alun j. Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 A late start [ after 10]... to find enough water to get out; could have gone early but had no confidence in forecasts that had just about every sort of weather predicted for today. As it was so nice early on [ but a bit chilly ] decided to give it a go......... lovely, calm, watery sunshine and clear skies to the East...... but heavy dark cloud to the West......edging this way!! Mackerel easy to find; tank filled ......and , as soon as drift is started , the rain starts spotting and a breze from the East [ not forecast!]; this actually helps hold the drift against the tide and we glide along the edge of the Ledge. Right on top and Bang!... first bass ; fighting fit and just under 5 lb. Then all slow , over the top and beyond.........but lovely long drifts. Tried a few other spots .......as I was drizzled on and only slowly drifting but no result........so back to starting spot........and Bang!..... a twin of the first! The rain got heavier and the wind went right round to the South and then back and freshened. No more action, even the mackerel vanished; it felt more like October than August......... but I was happy with two good bass in the coolbox and some mackerel for tonight's supper. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Nice One Alun! (or should I say two) who needs to go to the Island then .... As I was driving east in the strong sunshine this morning, I thought you'd have a cracking day's weather, but soon drove under a deep bank of cloud, at Winchester.. never mind.. plenty of warm sun and Tuna where you're off to... Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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