There was a post placed on SCSF recently asking members what targets they were going to set themselves for the coming new year. Now I am not one who normally sets targets for my fishing as I am more than happy to just get out there and enjoy the experience regardless of size and type of catch. I do target species during sessions, but I am just as happy catching a 2lb Bass as say a 8lb’er.
However, I thought that this year I would set myself a few aims and see how I cope with the challenge. Therefore, here is my short list for 2011:
- A double figure Smoothhound. Despite the larger numbers appearing around our area I have yet to bag a double. A few more sessions at Park Shore, Sowley or Southampton water will be slotted in.
- A PB Bass. Hopefully this shouldn’t be too hard to achieve as my current PB is only 4½lb. I have caught 3-4 Bass of this figure and have been unable to break past this barrier.
- A 3lb+ Flounder. Been stuck on 2½lb for years. And there are plenty out there in Poole Harbour.
- Catch a Bass or Mullet on fly tackle. Always wanted to have a go at this but never got around to it.
- 30 plus species caught during the year. Current PB total stands at 26.
That’ll do. Make the targets or not, I will enjoy my angling as usual, and for me that is the main priority. I have a few new marks to try out and a few new techniques to use, so hopefully it will be an interesting and productive year.
Watch this space.
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