A trip on the wrecks ............

[GPSguru]

 

Launched at 07:30 and the sea state was as forecast 0.2m @12secs, so almost flat. The first wreck was 20nm which took us about 45mins, however, we picked up a bit of wind once away from the lee of the land (6miles) so there was a small wind chop on the water.

In 200ft of water, straight way we were in to pout, I was fishing slow jigs and kyle was using big baits on 6/0 Gummi Makks. Unfortunately the usual Pollock and Ling were not in residence, or, they were there but not feeding. Generally if a wreck has a good head of pout, then there are Pollock, Ling , and Bass not too far away ! We did several drifts on the wreck from different angles but couldn't connect with anything decent. The pout were all of a good size with the biggest probably going 3lb ish.

The next wreck was 3 miles further out, and again it was Pout city. We spent a while on the wreck as it has a reputation for throwing up some big Bass, but contrary to the current Covid regulations, they had all gone on holiday.

We then returned to a 12 mile wreck, and first drop with the jig I was into something decent, but unfortunately the hook hold gave out 🙄. By the feel, I suspect it was a near double Pollock, and they often shed the hooks if you hook them in the roof of the mouth which is hard and bony.  On this wreck we were at slack water right on the top of the flood, so I was able to sit right over the wreck with zero drift. This wreck produced some very decent Pout, but not any of the target species.

Not a bad day, I only lost 2 jigs, and Kyle managed not to get snagged at all.  Interestingly, my jigging setup was 1.5PE braid (25lb) and a 20lb FC leader of about 3m. When pulling for a break, both times it broke at the jig knot (improved clinch), this confirms that the leader to FC PR knot is plenty strong !

We headed back in soon after lunch accompanied by a small pod of dolphins. A round trip of 45.6Nm. A most enjoyable day.

 

 

Edited March 21, 2021 by GPSguru

[Maverick]

Enjoyed that read, thanks

[Geoff]

Another good day and a nice report. well done both. ☺️ Geoff.

[Andy135]

Good write-up. Shame the target species hadn't read the script but sounds like it was an enjoyable session nonetheless. Very envious 👍

[Saintly Fish]

Unlucky Ian, still sounds like a fun day out, thanks for sharing. 

[GPSguru]

4 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

Unlucky Ian, still sounds like a fun day out, thanks for sharing. 

TBF Neil, March can be an 'all or nothing' time when wreck fishing. The summer residents should all be on the wrecks by mid to late April.

However, it was great to be out and putting in the miles .........

[suzook12]

Good report 👍