Jump to content

Species, Species, Species


glennk

Recommended Posts

Just returned from an interesting day afloat at Sandsend. Not lots of fish, but I managed a news species for me, a plaice, and a nice pollack on the float and 2 bass over 3lb.

 

I had managed to source a few lugworm, some sandeel and some squid from Rods and Reels shop in Whitby so I started with a bit of bait fishing at low water just off Sandsend. I anchored up and shot a big bait out in hope of a Thornback or 2. An hour later I hadnt had a bite so I untied myself and did a bit of drift fishing with a 2 hook flapper rig. First drift resulted in a small dab. This isnt what I was after really so I decided on one more drift and if I was still getting dabs I would change tactics and go plugging.

 

sandsend001.jpg

 

On the next drift my luck changed and I landed a double shot of Plaice. Both good sized fish, but I had no use for them so I returned them. I quickly dropped back in and tried again and not long after I had another plaice - this one was a beauty and looked near 2 pounds although I never bothered to weigh it. I had now been joined by a chap called Kev in a surf kayak who was fishing for mackerel. As he said he liked to eat fish, I gave him the plaice for his tea.

 

sandsend006.jpg

 

sandsend007.jpg

 

With the tide now pulling through I decided on a bit of plugging for bass. I trolled around for a couple of hours and there wasnt much doing, but the 2 I did get were both nice sized schoolies that went 3-10 and 3-6 on the scales.

 

sandsend009.jpg

 

As dusk approached I decided I would try a bit of float fishing for bass. I put on a set of sabikis and rounded up 2 small sandeel for bait. I managed to keep them alive in the footwell. I hung one on a 1o hook at a depth of around 9ft and cast it in, an waited......, and waited and waited. Twenty minutes later the float slowly went from site and I had a bite. I struck hard but met thin air and the fish had gone, when I wound in the sandeel had gone too.

 

sandsend003.jpg

 

So on with my second and last sandeel. Sadly the smae happened again and I had no sandeel left. I decided to try a piece of mackerel strip. Almost instantly the float was under again. This time I connected to what felt to be a very nice fish. After a bit of a scrap I landed the brute. Not a bass but a pollack of 7lb 4oz, what a beauty.

 

sandsend011.jpg

 

I persevered untill dark in search of a bass on the float. Sadly, depsite several good bites, it wasnt to be. So all in all it wasnt a bad day and sure beets working.

Edited by glennk
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We and our partners use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences, repeat visits and to show you personalised advertisements. By clicking “I Agree”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.