1st trip to the Shambles

Off to the shambles bank for our first plaice and turbot trip. Beautiful morning with a light easterly wind. First job was to have a trawl for some sandeels. 20 mins and we had a good haul after some excitement hauling the net. Next on to the plaice and we had 8 fish and a couple dropped at the net in a 3 hour session. 3 fish on at once so not bad. Easterly wind was freshening to force 5 and conditions were far from ideal for plaicing. 3 drifts for turbot on the way home. 1st turbot of the year for Dan and a big fish dropped by Sam - pity. Can't wait to use teh sandeels for pollack fishing on Wednesday!!

Plaice dont just have spots on the top. Colin Jones with the orange spotted side to one of his 3 plaice

Ben's first plaice

followed by his first turbot...