Nice early start at 06:45 to head out west. Wasn’t sure what to expect fishing by wise as early in season.
Started at a nice 22 knots cruise. But soon down to being hammered in swell so back to 16knts. 2 hours later chum in water, lines out and we wait.
Soon had a nice blue trying to eat floats, so I freeloned a mackerel on its head for fish number 1. Small to medium size at 95-100lb.
Ian (@headlight) had a nice run, was a big porgie but snapped his ugly stick and got away.
A few tentative runs (typical of porgies) but no hook ups sadly. Another 6 blues later, Ian got his second bit at the cherry and got a little porgie abour 150-160lb.
Had a 250-300lb circle the boat. Wouldn’t take a bait. Soon was time to head home.
Had a nice chat with HMS Dauntless on the VHF, whixh was interesting 🤣
One other boat out who only managed one porgie so quite pleased with the result and nice to kick off the season. Just need some bigger porgies, a mako, thresher, a blue over 200lb and a few Tuna now for a good season 🤣🤣🤣