alun j. Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Yesterday evening the window of calm weather forecast for today had shrunk rapidly.........and only due to last till lunchtime. At 8 am conditions in Poole were ideal, with a flat calm and gorgeous sunrise over Sandbanks. Adam was almost on time despite 40 min delay getting OotB on the road...raring to go but realised electrics were still safely at home! We had a radio and handheld GPS [ but no marks!]; fortunately Alfresco was just on her way out, so we tagged along .......and 30 mins later joined a mixed fleet of boats and charters about 4 miles out. A gentle swell was running with the tide and [light] breeze......all nice and cosy ...and what little tide, dying towards HW. Bites started in quick procession [ well for Adam they did......I got my gear all in tangles as we swung around!]. It was great to see some nice whiting [ missed these last winter and, so far, this year as well]. Adam's cod rod went over.....a good fish.....but soon evident it was a snake not a cod. Great fish, good tussle and weighed in the net at mid-thirties before slipping back. Having got my tackle back in order, I made some headway in catching Adam's tally of whiting.....but today he was Master of the Coolbox , getting by far, more and better quality whiting; these were excellent fish, prime condition.......some excellent meals ahead in the dog days of Feb\March when I'll remember these beauts. coming aboard. We knew the weather was going to close in.........the wind and waves got up as forecast and we made an early exit and bumpy trip back [long time since I've been home in the light!!]. Thanks again Adam for great day out; we saw and heard of a few cod.......it would have been nice to get one.....BUT.....a box full of fat whiting is as good [ and possibly better in the kitchen!!??] I'd love to do it again [ soon ] ......but the weather prospects look dire; next trip will be in the harbour for me mid week. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I like whiting - I really do....they bite well, they fight well on the right gear, they are plentiful on the right day unlike the solitary cod and the taste marvelous! My first two biggest fillets have just been rolled in seasoned flour and pan fried! Was a good day, the best day's whiting fishing I've ever had - even if the day did start crap - Ive moved house and am now 40 minutes from the sea not 20 - this isnt a problem, but the tight new driveway is and it took 40 minutes to get the beast out this morning, forgetting the electronics was the final straw, and I was on the verge of selling OotB for a moored boat with no hastles!! Thanks for the company Al, a great day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Having eaten half the whiting in a big family meal.......there won't be many for the freezer after a few diners asked for a fillet or two [ enjoyed so much!] Best whiting for years!! I have to repeat soon!! Weather Gods..........please open a window soon !!! Alun. Gastro tip.........they go particularly well with NZ white wine, esp. Sauvignon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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