Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008

Subject: Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008 Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:41 am

Venue - Llandudno Pier
Tide - Low to High
Time - Night
Bait: Fresh Lug, Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Squid

Another collection of like minds.
I joined Del The Tope, Mags, Notbad, Spaceman, Simon and Richie to fish Llandudno Pier on a freezing cold evening.

The first problem was how to defrost the bait!!!!!!!
Not easy. Short of sticking a few Mackerel fillets in my pockets, it was a case of softening up within a clenched fist.
This worked, but with no feeling now left in my fingers, I was unable to feel hook points pricking my fingertips whilst baiting up.
Luckily the pain was only apparent on the drive home after half an hours thawing out

I set up next to Mags Simon and Notbad landside of the bar.
I setup 2 rods.
One dropped down and the other cast out.
My £5.99 Cash Converters bait trap was loaded with Mackerel and Squid and dropped down.

My rods were soon twitching.
The Whiting were here in numbers.
The 4 of us were into the action immediately.
Singles, Doubles and Triple headers were coming up at a great rate.

On the other side of the bar, Del The Tope was playing the waiting game with his trademark big hooks and big fish baits.
He was quiet though.

By the cafe, Spaceman and Richie were notching up Whiting, Dabs, Rockling and Scorpion Fish.

Richie was having a battle with some big fish with sharp teeth!
He hooked into some ‘monster’ on 4 occasions. Each time his scratch rig was returned minus a hook
It was starting to get personal!
Richie will be returning armed with some heavier gear.

Back over our side, Simon had found hole that was producing triple headers of Whiting every drop.
On the other rod, it was Dab City.

Mags had a Pouting(or was it a Poor Cod) for a change.

I had a 3 Bearded Rockling.

Meanwhile I hauled up my bait trap for the first time.
The contents included……..
Numerous Velvet Swimmer Crabs, 1 Pouting, 1 Rockling, 1 Prawn and a good sized Edible.

On the rods, again it was Whiting alround the Bar.
Notbad had been busy all night.

Another check in the bait trap resulted in a few smaller edibles and the 3 biggest Whiting I had caught all night.

Del’s patience at the back wasn’t rewarded tonight.
He might be trying Richie’s spot next trip.

Elsewhere on the pier, reports were of more of the same. Nothing massive, but enough Whiting and Dabs to keep everyone busy.

By now, my Fresh Lug was frozen!
Time to call it a day and head off to warmer climes.

I’d had 15 fish, Notbad, Simon and Mags must have had over 20 each.
Another great session at a truly magnificent venue.

Happy Days!!!

Subject: Re: Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008 Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:42 pm

mark1 wrote:: looks like a good night was had, I especially like the photo of the crab and Mags hat.

Mags hat looked great.
It's the future for winter fishing!

Subject: Re: Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008 Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:43 pm

magnet wrote:: great evening good company plenty of fish what more do you need well maybe a cod in my dreams so far

It was great to see you again Mags.

How did the crab taste?

Subject: Re: Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008 Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:01 pm

Those traps are a feast of fun -especially getting the feisty crabs out of them.
-A finger lickin' good night all round.

Subject: Re: Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008 Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:02 pm

magnet wrote:: and netty and her mum ate the crab they loved it

Great to hear it.
Hopefully no one lost in finger in the process Smile

Subject: Re: Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008 Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:04 pm

Notbad wrote:: Those traps are a feast of fun -especially getting the feisty crabs out of them.
-A finger lickin' good night all round.

The traps really are great.
I'm tempted to get rid of the rods and buy a load of traps.
Just imagine 20 traps dropped from the pier. Smile

Guest

The traps make it a more interesting night Mike, making a change from waiting for the rod tip to go. Nice to see whats actually down there. The night itself was Super, great company and plenty of varieties caught and loads of help about if needed. Top venue with Top people. Can't wait for the next get together.. santa

If i can't find a hat like Mags, i'll find a wig, i might look like this on the next one. afro

Subject: Re: Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008 Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:02 pm

spaceman wrote:: If i can't find a hat like Mags, i'll find a wig, i might look like this on the next one.

Infact the next one is the Christmas Do, so Christmas Hats and wigs will be expected Smile

Don't forget that the mince pies will be on me!

Guest

fairziff wrote:

spaceman wrote:: If i can't find a hat like Mags, i'll find a wig, i might look like this on the next one.

Infact the next one is the Christmas Do, so Christmas Hats and wigs will be expected Smile

Don't forget that the mince pies will be on me!

Don't forget the Fresh Cream as well .. santa

Subject: Re: Llandudno Pier - 28/11/2008 Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:45 pm

spaceman wrote:

fairziff wrote:

spaceman wrote:: If i can't find a hat like Mags, i'll find a wig, i might look like this on the next one.

Infact the next one is the Christmas Do, so Christmas Hats and wigs will be expected Smile

Don't forget that the mince pies will be on me!

Don't forget the Fresh Cream as well .. santa

Will Squirty Cream do?

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