Overrun Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Another one of those venues that I've been keen to fish, weather window permitting. The drive down followed a familiar route as to Hartland, arriving in good time to survey the town. The rest of the group arrived soon after, AdamSi, Smeg, Diver9, Pugwash & Isca. News was good, Tope caught the previous day close-in . Launched and headed for the bay off Sillery. Lynmouth from the water: Anchored in 40ft, tide receding fast, the Dogs were in . Whole Mackerel ripped to pieces in minutes. After a succession of small Dogfish, a more purposeful bite on a whole Squid. Bent my 12lb rod well and fought hard until mid water. A Ray, and not one I'd caught from a Kayak before , Small Eyed: Low water approaching and the anticlockwise tidal eddy eased to a halt. Caught a second Small Eyed on the Tope rod(Whole Mackerel), not as big as the first, began rebaiting and Dave (Isca) yelled. Tope. Great, but a slight problem, lassoed around the tail, ... several trips to the kayak followed, each time Dave tried to grab the tail it was spooked and crash dived, 4th attempt and in the Yak: A cracking fish 25lb'ish, gave us hope for more and a few minutes later I duly obliged: OK, so it could have been bigger. Low tide came and went (doesn't take long in the Bristol Channel) Adam, Dave, Pugwash & myself landed on Scillery for lunch and a stretch before the afternoon stint. Smeg & Diver9 headed towards the point, returning to fish close-in after we relaunched. The afternoon rising tide was much quieter, even the Dogs were less in abundance, Eugene caught a nice Huss, think that was about it. What a cracking day with great company in magnificent surroundings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Just want to say how much I enjoy your reports & photos You catch some great fish as well that I would be proud of from my boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Starting to become my favourite reports, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I agree with that, great reports and pictures of some excellent fish. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overrun Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks guys, always appreciate your reports (and comments) too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I am always amazed by what you guys catch! I suppose you will be after stingrays soon or go up to scotland and get a common skate or two! Great pictures keep them coming. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Also, I like seeing your set up, all the equipment you carry etc. It all looks v professional/expensive and the way you strap the cool box on the back. Is it full of booze? Can you get prosecuted for paddling a canoe sloshed I wonder? Seriously though, keep 'em coming, they are my favourite as well. Just one question: when you hook a big 'un, does it pull you along or could it cap-size you or is v stable? Just a thought! I look forward to seeing you in action some time next summer. Have fun..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 cracking report yet again, such good reading, well done guys. derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overrun Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Also, I like seeing your set up, all the equipment you carry etc. It all looks v professional/expensive and the way you strap the cool box on the back. Is it full of booze? Can you get prosecuted for paddling a canoe sloshed I wonder? Seriously though, keep 'em coming, they are my favourite as well. Just one question: when you hook a big 'un, does it pull you along or could it cap-size you or is v stable? Just a thought! I look forward to seeing you in action some time next summer. Have fun..... No booze in the cool box honest , not a great fan of those myself as the wind get's hold of 'em and mucks-up your steering. It's an odd feeling being pulled about by the fish, even the humble Pout will swing the bow round when not anchored. I've done 600 yards+ attached to a Smooth Hound and others further on Tope. That said, mostly we are at anchor, occasionally a fish goes up-tide and pulls the kayak across the tide. Stability wise the worst part is lifting the fish from the water. Cheers James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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