Yesterday, the ocean was all swelled up from the storm that lasted a few days. Huge weaves, and very, very strong current. I had to use 170 grams triangular lead which digs into the sand just to stay in place. Even so, while the tide was rising, even that was no use, the hooks would end up in the surf to the right of me in minutes. Naturally, there was some grass being pushed about by the current and quite a few branches…

So, I fished only one rod. And I fished with squid only. There was no need for elaborate baits like sardine, clam or the like. The good thing is that fishing was very active – shortly after you cast out, you either had to retrieve because the current had drifted your line in front of somebody else, or there was a bite. The bad news is, the ocean is still riddled with small fish, so the catch again consisted sargo and muharra. I did manage to get 3 medium-sized sargo and another one which could be classified as having been “on the big side”, for the rest it was small fish frenzy. I even got a weaver about 7cm long☹…

The only notable event is that soon after the tide had begun to rise, I got a proper bite not too far from the shore and I got a very, very nice bass! And as I brought it in, it started swimming left and right in front off my feet all the while pulling along the 170gr lead. It was a proper fish. However, after having given me a run for my money, it just spit out the hook some 5 meters in front of my feet and was swept away by the ocean…

I did not stay long, as there were heavy clouds looming over my head and it drizzled intermittently so I left just before the tide was highest. I hope today it goes better,, as it is a brilliant sunny day at Praia da Alagoa in Altura😊