Paul D Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Took a trip out of Lymington today with Soleman as figured we would get some shelter from the southerlies. Was nice and calm going out adn settled in near a wreck mark that Alun J gave us. Nothing showing so headed to a mark which I have always been convinced contained fish - it just looks so "fishy" with rough ground and boiling . swirling water. As we couldnt find any mackeral, used a stormie and hooked up with a 4lb 9oz bass on my new Solid-C rod - nice way to christen it and I have to say it is a superb rod to fight a bass on ( The 8 ft model ). The tide was HUGE today, we drifted at 5 knots and Neo managed a new "speed record", hitting 26.7 knots when steaming to the mark ! Nothing much else caught, so went back to see how Alun was doing and then back to Lymo. The water was at the top of the wall by the slipway - big old tides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speciman Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Nice fish. Where did you buy your 8ft Solid C from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Paul, thats a beauty, well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I got the rod from the guy who has a stall at Lymington market on Saturdays ( he does a good business from recommendations on here as well ! ). I am considering getting one from him as the next competition prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Well done Paul !!....... my how your fingers have grown !! Just a bit green with envy....but well done on your perseverence; I took one look at that murky water pouring up the Solent and thought that lures wouldn't work as well as juicy bait slices. We had a good lie on the wreck on the flood........but the steady stream of bites was only pout [ some reasonable, semi-jumbos!], then doggies. Slack water lasted about 15 mins......... then it started coming down the Solent faster and faster...... pound and a half of lead to hit hit bottom, even with micro braid. Bites stopped as we were now on the wrong side. Re-anchoring was required...... but inexperience in that sort of tide put us too close with too little warp out and we dragged into the lump. A few bites but too much flow . Attempts to retrieve anchor ended with warp cutting on the wreckage. Next time I try this spot, it will have to be neaps. Nevertheless, it was a lovely warm day....... and that area over near the Island is sheltered from the stong S. winds that were whipping past us and knocking the sailing right over; I hope Simon enjoyed his trip out and the doggie fillets help make peace with Lynne !! ?? Off to Falmouth next weekend....... if weather allows. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speciman Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thats good news. I bought a pair of the shorter Solid C's from him last year following recommendations from this board. The plastic screw on the reel seat of one of the rods cracked - I took it back to him and the following week he had a new replacement for me. An 8 foot version could serve me better - should be able to cast a bit further if needed. How much are they going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I think it was around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Picture of Gastronaught out today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Was out on Pat Calin's big cat today, big is an understatement..... He has one of the new 8' 10-20 solid c and he let me had a few go on it. It's much thicker than a standard 6' 10-20 but it does play fish much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Kam I expect you and Pat together on his boat just made it look even larger Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hey, I'm a full 3 inches taller than Pat ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Sorry Lofty No Offence meant She looks hell of a boat in the BFM Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 hi specimen interesting to here you mention the solid c reel seat cracking,same happened to my friends rod..we put it down to a big tope run that took a macko strip on a scratching rig..they are a great rod apart from that,,i prefare the shorter 7ft 6class with trigger grip..great for the smaller stuff and light fishing,, :blink:great fishing paul given these big tides and unsettled weather..i hope to get out over the weekend....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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