Saturday 27 April 2013

First signs of life

After seeming like it would never arrive the warmer weather has finally decided to make an appearance. The sea temperature is 9.4°C today and more seasonal reports of plaice, mackerel and the odd bass are pleasing to hear after such a long winter.

Quick to respond to the change in seasons I have ventured out a few times recently. If for nothing else I have been chomping at the bit just to get a rod in my hand and get back to grips with the tackle I will be using for most of my fishing this year.  Alongside my Major Craft Crostage CRS-802PE I will be using a Quantum smoke SL25PTI loaded with 10lb Yamatoyo SW Super PE. I am back to using Guru Dragline 8lb mono as a leader after getting tired of my Sufix fluorocarbon randomly falling apart on me.

I will also be doing a lot more wading this year as my introductory experiences in the salt have been unbelievable to say the least.  Feeling at one with the water whilst submerged to the waist on an incoming tide is exciting enough and with scenery like this what more could you want..



On the technical side I will need to divide my concentration between the fishing and the safety side of things. Some waves look pretty menacing coming in at eye level and casting whilst keeping footing is something I will have to get used to. And then there will be landing the fish. In at the deep end with that one!!

Wrasse have still been reluctant to take lures but we have felt the odd nip here and there and can’t wait to get catching some soon. I plan to try for some LRF style this week in the same manner I began in last year.   Pollock should also start to put in their dawn/dusk appearances. Persevering the other evening resulted in this little chap. Small and solitary but a welcome knock on the rod nonetheless.



Lastly I would just like to thank Stuart for an entertaining day on the rocks last week. Two of the most spectacular tumbles I have ever witnessed. If only I had the camera handy that would have been some serious You've Been Framed material. Sorry mate I had to mention it!! hope you’re feeling better:) Remember.. Safety first when rock fishing!!