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!!
