This was the day to try out my new reel. The only problem was, i blank every time i use new gear Would today be different.
I was nice and early at the FBAC, to check out the gulleys along the beach for possible good fishing spots.
The sea was flat and the sun shining, for a while. Not good for daylight fishing.
A close gulley ran north towards Cleveleys...



Much of the same in front of FBAC...



Further south was a different prospect, it was beyond the Norbreck...



Dave and Sparky arrived and after a quick huddle We decided to fish towards the boating pool. The drive along the lower walk took time, avoiding the joggers and people walking dogs. We were met by the coastguard, checking out some numptys on the beach (nearly got cut off).
We turned the corner to the boating pool and was met with a 30+ strong preston anglers match
Plan B.....Resulted in a 'U' turn. So, we parked at the red bank road area. We soon had our gear set up. I gave my reel a few blasts, set the mags. Then all in....
and we waited...
Chris & Carol turned up for a natter. Must have brought the fish with them Kammy was straight in...



My rod started to twitch, then again and i went for it. My superstition had been broken...



As time started to get on, sparky had still not caught and high water was getting close. Dave managed another dab to the amusment of our spectators...



The largest cheer of day went to sparky He also managed an insize dab...



As the tide started to ebb, our thoughts were, if we had our lot. Not to be, Kammy was on a roll Number three came up the side of the wall...



So as it stood Dave 3, Shacky & Sparky 1.
Another bite on my rod, resulted in a Mutant Dab it was big enough, non the less...



Time was running out rapidly, as was the tide. Me and sparky both had another fish apiece, under-size
We had some good banter and the weather held out, bar a few snow flakes...



Just before the death, Sparky stole the limelight. With the largest fish of the day, a flounder in the shallow water...



So there you have it, Three fish apiece and no blanks
and we had a good laugh.......

Result.....
1st....Dave Kam.....72cm...10pts...JL Rogers cup winner (Well Done)
2nd...Sparky..........50cm....7pts
3rd...Shacky...........47cm....5pts

Nice report and pics Well done to all that braved the cold.

nice one lads

nice report shacky, and well done to all!!

Nice one guys - nearly managed to get out but had to finish of decorating (grrrrrrrrrrr!!!!) and just as I was about to come down for a chat i managed to pull a muscle in my shoulder so I wouldn't have been able to drive anyway. I think I'm getting old - various bits of me are starting to fail

I'm hopeful that I'll get out next Sunday but I'll just have to see what the gods of 'carp on Stuart's attempt to go fishing' have in store for me

Nice report and piccies well done to you all

Good effort, well done lads

nice one chaps

sorry boys i is a bit tied up at the moment to go fishing hoping to get out soon though for a break

you wish

super report and pics

yea stu you offering nice to see you back hows our wendy

The Boss Lady is good Bren - might be able to get her out fishing if the weather gets warmer although I'm not holding my breath - Wendy is mainly a summer fishing gal now - and who can blame her eh?

The Boss Lady is good Bren yea i know that m8...

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she always out fished you
see you both out soon m8 summer bass venue it looks like