Popular Post GPSguru Posted December 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) Two days of settled weather just couldn’t be overlooked ! As I do the pm school run on those 2 days it meant that fishing was restricted to morning sessions Wednesday the forecast was W / WSW F2 gusting to F3. The sea state was forecast as 0.6m @ 9secs, so not lumpy, but not smooth either. Crew for the trip was James (Brother in Law). Launched at first light (8:00) and we decided to go to the inshore 9 mile wreck that has fished so well for me on the last trips back in November. Fishing was slow, with me being first into a small Bass of about 2lb. James had a couple of Pout and then it went dead for while so we moved to another wreck that was 2 miles further out. This was not a good move as neither of us could find any fish at all, so it was decided to retrace our steps and go back to the original wreck. We ended up with 4 Bass, James had one and I had 3, but he fish were small with the biggest going only 3lb (ish). We called it a day at 12:00 midday and motored back to the slip. The sea was pretty good on the inbound journey, allowing me to cruise at 28knts. Thursday (today) I was ‘billy no mates’ and went out on my own, again launching at first light. The forecast was SE F2 (XC weather) and S F3 (MetO), but the reality was W, veering to NE F2. The sea state was forecast as 0.7m @ 4 secs, which was pretty accurate and the sea was quite lumpy. However, I was able to maintain 24knts, so the trip to the same wreck was quite quick. First drop and I was into a small Bass again, followed by a few pout. At slack I made the decision to move to a wreck that was a little over 3 miles away, however, when I got there it was netted, so I returned to the original wreck. During the late morning the Bass were very obliging and I ended up with 5 Bass and 7 Pout. Unfortunately the stamp Bass was again poor with the biggest going maybe 3lb if you put your finger on the scales ! Again, back in at midday, however, the journey was not uneventful. As I came into the estuary navigation channel, I hit a submerged object (I am guessing a small log or branch), which sounded bad, but the only damage I can find is a broken transducer mount on the GT52. This can easily be replaced. What surprised me was the lack of Pollock. Normally we get some good size Pollock on these wrecks at this time of the year. Unfortunately the sea state on both days prevented me from getting out to the 30 mile wrecks, which is where I need to be for a good Pollock double, or a unicorn. So, the two morning sessions produced 9 Bass and 11 Pout. Not a blank, but not great either. Distance travelled totaled up at 49Nm. When I did the school run this afternoon I noticed that Gary’s ( @thejollysinker ) truck was in the car park and I couldn’t see his boat, so I guess he braved the lumpy conditions and went out. Couple of pics, but not much to show really. Edited December 16, 2021 by GPSguru Scotch_Egg2012, jonnyswamp, Josh and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Well done on a couple of fish anyway Ian. I just dream of coming out ATM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Good fishing and a lucky escape with that submerged object - your luck was in so go buy a lottery ticket! Wonder where the pollack have gone? Fished out or just somewhere different? GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Good fishing and a lucky escape with that submerged object - your luck was in so go buy a lottery ticket! Wonder where the pollack have gone? Fished out or just somewhere different? Or all netted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Well done getting out sounds better than work ( I haven’t read it though, two long). Jon Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 nice work! small fish are better than no fish, and no fish is better than working - so I think you did alright! Geoff and GPSguru 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 39 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Good fishing and a lucky escape with that submerged object - your luck was in so go buy a lottery ticket! Wonder where the pollack have gone? Fished out or just somewhere different? The Bass have been on the inshore wrecks in numbers much, much longer than usual. I suspect they have elbowed the pollock out for a while. It is about time the spikey pot bait should move on the the spawning grounds. I cant see them staying much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejollysinker Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, GPSguru said: When I did the school run this afternoon I noticed that Gary’s ( @thejollysinker ) truck was in the car park and I couldn’t see his boat, so I guess he braved the lumpy conditions and went out. Hi Ian, ( @GPSguru ) I was indeed out, before first light as I took this whilst drifting over the Galicia, hell of a sight ☺️ So glad to be able to get out and have a day on the jollysinker (not it's real name, that's a joke from my friend Rob many moons ago). I booked a day off at short notice which was accepted so it was all systems go. I'll do write up when I get a chance with some pics, not the most eventful of days with a trip out to the rough ground which produced mostly whiting and dogs. I swear the sea floor is carpeted with those buggers( whiting) this time of year.... and they ain't very big either 😞 Andy135, mike farrants and GPSguru 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, thejollysinker said: Hi Ian, ( @GPSguru ) I was indeed out, before first light as I took this whilst drifting over the Galicia, hell of a sight ☺️ So glad to be able to get out and have a day on the jollysinker (not it's real name, that's a joke from my friend Rob many moons ago). I booked a day off at short notice which was accepted so it was all systems go. I'll do write up when I get a chance with some pics, not the most eventful of days with a trip out to the rough ground which produced mostly whiting and dogs. I swear the sea floor is carpeted with those buggers( whiting) this time of year.... and they ain't very big either 😞 I probably saw you on my way back in from the Boma. If I had known you were going out you could have crewed with me out to the 9 mile wrecks (Boma, stewart, & grieffon). thejollysinker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 19 minutes ago, thejollysinker said: jollysinker (not it's real name, that's a joke from my friend Rob many moons ago). Forget the catch report Gary. I wanna hear the story/joke about the boat!! suzook12 and thejollysinker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejollysinker Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 47 minutes ago, GPSguru said: I probably saw you on my way back in from the Boma. If I had known you were going out you could have crewed with me out to the 9 mile wrecks (Boma, stewart, & grieffon). I would have but I wanted to go out on my boat as well and when presented with the opportunity for a full day, well, you just can't say no can you.... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejollysinker Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 41 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Forget the catch report Gary. I wanna hear the story/joke about the boat!! I'll tell ya when I get the chance 😊 off to bed soon, 4 am start 😞 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, thejollysinker said: off to bed soon, 4 am start 😞 You out tomorrow too then? 🎣🎣 Don't forget the report(s) 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejollysinker Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Andy135 said: You out tomorrow too then? 🎣🎣 Don't forget the report(s) 👍 I wish.... Bloody work 😭 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, thejollysinker said: I wish.... Bloody work 😭 Bad luck. Stick up a report from today them you get a chance. Keen to hear more about how you got on (and how your boat got her nickname 😉). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy135 said: Stick up a report from today them you get a chance. Looks like it's catching! Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Saintly Fish said: Looks like it's catching! Pah! Auto-correct and you know it! No apostrophes were erroneously inserted into that sentence 😋. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Pah! Auto-correct and you know it! 😋 Stop nicking my excuse. Get your own. How about poor eye sight or the tremors?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Stop nicking my excuse. Get your own. How about poor eye sight or the tremors?? Dogfish withdrawals I'll have you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejollysinker Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Andy135 said: Dogfish withdrawals I'll have you know! I can help you with that 😅 Edited December 17, 2021 by thejollysinker Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 33 minutes ago, thejollysinker said: I can help you with that 😅 Yesssss!! 👍👍😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 19 hours ago, Andy135 said: Good fishing and a lucky escape with that submerged object - your luck was in so go buy a lottery ticket! Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Ouch…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Sad, but lucky - could have been so much worse. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I hit a log once, knocked my transducer off and dented a fin on the prop… got lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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