mike farrants Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 out on the boat Saturday, but sunday looked like the SE wind might be too much for weymouth bay - so we decide to hit chesil and have the wind off our back - we arrived at high tide (lunchtime) and intended to fish till dusk= a very slow day, only one other fishermen could be seen, a cool wind, a variety of baits, inc fresh mackerel, 2 rods each, big and small baits were coming back untouched, we stuck it out till dusk when i had the only fish of the day - my fist ever dab - i cant say it put up a fight, i didnt even see the bite, just reeled in on a bait check and noticed the weight - i was delighted to be surprised by a fish appearing. and a first for me! it was caught on a strip of mackerel belly, on the top hook of a 2 hook flapper with pop up glow beads. It spurred us both on to get the tip lights out and fish into the darkness - sadly no more fish and we called it at 7pm chesil is a tough beach to fish - but it does throw up a nice surprise now and again! Geoff, thejollysinker, suzook12 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejollysinker Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Bird sanctuary by any chance? I used to catch loads of dabs at Abbotsbury and Bexy many years ago but haven’t had one off Chesil for years now. nice fish 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 thanks - it was a ferrybridge - near the Adelaide - was a complete surprise! thejollysinker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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