Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:36 pm
People: myself
Duration:4-6.30
Tide: 3.9M FT 6.45pm
Weather: Mild, slight off shore wind
Bait: Lug
Rigs: a few different distance and scratching rigs
Results: Not a sniff
Report:
I had some lug so decided to make a break for it for a few hours. I can only fish when I can rather than when I want these days, but its good to be out there rather than thinking about it. Hardly been out all year so I needed to get the batteries recharged. I was also using braid for the first time. I was over at the castle side and there was only a little surf in close andconditions were not ideal for Bass. I must admit despite Cortazs great reports ,this beach has never been kind to me in daylight and even though I wasn't expecting much I thought I might pick up a flounder or so. Some terns were working in close when I arrived, which falsely gave me hope that some fish may be active. Well I fished two rods, one in close and the other past 100yards. I used braid for the first time on a fixed spool and ledgered in close. I was very impressed as I could feel every undulation in the sand reeling in, imagine what a bite would do! I also made some fluorocarbon traces, which I did find a little difficult, due to the fact that I was only using light line and long snoods. Most of my problems came from unpacking them rather than with there use, but I have noticed a few little things that I will need to modify (bead size, stops, hook knots etc..). I think those foam spools are a must for these guys. Anyway I wasn't to despondent as it was a nice day and I avoided laying that patio again.
Regards
Drseafish