alun j. Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 First day of holiday........ just had to get out today..... ........mostly sunny......but much, much windier than forecast ! NW., so quite sheltered at Mudeford..........and a late start so that there would be some water. 10.30 and with the tide pouring in through the Run, it wasn't hard getting out.......but still shallow [ 0.8 m on the Bar ]. Interesting to see the water temp reading fall , from just under 8 to little over 6 near the Ledge. Rounding Hengist.....bang into the wind.....fresh ,, top of 4, but not much swell, so tried over towards Southbourne...... first a drift , but going too fast with the wind, and found a few snags , so tried anchoring [ now up at the lookout ].... nothing for an hour so moved to familiar spot near Ledge as tide was easing a bit... nothing for another hour and the wind was increasing further [ good 5 now ]. Looking for a more peaceful spot , I came back round near Mudeford beachhuts and explored a bit with the sounder.......looks pretty rough at the top end towards the Head and proved with the loss of a few hooks. Further out, and back towards the entrance, I saw the temp. was now showing the 'magic' 8 C; so I dropped anchor in just over 4 m of water and put worms out on one and limpet on the other . Within 30 mins...... 3 fish ............ small bass around the pound size; too small to keep , all lip - hooked , easy to return and in good condition; 2 to worm, 1 on limpet. Wind still blowing and not wanting to run the gauntlet of the ebb on the Bar, made a quick return at 3. Sunshine made the trip enjoyable and those little bass hopefully herald the imminent return of Spring ........ but it really needs to get a bit warmer first ! Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 the rest of us have to put up with cuckoos to herald spring - but nice to hear you are out and about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Hi Alun Sat in my car having my late lunch watching you fishing and then watched as you came back in. Was trying to meet you on the slip but I had a phone call which lasted 48 mins so was too late to catch you. Glad you managed to get out and it wasn't too rough. Saw some small yachties get stuck on the bars as they tried to cut inside the buoys! Forgot it was half term/Easter break so wondered why so many kids about at first. Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Alun, Any fish is a great result, I too sat on top the cliff this morning looking out for you ( 9am) feeling very envious knowing my destiny was to spend all day in the office. Saw 4 boats on Poole Patch but nothing near Christchurch due to low water at the Bar. What does catching a fish feel like?- i have forgotten Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 What's a fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 One 'sleepy' bass ......... just slid into the boat...........either too cold or too murky to be aware of surroundings............ other two reminded me of the 'feisty' bass who snatch and run............ although only ' pounders' , on light gear and bream rods they scrapped [ a bit]...........wiggle/ wiggle !! Hope for something bigger on Thurs / Fri. ............ Weymouth ?? Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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