Leerfish snacks

My PayPal has been taking a hammering this month but I'm pretty much done now. I'm waiting on some Owner ST66  trebles to re-rig those that I'm fitting with that style of hook. I'll also be trying singles with a split ring, swivel. split ring option. I did this in Norway on pirks a  few years back and it worked a treat with less fish lost. On the likes of the Roberts Ranger(centre left) and Wake chisel nose baits next to it , this seems to work well from what I can see. These lures are designed  to be skipped across the surface and worked like this for fish such as Roosters, Striped Bass, Leerfish and Bluefish. Who doesn't like a bit of surface action?

I have a few bits and bobs in the garage that can be used including the large size Mag Popper that I was kindly given a few years back but not used. Garfish seem to figure heavily on the their menu so the style and casting ability of some of my other choices makes sense to me. I picked up a couple of 3 ounce chrome spoons as I can imagine there will be a lot of mullet around. The roll and flash of these fish is bound to attract Leerfish so these heavy spoons might come in handy. I might also try them bounced along the sand on the surf beaches to see if I can pick up a Corvina.

Hot and Cold

There was some warmth in the sun this morning and it was nice to feel this on my face after a couple of weeks off. My legs however were stinging with the cold after 30 mins  deep wading. It didn't help that one of my dodgy repairs sprung a leak, not a surprise really.

Initially when I woke up I felt ill and contemplated not going. Feeling the need to get out I lasted a couple of hours, had a fish and lost a couple, not the worst way to spend a Saturday morning.

This ragworm escaped the sea trout and gulls and was making its way to safety. Somewhere on the tide the sea trout will be hammering these as the swim freely while spawning at this time of year. A tell tale sign to look out for is gulls repeatedly dipping and picking them off the surface.

Morocco Mission

Between the weather and other commitments I've not managed out over the past few weeks so I'm looking forward to chasing a few sea trout this weekend. Other than working I've been spending some time over the last month(too much in fact) planning a trip to southern Morocco. I've not had the desire for a trip like this for a few years now so when the idea wouldn't go away I found myself searching the internet for information on Leerfish. Morocco , the Ebro delta and Adriatic were all sound possibilities I knew of. With a lot of digging I opted for a Moroccan adventure! April appears to be early in the season but it should be OK and next month suits me anyway. I looked at the tides for the area, the dates I wanted were available, so I booked the flights!

It's a windy environment on the coast of the Sahara and I've had to gear up for this and the potential size of fish accordingly. Longer rods, 40g -3oz lures, surf tables, rocks and wading reefs will be the order of the day by the looks of it. Staying in a tent will be fun, I'll just need to remember to check my boots for things in the morning.

I have to say, it's been a really awkward trip to plan from the start. From flights routes changing to organising the injections I've just had today. I could go on but what's the point? It is however coming together, I just need a valid passport now. I'm sure that will be straightforward....

Being bald people insist on buying me hats. I've no idea where the Fez came from to be honest. I think there might have been drink taken.

My bucket list of fish is out the window unless I get a lottery win. It's now Leerfish, Bluefish and Striped Bass ,all doable. With some luck I might be able to knock the Bluefish off the list in September. I can almost justify the gear I've just bought for a trip in the future for Striped Bass.I'm telling myself that anyway.