Peter Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 With me not going to Alderney Matt was keen to get out but we did not Eally have a plan. A conversation with Martin imparting bait of knowledge from your end of the worlds saw us heading east. So a big thank you Martin The plan to get a few rays to boost the species count then off deep for a Tope. After an early start we got to the mark and found it no problem. After a short while I was into a decent fish after a good scrap on Matts 6 12 kensaki An undulate of 13 lb came over the side nice start. I had picked up Matt's rod by accident earlier when tackling up so thought I would take possession for the day. After another short wait I had a shy bite and soon something very determined to stay on the bottOm attached to my line turned out to be a 20lb conger . we both got a smattering of dogs then I struck into another ray 11lb female thornbac. Next. Fish to me again another thorny a male this time also 11lb. Life is not fair sometime. As the tide died we just got a procession of dogs so decided to move off for a Tope Off. To the edge of the ledge second drop I hooked a doggy just as it came into view I could see it was being followed by a very large Tope probably 40+ which came right up to the prop before turning away obviously likes dogs as much as we do!! Started dragging anchor so had to reposition I pulled in chain with no anchor attached shackle must have come loose xxxxxxx. On with the spare and we were fishing again or at least I was. Soon into a Tope got it to the surface and it went straight back do again. Eventually got it in a good 20lbde And that was it for the day with poor Matt not getting a single decent. Fish he was not a happy bunny!!! Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Your welcome to the info Peter glad it helped and you had a good day. Shame about Matt though..he must try harder Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I got up early fuelled the boat cooked breakfast (dad refusing to leave his bunk). Briefly roused him to help me cast off then he was straight back to bed. Then i caught all the bait. Then watched dad use my bloody rod to catch all the fish With the added plesure of a conger making a beeline for my groin! By the end of the day i wouldnt have been suprised if the tope took the doggy. To cap it all i cracked the screen on my camera as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Had a good day then Matt Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Wonderful martin. Please take dad to alderney next time And leave him there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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