A short notice Tuesday trip

[jonnyswamp]

Started and finished a job on Monday that I allowed 2 days for, so that meant a quick call to a few mates and a trip was sorted

(I'll keep it brief for Jon C)

7.30 lock out and an against the tide steam down to a wreck we tried a few weeks ago, but was too lumpy to anchor, off Stout point

Managed to get us just off the back of the wreck on the third attempt, where we picked up numerous dogs, conger to 8-10lb, a Huss of around 3lb (which at first glance looked like the winner of the biggest dogfish comp) and a solitary Smoothhound of 7/8lb

Went a bit quiet so a move up to Aberthaw saw more dogs come over the side ( a few were taken home as one of the crew's sons has a litter of pups to feed) another 4/5 Smoothies to 13lb, eels to 10ish and a couple of small blonde rays

Last move of the day was up towards Sully bay for a go at the blondes 

Quiet for the first 1/2 hr apart from a few dogs, then we had a busy 40 mins or so bringing in 8 or 9 blondes, with the biggest going 15lb odd

Not massive, but a good bit of sport in a bit of a rip

Called time at 3pm and made the short journey back up to Cardiff to slide into the 3.45pm lock 

Apart from a dozen or so dogs, only one fish taken today, a smallish conger (8/10lb) that is going into a curry

And not my curry either

 

Edit we also had a thornie as well

Couple of pics of the day

13lb smoothie

Massive dog

Blondes 12lb and 15lb

[Andy135]

Now that is a great mixed session! Some good rays and hounds there plus a rather fine looking doghuss 🐶👍

And top marks for the skipper (again!). You certainly put the effort in for your crew with all your moves. 👍

[jonnyswamp]

14 minutes ago, Andy135 said:

Now that is a great mixed session! Some good rays and hounds there plus a rather fine looking doghuss 🐶👍

And top marks for the skipper (again!). You certainly put the effort in for your crew with all your moves. 👍

If I could anchor properly, I wouldn't have had to move so much 🙃

[GPSguru]

Sounds like a busy session with a good variety ...............

Dropping the pin in exactly the right spot is always hit n miss if there is a strong tide and variable wind ............ easier for me in the RIB as the wind has less effect.

 

[Odyssey]

Moving is key for fishing Bristol Channel. 
 

Even on a busy day (fishing wise) I’ll need to move 3 times to get anchored in right places. 
 

If I’m on an all day I may move 6-8 times to keep the fish coming in