Snappertastic 04/24/2009
 

Much to the amusement of some of you back in the UK I am now a semi-obsessed fisherman. Rok n Roll eh!

The main reason I guess is having the opportunity to go and grab free fresh fish whenever I want, no permit, no stress, no clubs. Just get a rod, go down to the sea and get busy. Even if you're not catching fish the scenery (I mean natural rather than semi-clad!) makes for a nice few relaxing hours.

I must admit that for the first 6 months I had no luck (apart from in the Marlborough Sounds where you can scoop the things out with your bare hands) but recently, and since getting some local knowledge bestowed on me, I have really been pulling them in. The Red Snapper have nearly all moved off now for the winter but I have been catching a few decent sized ones just off the beach in my new rubber, chest high, waders. Oh yes.

 


Comments

Roy & Mum

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:58:59



We like the New Look site, and all of the new pictures and stories, great, Thanks.
and........oh dear me! those cycling photos, stirred up the old grey-cells and brought back so many memories for us, we really enjoyed looking at them as a Slide Show. Haven't you got any from Barcelona to add to the collection?
Can't wait to see you in your 'Rubbers', it sounds as if you've been bitten by another bug, fishing this time...gives you a chance to contemplate your navel and ponder on the Meaning of Life!! XXXLoveya.

 

PJ

Sat, 02 May 2009 13:25:04

Yeah - I just thought I would stick the cycling photos on there in case my PC broke, at least they are archived.
None of Barcelona or anything like that - these are all the ones that Paul took for us. The rest are in 'real' photo form so would need scanning etc. Maybe one day.

As for the fishing - its all finished really till Spring but I know where they hang out now so I am expecting plenty of fish on the menu over your stay.

 



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