Saturday Session on Hayling Sand bar

Member Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 93 Location: Chichester

My self and Simon met up on Hayling between 11-11:30 for a see what happens session of fishing. When we got to the water it was still very high and decided to have a cast around the break waters, nothing came of that, although Simon spotted some fish a bit out of range. big hug

We headed along the water line towards Langstones entrance, casting as we went. Nothing came of that. We hung around at the point for a bit and I had a couple of attacks on the gurgler, but nothing committed itself enough to get hooked. crying

We were there for about an hour and a bit and we started to follow the water out over the sandbank casting again as we went. The current was very very strong and several times we had to stop and face the current and wait it out. As we did that the sand under our feet disappeared and more built up in front of us. In the space of about 2 minutes a pile of sand would build up in front of our feet and we could step up over a foot in height, was crazy.

Anyway, the tide eventually went out and we headed along the west bank of the bar. At a now known location simon managed to hit into a nice little bass, which looked dead graceful in the water. That was unhooked and popped back after its piccy was taken:

Isn't it a lovely pose... (the fish I mean). Strangely he named it Brad, how strange is he???! devil

Simon stepped out into the water again and caught another with in 5 minutes, he named that one Tony, he didn't want his picture taken.

We moved around a bit and nothing more wanted to come out to play. So, at about 5, we headed back to cars and headed home.

It was bloody cold out there, but was a good bit of fresh air

Dainger

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:16 pm

Nice report.....gotta get my hair cut!!!
I had a follow up fish tonight at low in the same spot and managed 3 small bass on my mimi spoons,nothing on the gurglers or clousers.
BUT a large word of warning if venturing out there alone which is something that i wont do again after tonight....quicksand.
I was just above my knees in water when i stood on very soft sand that just swallowed my legs to mid thigh.I could not budge and literally thought that this is my moment now,a bit early i thought.
Panic set in as the more i moved the more i sank down with water splashing at the top limit of my waders.
I threw my rod inshore and calmed myself down(not easy).I eventually managed to twist myself free by scooping sand away from around my legs.
The suction was awesome and very very scary,so learn from my mistake and dont go out there alone.
Cheers
Simon

Member Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 93 Location: Chichester

Ooh blimey - thats not good at all. Good point though I think, definately not a place to get into trouble alone. Some of the sand was feeling a bit soft on Saturday, so completely understand there being dodgy areas.

At least you are OK, thats the main thing...

Chris

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:25 pm

Had something happen to me like that a few years ago Simon so I know what you felt/ went through. Like me, at least you made it but yes I have to agree its a scary place when things get tough.

Craig

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:37 pm

there are easier ways to get down under simon.its a scary place to get stuck mate ,glad you got out ok ,its a good word of warning mate .tightlines mick

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:57 am

Yep, highly dodgy place to go with waders when the tide is running fast. Even at low water, there are still some patches of quick sand - I had to rescue a woman who got stuck a couple of years ago who thought it would be fun to walk out there with her pooch.

Regular Joined: Jul 26, 2009 Posts: 343 Location: Surrey

Something similar happened to me once, only in silt on the Thames. I thought I would have to lie on my back to get free, but found just enough purchase under my feet to lever out. Got two waderfuls of water though.

I suppose carrying a wading stick and prodding as you go would help stay safe.

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:16 pm

SCARY stuff Simon. Just shows that we should never take the sea for granted. Best to fish in pairs where possible. At least then we could drown together devil

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Perhaps a good idea to pack a whistle and small torch in the fishing vest. Also, make sure your mobile is fully charged and topped up with credit.
Equally scary is that mop in the photograph! Growing it long for Oz?

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:39 pm

MulletFly wrote:

SCARY stuff Simon. Just shows that we should never take the sea for granted. Best to fish in pairs where possible. At least then we could drown together devil

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Perhaps a good idea to pack a whistle and small torch in the fishing vest. Also, make sure your mobile is fully charged and topped up with credit.
Equally scary is that mop in the photograph! Growing it long for Oz?

i agree with you col ,it is best to fish in pairs but as we get later into the season its will get hard to find a swffing partner ,unless his name is simon.iwas intending to fish that location over the weekend at some point .iam serously thinking of purchasing a wading stick ,i think after the exploits of simon would justify this on the sand bar as i would say 90% of my swffing is done solo.and as a final note ,what a fine head of hair young si has got crying