of these huge squid...tell me more about catching them? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Billy - I fancy catching (eating!) some of these huge squid...tell me more about catching them? Adam You might talk me into a drive to Wemouth too if you fancy sharing a car ride. By the way I've seen how you drive a boat...... We'll use my car Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 I'm interested too, so what rig and tackle did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boybilly Posted November 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Dead simple mate, Just a prawn jig with a luminous bead or starlight. Cast off the wall and retrieve at snails pace. It is quite an experience watching these creatures zoom in on the lure from behind, like aliens in the water. To be honest I have caught most of them just jigging straight down the side. It isnt on the end of the pier that they fish, it is under the tall lights as you walk onto the pier. You will know the right spot by the number of anglers there lads. After 8,o,clock you wont get a place. You need a rising tide with a high about 10ish. This will give you a bit of water in front of you as it is only 8-10 ft at top of tide. If you need more info call me or pm. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Cheers Billy! - Who fancies a trip then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Cheers Billy! - Who fancies a trip then?? Let us know when Adam and if I can I would love to come along. Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boybilly Posted November 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Guess what? My doorbell just rang and it was Trad and his son, prospective members (Martin, could you Email Trad the membership details please?) " Do you want some squid mate" Him and his son, Ryan, caught 15 about 150 yds off the pier. One of them is nearly 4ft long. Best you lads that are going to fish for them get down here quick. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 BB, I'll email a membership pack to you tonight. BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Billy I already sent Trad a member pack (8/11/04) and had a reply to say he had received it (12/11/04)? Will send another in case he has inadvertently deleted it. I don't want squid 4' long .....would have to make up me pennel rigs outa 7.5 kilo fishermens anchors Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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