JIMBOB Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi all , I ventured out yesterday for the first time this season in search of a cod, not happy after finding my boat had been pelted with stones and two Windows smashed! :( then after clearing up the glass on deck we crept out as far as the dolphin bank a bit later than planned.weather was crap, rain and a bit windy Dropped down two large whole cuttlefish and after only a couple of minutes one Rod bucked over with a savage bite, I was reeling in in to check the bait when the other Rod, doubled over and was peeling off line, I grabbed the Rod as was connected to something in a different league to anything I've hooked before it preceded to empty my spool off 40 lb braid, 20 lb class ugly stick with a tld15, drag was pretty tight, to tight as it turned out it snapped my braid just a couple of inches from the reel just before it reached the backing 150 yards of whiplash lost it shook its head a few times but other than that it was a high speed run with amazing acceleration!!! Would have dearly loved to see it, other than that only a couple of congers and a suspected cod lost half way up, never mind hope to get another weather Window soon. niggle, Martin.C, Stuie and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Powerful fish like this seem to be hooked every winter,I have my suspicions to what they are but wouldn't it be great if a member actually got one to the surface Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 We all have a few theories about these fish that run hard and spool anglers If it was earlier in the year a shark would be the top choice At this time of year I start to think about the barn door skate that used to be caught south of the island As you say it would be great to get a closer look at one of these beasts Sorry to hear about the windows on your boat mate, if the culprit is found perhaps someone could drop him off by the dolphin bank to feed the big fish Hope to see you out there soon Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Shark!Go on Nige, you know you want to! We need a proper shark to be caught in club waters!!Rob niggle and Kingfisher 126 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 James. I am very sorry to hear about Dawn Raider. I took my Grand kids to Christchurch earlier in the year and pointed her out to them. She looked lovely. It leaves a horrible feeling when this sort of thing happens. Jim As for the fish - - - - - - I'm always failing to catch that BIG fish ! ! - - - - - or that Small fish ! - - - - or ANY flipping fish. Maybe next time eh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Unlucky with the big one Jim, a few of us have connected with something huge, it's just a matter of time before someone is able to chase, tire it out, and get a look at it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Sounds more like Shark than Skate from the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOB Posted November 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 I did think shark when it was on but it could have been anything really,but it was the speed it accelerated that was what broke me off, not happy with the whiplash, great for getting the lead down in tide but to thin and easily frayed, I had a 50lb 12 ft shockleader too and it didn't break on the knots! , just the power there was quite awesome! My Rod reel and line felt completely under gunned, and was almost waiting for the line to part or run out!, mark said shall I bouy the anchor just as it broke,but even if he had and didn't brake, it would have been to late.shame tho my other Rod onboard that I think it hit first was a 30 lb ugly with a tld 20 and 50 lb viros braid that should have stood a chance! Sods law that, bottom line is if you want to get one of these unseen monsters, your going to have some sort of boat plan to do some quick thinking and actions to get the boat off the anchor and after it! Hope I'm more ready if it happens again! Mal Thomas, Kingfisher 126 and niggle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 When Dan hooked his big porgie, 4 of us were fishing a rod each. In a way we were lucky that on its first run dans braid cut through mine and wills lines, which meant we could quickly buoy off the anchor while gordon wound in. I have a small buoy permanently tied on the inner end of my anchor warp, it stays in the bottom of the rope locker. This buoy does not pass through the alderney ring that we use. So all we have to do is undo the belay on the cleat and chuck the line overboard, start the engine and chase the fish. That tip may help others. But I think that I have only had to buoy an anchor about three or four times in the past twenty years, of fishing for specimen fish from my own boat. JIMBOB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 I only put my sharking gear up in the loft a couple of weeks ago, if there is another hit with someone it may be back out for a bit of winter hunting!! Would be great to see what it may be, there are always a few hits every year in the winter. niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan F (bathclaret) Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Another possibility might be a Tuna? niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Go Nige!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 You have all probably seen Totally Awsome fishing on YouTube , very nice thresher just off the island. I have no idea how long they hang around but I have seen a couple on the surface just off the pier, (1986)not that un-common Can anyone put the YouTube link please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3-Wr0rEuSU Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonehome Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Could always have been a submarine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 "You're going to need a bigger boat" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 What is this obsession of needing bigger boats? Size doesn't matter, or so I am regularly told! With a tiddler you can be towed about tiring the fish, bit like the yellow barrels in that film!!! Graham Nash, Ben, Martin.C and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Size doesn't matter, or so I am regularly told! Care to share Rob......... Mike Fox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 What is this obsession of needing bigger boats? Size doesn't matter, or so I am regularly told! With a tiddler you can be towed about tiring the fish, bit like the yellow barrels in that film!!! But didn't the barrels go under the water as well ? ? ? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 A few years ago when fishing the spoil grounds there was a loud bang and one of my rods flew off the boat never to be seen again it was so fast not a chance to save it needless to say the reel was not quite set up right but lesson learned something big and fast graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I've got a feeling we will be giving this monster a name soon, Nessie comes to mind!! Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 what about old harry graham Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not wise to go for a swim if you're seal-shaped like me ! Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Not wise to go for a swim if you're seal-shaped like me ! I can offer you a role as bait?! We hit into one of these the other side of the island. It went untill line ran out! I would guess a few porgies shadow the whiting and cod in maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Or a MolaMola, they grow big! Plus I grabbed / landing netted one autumn a couple of years ago (on JV with assistance from Adam & CharlieA) when released it went off like a rocket!!! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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