Weather forecast excellent, a hopeful trip looking for a Cod.
Myself, Dave,Norman and Chris as a mediator left for the 9.30 bridge.
Weather forecast being correct we soon got out to our first mark. First drop I had a double header of Rays which was a first, Dave followed with an Undulate and Norman kept his end up with a doggy! Sorry about the hose incident Chris and Norman, you both needed a wash anyway😜🙈.
A few more bits and pieces before Norman hit the jackpot with a Smalleyed Ray, new species. With slack water we moved offshore and found an interesting feature that was “sure “ to hold Cod🤔.
We had Congers, Pout, Black Bream, Doggies action from the start. After an hour a huge splash 50m away, right next to the boat and a Thesher was on the hunt. After putting out a whole Mackerel with no response from the Thresher, the fishing had stopped like a light switch so a move required. Another bank found and because we hadn’t had a bite in 5 minutes the skipper obviously had no idea.
Norman peaked with a double header of Spotted Ray and a Brill for tea, a few more Bream caught, we let Dave catch the better ones for some tea, even if he did drop the best one back in🤣🤣🤣
Back In for the 4.30 lift in beautiful conditions, seeing Marichelle by the Old town bridge.
It was a stunning day and the banter was really excellent, thanks for all your crewing boys and let’s hope the Cod join us next time.