Was meant to be going on the 5th but with a worsening forecast I juggled my jobs around and went on the 4th
Meant an earlier start so 6am on the road for a two hour jaunt to Blue Anchor,twixt Watchet and Minehead
Met up with Ken and Len( his moustache) and Martin from Ivybridge, and headed out into flat seas
Because the sand gives way to mud at low water you only get to fish three hours either side of the tide. Fishing over high is generally better
Target species today was conger, hopefully cod, and whatever else turned up, usually thornys
Wasn't too long to wait and I had my first strap conger
They don't like it when you get them to the boat, good bit of fun getting them off the hook
I had 4 more straps and then a proper eel,estimated at 25-30 lb judging by the size of its head.
I tried pulling the hook but didn't need to as he straightened my 5/0 circle
A couple of moves later and I was on the gully by the reef, fishing lug.
Only had my cod goggles on by now, when a nice pull, a few nods, and a 10-5 cod was between my legs
Job done. Money shot on the beach, lovely sunset and an easy drive home.
Blue Anchor never disappoints