Adam Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Hey! Adam from Bournemouth here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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captin slows old outlaw Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 welcome adam, i hop you will put some posts on about your boat and fishing trips. have a good look around there are some good tips on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adam Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, JonC said: Welcome Adam, you are now alphabetically the top member! Haha, that's something! 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Adam Posted August 9, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2021 3 hours ago, captin slows old outlaw said: welcome adam, i hop you will put some posts on about your boat and fishing trips. have a good look around there are some good tips on here. I shall put some photos of my lovely Shetland and fishing trip stories, don't worry 👍 Dicky, JonC, captin slows old outlaw and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saintly Fish Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 @Adam have you just joined PBSBAC today too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adam Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: @Adam have you just joined PBSBAC today too? Yes, same nick name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 As for congers then, anywhere rocky or snaggy will hold them so try any rough ground or wrecks. In winter they cover open ground and can be found on banks in deep water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Adam said: Yes, same nick name. It was the boat that have it away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: It was the boat that have it away! Have it away eh? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Have it away eh? 🤣 More boat porn eh??...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adam Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 24 minutes ago, Andy135 said: As for congers then, anywhere rocky or snaggy will hold them so try any rough ground or wrecks. In winter they cover open ground and can be found on banks in deep water. Thanks Andy! Not much rough ground in Poole Bay I think. Some rocks here and there, one rock called Poole Patch but I've lost tones of gear there so not happy to go there again haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Adam said: Thanks Andy! Not much rough ground in Poole Bay I think. Some rocks here and there, one rock called Poole Patch but I've lost tones of gear there so not happy to go there again haha! If you can push out to the nearest wreck and anchor uptide of it, let your gear trot back to the wreck. Go heavy on the line (min 30lb), trace (min 150lb mono) and hook (Cox and Rawle Meathook 6/0), then strike any bites quick and wind them up before they get back into the wreck. Good luck! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 @Adam surely Harry rock or Durdle door is reachable for you from Poole bay. Gotta be big eels round there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: @Adam surely Harry rock or Durdle door is reachable for you from Poole bay. Gotta be big eels round there. I fish Harry's a lot, usually for bream never for conger. Can't wait for next day out haha 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Adam said: I fish Harry's a lot, usually for bream never for conger. Can't wait for next day out haha 🤪 The methods for conger are totally different from bream. Prob worth anchoring Harry's and dropping half a mackerel on a conger trace just to see what's at home 👍 Adam, Saintly Fish and Maverick 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 25 minutes ago, Adam said: I fish Harry's a lot, usually for bream never for conger. Can't wait for next day out haha 🤪 Make a chum bag and drop some scent over the side. This will bring in other species too! Adam and Andy135 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Andy135 said: The methods for conger are totally different from bream. Prob worth anchoring Harry's and dropping half a mackerel on a conger trace just to see what's at home 👍 I'm not totally newby to conger fishing. I've never cought one myself but was out with people that targeted them and even helped to land them. I have a decent rods and reels with proper line and 100lb rigs with steel traces. The thing is that I wasn't interested in targeting this kind of species before but now its my goal and it MUST be just me and my boat - not mates etc... Hope you are getting what I mean 😂 Anchoring Harry's would be tricky, its close to the main ship road to Swanage, Weymouth, Portland so it's always busy as hell. Edited August 9, 2021 by Adam Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Adam said: I'm not totally newby to conger fishing. I've never cought one myself but was out with people that targeted them and even helped to land them. I have a decent rods and reels with proper line and 100lb rigs with steel traces. The thing is that I wasn't interested in targeting this kind of species before but now its my goal and it MUST be just me and my boat - not mates etc... Hope you are getting what I mean 😂 Anchoring Harry's would be tricky, its close to the main ship road to Swanage, Weymouth, Portland so it's always busy as hell. So why not steam over to the needles area? You will get nice conger over there. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Adam said: I'm not totally newby to conger fishing. I've never cought one myself but was out with people that targeted them and even helped to land them. I have a decent rods and reels with proper line and 100lb rigs with steel traces. The thing is that I wasn't interested in targeting this kind of species before but now its my goal and it MUST be just me and my boat - not mates etc... Hope you are getting what I mean 😂 Anchoring Harry's would be tricky, its close to the main ship road to Swanage, Weymouth, Portland so it's always busy as hell. Good stuff. Sounds like you know what's needed to tackle them. And I totally get the need for a solo capture on your own boat. After all, it's why we all own our own boats instead of paying for charters. 👍 Finding conger ground is key. Neil's suggestion of the Needles area is a good one. Plenty of conger to be had over that way without the hassle of large shipping. Pick a calm day and fuel up 👍🎣 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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