Lower Tyne 29th Dec

[johnf]

Was going to have a scratching sesh on King Ed's but there was a decent sea running from the SE so went on the pier. Conditions looked good but only managed a codling of around a pound & a half. Probably 20 rods out and only 1 other size codling came in (approx 2 1/2 lb). Really poor considering the sea state & number fishing.
Could do with a good stir up in the new year to kick start the fishing

 

[RossW]

Wondered if the pier would be fishing...About 7 rods were out on Long Sands including meself. Don't think anyone had owt but rocklings. Disappointing with a good sea running.

 

[tonynufc]

which part of the pier did you fish mate

 

[johnf]

Tony, I started at No.8 then then onto No.1 and finished on the end. Both fish came off the end. The pier hasn't been great this year.

 

[tonynufc]

next time your on the pier and there's been a south easterly try just to the left of the four posts. it usually fishes after any good sea's but south easterly's are best, a couple of weeks ago i lost a big fish there.

 

[johnf]

Done OK there myself Tony. Trouble was I fished low water. The ramp is a good chuck at high water in the same conditions. I've even had bass there when the water is surging up the ramp

 

[tonynufc]

when i fish my tynemouth club matches i used to always fish all three of my numbers but now ill only fish my numbers if i get 1-10 and if i dont get them numbers ill go to the 4 posts, the size of the fish always seem a bit better down there.