Bank holiday adventures

Over the past few weeks we have witnessed a small but marked improvement in the weather, however, it is the strength of the winds battering the west coast that are driving me mad! Nearly every weekend since the start of January it has been blowing 20 mph Souths or Easts and although it doesn't make things unfishable, it certainly doesn't make casting into it the easiest!

Anyway - we got out for a few casts over the weekend and managed a total of 12 Sea Trout with the biggest just over the 2lb mark. All taking the usual suspects - Abu krills, Megabass X Bubble, Savage Gear Seekers and Hansens.

My new yellow stick

I got myself a new toy to play with - an Illex Element Rider 210m Stalking Special (5-21g). I am not going to do a full rod review now because obviously it is early days yet but on first impressions it is a serious piece of kit. A lovely blank, well finished and a gem to fish with. 

Once I have put it through its paces with some bass, wrasse and pollack, I will be sure to get a review up so keep your eyes posted later on in the season for that. 

Just wish this wind would drop and the water temperatures rise just a little more - not too much to ask is it?

Until then - tight lines.