South Coast L.O.S

[wingnut55]

Took the new Match Pro Mk2's for an outing today, went to L.O.S, just past the angling club, only a smallish tide, fished from 4.30 till about 9.00, used a 2/0 up n over on one rod, with squid and sandeel wraps, and size 1 clipped flappers with black lug on the other. Water was quite brown, and a fresh w/sw wind, using 5oz grippers struggled to get 80 yards. Weed was a pain, and the baits were coming back untouched, not even the crabs were interested. But a pleasant session nevertheless even if it was a blank.

The Match Pro Mk2's are very nice rods, even though they didn't get a proper workout, with the conditions, and just off the ground casts, the feedback from the rods told me they will put a lead a long way in better conditions. Had to have the 7HT Mag ST's on max mags too.

Thanks for looking.

Ian.

 

[tdxs133pm]

the feedback from the rods told me they will put a lead a long way in better conditions

Nice to know they talk to you when you're fishing on your own.They do look the part with the STs.

 

[Allthegearnoidea73]

a local like you should know it’s all about crab baits there this time of year

 

[wingnut55]

a local like you should know it’s all about crab baits there this time of year

I know, but the crabs were noticeable by there absence...

Ian.

 

[wingnut55]

Nice to know they talk to you when you're fishing on your own.They do look the part with the STs.

Not on my own, Karen my partner was taking the pics...

Ian.

 

[chesilpete]

Thats a fine looking wing man!

 

[wingnut55]

Thats a fine looking wing man!

That's our Molly Pete, mans best friend and all that. Don't go anywhere without her mate.

Ian.

 

[Tatunka joe]

Mollys a butey

 

[wingnut55]

Mollys a butey

Thanks Tats, she is indeed.

Ian.

 

[Tatunka joe]

Does she steal fish fight hounds and nail bait stealing dogs like my twat

 

[wingnut55]

Does she steal fish fight hounds and nail bait stealing dogs like my twat

Lol, no Molly couldn't be more laid back, takes no interest in fish, she is used to me blanking. But she will let bait stealing mutts know to feck off.

Ian.

 

[Trampster]

Nice report Ian and great photos. Shame no Fish but better luck next time.

 

[wingnut55]

Nice report Ian and great photos. Shame no Fish but better luck next time.

With me it's not about catching Tramps, just being on the beach trying is a real pleasure, with Karen and our little Molly, lovely.

Ian.

 

[flappy]

What is the crack with having the rods upside down..?..

 

[wingnut55]

What is the crack with having the rods upside down..?..

I knew i was doing it wrong flappy...

Ian.

 

[dsw]

What is the crack with having the rods upside down..?..

you really are not very bright and another stupid comment
to ad to your list of many

 

[flappy]

you really are not very bright and another stupid comment
to ad to your list of many

Gee.. thanks mate..

 

[Mike hemming]

Took the new Match Pro Mk2's for an outing today, went to L.O.S, just past the angling club, only a smallish tide, fished from 4.30 till about 9.00, used a 2/0 up n over on one rod, with squid and sandeel wraps, and size 1 clipped flappers with black lug on the other. Water was quite brown, and a fresh w/sw wind, using 5oz grippers struggled to get 80 yards. Weed was a pain, and the baits were coming back untouched, not even the crabs were interested. But a pleasant session nevertheless even if it was a blank.

The Match Pro Mk2's are very nice rods, even though they didn't get a proper workout, with the conditions, and just off the ground casts, the feedback from the rods told me they will put a lead a long way in better conditions. Had to have the 7HT Mag ST's on max mags too.

Thanks for looking.

Ian.

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Looking good there ian

 

[wingnut55]

Looking good there ian

Thanks Mike. How are things with you mate ?. And how is your wife now ?.

Ian.

 

[Mike hemming]

Thanks Mike. How are things with you mate ?. And how is your wife now ?.

Ian.

All is getting much much better, she’s getting stronger every day, and I’m back in work now , and I’m seriously considering going back to fishing probably give it a go next week