lofty Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Had a day on the water with Geordie Brian. After a road trip looking for a decent spot we ended up in Swanage bay. The westerly wind was the problem today and we rocked up at Swanage to a deceptively flat bay. On the water for 11 and paddled over to Ballard. Once away from the shelter of the cliffs it wasn't very pleasant. Brian had the first of many( too many) wrasse as we sat at the far end of the bay. We ventured out to a wreck but as soon as we got there the wind kicked off again. We headed back to the shelter of the cliffs and paddled back to the grand hotel. I'd had trouble catching anything . Just a few Ballans. Anchored up by the ledges and popped some maccy fillets down hoping for a bass but it wasn't to be. Decided to get a dexter wedge out . A big mackie was first , quickly stuck down as a non successful lively. Then I had 2 Pollock, returned. Four Garfish then fell to the dexter. I missed another 3. They were jumping at the wedge before it hit the water. The sea must have been full of them. Back on the beach my recent drysuit test inspired my chum to test his own gear. Happily he returned dry inside Ok. The fishing wasn't on fire but good to be afloat and catching and having a crack with GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well done on getting out and catching a few - the only catch report of the day (so far). Looks like the conditions were better than I expected, and unlucky in not getting something bigger. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOB Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well done on getting out there and in a yak. looks nice in your photos! Missis and kids were away so I had a pass for the day, looked at the weather and went freshwater fishing instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I have problems with wind!! It's one of the main considerations with a kayak. There is always a lot of pre trip planning and watching the wind forecast. I envy you chaps with engines ( sometimes)We knew on the day that with a westerly we'd be afforded some shelter but right in the middle of the bay it was too much. It dropped off for half an hour and we were about to get anchor by the Fleur de Lys when it came back . At the end of the day it had dropped completely . Would have been nicer today but other tings to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well done for getting out Steve, thanks for the report. I know what you mean re engines, we can head in quick and / or move position to find shelter! I ran 7 miles in Dartmouth to hide in the lee of start point. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 The conditions offshore were horrendous! I was out diving the Aeolian Sky, and we had a good 3m swell with wind over tide even in a 38' South Cat is wasn't great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 The conditions offshore were horrendous! I was out diving the Aeolian Sky, and we had a good 3m swell with wind over tide even in a 38' South Cat is wasn't great! Adam, What did you see on 'The Sky'......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Not many decent Range Rover bits i suspect,, I/we nicked em' years ago when it first went down, Derek, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Some decent shoals of bass is anyone can get out there in the next week or so. Good sized fish too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well done on getting out again Steve. I'm still on the antibiotics for this chest infection ( proper man flu ) Hope all's well for next week's open. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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