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North Wales, The Llyn & Anglesey 2014

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Oh dear... :( Did you at least see anything?

I must say, it's not that fishy this year (for me anyway) - spoke to a couple of fishermen who both agreed, they said that even the mackeral aren't really showing this year.

That's the worst thing:

Sunday I saw two bass that were far too fleeting for me to get a shot at and a big mullet that swam behind me , and so couldn't get a shot at.

Monday I saw 5 mullet, two from the surface, got a shot at one but missed, one more just a bit out of range. Another that went screaming passed me whilst I was swimming along the sandy bottom and one that came at me turned side on and I completely missed. I also saw a couple of garfish, but they were a little too far away and brief to get a shot at I'm not sure if it's me being a bit rusty, but the gun seemed very slow, so I've ordered some new bands (the current ones have been on for 3 seasons). I did bag a 2.5kg monster spider, so not a complete waste. Very enjoyable dives though and I would've stayed in all day, but for the Mrs sitting on the beach waiting, she was a bit miffed at my 3 hours in yesterday evening. Nice to at least see some fish.

I managed to snap the strap on my D4, but this turned out to be a blessing as I couldn't watch the bottom times, I just went on instinct, watching the videos back I was getting dive times consistently between 1-1.5 minutes.

I was in Aberdaron Sat/Sun/Mon, we could've hooked up? You;re right about that slimey green weed, it's a great colour, but just gets stuck to everything.

I'll be back very soon, but if I don't bag anything on my next dive I WILL be selling my kit and taking up golf!!!
 
here's the crab - ignore the hair and the double chin....
 

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Hey manA we were in aberdaon, you could have come with us to catch nothing. I found aim was off at beginning of season as got over excited. It improved after a visit or two.
 
I saw two spearo's in the corner of Aberdaron on Saturday evening - was it anyone on here?

If arrived by boat - hopped in to around 3 minutes then left as it looked hideous!
 
Wow , unbelievable vis . Not great for fishing though unless you have a 110 with double wrap and know how to use it!

Totally agree mate! It was like that when I got in on Sunday. You just know that the fish will see you WAY before they're in range! Give me 4 meter viz any day!

You have to say though - viz like that does make for a stunning (if slightly fishless) dive!
 
I will tell you tomorrow but I saw 40-50 mullet shot at 10-20 hit 8-12 which either bounced off or ripped off !1 I had in my hands and got away and came away with 1 Golden grey !saw 2 very shy bass had shot at 1 and missed.And to top it off I ripped a big hole in my wet suit chest while loading gun I'm as gutted as half of them mullet.A brill day tho.
 
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