Gas Posted September 28, 2009 Report Posted September 28, 2009 Well lady luck seems to be still with us, as we had no real plan we went east as i drew closer to the mark i could see that there were at least two boats close to the mark On a closer inspection it turned out to be two club boats The Grinch and Jo Jo had a quick chat to find both already into fish so off to the mark pick down, just lately, it seems to be working out well with two rods out each and different baits, first rod full Mackerel flapper and the second whole squid, Jackies first rod whole squid tipped with Mackerel second rod Mackerel chunks after 10 mins flapper rod just starting to nod also Jackie getting bites the now named Conger rod had a run, looked at Jackie and told her to get the butt pad which she handed to me, no not for me you put it on i think it Quote
Paul D Posted September 28, 2009 Report Posted September 28, 2009 Craig, That big ray that Jackie is holding looks like a Small Eyed ray to me and a very good sized one as well. Anyone else agree ? 11lb 5oz Small Eyed Ray IMHO ( and I would report the catch as over 100% specimen ( although someones Eel is a bit bigger ! ) Quote
Barney Posted September 28, 2009 Report Posted September 28, 2009 Good report craig. It was nice to meet you albeit very brief. I think we boated 8 rays in total of different types. First rays ive caught afloat so i was really pleased. what really suprised me was the number of good sized bream we caught. Nothing big but all dinner plate size, we must have had 20 plus.( dont panic all were returned for another day ) With a cuttle fish Garfish and plenty of Mackeral it was a very enjoyable day. Mick Quote
great white Posted September 28, 2009 Report Posted September 28, 2009 Can not really tell from the last two pics but top three are small eyed forth thornback, fifth looks like a spotted. Not sure of the other. Certainly sounds like the forthcoming ray comp will be a blast. well done Jackie and Craig very good angling Charlie Quote
pirky Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 That's where you were all day !! I was "stood up" in Swanage Bay !! Ha Ha...... Glad you had such a good day mate.....I must get the courage up to go that far. (I need to get some mks into my plotter too !!) Well done you ! Dave Quote
Mike Fox Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Well done both boats! Might just mosey on over to my "pass the box of squid" mark this weekend, subject to this weather hanging on ! Mike Quote
Jim Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks for the report Craig. Good pictures. Well Done. Jim Quote
Gas Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Posted September 29, 2009 This is twice now have messed up on the ID of fish which site do i need to look at please. Craig Quote
great white Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Look on here mate you may want to add to favorites. Scroll down to the rays section click on spotted Rays and you will see that it looks like yours try the small eyed and you will see jackies http://web.ukonline.co.uk/aquarium/index.html Charlie Quote
Gas Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks Charlie Yes Jackie's is a Small Eyed,and mine is a spotted So we still need to get a Blonde Quote
great white Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Try a little further West mate Charlie Quote
Paul D Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Craig, If you were fishing where you had your eel you won't catch any Blonde Rays there. Quote
Freddie Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Once again a good read with great pics/fish. Please you had some batteries this time. We are just back from the Algarve though I wish I had been in Poole but the wife `forced me to go`. My heart was in Dorset with all my toys. I feel like a battered husband... please help! Quote
Jim Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Once again a good read with great pics/fish. Please you had some batteries this time. We are just back from the Algarve though I wish I had been in Poole but the wife `forced me to go`. My heart was in Dorset with all my toys. I feel like a battered husband... please help! I hope she doesn't see this, or you will be battered. Quote
Freddie Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 Too late... I'm in trouble now! Quote
Gas Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks for all your comments and help. Derek yes you should have been in Poole the fishing is spot on at the moment, i will have to have a word with Maria so she does'nt make you go next year. and then you can play with us. Craig Quote
pirky Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 Last comment from Craig sounds a bit fishy to me !! Dave Quote
Freddie Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 It's Dorset or divorce next year Craig! I want a slice of the action you have been getting. Look forward to you teaching me a thing or two about rays etc.... Quote
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