finally something to report

Fished East-Cowes tackle comp on friday evening,at chale, arrived and was set up for the start at 7pm. Although it was a beautiful evening conditions weren't great for ray fishing, with a flat calm and crystal clear water. But i had to try so one rod went out with a clip down rig and sandeel and mackerel wrap. The other was a scratching rig, hopefully for wrasse in daylight then pout and doggies after dark.



I had nothing, not even a nibble until 9pm when something picked up the sandeel and mackerel, the fish put up a cracking fight but eventually it was on the beach, target achieved and a new PB for me, a 9lb 11oz small eyed ray.



After dark the pout came on the feed, unfortunately the size for these comps is 10 inches and most of the 20+ i landed were undersize but did manage 4 in size which gave me a total weight of 12lb 6oz, good enough for the win, and even better its a catch and release comp so all fish were returned alive.

Very nice ray, I'll get one, one day

Nice one davey, good fish mate.

Mark had mullet couple days ago so they coming in
usual place off new quay fish factory
and couple doggies over weekend

kingfisher wrote:Mark had mullet couple days ago so they coming in
usual place off new quay fish factory
and couple doggies over weekend

Did you notice my report? as you didn't even bother to comment about it, please start your own threads, and not hijack mine.

Very nice Fish Davey, well done