Popular Post JonC Posted January 13 Popular Post Share Posted January 13 Early start today and I must say I was surprised with how dark, cold and early it was. We let the ropes slip at 6am, with about an hour left before dead low. I think the stronger than forecast wind. had pushed the tide out and left a very low water level. We ran aground about 5 times trying to get through the creek on alternating sides and in the middle at one point where the creek is shallowest. I’m just glad nobody could see us because it was so dark 🤣 Once we cleared the creek we headed east at warp factor 7 for around an hour until it got light enough to open up. The pick was dropped at about 8am just off the front of Clacton and we were soon fishing. Not great fishing, mainly whiting, dogs and pout- no proper fish. Food was bacon sandwich for breakfast (obligatory) and Sausages and a burger from Marks for lunch on the BBQ. All the other boats in the area were moving about which is a clear sign that the general situation was bad. We headed in at 3pm, quick wash down then a couple of pints to reflect on our day’s fishing in the Kings Head. GPSguru, Dicky, Josh and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Well you got out and caught a dog, you gotta be happy with that? But judging by your photo, maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 I have no idea who that was in the first picture so I’ve deleted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 11 minutes ago, JonC said: I have no idea who that was in the first picture so I’ve deleted it. So who took the photo of you looking proud with your lsd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 12 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: So who took the photo of you looking proud with your lsd? Mick, but that wasn’t him- I have no idea who the other guy was though. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 5 hours ago, JonC said: Early start today and I must say I was surprised with how dark, cold and early it was. We let the ropes slip at 6am, with about an hour left before dead low. I think the stronger than forecast (as usual) though had pushed the tide out and left a very low tide. We ran aground about 5 times trying to get through the creek on alternating sides and in the middle at one point where the creek is shallowest. I’m just glad nobody could see us because it was so dark 🤣 Once we cleared the creek we headed east at warp factor 7 for around an hour until it got light enough to open up. The pick was dropped at about 8am just off the front of Clacton and we were soon fishing. Not great fishing, mainly whiting, dogs and pout- no proper fish. Food was bacon sandwich for breakfast (obligatory) and Sausages and a burger from Marks for lunch on the BBQ. All the other boats in the area were moving about which is a clear sign that the general situation was bad. We headed in at 3pm, quick wash down then a couple of pints to reflect on our day’s fishing in the Kings Head. Yep, you look to be quite cold in that picture Jon, but any weather window just has to be taken, so well done on getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daio web Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 great report bud shame on the fishing thanks for sharing 🐳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Nice one, at least you were out. Surprising how dark it gets at night 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 You did better than me I also got up early and was shocked at how early it actually was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 you got out - you got fed, you caught fish (just), you had pint - pretty good day in my book! Dicky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) @JonC, I note that you always post a catch report, regardless of how good or bad the fishing was. I know that the rest of the SLT have been out, one of them more than once, but no catch reports posted. Please can you chase this up amongst your team👍🙄🤣 Edited January 20 by GPSguru Andy135 and Dicky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 As you know they are a law unto themselves, there’s very little point in complaining because I get moderated if I do. I try to put up a short post even if the trip has been awful, it may be of interest to someone though I don’t think anyone reads them. ☹️ daio web 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 12 minutes ago, JonC said: As you know they are a law unto themselves, there’s very little point in complaining because I get moderated if I do. I try to put up a short post even if the trip has been awful, it may be of interest to someone though I don’t think anyone reads them. ☹️ I read them, always interested in others fishing trips. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 20 hours ago, GPSguru said: @JonC, I note that you always post a catch report, regardless of how good or bad the fishing was. I know that the rest of the SLT have been out, one of them more than once, but no catch reports posted. Please can you chase this up amongst your team👍🙄🤣 Yeah, OK. I'm overdue a report. Will try to get something posted today but don't hold your breath - it will only involve dogfish. 🐶 GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 21 hours ago, JonC said: As you know they are a law unto themselves, there’s very little point in complaining because I get moderated if I do. I try to put up a short post even if the trip has been awful, it may be of interest to someone though I don’t think anyone reads them. ☹️ oh yes we do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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