[Gary A]

Had a quick trip to one of our north facing harbours last night. Started at about 8pm and finished at 12-30. I tried loads of different lures and methods during the last of the daylight wihout any success and as darkness fell, I started to feel more confident.

I had my 2 rods with me (RLSD & ULX), and despite using nearly every sp I own, I couldn't manage a single bite. About an hour into darkness, I noticed some baitfish had turned up (Grasdo's?) but still no takes. For a final throw of the dice (cover your ears Keith) I clipped on a 4" white sidewinder. First cast, bang, a healthy pollock of about 1 1/2 lb. Thinking I was about to start bagging up, the next 20 mins saw no more takes.

I then went up on the top wall to try a different area, and as my sidewinder was nearly back, a large (probably 2 1/2') pink battleship appeared out of the gloom to inspect the lure. A quick change to an egi and bang, an ika of about 12" grabbed hold.

I carried on for about another 20 mins, but I couldn't persuade any others to bite.

I just wonder how much, the squid are still influencing the fishing, as I always wonder whenever it seems quiet, if they are the reason?

 

[kevin white]

well done gary,

p.s, we don't get squid in may

all the best

kev

 

[Simon L]

Well done Gary. Having been over there recently, i concur with Kevin - no squid over there at this time of year

Si.

 

[Keith White]

Well done Gary.
Nice photoshop work with the Ika.
I love the way the tentacles blend seamlessly with the egi..

LOL

 

[Steve Lewis]

Good stuff Gary, trying lots of different things got you something in the end, well done !

 

[Carl B]

nice one gary

 

[Dave Watson]

Fair Play on the squid!

was downst caths last week and seen about 20 squid chilling in the sun on low tide , my mate put a jig past them for about half hour but they showed no interest , even breaking formation to swim around it.

Squid in may....................................................not round here!

 

[Callum]

Tut tut gary i thought you were an honest man! youve been telling porkies havnt you?

 

[Mick Ward]

You idiot thats not a squid, it cant be, they only come here in the autumn. Well done mate, we are anglings versions of myth busters, Chris "the squid" only needs a flat cap and he is away.

 

[Callum]

Chris "the squid" only needs a flat cap and he is away.

YESSSSSSSSSS