BigMac Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Excitement was such that we were both at the boat an hour before we had any chance of getting out of the run, but it did give us the chance to rig the rods ready for the off. Two friends that had launched from Lymington were already there and had already had a bream on their first drop!! At nine we slipped the mooring and headed down the river. For once the forecasters had got it right and the sea was smooth and it took us 4 or 5 minutes to get to our chosen spot on the ledge. Our chosen spot was as close as we could get to our mates (Coastal Commander) without them starting to throw things at us The groundbait was deployed and rods baited we sat back and waited. It didn't take long before the barbel rod showed signs of interest. The tell tale rattling bite saw me strike into the first bream of the year, its easy to forget how hard they fight but careful coaxing brought it to the net. We stuck her on the scales and she went 3lb 4oz, not a bad start! Rupe's rod nearly gets pulled over the side and a couple of minutes later I'm netting a double header of 3lb 6oz and 3lb 2oz for him. Its noticable that we seem to get 2 or 3 chances in quick succession after dropping groundbait to the bottom but we stick to the little and often theory and it brings us a steady rate of fish. As the flood tide slows I have one of 3lb 15oz and follow that 10 minutes later with one of exactly 4lb Slack water is slow and its half an hour into the ebb before we get any more bites. Rupe lands a bass of 3lb and then hooks a good fish. As it get to the boat it just keeps on trying to get under us and Rupe has to concede line 4 or 5 times before I can get the net under it. Easily the biggest fish of the day that on the scales goes 5lb on the nose An excellent day that produced A total of 1 bass, 3 pollack, numerous dogs but best of all 18 bream, 9 over 3lb including that fantastic PB fish to Rupe of 5lb. Brilliant!!!!!! Happy Easter bunny Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Stunning! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Fantastic session, Al. What groundbait were you using? BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 well done, what a cracking result!!!!!!! My ambition for 2007- to crew for you guys, you fellas certainly know how to get on the fish!!!!! (yer yer, i will join the list!!!) Rupe, thats a beauty!!! Club record? If your still a member, then im sure i will win you fish of the month!!! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac Posted April 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Bob, Groundbait was finely chopped squid with additives, introduced with a large freshwater baitdropper. Dan, any time you fancy, might as well wait a few weeks and come shadding for cod, mid channel, or the good old silvers when the mackies arrive in numbers, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Great result guys....nudging that club record too. Spot on. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Lovely fish Rupert and one to challenge for fish of the month as well. We had the pleasure of watching all the other boats land the bream ( no groundbait onboard though, so trying again later today ). Dont forget to report the catches using the catch report form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 What a great early season session well done boys Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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