Biggest piece I have pulled up so far, #16 hook, 6# line. I had tried for a bit to unsnag it, the old tug, slack line, tug, slack line… technique didn’t work. Let it sit for 5 minutes to see if anything would grab the bait (if there was any) and unsnag it for me. Nope. I had tightened the drag expecting the inevitable break off as I tugged… Up came this chunk of rip rap, old coral rock from the jetty!
I thought I would include it and although I did not measure it, looks to be about 6” across. I hope the quality of the picture is enough so you can zoom in, there is a lot of life started on it.
6 Species day and I can include a picture of each today! The Clown Wrasse looks to be just under 6”. Clown Wrasse, Dusky Damselfish, Tomtate, Sergeant Major, Hairy blenny and fish of the day was Spotted Pinfish. They were all over and the largest was about 4”. Caught dozens of them. Caught only 3 Blennies, which was very unusual. They are usually the most common catch as they are everywhere and will swim up several feet to the top to grab a morsel.
And yes. Once I gain more experience, I will try and target some of the actual micro’s I see darting between the rocks. Baiting the hooks with a small enough piece of bait is the biggest challenge for my trembling fingers. I will have to try the recipe from Tenkara Bum: “one teaspoon of egg yolk, two teaspoons of flour and three drops of vanilla extract”
https://www.tenkarabum.com/marukyu-tanago-gluten.html
Enough of my rambling, on to the pictures!
Rock
Clown Wrasse
Tomtate
Spoted Pinfish
Sergeant Major
Hairy Blenny
Dusky Damselfish, fat one!
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