Just the one sailing nipped in just before the wind swung from NE to E. With me Mikhail, Mark, William and James. All returnee's. And with us, were the conditions. Grey skies, very clear seas, and no sign of dolphins or seals. But squid were again evident from the very first drop. Much needed for the charter fleet, as the port again begins to build a reputation, and this one a more positive one. Weymouth used to be the port people chartered boats to catch squid. Now it seems, Brighton is on the cephalopod hotlist. Quite proud to have been a part of that. They used to be the fun of a very few in the know down here, until the skinny fishy guy started tapping furiously about them.
But never in my 22 years of attempting to infiltrate Brighton society did we see numbers of autumn squid like this. Literally hundreds are falling to the charter boats. Whereas people used to struggle off with cool boxes full of mackerel, now they do the same with squid. Crazy. About another month left of the madness, and then, lets see what Neptune brings next... Albacore??
Bassing this morning was much improved, although special mentions must go to Mikhail, who fished out of the box. So focused, I dont think a single touch got away from the metal. He had the bulk of the 20 fish landed. 7 killed for the table. And 8 squid added by James, as he is a dedicated foodie. A good morning to be out, and exactly as forecast, the wind swung and increased as I put BIF1 into her pyjamas.
A day off tomorrow, but Monday onwards looking good, with spaces available. Text to 07970 112774 if you fancy a top up of xmas dinner extras. Wether that be bass ceviche or calamari ring, the choice is yours.
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