Penzance LRF 09/02/2011

The wind was strong, but the rain had eased, so put in a quick session down at the Albert Pier, Penzance. I was using a yellow 2" Ecogear Aqua Straw Tail Grub, with a size 8 hook, and to combat the wind, a 2g ball lead.

The gusting wind meant I had to shelter at the bottom of some steps, tight to the Harbour wall. Saw a couple of small fish cruising the surface in the light, disappearing into the shaddows. Casting short to avoid the wind kiting the line, slow retieve, bumping the bottom, soon had a fish on, a small Pollack. Next cast, with the lure left alone, deadstick after the drop, tap tap and another fish landed.

Decided to try the opposite side of the Harbour, so took a walk round, scouting for potential spots. Again, the wind was strong on this more exposed side, tried to fish with it gusting behind me, and managed another small Pollack. With the conditions far from easy, decided to call it a night.