Langstone Trip

[Paul D]

Took a trip out from Langstone on Friday on my friend's boat Westray.

 

Picked some tips from Al for the Plaice fishing but had no success whatsover. I am sure this was not the method or drift as there were many other boats having same lack of success. Strange.

 

Still, the day started well and ended well.

 

Feathering for mackeral and I hook into one which is fighting rather well. I'll be damned I have a bass on a hokkai

 

We then head for the Plaice ( or lack of plaice ) but still manage bream and wrasse whilst drifting. Steve has a nice smoothhound on his plaice gear.

 

The off to Utopia and the action starts. I had to ask if the bottom was snaggy as I appeared to have hooked the bottom. No - it is moving - 10 mins later a nice Undulate ray is onboard. Then the Smoothhound action starts with one after another ( Up to 15 lb ish ) and a few Tope to the mackeral ( I didn't manage a Tope this trip ).

 

Great day out - fantastic weather ( I hear it was overcast here all day - well it was beautiful at sea : ) ) and what a way to take a day off work.

 

Still looking for my first decent Plaice - but many thanks for the tips Al, I am sure I can put them to use next time.

 

[Paul D]

And a picture of the Undulate :- ( Didn't weigh it as pointless, since outside club waters ).

 

 

 

 

 

[Paul J]

it's got to be the prettiest one i've seen for a long time-

 

PJ

[Rob]

 

Paul, I assume you are talking about the fish!!

 

Otherwise I suggest you have been living alone in a cave!

 

 

Rob