Starr Gate 27 July

[Willpower]

Bought my grandson (Joshua) a pair of waders (size 12) so he could have his 1st beach fishing session. I kitted him out with a f/s reel, 13' beachcaster and a single wire boom rig with a pennel snood. Weather forecast was grim (heavy rain - UK Met Office), but we decided to risk it and it turned out to be dry with a nice breeze putting a top on the flooding waves.
Along with fishing buddy Rowley, we got out to l/w, to pumped some worm and soon had enough to tackle up and get fishing. Joshua was in fist with a nicely spotted Plaice, then Rowley and myself beached a hound apiece. I conyinued for the rest of the session with a 1lb 110oz Flounder, Silver Eel and a schoolie. Rowley beached Flounder, Dab and a Dogfish. Almost back to the wall to end our session and Joshua noticed a bite and beached a 48cm, 2lb 12oz Bass. Neeedless to say he was well pleased and can't wait for the next session. PS he's 16 years old today and 6' 3".

[shacky]

Well done boys new boy Josh with a fantastic first catch another one hooked for life

[Paul R]

Well done lads think josh will be hooked after catching a bass.

[bob1]

Great result Lads well done

[ozzie ozzie1]

Thats a great start to begin with catching a nice plaice and a to finish off with a bass
Well done Josh

[pensioner pete]

What a great start for your grandson, well done to all.

[rob f]

well done guys and nice bass Josh

[JoeRoberts]

Well done Mike & Rowley & especially Josh with a cracking silver on his 1st outing