TACKLE & RIG DEMO

A big thank you to Simon Drieu & all the people who turned up.
The morning started with a look at the different types of rods & reels used,from
light mullet rods up to heavy conger rods,fairly ancient up to modern day was on display.Then it was onto rigs from your basic running ledger up to long distance rigs incorporating impact shields,imps,cascade swivels,srt springs & powergum.Hooks,
line & lead use was covered in some detail.The importance of a shockleader & good knots was told, a tying demonstration of a variety of knots followed culminating in a rig being made.Next bait presentation,how to use a baiting needle to load your hooks with worms,baiting with squid,sandeel,mackerel & using elasticated cotton were
all covered.
After Simon had finished Steve Mullins took over giving an admiralty chart guide around the island.This covered tidal flows,why fish move into certain areas,safety when on the rocks or in the gullies.The tour started in st Ouens & went north,east,
south,west around the island,he showed what fish its possible to catch from each part of the island & weather it was best to fish night or day.Areas for Bass,Congers,
Mullet,Red mullet,Rays,Sole,Smooth hounds,Bream & Wrasse.A lot of good marks were told by Steve or freely given by other club members.Lets hope we can put it all to good use & catch some better fish.

TIGHT LINES TO ALL THIS COMING SEASON
The treasurer.