went out early kds up at 06:00 to fish with (uncle) snatcher
he arrived prompt at 07:00 to ferry us as i'm still not allowed to drive as yet Drs what do they know...........
planned a go for flatties at a mark given by Saint......
WEED ++++++ no bites 09:30 enough of that time for some pollacking off the rocks to the right of the ardwell mark

As usual snatcher into first fish on a snatcher lure

boy those things work a treat result Pollack of 1 1/2 lb

thump bigger fish for snatcher this time approx 5 lb but spat the hook feet from rocks

littletack4 and misstack4 both float fishing lug tipped with mackeral for some reluctant wrasse

Note to dad (tack4): THE CASTING COACHING IS PAYING OFF!

no real bites but screamsof enthusiasim every time the floats bopped in the current

finally got rigged up and fishing.........

went further down the mark leaving the kids to try it alone for a bit.

result... Caitlin hooks into a Coallie at just under 2lb

Snatcher meantime still pulling the pollack in

what about littletack4 & tack4 ...... no joy but time for a change of tactic

result little tack4 snagged on rocks below
hand kyle my rod to keep reeling in and atempt to unsnag his lure

"DAD, DAD"... turn to see a smile splitting his wee face "IT'S A POLLACK"

misstack4 heads over with scales 1 1/2 lb


the fish caught and photographed prior to release


then tack4 decide to have a dip in a rock pool whilst attempting to dislodge misstack4's dropped plug

slipped on a wet rock and ended up with a very sore bum and hip thankfully nothing serious but some rotters were almost wetting themselves......
seeing as i was all ready soaked i retrived the captured fish from another deep rock pool for the kids to return

all in all a good morning kids all caught and happy, snatcher had at least seven on the snatcher lure to 2 1/2 lb plus the one that got away

and i suppose the ache will stop eventually
packed up headed home for a warm shower

Good post tack, glad that the kids enjoyed there day out

Nice post m8 this is really what fishing is all about. Reminds me of fishing with my daughter when she was young nothing like it

Great day for you all, well done, the kids look thoroughly pleased with themselves, glad you are ok after your dip

As has already been said, the kids look really pleased with their catches. Well done to the lot of you

looks like you'se had a nice day andrew mice to see the kids enjoyed it , sorry i missed out on that one other commitments will catch up with you soon ps. try staying out the water andrew your scaring the fish m8

Great post, love to see the kids fishing and having a good time.

Well done snatcher those lures are the bees knees for pollock and bass

Yes Andrew - or should it be Aquaman!!!!- it was a great day out. The kids faces say it all

Back to Gods Country a week on Friday. Hope to see you then maybe. Will also knock out some Snatcher brooches in Stranraers colours for you to dish out amongst the young supporters.

Come on you blues

cheers snatcher

Actually I would adopt Caitlin if she did not talk so much

Just joking young lady

May catch you in a few weeks kids,look after mam and dad please in the meanwhile.

Cheers Aquaman