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Its nasty aint it! That was just the first bit, not even the leader knot mega lump!

Fished Milford on Sea. The idea was a learning, to fish the tide all the way up targetting rays and whatever else came up. Good place for a spotty, but they have been evading me (and still are). The wind was in the face and stronger than forecast and there was more movement in the water than I expected. Happy with those conditions.

Set up 2 rods with sandeel and squid, and worm and squid. I could see a weather front coming over so put up my trusty brolly that seems to survive much more than it should. Rods sent out only to whip found to the East as is usual with the tide rip there. The first retrieval was so heavy it tweaked my back! The other rod was the same, so tried fishing short and cast one toward the back of a groyne on the West. It held nicely and I was rewarded with a little small eye. Not what I was after, and no size, but at least showed me there were fish about.
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Changed one rod to smaller hooks with rag tipped with squid which soon produced a sole.
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The weed started to ease, so I was able to increase my distance. The evening continued with alternative catches on each rod of small eyes and sole totalling 5 small eyes and 4 sole. Busy enough night, but the spotties still elude me. As the tide started to peak, the weed increased, so time for home. Small issue was that both 3 piece rods (new to me Blackrocks) butt sections were stuck, so good job I was in the van! Need to get them apart, lap them together a bit and graphite (pencil) them.

Good luck if you are out.
 
Nice report & photos Goatee! Well done on the Sole and the SE Ray. ????

I had a similar problem with my Conti Rod 2 lower sections getting stuck first time out. Luckily, like you did, I can get 10ft front to back in the Jeep. Tried all sorts to try and get them apart at home, and the thing that worked in the end was sandwich the joint between 2 bags of Frozen Peas! I've thoroughly cleaned & coated the joints with a VERY thin smear of quality Silicone grease, and not had a problem since. It helps to carry 2x 6 inch squares of that grip mat stuff so that you can get a good grip on the rod sections should similar occur. ??
 
John Mitchell said:
Well done goatee, it’s a while since I had a sole , I will try when the kids go back to school as our beaches get full of grockles , roll on September
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Cheers. The ones in my picture left, came January 20th. Bit of a shock I must admit, especially that size. I am finding the piers and beaches very quiet considering the kids are off. Long may that continue.
 
Looks a cracking session to me, even if your target still eludes you. We only get thornies here, I’d love a small eye!
 
Great session mate, and lovely pics too. ? (y)

Ian.
 
Trampster said:
Nice report & photos Goatee! Well done on the Sole and the SE Ray. ????

I had a similar problem with my Conti Rod 2 lower sections getting stuck first time out. Luckily, like you did, I can get 10ft front to back in the Jeep. Tried all sorts to try and get them apart at home, and the thing that worked in the end was sandwich the joint between 2 bags of Frozen Peas! I've thoroughly cleaned & coated the joints with a VERY thin smear of quality Silicone grease, and not had a problem since. It helps to carry 2x 6 inch squares of that grip mat stuff so that you can get a good grip on the rod sections should similar occur. ??
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Thanks for that. Got them sorted and used them again and they were ok.
 
Tatunka joe said:
When I read the title thought you’d shaved off yer beard ?‍♂️ ??nice fish mate
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Dont be daft. I had a porn star tash (early career!) for many years. I shaved it off and my middle girl asked why my top lip was a greeny colour, and told me l looked stupid. The wife said l didnt and the daughter said you have to say that cause you are married to him!
 
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