Bray Harbour 6-02-09

People:me and big mick

Duration:6-8pm

Tide:rising

Weather:cold,,,,very cold,,,otherwise not too bad

Bait:lug, squid and mack

Rigs:flappers,2+3 hook

Results:me 2 whiting and 2 x 5 bearded rockling,,,Big Mick,,2 x 5 bearded rockling




Report: Big Mick was out in a boat earlier in the day rescuing swans who were stuck in the ice and this put him in the mood for a few hours fishing. We headed for Bray Harbour as he had to be back for 9pm and stopped in Viking tackle on the way to pick up some lug. Met Diego from the site there (nice to meet you Diego ) who was waiting for his supplies to arrive also. Armed with lug,squid and mack we set up at the Harbour. Sea was ok with a slight north westerly breeze blowing (this increased later on ). Mick reversed down to the end of the pier and set up in front of the jeep with the intention of getting back into the jeep as soon as possible and watching the rodtip from the comfort of the front seat. I set up at the end of the pier and braved the elements . Mick got the first fish,a 5 bearded rockling,, which unfortunately meant he had to leave the comfort of the jeep for a few minutes, to unhook and change bait . I got a whiting soon after followed by a 5 bearded rockling. Then came a few large crabs,, but these are expected and it wouldnt be Bray Harbour without them. Mick got another 5 bearded and then had a crack off , while i got another rockling . At this stage the wind was getting stronger and as it was perishing cold Mick decided he'd had enough and wouldnt leave the jeep . I had a last cast which produced a whiting(and another crab!) so i was happy enough to call it a day/night considering the weather.There was nobody else on the pier, and nobody even walked it while we were there, first time ive ever seen it so quiet. On the way home we passed a few multiple pile ups on the M50 so we were probably as well to leave when we did. It was great to get out as last and hopefully the weather will improve soon..

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good man eyes it is a bit cold alright ,ye did well getting a few fish,one advantage to the cold is any leftover bait hasnt defrosted or if it was fresh its now frozen ,them mussel are a pig to get a hook in when they are still hard in the middle

well done dave, bloody freezing last night. only stuck it out 3hrs ourselves. good to see everyone's finally shaking off the last of the dreaded flu bug might be down your way at the end of the month if the weather is gonna play ball. i'll pm you nearer the time to see if your up for a session

well done Dave/mick for braving this cold weather,
and getting a result nice one mate...

Nice to meet you too Dave

Not a bad session guys You managed to catch a few fish at least

Fair play on sticking it out and catching a few fish, it was bloody cold last night. I had intentions of heading out to Bray myself but I took one look outside and decided to spend the evening in front of the tv with a few beers.

I'm shocked you got no flatties Dave

Nice to get out all right and fair play to you both for sticking the weather. Even if you did hide in the car for some of it

fair play for bravin the elememnts and catchin a few , havin serious withdrawls myself need to get out soon

I'm shocked you got no flatties Dave

Nice to get out all right and fair play to you both for sticking the weather. Even if you did hide in the car for some of it

That was Big Mick