scratching arround for points gives some hope

[pingu]

well as it seems that fishing has been a tad slow along the south coast here , Rich and myself decided to set our targets high and go to scratch out a pout and possibly a silver eel for points and anything else that came along( yeah sad isnt it)

but where to go, thus it ended up being rich's choice in fishing a completely new venue for us , the cobb wall at lyme regis, fishing opposite the north wall ( as people already on there ) casting over the small beach entrance and into the small beach itself

this is a easy venue but we were amazed at how shallow it actually is, although rich could get out into some slightly deeper water as was closer to the end,
rigs were scratching size 1 , 2 hook flappers or clipped down with worm the main bait

it wasnt long before bingo rich has secured us a mightly 1.5 points and a pout at last


then very soon after he gets a not too bad flounder( did hope a plaice but sure its not)

this man was on fire

I did mange a few pout then we had a 1/2 each 5 beard rockling ( mucking about with a baited spinning rod between us so 1/2 each ), then rich has a good sized rockling ( he has pics so will add) and at the death I had a short spined bullhead for more points



a good session in the end with 5 different species( although we didnt get the eel )a chilled beer on the cob ( as was actually quite chilly) and a kebab and entertainment from the honiton chavs on way home


dave

PS last night went on an early ray hunt with our clubs token welsh man and although no ray( we were very opptomistic really) we had pout and dogs all on 4/0 and sandeel.

So the fishing looks like may be picking up at last ( well it could hardly have got worse)

[ninjamonkey]

Nice one. So glad fish are being caught again!

[fishypaul]

at last the fishing is picking up for you guys,
well done on the mixed bag and the points

[Norfolkboy]

Good to see some more fish being caught

[monkey nuts]

well done lads , you racking them points up now.

[Greenheart]

Nice one guys. I'd hoped to do some sea fishing soon myself once Tonys tackle delivered my new rod. After waiting 5 weeks it arived today. Broken

[Spahill]

Great news & well done to Rich. Sounds like your hard times are over mate. Lots of smutts & silver bars this year.

[cuckoo]

Good effort lads , and a good few points as well

[Portland Pirate]

well done on a good few species.
I would say that it was almost certainly a Flounder. The easiest way to find out is by running your hand from tail to head on the lateral line, which is normaly more pronounced on Flounder. If the lateral line feels smooth it is a Plaice if its rough it is a flounder.
Also plaice are rarely caught in darkness.

[Portland Pirate]

Originally Posted by Greenheart

Nice one guys. I'd hoped to do some sea fishing soon myself once Tonys tackle delivered my new rod. After waiting 5 weeks it arived today. Broken

Sorry to hear that Greenheart.
Another reason to support your local tackle shop. Get them to order it in, if they get it brocken then they have the hassle not you.