Dangling Off Swanage

[Mike Fox]

So - not a single fish officially recorded this month so far! In an attempt to get the ball rolling (and give George a crack at the fish of the month) we spent a day off Swanage fishing various marks.

 

Was really optimistic about one - a hole of 90' deep. however, despite getting the wind and tide perfect for drifting...nothing! Whole squid failed. Heads too. Rag didn't even get a touch. Wonder what really was down there - rumour has it bull huss and conger. A charter boat appeared and anchored up tide....so he thinks something is there! Stopped me dropping the hook and finding out.

 

Drifting failed to be blunt. We anchored in our usual ray mark, but had the usual doggies and small female bream - so we popped them all back and moved. Went to check out one of the marks shared at a recent club meeting - but another boat was sat on top. Tried drifting Ballard for bream - then the end of the ledge at Old Harry. Found features on the sounder - thought we were in with a chance...but snagged again and again.

 

Nice to be out, but cold in the morning! Wonder if the last of the Easterlies made a difference! Roll on Summer.

 

Mike, Carol and George