alun j. Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Having retained very few of the comp wins from last year, here was one last chance to grab a trophy for my 'den'. Teamed up again with last year's winning crew, Gastronaught found similar conditions [cold, bit of fog..... and a fierce wind chill] as we raced up the harbour just before 8. .......after a swift 'Hello and good luck' to Jim and crew of Small Fry on the slip. I had a plan involving 3 locations for different states of the tide......and the first had us in some very shallow water for the last of the flood. There was so little of the flood left, I thought this was a bad call........it was the shout of..'quick cuppa and a move' that prompted the first bite [ a few light tugs on my spinning wand] ....small bass [??].... no.. the firm pulls of a flattie!......and up comes a nice fat one to the net .........and that was it there.........all quiet again [despite more tea!!]. Spot 2 was crab nightmareville and no fish .... sure it was nothing to do with the proximity of Janski II [!!].....so another move.... to where last year's winner came from. Spot 3 was the most productive.....yielding 3 more plump flounders, but none topped the first fish...that went a whisker over 3 lbs. Not a lively day for fish action, but a couple of quality fish. The kettle was kept busy [ until I ran out of water!!] to help keep out the chill air... Gastro even deployed her dodger to keep us a bit cosier. With more water on the slip at 3.30 than last year, the retrieve on the slip was much easier and we joined the small group of members for the weigh-in. There wasn't a queue and several of us weighed in fine flounders [much better than last year]. My first fish topped the weights by a few ozs. and Rich presented me with a fine hamper of Christmas goodies.... which I, again, shared with my crew Paul [Thanks again Paul, for the company, lively banter, encouraging comments and optimism]. Thanks to Rich......for organising the hamper [and turning up with it on a cold afternoon]..... and to Adam and Paul D. for the weigh-in, organising and photo shoot !! I enjoyed my day....... and it did sound a lot more productive than those that ventured offshore. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well done Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well done Alun. You can't keep a good man down. Family commitments today but if I was going to miss a days fishing I would rather it were flounders than those big grey ones that pull a lot harder. Well done again Regards Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well done Al, beat me to it! Just 5 anglers weighed in, so the xmas shopping must have been a bigger lure! 1st - Alun J - 3lb 0oz 2nd - Paul Stapleton - 2lb 8oz 3rd - Tom Smith - 2lb 1oz 4th - Pete Hall - 1lb 15oz 5th - Rob Francis - 1lb 14oz Well done, and thanks to those to entered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 1st - Alun J - 3lb 0oz 2nd - Paul Stapleton - 2lb 8oz 3rd - Tom Smith - 2lb 1oz 4th - Pete Hall - 1lb 15oz 5th - Rob Francis - 1lb 14oz Well Done All ! It's 10.20 pm - Just sat down. We've been busy, cleaning fish. Will post Tomorrow Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Well done Alun A worhy winner amongst a nice stamp of fish to the weigh in, and another trophy to collect at the Dinner and Dance. As you say it was a bit quiet outside in much more wind and freezing fog than anticipated. I expect we will see you out there over the Christmas break Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Beautifull crisp morning. I decided I wouldn't bring the spare engine, We were only in the Harbour ! Set off to the " secret mark " in amongst lots of other boats. I got the first one. 2lb 1oz. Then Simon got a Woppa. See photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Then Dave was up to his usual form ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Then we all had a few. There were busy times and quiet times. I suppose we had about 8 or 9 each. Dave's best 2lb 9oz Simon's best 2lb 4oz My best 2lb 1oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hard work, reeling fish in all day ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) Was it Cold ? Edited December 15, 2008 by Small Fry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Freezing ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Asleep ? No of course not ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Well done guys, it sounds like you got your share It looks a lot calmer where you were, but I bet it was just as cold Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 When it came to 3 o'clock, we brought in our lines, started to pull up the anchor and start up the engine. OOOOOOps ! It would'nt start. The Battery was Flat. Lukilly for us, Sheila Marie was close by with Frank & his mate on board. They towed us off the mud before the water completely dissappeared. They then produced a spare battery which did the trick. We shot back across the harbour with the tide, clocking 35mph on the GPS. We arrived back at Baiter just too late for the weigh in. We saw Alun, Paul, Rob, Charlie & Paul Z? Frank's got his battery back and I want to say a big thank you to him & his mate. Cheers lads If you come to the next meeting there'll be a couple of beers for ya ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Well done Alun. Nice to see there are some flatties in the harbour! It properly was the proximity of Jansky II that killed your second mark. We have been having a terrible spell lately. Something I am doing is scarring the fish off in and outside the harbour. It must come right someday but not even a bite to brag about on the comp Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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