Well I managed to get out today for the first time in about 3 weeks or so. I went up to my usual haunt at St.Johns Point in Donegal Bay. When I got there I almost turned around and came back because of the wind and high seas. But, hell I thought I'm here I may as well have a few throws.
After 15 minutes I was very surprised to get a nice Pollack. 1/2 hr later I had something else on and thought at first it was a Wrasse because of the violent take but very quickly realised I had something else on as it started to take my line away against the drag ! At first I thought I might have a seas trout on. Let me say here that I have fished up here for 3 yrs and never caught anything except Pollack and Wrasse.
Well 10 - 15 minutes later I was shocked, surprised and absolutely delighted to land a 7lb Sea Bass ! That's a first for me and so surprising.
My delight was only spoiled by the fact that a little while later my 3 months old M.Ladle 10/10 pro snapped - again ! That's the third one in 2 seasons

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