I have been fishing since I was eight years old and even after all this time there is still that feeling of excitement every time I load the tackle into the car and head for a days fishing.
That feeling of anticipation when you get to your chosen mark and cast the bait into the unknown never diminishes whatever age you are. |
...I also held the British and Channel Island Couches’ Sea Bream record...
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During my fishing career I have caught Conger of 37lb, Wrasse up to 7lb 8oz, Garfish over 2lb, Mullet of 7lb 12oz, Cod of 32lb, Turbot of 21lb and Plaice up to 5lb 8oz.
At this present time I hold the Guernsey and Channel island Garfish shore record with a fish of 2lb 11oz 11drm, which was great fun catching on Mullet gear. I also held the British and Channel Island Couches’ Sea Bream record in 1997 with a fish of 3lb 0oz 3drm.
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Above: John admiring a small Bass caught in Herm during February |
I have lived on Guernsey all my life and this has given me the opportunity to fish many different marks around the Island giving me the experience to know what’s likely to be there and, more importantly, when.
The thing about Channel island waters is that you never know what may grab your bait next time you cast out.
I have also had lots of experience of fishing Herm which has a regular ferry service from Guernsey and is a unique fishing experience as well as being a truly beautiful place to go fishing.
The thing that keeps me so enthusiastic about my sport is not so much what you catch it’s what might grab your bait next time, it could be that fish of a life time.
John Rothwell
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