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Still taking it steady (after failed base jump) so another easy fish from the van was in order today.
Fished at Calshot. I am a member and have an annual parking permit, so the more l go, the cheaper it is - well to my way of thinking anyway. Its got a castle as well! A nice backdrop for my van.
Leant two 10 ft flattie rods against the wooden railings after casting out 2 x 3 hook flappers, with size 4 hooks and old ragworm, one with pop ups on, one bare. Both rods bungeed on as usual. The idea was to fish the tide up. Target was a flounder, but a decent bass (like last time) is always nice.
Stayed out for a while, but the North East wind was cold, a bit brisk and affecting my shoulder. Back into the van, radio on, diesel heater on and tea from the flask to compliment slices of last nights home made pizza. Tough life!
Nothing happened, nothing at all. Not even crabs pulling at the bait. Bait was coming in untouched. Still warm and comfy and out of the house, so happy enough.
I decided to finish at 3. I ranged the rods in a bit, while still trying to keep the bait in the gulley. As l set the second rod, the first one registered a bite and kept going. This time its not a big bass and it stays low and out of sight. I did not see the fish until l lifted it up over the wall and there it is, number 10 for my, until now, stalled species hunt, my target for the day a flounder.
Picture taken at 2.59. He has a chunk missing out of him. I wonder if l will catch him again in the future?
On the way home l stopped and took a picture of the last remaining part of Fawley power station. It was the control centre for the station and looked like a flying saucer. They filmed there for Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation, Solo A Star Wars Story and an episode of Red Dwarf.
Good luck if you are out.
Fished at Calshot. I am a member and have an annual parking permit, so the more l go, the cheaper it is - well to my way of thinking anyway. Its got a castle as well! A nice backdrop for my van.
Leant two 10 ft flattie rods against the wooden railings after casting out 2 x 3 hook flappers, with size 4 hooks and old ragworm, one with pop ups on, one bare. Both rods bungeed on as usual. The idea was to fish the tide up. Target was a flounder, but a decent bass (like last time) is always nice.
Stayed out for a while, but the North East wind was cold, a bit brisk and affecting my shoulder. Back into the van, radio on, diesel heater on and tea from the flask to compliment slices of last nights home made pizza. Tough life!
Nothing happened, nothing at all. Not even crabs pulling at the bait. Bait was coming in untouched. Still warm and comfy and out of the house, so happy enough.
I decided to finish at 3. I ranged the rods in a bit, while still trying to keep the bait in the gulley. As l set the second rod, the first one registered a bite and kept going. This time its not a big bass and it stays low and out of sight. I did not see the fish until l lifted it up over the wall and there it is, number 10 for my, until now, stalled species hunt, my target for the day a flounder.
Picture taken at 2.59. He has a chunk missing out of him. I wonder if l will catch him again in the future?
On the way home l stopped and took a picture of the last remaining part of Fawley power station. It was the control centre for the station and looked like a flying saucer. They filmed there for Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation, Solo A Star Wars Story and an episode of Red Dwarf.
Good luck if you are out.
