Adam F Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Well, what can I say?....it doesnt happen very often, but when it does its one of those days that you remember for ages!!! Bob and I were both fed up with hearing James hauling, so with a superb forecast we both booked a day off and planned a trip today. Up at 4.30am, it was -5c outside, and pitch black - must be mad!!! I met bob at the slip at 6am, and we launched BW into a mirror like sea - 20 mins later and we are anchored S of the Needles.....ready for the flood tide at 8.00am The whiting were evident from the start, all between 1lb and 2lb! At about 9.00am Im sitting in the cabin cooking bacon for brecky when my triple squid rod slowly pulls over - rush out to it, and decent fish nods for the bottom - COD!!! we both shout. After a fantastic fight in a reasonable tide this MASSIVE shape appears!!! Bob struggled to get the whole fish in the net - and she went 31lb 12oz on the boat!!! WHAT A BEAST!!!!! 20 mins later and 'no cod fuller' starts to change his name! - a take that almost snapped the rod had him pulling in a beauty at just over 14lb!!!! AND he kissed me!!! (Mark B - I sympathise!!) Just as bob hools this cod, my rods off again and a 33lb Eel is the culprit!! Another 20 mins and Bob is in again!!!! This time a lovely clean 7lb fish!! About an hour later and Im off again - this time a lovely 13lber!!! WE ARE IN HEAVEN!!!! Bob finishes with a superb 9lb Pollock - at to this lot over 20 whiting to 2lb and a 3lb Spotted ray and we had a cracking day - RED LETTER!!! Had the biggie officially weighed at Loni's in Xchurch at 31lb dead - Chris Clarke turned up to do photos for the Echo etc.... Just finished filleting the beasts - had 10 plates of fish!!!! Photos to follow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOB Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Well done those men, that was truly an awesome days fishing!!!!! all that training ive been giveing you adam has paid off Youve put in the hours and been rewarded and whata fish, a 31lb cod thats a hell of a fish, well done that man and new pb's all round for you guys, cant wait to see the photos. I better get out there and try and catch a bigger one! Tight lines James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Excellent Guys, sure beats sitting in an office. did you ever get to eat the bacon or did you burn it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Yep, it was a cracking day. Personally, I have never had the pleasure to see a Cod over 30lb, so when this one hit the surface like a breaching Polaris sub, I was a bit taken back. "Oh, sh*t", I thought, "this net ain't gunna be bit enough"..."please don't let me mess it up like I did with Mark's conger". But after a bit of a struggle we managed to squeese it into the net and haul it aboard. We were in awe of the beast and, almost in unison, we both said she needs to go back. So all credit to Adam, he did attempt to let her go, and after a minute or so holding her by the side of the boat, she gave a big gulp and dived to the bottom...only to surface again 5 secs later. We watched for a while but she obviously wasn't going to survive, so we dropped back on the anchor and picked her up again. Oh well, at least she might win Adam the GPS/FF Cod competition in the mag. Had a bit of a laugh later...I was hauling up something quite weighty which I initially thought was a cod, but about half way up it started to fight very differently. It was actually swimming up towards me and under the boat. The culpret soon appeared from under the transome...it was a small Pout. "No way!", I said, and then from further under the boat Adam spotted the real culpret...the 8lb 12oz Pollack!!! That was a real surprise. A very nice fish, but long and thin. In top condition it would've hit double figures. Anyway, a fantastic day, and congratulations again Adam on catching that beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Nice report guys That explains the empty seats last night then, and the various rumours heard today on the forum. What a great Day you must have had out there today, as James said you put in the effort and Rod hours and you get a result. Well done both I will look forward to the photo's and report forms. A great start for the December Fish, it will have to be a very very good fish to beat that one. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Adam, both pictures came out ok. I just need to transfer them off the camera, but we have a slight technical hitch on that front. Hopefully won't take long to sort out. BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Great effort to put such a fish back. Enjoy the feast and good luck with the magazine prizes. At this rate Adam and James will be sharing a free boat soon. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Excellent report Adam. Is the PC working now ? I was really impressed that you tried to return the big cod, I didn't realise until now that it was the big 31lb one you tried to return. I must get some netting for the landing net now as I am not so sure my current net would hold such a beast. Can't wait to see the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Well done you two and congrat's. Isn't it amazing the more dedicated one is the luckier one gets Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Well done lads. Wish I'm out there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Well done Adam & Bob I can see my forum name will have to change soon Better than sitting in a traffic jam as I was! Regards Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 RESULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done lads. That beats my pb by 30lb!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Adam/Bob What can I say other than well done to both of you A cracking days fishing by any standards. Don't you just love it when a plan comes together . I've yet to catch a 30lb plus cod, and havent had a plan come together for a wee while now, I must look at changing that After Bobs phone call I was seriously tempted to launch Maverick wish I had now Good luck with fish of the month and bfm adam Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Top Banana Lads, Great when it all works for you. I am really pleased that you both had a cracking day. May it continue. BB and LBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Well done Adam and Bob; glad someone had a great day's fishing to inspire us all to greater efforts (or time on water!). I am sure that many will now start making some 'extra strong' traces in anticipation - and even consign some older ones to the waste (suitable processed). Having spent 5 hours (on top of the 2+ each way in the car) pulling the engine apart on Saturday morning, without a breathe of wind anywhere, I sure need some motivation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Quote.. Having spent 5 hours (on top of the 2+ each way in the car) pulling the engine apart What's up with the engine Duncan? Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Duncan Sorry to hear that the engine is sick, I hope it is not serious. Shame you missed such a good calm day Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 well........... (1) we have been loosing a bit of atf from the power steering but had found a tiny weep on the pulley - assumption (still believed valid) is that the seal needs replacing. Job for March. (2) we noticed that (1) above was loosing fluid quicker last month (3) noticed a little bit of oil/fuel in the exhaust at the time of the fuel block/full system bleed anyhow turns out I have a power steering fluid cooler hidden in the bowels of the installation where raw water cools the atf before heading out via the elbow/exhaust...........and it's basically 'failed'; on an engine less than 3 years old when it happened. unless anyone knows a genius on radiator thingys, or Barrus take pity, what looks like a smartie tube in a bog roll tube is going to cost me the price of some boats! I really really am glad people have been abloe to get out and fish - my turn will come; and I felt a little guilty sitting comfortably last Sunday watching some 'bob about' a bit............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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