| #1  12-16-2010, 07:50 AM | ||||
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| A lesson in futility Friday the plan was to hit the back after a Pollock which I know are there, but being billy no mates couldn't find anyone to go with, and not fancying the climb down on my own I ended up at the East-Wight. Two venues that normally produce plenty of bass and flounder this time of year. Four and a half hours at the first venue followed by five at the second resulted in not even a nibble. Undaunted by the lack of success Saturday found me at the other end of the Island, freshwater bay, looking for a Bass or Pollock. After four hours I get a little nibble on whole squid and actually managed to land a fish, this rockling  Well it was a start, unfortunately it was the end also, at silly o'clock in the morning I packed up without any further bites. Monday after doing a mornings work I was down the Duver, a well known Flounder mark, by 12.30, conditions looked perfect.  Well after 5 hours and again not even a nibble I called it a session. Tuesday and yet another go for the Flounder, this time the mud flats up the river, another good spot for them.  Four hours later same result, nothing even the crabs weren't feeding. Wednesday had another biteless 4 hours. Not sure if its stuborness or stupidity that keeps me going, the wife reckons it a bit of both. So after 31 hours watching my rod tips they moved once and resulted in a slug. There's no fish left round the Island, I give up. Or there again!     |
| #2 12-16-2010, 10:15 AM | |||
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| Re: A lesson in futility Fair play davey i know th feeling well, either determination or madness, there is a very thin line between the two i think. |
| #3 12-16-2010, 12:03 PM | ||||
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| Re: A lesson in futility tough going davy things must pick up soon  dave __________________ www.exmouthsaa.co.uk 24 beers in a case and 24 hours in a day simples You won't know unless you go :D...and if you do go!! please let us know :D as thats how the forum thrives |
| #4 12-16-2010, 01:36 PM | ||||
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| Re: A lesson in futility The late great Roy Castle used to sing about reports likle that. "Dedication" __________________ Spahill <:--- --- --- --- It was this big --- --- --- ---:> |
| #5 12-16-2010, 04:45 PM | ||||
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| Re: A lesson in futility Bad luck dave , thats a lot of effort for a slug mate  your lucky my last 2 sessions have ended in blanks __________________ If Everyday things are getting you down & stressing you out, Think like a Dog, If it cant be Eaten or Humped, Piss on it and walk away.. |
| #6 12-16-2010, 04:55 PM | ||||
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| Re: A lesson in futility Nice report Davy, it'll be better next time  __________________ Poor prep= Pathetic Performance |
| #7 12-16-2010, 06:13 PM | ||||
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| Re: A lesson in futility Hard luck mate. I saw the picture of St Helens beach and recognised it immediately. Last time I was sea fishing was two groynes nearer the church. Always great to see pictures of the island so please keep the reports coming. I think reports of blanks are just as useful as baggin up sessions. Just as well for me :) __________________ Just remember, not all the heroes died. www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
| #8 12-16-2010, 07:06 PM | ||||
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| Re: A lesson in futility I think it's just that time of year.... Better luck next time. __________________ Don't Judge My Path If You Haven't Walked My Journey... |
