Started out with various Xlayers, rigged weedless. Had some good taps, casting and slow twitch retrieve, over the rocky bottom, but no hook ups. Decided to move spots, and try a smaller lure, a 4" Senko rigged weedless with a 5g cone head. The new spot had a very deep gulley running parallel to the rocky outcrop I was fishing from. I was simply able to throw a small flip cast, allowing the Senko to sink, and then very small twitches, with long pauses. The small surging tide, helping with the lures movement.
Could feel something nibbling, but again, no hook up. Reeled the lure in, and the tail section was pitted with teeth marks. Same cast again, and connected with a fish. Good bend in the rod, and the first Wrasse of the day was landed.
Measuring 39cm rounded down, and weighing in at 2lb 3oz.
The lure had been nailed, so slipped another on, and continued. Fishing at very close range, almost jigging the lure vertical beneath me. Even at around low tide, must have been at least 12' water over the rocky weedy sea bed. Went on to land two more Wrasse, the second of them a new PB for me, and actually the heaviest fish I have had so far on a lure.
Measuring 38cm and weighing in at 2lb 0oz
Measuring 43cm and weighing in at 3lb 3oz
The Nories rod proving a good investment for me, the sensitivity is great, I can really feel what is happening beneath me, and the bite detection is great. Good to see it bent over, with some reserve for a real beast someday (hopefully!)
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