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I was originally planning on a Saturday evening session but this wasnt going down well with the Boss but a Saturday morning session was better received. As a result, I met Dave and Cliff at 6.0 at a reef mark in Sussex this morning. Conditions looked good with the recent northerly winds hopefully clearing our normally murky waters. The first streaks of dawn were showing when we hit the beach. Even in the dark, I could see the water was much clearer than its been lately so hopes were high. We spread out and I opted for my 'go to' lure these days, a giant Xlayer in Ayu with a 5 gm jighead.
Regretfully the day didn't pan out fully as we intended, both Dave and Cliff practised my renowned trick of (premature) catch and release with a fish on and then off each. I got lucky and almost as the lure was at my feet, a solid take signalled a fish. With no particular snags I could afford to play him lightly and several runs later I had this fella on the beach.
Cliff did the honours with the camera and at just over 4lb, another nice fish to the Xlayer.
Well I shouldnt refer to a bass as a beast really (lol)!
Sorry for the ugly mug (yes I know - no change!) I missed the Hampshire trip last weekend after an altercation with a van while cycling home from work last Friday. This resulted in my head going through the rear window and although I suffered virtually no injuries or bruising as such, the glass sliced my top lip in two. 6 hours in A & E including 2 hours of internal and external facial stitching is not recomended!
Thanks to Dave and Cliff for their company and its a shame we couldnt find anywhere for a (late) breakfast. Bacon sandwiches on me next time.
Regretfully the day didn't pan out fully as we intended, both Dave and Cliff practised my renowned trick of (premature) catch and release with a fish on and then off each. I got lucky and almost as the lure was at my feet, a solid take signalled a fish. With no particular snags I could afford to play him lightly and several runs later I had this fella on the beach.
Cliff did the honours with the camera and at just over 4lb, another nice fish to the Xlayer.
Well I shouldnt refer to a bass as a beast really (lol)!
Sorry for the ugly mug (yes I know - no change!) I missed the Hampshire trip last weekend after an altercation with a van while cycling home from work last Friday. This resulted in my head going through the rear window and although I suffered virtually no injuries or bruising as such, the glass sliced my top lip in two. 6 hours in A & E including 2 hours of internal and external facial stitching is not recomended!
Thanks to Dave and Cliff for their company and its a shame we couldnt find anywhere for a (late) breakfast. Bacon sandwiches on me next time.
