Rough Ground, North Down, 05/04/11

People: Just Me

Duration: 12.45 - 14.15

Tide: High

Weather: Rain, mild

Bait: Ragworm

Rigs: Sheppy

Results:
1 Coalfish 43cm

Report:

I don't know if I've ever mentioned this on my reports, but I'm fortunate to be blessed with 2 handy things out my bedroom window, 1. is a view of the sea, it may be 1/4 a mile a way but I can see the general conditions no problem, and 2. a big tree which gives me an indication as to how windy it is. The plan today was to spend the afternoon tying rigs and have an early night, so I got a couple of rigs tied, and looked out the window, the tree was still and the sea looked pretty flat. Next stop easytide... 13.30hw... Pressure was building now, as I knew I had a few rag from the weekend to use up. STUFF IT! Grabbed the 515, the Zziplex, 2 rigs, 2 Gripleads and the Tripod, gear into the Car, and I was off.
Arrived at the mark at 12.45pm, and first cast was made, a bit shorter than I would have liked, but decided to leave it there as we picked a few codling up closer in last year. after about 20 minutes it was time for a bait change. Another 2 rag on, and a better thump into the gully. Put the rod down and got fixated on the tip again, 5 minutes or so later I got a double tap and then a solid pull, It got its head into the weed and a bit of gentle persuasion was required to get it out. The evo performed perfectly allowing the fish to give a decent enough account of itself while keeping it firmly under control. Swung it in, and got a couple of photos before unhooking, measuring and the release.
Baited up again and got the rig into the same place, 10 minutes of a staring contest with the rod tip and another rip roaring bite nearly lifted the rod off the rest. Hit it, Solid. Sh*t. Left it for a minute hoping it would swim out, no such luck, so pointed the rod at the snag and walked it out, sadly the fish had eluded me this time. Ah well, a couple more fruitless casts and the rag was finished. Nice afternoon, well spent.

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looks like a nice fish you landed there. congrats.

dave

Nice Coalie Well done

he's just trying to show off his new penn reel

Think he also is trying to sneak in his new M4 Evo, the tart

he's just trying to show off his new penn reel

Think he also is trying to sneak in his new M4 Evo, the tart

Oh! So you noticed those then?

Think he also is trying to sneak in his new M4 Evo, the tart

doesnt look like an m4 evo, theres no zziplex sticker on it. i think its one of them aldi super rods. didnt know they sold them rung for multi tho

Think he also is trying to sneak in his new M4 Evo, the tart

doesnt look like an m4 evo, theres no zziplex sticker on it. i think its one of them aldi super rods. didnt know they sold them rung for multi tho

Oh thats nasty... There's a lovely Zzippy Sticker half way up it, tyvm!

Ha ha!!

Lying on the deck, great place for your pride and joy Drew

great way to get in an hour and a half man was that your same mark you had the other decent coalie from a while back?

Lying on the deck, great place for your pride and joy Drew

You wouldn't believe how gently I put that down Marty I then unhooked the fish, and checked the rod for any cosmetic scratches.... again.... lol.. safe.

great way to get in an hour and a half man was that your same mark you had the other decent coalie from a while back?

Yeah mate, same mark

That wee venues throwin up sum gd coalies 4 u
Must giv it a wee bash soon!

Indeed mate!

he's just trying to show off his new penn reel

Think he also is trying to sneak in his new M4 Evo, the tart

Oh! So you noticed those then?

dont forget lads he said he drove to the mark, he has also passed his test too

he's just trying to show off his new penn reel

Think he also is trying to sneak in his new M4 Evo, the tart

Oh! So you noticed those then?

dont forget lads he said he drove to the mark, he has also passed his test too

lmfao!