Well done on trying ranc, it’s hard work in the winter on lures as the water is colder and I don’t think the fish have as much energy to chase a lure

 

I was an aquatics specialist for many years, and I'd definitely agree that temperature changes will make fish lethargic, I did a test on a number of aquarium setups, by altering temperatures and they slow down on feeding in colder temperatures as they are slower to digest food.

Warner water increases activity, and feeding.

And Tat, I'll definitely be throwing out baits on my next outing mate

 

Welldone fella at least you got out!!! I just had a few casts and caught 4 tiny joey mackerel,keep trying!!!!

 

Save they silly bits of plastic and rubber for the bedroom and start wacking out some baits ma bute ...
unlucky tho mate fair play for trying :thumbsup:

 

Hard lines bud, sounds like one of those sessions where you’ve put in more than you got out for sure. I always look at it as that’s you paid up for something good coming your way next time

 

I hope so John!

 

The seasons are messed up,i saw bumble bees yesterday and the shytehawks are pairing up and acting suspiciously behind the chimneys!!!! I think we need to just gets baits in the water and catch whatever comes along, funny thing is I've only caught codling/cod in the summer on the boat, caught some years ago in the fowey river in winter but not on the coast.

 

Unlucky Ranculus. My favourite style of fishing is spinning, but this time of year I lean more towards float fishing, then bring out the bottom rod when it gets darker with a bit of spinning here and there to keep warm. I know it means you having to haul the kitchen sink, plus a calmish sea for floating, but if I'm out, I try to be equipped for everything. Give it a whirl. Good luck.

 

Well done for giving it try even tho the water is a bit colder, I've had a Gar on floated Sandeel a week ago so they feeding, and not fun getting soaked when your not catching.

 

I must admit, iv not really float fished since I was a kid, I did buy some small floats I can get out with my lure rod, so I may give that a try the next time I'm out.

 

I did buy some small floats I can get out with my lure rod

I got a couple bubble floats and find them a lot more fun than the standard float set up, plus the Gars love them:BigGrin:

 

In exmouth docks area lately been having good results using jig heads baited with squid, I have spoke to a lot of people that have been struggling with lures since its got colder in the south west, keep up the good work though

 

Hoping to get out with the big gear soon, and finally land that Ray iv been hunting

We will have a go Sunday !!

 

Sounds good to me mate, just let me know the details when you know.