Two day plan

[jerry.shutter]

With the weather we have had the last few days I-managed to squeeze in two trips. 
First day was chasing Bass with a huge tide and J2 and a friend celebrating his 71st birthday, 7.30 bridge and we all felt a few live bait would help our plan, no birds no mackerel or Scad so we managed enough Pouting, though not easy. Off to our chosen bank and fish from the start, smallest probably 3.5lbs most around and over 5lbs and best going 9lbs. We had two triple hook ups and and lots of doubles which caused chaos with the landing net.

J2 stuck with Shads which produced the biggest fish of the day, Martin the birthday boy used live baits and dead baits, I did initially but went to SPJ as the tide eased and even had one drift with a whole squid on a circle which again produced a fish. We only had 2 blank drifts all day!

Saw Kingfisher who had also had a red letter day, if only we managed a few more wind free days

[jerry.shutter]

The plan day two was to go sharking but unfortunately J2 couldn’t make it so another plan came together and Stuie was collected to make the 9.30 lift. 
Traffic was much better than i expected so we had plenty of time to tackle up and a cuppa before leaving Cobbs, arriving at the bridge we were told there was an RTA and the 9.30 was not going to happen. Thankfully we only had a 15minute delay. I still needed a Thornback for the species hunt so that was the plan.

After Stuie had had five congers and me two with other bits and pieces in 30 minutes we moved!!
This proved a good idea, however no Thornbacks, Stuie was on fire and we managed 9 Small Eyed and a nice Undulate of 12lbs, I had the dogfish side of the boat but still had a few Small Eyed and a Conger or two. 
We fished for under four hours and caught a lot of fish but unfortunately not the target required.

Returning at the 14.30 bridge, a great day out with Stuie, lots of banter and a happy tired angler was dropped back at Cobbs at 15.00.

Oh if only the weather played ball a bit more!!!!!

[Stuie]

Thanks Jerry 

[fisherman1055]

well done Stuie, lovely rays, was that a sneaky gurnard hanging from the rail?

[jerry.shutter]

Well spotted Tony, I forgot to add the Undie was a double shot with a Tub Gurnard on size 6 hooks! Played VERY gently to get them in, top angling.

[Greg]

Brilliant reports Jerry

Also great to see Stuie out with beaming smiles

Thanks for sharing.

Greg


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[great white]

Brilliant report Jerry after what looks like a great use of a couple of calm days.

 

Some excellent bass fishing.

 

Great to see you had Stuie onboard on a day with plenty of fish and a nice calm sea. I bet you both really enjoyed making the most of your day.

The sharks can wait for another chance.

 

Charlie