Chale 19Th April

Friday evening Mick and I climbed down chale cliffs and were on the beach and set up for 7.15pm. Rays were the target, so clip down rigs, 4/0 sakuma mantra hooks and large sandeels were hit as far as possible. The sea was a nice chocolate brown and there was a large swell. We weren't expecting anything till darkness fell, but just gone 8pm and I get a slack line bite, wasn't really sure it was a fish or whether the large waves had dislodged the weight. but after striking there was a definite weight on the line and thanks to mick dragging it out of the surf my first Ray of the year was on the beach.
A cracking 8lb 3oz painted ray (small eyed).





Photos taken I slipped her back into the sea.

We were treated to the usual impressive chale sunset and after the initial success were hopeful of a good night.





Well after that Mick managed a pout and I had 2,



But the surf got larger and with it came the weed, by 2am we'd had enough of the weed and called it a night. The climb back up was frankly dangerous and we doubt we'll be back there any time soon.

Off out again tonight to see if I can bag a spotted ray at Yaverland.

Great session Davey, cracking photo's too. Keep up the good work.

Nicely done Davey, pity about the weed, we also have that problem up here now and again

Tink wrote:Nicely done Davey, pity about the weed, we also have that problem up here now and again

Yes, half the population of Blackpool have to stop smoking it!!!!!!

ianbass wrote:

Tink wrote:Nicely done Davey, pity about the weed, we also have that problem up here now and again

Yes, half the population of Blackpool have to stop smoking it!!!!!!