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Returnee after 15yr layoff
by Jolly Bodger » 09 Aug 2020, 18:00
Hi All, I’m another returnee after a 15/20 year lay off. Used to fish a lot of matches with a certain club (who will remain un-named) until a big falling out and I just didn’t want to bother again!
However, I have now retired and a mate decided he wanted to start sea fishing so I’m back.
Still got my old Zziplex (NG1 & Bass) and Century rods but decided to buy a new ‘Continental’ style rod a Tronix Pro Xenon Match. I’m not convinced it’s as good as my NG1 yet, bite detection is virtually non-existent in comparison. Paired it up with a new Akios 656 CTM – almost as good as my ABU 6500.
My mobility isn’t brilliant (although not actually disabled, so no blue badge) and so I’m looking for the easier options now, my days of marching out at Talacre or scrambling over the rocks on Anglesey are long gone.
Places I used to fish are now closed – Glasson Dock, Heysham harbour and wall. I used to be able to drive to the end of the Stone Jetty for a night session but now only for disabled. Used to drive onto Blackpool Prom but now need a parking permit (which I’ll get in September). One of my favourite venues in North Wales.(Trefor Pier) is gone (had a few good Bull Huss on there).
Seems the target species has changed a bit from years ago with Rays and Hounds the norm. The only place I caught Rays from the shore used to be Ireland.
No doubt you’ll see me on the prom when I get my parking permit but till then I’ll settle for Preston Dock, Greenodd and Sandside.
Tight Lines
JB
However, I have now retired and a mate decided he wanted to start sea fishing so I’m back.
Still got my old Zziplex (NG1 & Bass) and Century rods but decided to buy a new ‘Continental’ style rod a Tronix Pro Xenon Match. I’m not convinced it’s as good as my NG1 yet, bite detection is virtually non-existent in comparison. Paired it up with a new Akios 656 CTM – almost as good as my ABU 6500.
My mobility isn’t brilliant (although not actually disabled, so no blue badge) and so I’m looking for the easier options now, my days of marching out at Talacre or scrambling over the rocks on Anglesey are long gone.
Places I used to fish are now closed – Glasson Dock, Heysham harbour and wall. I used to be able to drive to the end of the Stone Jetty for a night session but now only for disabled. Used to drive onto Blackpool Prom but now need a parking permit (which I’ll get in September). One of my favourite venues in North Wales.(Trefor Pier) is gone (had a few good Bull Huss on there).
Seems the target species has changed a bit from years ago with Rays and Hounds the norm. The only place I caught Rays from the shore used to be Ireland.
No doubt you’ll see me on the prom when I get my parking permit but till then I’ll settle for Preston Dock, Greenodd and Sandside.
Tight Lines
JB
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Re: Returnee after 15yr layoff
by shacky » 09 Aug 2020, 18:17
Welcome aboard JB 
Hope you enjoy your stay on here and make many friends 
See you on the Gynn 
Hope you enjoy your stay on here and make many friends See you on the Gynn <º))))><
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Re: Returnee after 15yr layoff
by Shane ousby » 09 Aug 2020, 20:37
I bet you will have seen some changes JB but look forward to your reports welcome back 
but look forward to your reports welcome back Tommorow is promised to no one...we plan...GOD laughs.
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Re: Returnee after 15yr layoff
by rob f » 09 Aug 2020, 21:36
Welcome to Angling Addicts JB
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Dab, Whiting, 5 bearded rockling, Flounder, Thornback ray, Shanny, Silver eel, Doggie, Tub Gurnard, Coley, Pollock, Starry Smooth-hound, Plaice, Weever, Tope. Mackerel. Turbot. Dover sole.
Dab, Whiting, 5 bearded rockling, Flounder, Thornback ray, Shanny, Silver eel, Doggie, Tub Gurnard, Coley, Pollock, Starry Smooth-hound, Plaice, Weever, Tope. Mackerel. Turbot. Dover sole.
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Re: Returnee after 15yr layoff
by liphook » 10 Aug 2020, 03:27
Welcome to AA JB and back to fishing Easy access/minimal walking HW fishing on the Fylde can also be found at Cleveleys prom (parking fees apply through the day), Five Bar Gate, Dronsfield Rd and Marine beach. Enjoy your self
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