Jamie W Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) After loads of wasted trips around poole bay, I decided that wrecking would be the best choice for my first big fish.... Perfect conditions and advice from charlie, led me and the old man to the aeolian sky... To many a member this would be beginners stuff lol... To me, it was the first wreck ive found and seen on the FF/Plotter... Played about anchoring, Messed up a fair few times, But got lucky... At our furthest point off the wreck during the day, And downtide from it, We had the most luck :-/ 3 congers to dad,And a large pout to me on feathers....and a few doggies.... A charter then turned up, And showed us how the anchoring was done (Although we knew,Its alot harder then it sounds) lol.... Once we re-anchored over the wreck, My luck came in... My first fight, And nice conger.... And a nice pollock to dad... But no action on the charter, (Fishing really can be a fluke) Was funny being asked by a charter skipper what i was reeling up, to witch my response was "God knows, Ive never caught a big fish" ;-) Excellent day out.. And although in years to come days like this would be rubbish, Its the best day so far and a good laugh for me and dad... Edited March 31, 2012 by Jw2000uk Quote
Maverick Martin Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 I'm so pleased for you, it will get even better as you progress through the learning curve so long as you are prepared to listen and learn. You're in the right place to gain that expertise and you have made a blinding start Well Done Martin Quote
Jamie W Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 I'm so pleased for you, it will get even better as you progress through the learning curve so long as you are prepared to listen and learn. You're in the right place to gain that expertise and you have made a blinding start Well Done Martin PS would you mind if I move this post in to the open forum? no problem either way Thanks martin.. Without this forum id know nothing,of what i have learnt of members.. The marks,fish to expect,and tips... Doesnt come better then that... Quote
Osprey Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Well done JW. Great way to break your duck. And on a wreck as well. There'll be no holding you now! Your Dad must be pleased (and a bit proud of you too). Love those bending rod pics, nothing like it is there? Martyn Quote
Stuie Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Nice report and some bigger fish to put a bend in your rod too. Quote
niggle Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Nice one Jamie,no stopping you now Nige Quote
Jamie W Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 Definatlly nothing like the rod bending.. First taste of many i hope... Come a long way from catching black bream on a cheapo 30lb rod... No feeling atall.. Quote
Rob Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Well done, nothing better than a plan coming together! Rob Quote
duncan Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 thanks for posting, and with pictures too! the Sky can be a funny wreck to anchor and fish, despite it's overall size. well done to end up on some fish! Quote
Graham Nash Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 superb JW .... Charlie is a great help (and inspiration) to us beginners. I went on Alfresco with them last year and could not believe their disapointment with single figure Pollack, but once he found the right wreck and the right drift I could see why! Keep at it, keep learning and it just gets better and better ... be be ready to accept bad days too tho. Quote
Jamie W Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) superb JW .... Charlie is a great help (and inspiration) to us beginners. I went on Alfresco with them last year and could not believe their disapointment with single figure Pollack, but once he found the right wreck and the right drift I could see why! Keep at it, keep learning and it just gets better and better ... be be ready to accept bad days too tho. If im correct i remember reading your post about that day out.. You being over the moon, and them moving on lol... Ive had a few bad days, unfortunately days are classed on the waste of fuel for me... No fish, 40 miles Edited April 1, 2012 by Jw2000uk Quote
Osprey Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 "Ive had a few bad days, unfortunately days are classed on the waste of fuel for me... No fish, 40 miles Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 Have to agree Martyn My launce cost me Quote
Matt Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 Well if the cost of the two pollack i had yesterday was what you could get commercialy it wouldnt be oil barons owning football clubs! Quote
great white Posted April 2, 2012 Report Posted April 2, 2012 Well done Jamie As I said in the PM , I wish I had been there to see your face Very Very glad to help. Sky is a bit differant than most, there are some bits scattered around that when you swing off the main wreck you actually start to fish them with some interesting results. You will now get bigger and better fish, but it will take a while to beat the thrill of the first good one. Charlie Quote
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