Went over to Mevagissey, to meet up with Ben for a spot of LRF in the Harbour. I have never been to Mevagissey, and it looked promising. Tide was not on our side, as we started fishing at around low, with small tides. There was enough water to fish the area near the Harbour entrance, but it was dry at the town end. Another big factor against us was the howling wind, made it tricky to find spots to fish from, we were limited in where we could try.
On Ben's recommendation, I started out on some steps, casting parallel to a large sea wall. Straight away I was into the fish, small Pollack. They seemed to be taking the lure almost at the bottom of the steps, as the lure was drawn out of the water. I had four from this spot, before I switched places with Ben, and he landed some more little ones. The lure of choice once more was the Ecogear Aqua Straw Tail Grub, with a little extra weight to combat the windy conditions;
After an hour or so of slow fishing, Luke turned up. Quick discussion on where to fish, and we were heading off to Fowey. Luke kindly filled us in on a little local information, and after a tour of the twisty narrow streets, we fished from a small slip and harbour wall. We all had fish, Luke and I close range with Pollack against the wall. Ben had the fish of the night, with a decent size Herring at distance in the main channel. Biggest one I have seen for sure;
Was more of an exploratory session, and it's easy to see that Fowey has enormous potential, cheers to Ben and Luke.
Today HRF - Small swell and cross offshore winds, sun out, so went to try the Wrasse at my rough ground deep water West Cornwall spot. Fished for a good hour without any action, moved from rocky outcrop to another. Wind was stronger than anticipated, could only fish off one side of the outcrops.
Few nibbles here and there, but no connections with the 4" Senko's and similar stick baits. Switched to a smaller 3" Ecogear Aqua Milfle, rigged weedless. Jigging vertically in a deep gulley, letting the surges of tide do the work, finally connected and landed my only fish of the session. Small Wrasse - Did not weigh or measure, looked to me like it was maybe getting close to spawning, with a bulging lower belly area?? Maybe, maybe not, but it was unhooked, quick photo and back in the water just in case, no faffing about.
My first non-LRF fish of February, been a very unproductive month for me in the daylight sessions. Here's to a better month in March!
Nice write up Paul. Will have to get myself down that way soon.
ReplyDeleteTop job on the Wrasse as well!