Member Removed Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Late Friday when the wind and rain and rain were still tearing through made the decision to go out on Saturday, it seemed unlikely the weather forecast could be right. Saturday morning collected Max and headed to Cobbs to be greeted by a fantastic morning, water like glass and the place to ourselves. We headed out of Poole and encountered a bit of a swell in the Bay but nothing serious. Anchored up about 5 miiles out taking pot luck. Max had only been fihing once before and after the performance I might not invite him again! we fished with squid and caught a steady stream of dogs then Max thought he had good fish. After about 10 minutes, i was convinced it was a big ray, we then saw a massive fish off the stern and a flash, I thought cod, no such luck it was a conger. We got it to the side of the boat and tried to net it, we couldnt get it in, so decided to t bar it at the side of the boat. It was about 6ft long, the biggest fish caught on Helena, 30lb perhaps. We then caught a few pouting and whiting and loads more dogs then Max struck into a very quick fish a superb fight and a 12lb starry smothound beginners luck again! Normally I take my boat out in October and haven't experienced fishing at this time of year before, I thought smoothies were summer fish, is it usual to still catch them now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Chris Nice report The water temp is still quite high so expect the unexpected. When are you taking Helena out this year? not before our open comp I hope Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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