lofty Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Was meant to be going on the 5th but with a worsening forecast I juggled my jobs around and went on the 4th Meant an earlier start so 6am on the road for a two hour jaunt to Blue Anchor,twixt Watchet and Minehead Met up with Ken and Len( his moustache) and Martin from Ivybridge, and headed out into flat seas Because the sand gives way to mud at low water you only get to fish three hours either side of the tide. Fishing over high is generally better Target species today was conger, hopefully cod, and whatever else turned up, usually thornys Wasn't too long to wait and I had my first strap conger They don't like it when you get them to the boat, good bit of fun getting them off the hook I had 4 more straps and then a proper eel,estimated at 25-30 lb judging by the size of its head. I tried pulling the hook but didn't need to as he straightened my 5/0 circle A couple of moves later and I was on the gully by the reef, fishing lug. Only had my cod goggles on by now, when a nice pull, a few nods, and a 10-5 cod was between my legs Job done. Money shot on the beach, lovely sunset and an easy drive home. Blue Anchor never disappoints Rob, Sam, Jim and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Well done Steve. We always enjoy your reports. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Nice one Steve a double from a kayak, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Well done Steve an old favourite that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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