Roscolyn 13th July
Jul 15, 2008 15:11:42 GMT -1
Post by johnh on Jul 15, 2008 15:11:42 GMT -1
Kev, Ray and I got to Roscolyn by about 8.30. It was Rays first time there. (Its Kevs favourite place. ) 
If you've never been there, it's a real plus to be able to drive onto the beach to load and unload.
Ray proudly displaying the safety flag markandkath made for him.
The sea was virtually calm; so we quickly made our way out to the right, out of the bay, towards the old light house.
We stayed close in to the rocks for most of the day. The plus being, you don't get doggies, the minus - you run the gauntlet of loosing tackle on the lobster pot lines that are strung out around the place. Kev and I both lost two sets of tackle each.
We were kept company by some big Grey Seals, who let us get really close. As we were paddling around the little islands and through the gullies Kev had one swim directly, and I mean directly!! under his yak . Bear in mind we were only in about 8 feet of crystal clear water. That must be a first. To be fair Kev wasn't fazed and even tried to feed it sand eels.
These photos do not do the place justice. The scenery in and around the islands is stunning and the water gin clear. My camera is supposed to be waterproof to 3 metres but I was too scared to put it to the test. Shame, the kelp beds were amazing.
I suppose I should mention the fishing; althought to be honest it was worth the trip just for the scenery and the seals.
Ray had a couple of cracking Wrasse on shrimp rigs.
Here's Ray showing off by juggling Wrasse. Do I hear cries of "Sack the juggler"? ;D
It was slow at times, but the main fish caught were Pollack and Wrasse - no doggies. Kev and Ray had a few Mackrel. I dipped out on them, being some way from them when the shoal went through
But, I did manage the biggest Pollack of the day, one of about 2.5 to 3 lbs. (no photo -doh!!) It was on a rubber shad I bought from Rays the day before. I just had it dangling over the side, bobbing up and down just off the bottom. £3.50 for five. Money well spent.
Roscolyn showed its teeth later in the day, when the breeze picked up. Its one of those places that can really chop up quickly and catch you out. We had a hairy time paddling back through the main channel. At one point I was watching Ray who was ahead of me, paddling like hell and making no progress. I chickened out and hugged the island to avoid the worst of the chop
All in all a cracking day. Good weather, great company, stunning scenery, friendly seals and some descent fish. Life doesn't get much better than that.
Roll on the next time. You're welcome to join us any time Ray.
cheers
John
If you've never been there, it's a real plus to be able to drive onto the beach to load and unload.
Ray proudly displaying the safety flag markandkath made for him.
The sea was virtually calm; so we quickly made our way out to the right, out of the bay, towards the old light house.
We stayed close in to the rocks for most of the day. The plus being, you don't get doggies, the minus - you run the gauntlet of loosing tackle on the lobster pot lines that are strung out around the place. Kev and I both lost two sets of tackle each.
We were kept company by some big Grey Seals, who let us get really close. As we were paddling around the little islands and through the gullies Kev had one swim directly, and I mean directly!! under his yak . Bear in mind we were only in about 8 feet of crystal clear water. That must be a first. To be fair Kev wasn't fazed and even tried to feed it sand eels.
These photos do not do the place justice. The scenery in and around the islands is stunning and the water gin clear. My camera is supposed to be waterproof to 3 metres but I was too scared to put it to the test. Shame, the kelp beds were amazing.
I suppose I should mention the fishing; althought to be honest it was worth the trip just for the scenery and the seals.
Ray had a couple of cracking Wrasse on shrimp rigs.
Here's Ray showing off by juggling Wrasse. Do I hear cries of "Sack the juggler"? ;D
It was slow at times, but the main fish caught were Pollack and Wrasse - no doggies. Kev and Ray had a few Mackrel. I dipped out on them, being some way from them when the shoal went through
But, I did manage the biggest Pollack of the day, one of about 2.5 to 3 lbs. (no photo -doh!!) It was on a rubber shad I bought from Rays the day before. I just had it dangling over the side, bobbing up and down just off the bottom. £3.50 for five. Money well spent.
Roscolyn showed its teeth later in the day, when the breeze picked up. Its one of those places that can really chop up quickly and catch you out. We had a hairy time paddling back through the main channel. At one point I was watching Ray who was ahead of me, paddling like hell and making no progress. I chickened out and hugged the island to avoid the worst of the chop
All in all a cracking day. Good weather, great company, stunning scenery, friendly seals and some descent fish. Life doesn't get much better than that.
Roll on the next time. You're welcome to join us any time Ray.
cheers
John
