king george dock 11/01

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:29 pm

Fished car park again today, from 10.45am till 4.00pm. and drew a blank again, forth blank on the trot. even using fresh and frozen bait,,,weather was grey , overcast and drizzle at times, and still a nip in the air.
The humber river was almost flat calm and no wind. not even a bite in site,, apart from weed,,,
Am taking a break from fishing, feel my confidence is getting rather low at the moment. if i cant catch using fresh or frozen bait, then cant see point in going, and not having a fishing buddie to go with,, so with that, am going to sign out and put gear away for time being.

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:36 pm

Never known you to be down in the dumps mate. One thing that you can count on is that things can't get any worse and that big personal best cod could be just around the corner.
Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:55 pm

the reason its quiet martin is the flatties are moving to the mouth of the river for breeding thats why i will be fishing at the mouth of the river tomorrow dont get fedup martin just pm me when your going fishing and ill fish with you martin

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:58 am

4 blanks is no reason to ltake a rest mate i have blanked loads of times and Manic isnt known as the king blanker for nothing. anyway cant make this thursday as they have moved the boat trip to then but am looking for a day out next week if the weather is good

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:26 am

Hi martyn, dont despair me old mucker, this weather is stopping most of us going out, as soon as it improves we will be down that way again. Ive been stuck in every day since before xmas, its driving me crazy silly

not that you would notice. big grin

See ya soon as, and i will show you how to blank with style and grace. big hug

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:26 pm

Yeh i was thinking about doing the same thing for a few weeks because i found myself in the same boat, but then i thought, well if you dont try at all then you certainly wont catch anything! happy

And i suppose i think a reward for sticking out so many blanks is due so im expecting a nice plump cod or at least some good flatties as a repayment! big grin

Dev

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:59 am

Don't know about catching a big fat cod, more like a stinking cold,,, and when in 12 months fishing, 1 has only caught 1 Legal sized fish, then you can see why 1 feel's like throwing the towel in and walking away for good.

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:21 am

Hi martyn, I think most of us know where you are coming from, in four years ive only had 2 decent fish, a 1.7lb flatty from Filey cliffs, and a 1lb whiting when we fished the comp at Huttoft. All the rest have been undersize or marginal. The way i look at it is, it gets me out, ive met some great lads fishing (yourself included) and ive had some great days out. On top of that theres the camping trips, and short holidays, all of which wouldnt have happened if i hadnt stuck it out. You need to get away from the Humber, its dismal fishing at the best of times, ive only caught 1 rockling from there in 7 trips. Were going to be fishing Brid, Scabby, or Spurn as soon as we can, hopefully in the next 2 weeks. So feel free to join us, we might not catch the bigun, but at least we will get out in good company. See ya soon. Cheers...Mick

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:40 am

You can always join us on a boat trip nex time I arrange one as mick never misses one if he can help it. Dont worry if you aint got boat gear as I have plenty.

Check out http://www.sea-fishing.org/ftopic-22985-120.html
Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:02 pm

martyn just enjoy your fishing catching or not ,ive had spinal surgery was in hospital all over xmas had operation on xmas eve had disc decompresion and two other discs fixed with rods nuts and bolts and a cage put round them .have not been out of house since and will not be able to fish for at least another 3 months .so make the best of it mate .and as rabbi says try the boat fishing will lift your spirits .have been able to make plenty rigs and service all my gear so a plus for that.

ian

Member Joined: Oct 10, 2007 Posts: 66

Chin up fella think everybody has found it hard to connect to a decent size fish but it will happen when your least expecting it. Try some differant marks some excellant ones futher up the coast spurn, etc. Or furher a field South Yorkshire i often come over to fish that side you can tag along with me when your available.

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:21 pm

Manic (mick) you've hit the nail on the head there, and that im stuck in a rut just fishing the humber. And i should make the effort and time to get back to fish at Brid, or even try hornsea or withernsea, or make the trip back to spurn, when the weather picks up.

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:32 pm

Now that seems more like the Squidhead I got to know. Well done mate get that flaming line wet!!! big grin

Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:26 pm

think a lot of anglers are in the same boat mate.a lot of venues are fishing slow at present.the last two matches our club as had no one landed a fish.lol. big grin

it will all come good keep your spirits up. winking

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:22 pm

Hi martyn looking to fish brid on friday afternoon through to midnight as high tide is 20:45 not sure yet but its looking good