Adam F Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Having got the taste for fishing mid-channel last week, Martin and I decided to have a crack again yesterday as the forecast looked reasonable. Bob F was on Maverick and I had Gordon with me. A late start as the flood wasnt until the afternoon saw us wizzing across the bay towards France at 20 knots - it was so smooth Gordon drove and I cooked the breakfast - like a sheet of silk it was! Record time to the mark, and quickly down on a differnet spot rekoned to be good for a cod - hit the bottom,1 jig - nothing, 2nd jig - Bang, cod on! About 7/8lb it was the best of the day and I foolishly said to Gordon that after that we would stuggle - how right I was!! We ended up with 5 cod and 6 pollock for the day, with the best 2 pollock going about 9lb. The wind picked up in the afternoon to about a 3/4 but again it was still smoother way out than around the headlands on the way back in. Another good day - would just be nice to locate a few of the bigger cod that we read about so frequently, are they really that uncommon or are we just fishing the wrong parts?? Anyway off to Majorca for a week now, maybe another trip when I get back!! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Nice one Adam, sorry I couldnt tag along work!!! Will be doing two days...with possibly friday evening thrown in for good measure!!! Have a good holliday, will sort out your turf on your return. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 The catch report on Maverick was 4 cod (all to Martin!!! ), best was 7lb, and 6 pollack up to 10lb (that was Martin's too!! ). Martin did at least allow me to catch a 7lb Pollack...well, it was my birthday. A super day out. BF ps - thanks for the cod, Martin. But don't tell Karen I didn't catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Bob, Did he catch them all on the feathers again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 The catch report on Maverick was 4 cod (all to Martin!!! ), best was 7lb, and 6 pollack up to 10lb (that was Martin's too!! ). Martin did at least allow me to catch a 7lb Pollack...well, it was my birthday. It seems a common occurance that whoever crew on Maverick is not allowed to catch any decent fish..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Kam, It's the mark of a truly great skipper to be able to position his boat that accurately............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Duncan I don't think it's anything todo with positions..hu hum... but more to do with angling prowess or skill Report on crews so far: could do better Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 ah but all the really good crew are revolting............... ....as highlighted elsewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 yes but some are more revolting than others I can see I'm going to get some stick at the next meeting Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Martin Did you leave Dean at home so that you had a chance to catch more??? or do you only allow the crew to use short lines in deep water Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Charlie To question 1 yes (he was working poor lad) to question 2 they have to work that one out themselves Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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