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Report By : Craig Roberts
Date :
5th August 2006
Vessel :
Seren Y Mor
Trip Type :
Conger

L-R Grey Laycock, Steve Hobley, Craig Roberts, Clive Jones, Derek Williams, John Bentley, Keith Burnett, John Willis

Steve Hobley in action.....

Nearly there.....

Skipper Kevin weighing, the result.....

Which was a 14.5 Blonde Ray


Greg with a nice Conger


John Willis with kitty winning 26.5lb Conger

Keith Burnett with a nice 8lb Huss


A great day had by all!


Report By : Martin Lewis
Date :
8th July 2006
Vessel :
Celtic Wildcat
Trip Type :
Bass

Not the greatest Bass trip that we've ever had. Unable to catch any launce at the start of the day it was out with the artificial lures and away out to the banks. Steve Hobley, a new member was doing the business having drawn position 2 and landed a nice couple of 'keepers'. Another recent member to join the club, Malcolm Powell, was also showing the old hands how it was done.

After one bass myself at the banks I then hooked into a modest 2.5lb bass while jigging for mackerel at slack water, a surprise to everyone onboard especially as I'd proudly predicted a full house of mackerel. This bass was taken approximately 10ft below the surface in a very shallow area. Just goes to show there are no firm rules to fishing.

Other Danglers on the day included Greg Laycock, Clive Jones, Joe Barnikel, Malcolm Powell and Steve Hobley amongst others..... 

Steve Hobley with one of his nice bass

Malcolm Powell showing the old hands how it's done

Me with a fluked 2.5lb'er while jigging for mackerel with Silver Shrimp

 



Report By :
Bill Billing
Date :
16th April 2006
Vessel :
Seren Y Mor
Trip Type :
Ray

Those dangling on the day were: Ian Philips, James Bentley, John Bentley, Mike Middleton (Co-ordinator), Dave Frampton, Richard Middleton, Wayne Edwards, Greg Laycock & Bill Billing (New member)

The weather was overcast but pleasant and started getting windy and cooler as we left the coast.

We all met at Swansea Marina, got bait and last minute bits and pieces. I tagged along in the shop and bought the same as everyone else, I even bought a new tackle box to take all my fish home.

Dave Axtell eventually got us aboard and off we sailed at approx. 0830.

This was my first trip, the atmosphere was electric and the adrenalin was pumping around the old veins, me with all these veterans, (I was certainly going to learn a lot today).

After what seemed hours Dave pulls the boat up and dropped the 'brake' over the side. We had arrived at the Scar Weather Bank. We fished the down side first until the tide stopped running so fast. I think every one had a line out before the anchor had even touched bottom. It wasn't long before the fish started coming aboard. We then moved and fished the top and finally moved back to where we had started fishing. It went something like that I think.

My personal best of the day was a 4½lb Small eyed ray, not bad for a beginner. I did have one terrific bite and after what seemed an age of playing this fish, Richard asked me for his gear back.

Some nice fish were caught by the other Danglers;

Ray Laycock, sorry I mean Greg, who caught 1 Thornback and 4 Smalleyed, the biggest weighing in at 11¾lbs.

Mike Middleton also came up with a very nice 9lb Smalleyed.

James Bentley caught a Smalleyed. I don't know the weight, although it was certainly much bigger than mine.

Wayne Edwards caught a Small Eye.

Ian Phillips Blanked on the Ray scenario but surprised everyone when he boarded a 12lb Conger. Although I heard it called many types of Ray etc. until it surfaced.

Everyone caught something even if was only some of the numerous Dogfish.

Dave is a brilliant Skipper, "nice cup of tea Dave". 3 Sugars next time please. He was that pleased with our efforts he gave us an extra hour out on the Bank.

Well Gents I don't know about you but I really enjoyed my day and your company. Sorry if I have missed anything or got any of the details wrong. I did learn a lot.

Tight Lines
Bill

   

 

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