Ian had organised a trip East for some of the Danglers, so we locked out at 8am from Penarth marina, and steamed the short distance to the fishing grounds.
First cast - Clive had a belting bit, and pulled in a plump codling. Things were looking good!
Soon we were all hitting into congers - and I managed a couple up to 15 - 20lb.
As the tide eased, and swung round for the ebb - the fishing slowed, with still only the single cod on the boat. A while into the ebb - and after boating a few conger. I had a small bite on my rod, and I reeled into what I suspected to be another eel. After starting off feeling like an eel, the fight changed and soon a cracking cod hit the surface and was scooped into the net.
The fish went 10lb 8oz, was in prime condition, and was a pb for me. My first 'proper' Bristol Channel cod!
We finished the day a bit slowly, but I did manage an eel of around 30lb+.
All too quickly we were heading back to the lock. A cracking trip had by all, despite the lack of numbers on the cod front. Fingers crossed for some decent weather and a few more cod in a fortnights time. Not asking for much!!!
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