Llangorse Today

[nifty]

Had a ride down to Llangorse today to see what we can expect in a few weeks time.

I got there about 8 am to find the car park full, not what I expected on a Friday, and got talking to the manager and a couple of other lads who were going out for the day. It wasn't long before the photos came out and they were showing me pics of a couple of lunkers that they'd had earlier this season. One at 34lb and another a pound heavier, maybe the same fish, but a hell of a gut on them.

I went with the intention of trolling a deadbait, so set up and put the largest Sardine I'd got with me on for starters. After paddling a couple of hundred yards out I got into 15ft of water so set the float about a foot overdepth and trailed it away. It took about five minutes before the first fish took and I wound down half expecting a good fish. I didn't expect to see the scrawny little thing that had taken my biggest bait.

 

A quick photy in case it was the only one of the day, and on with another Sardine. A couple of hours later and nothing else had shown an interest so I went ashore for a cuppa and a P*** and stood and admired the scenery.

 

Back out to it and I went over to the western side of the lake trying to keep to the 18-20 ft contour and decided to paddle slowly backwards so that I could see the float and not just rely on the baitrunner buzzing to a take. About 1 pm the float shot away and I wound down quickly but again it was just another tiddler.

 

I carried on in reverse and kept going and headed down towards the Southern end of the lake and about an hour later the float shot away again and this time it felt a bit better initially with the kayak at least being pulled towards it. After a spirited little scrap this 6lber came alongside to be unhooked.

 

More paddling up and down the Southern arm until the light started to go and then I aimed the stern of the yak for home and trolled slowly back. I took it nice and slow and watched the sun set out behind the hills to the west, whilst the moon was just appearing over the eastern hills.

 

I'd got about halfway back and had just taken those pics when the float went again and again the fish started to pull the kayak and I thought "Yes", alas it wasn't to be and a fighting fit 7 lber came alongside for uhooking.

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That was the signal to pack up. so I steamed in with the cold starting to nip the ends of my fingers but It had been a good day and the weather was glorious.

Hopefully when we have the meet we will be as lucky.

 

The launch spot this evening. Don't leave your sarnies lying around Them Swans and ducks are killers if you have any grub on you.

 

nifty.

[Starvinmarvin]

These Pike reports are going to have to stop, I'm struggling to sleep, my wallet is starting to suffer on ebay, one lure here, another there, a book here (well I need something to read on the train), a load of print outs from PACGB, a new reel here, another there, sidecutters, trace cutters, crimps. Off to get some end tackle this weekend. I've got the bug and haven't wetted a freshwater line yet! That reminds me, I need some more line

 

Great report Stuart, notice you take a landing net along, do we need one or can they be chinned

 

SM

[SpeciMan]

Nice report Stuart.

 

I hear what you're saying Starvin. I'm not going to Llangorse and I nearly bought some pike tackle from my local shop today - will wait until I have a pike trip planned first.

[nifty]

Hiya Dave,

I always take the net just in case a biggie turns up but I havn't needed it yet.

Don't get spending too much, you don't need to go overboard on gear, It's simple fishing really

Stu.

[phooey]

Lovely pictures Stu.

 

Where there's little 'uns .....

[Starvinmarvin]

Too late Stuart, been going mad but it's fun, like I say just a bit of end tackle to buy now... floats, trebles, traces, crimps, weights, fly traces, fly hooks, fly materials, snap links, helicopter rig bits, bubble float, new hat, new boots... selection of baits... nothing much

 

SM

[s2vto]

great report, where have you been?

 

Stu

[nifty]

Hi Stu,

Duckin and diving, Up in Brum with work and deciding where to fish this week.

Are you out this weekend? I havn't decided what to try over the weekend.

Stu.

[richi]

Nice one Stu---looking forward to the meet even more now!

[Marc J]

Great report! Going to try Rudyard Lake tomorrow for pike.

Still ummming & arrring about whether to get a dry suit, chest waders or salapettes plus booties for this cold weather. Only got a wet suit & some cr*p overtrousers, so will probably get a cold botty!