When my next time off came round I couldn’t decide what to do. I probably should have fished an estuary for Bass as it is still a bit early for Hounds but as much as I like the tranquil estuary areas it’s usually Bass or bust. I mostly prefer fishing the open beaches for the variety of species that can turn up, you never know what might turn up. Also if I really want to catch Smoothounds I have to fish where I’m most likely to encounter them and be prepared to sit it out. I had time to kill so turned up early and got settled into the cosy shelter to watch the world float on by. The first couple of hours were quiet and I was distracted by a cheeky Herring Gull which was far too comfortable coming right up close. Whenever I was distracted, winding in or getting ready to cast, it headed straight for the shelter and my bait bag. I soon got the hump with this and chased it off and thereafter kept a watchful eye on anything winged and vaguely white. My second close encounter was with a…
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