Bull Bay today

[johnh]

We went to Bull Bay today. We were supposed to meet up with Hughsey around tea time, but he didn't show.

We got there about 1.30 and fished until about 6.00. The first hour was the most productive. I had two dogs and a small flattie. The dogs were a double hitter. Both rods going at the same time, which made it interesting. I can't believe how rough their skin is. One of the little buggers took the skin off the back of my hand and made it bleed; just with his skin.

My lad had four flatties. One was a nice Plaice, which was big enough for the table. He also had a pollack and a mackerel. Not a brilliant session, but it was just nice to be out on the water.

At least I caught my first sea fish from my Yak. Roll on the next time.
John

[ZEBRA]

when handling dogs there is a way to make sure you don't get rasped by them grab them by the tail while you still have tension on the fishes head from the hook and line then while holding the tail grab the head as well with the same hand so the fish is a u shape in your hand you will have head and tail in one hand hold tightly as the will try to struggle free then with your free hand unhook them and set the free . this will not harm the fish at all and it will stop you hurting them raspy injuries make sure you put some antiseptic on the injuries john as the will turn septic if you don't in a day or so .next time i am out i will photograph the correct way to hold them and get a photo up .

[SEAJUNKY]

I agree with Terry, thats a good way. But In the Yak (having caught some smooth hounds) I found the best and easiest way was to put the tail under your arm and hold the head with the same hand. leaving the other hand to discourge the hook

[ZEBRA]

this is the correct way to hold a dogfish