Thunder Hole: Monstrous Run, and a Lost Rod

Thunder Hole: Monstrous Run, and a Lost Rod https://youtube.com/shorts/IhEHX32Qyc... Last night, under the cloak of a moonless sky, my friend and I ventured to the legendary Thunder Hole in Torquay, our hearts filled with the anticipation that only a night of fishing can bring. Little did we know, we were about to face a creature of immense power, a true monster of the deep that would test our skills, leave us in awe, and ultimately claim a prized possession. Setting the Scene & Baiting the Hook: Meadfoot Beach, with its dramatic cliffs and the rhythmic symphony of the waves, set the stage for our fishing expedition. As darkness enveloped the coastline, we cast our lines, at thunder hole" - a spot known to local anglers as a prime feeding ground for larger fish. Thunder Hole, with its unique geological formations and swirling currents, has a reputation for producing memorable catches, and tonight, we were hoping to add our own tale to its lore. And tonight, our secret weapon was frozen peeler crab - a bait that's proven time and again to attract the big ones, even straight from the freezer. We rigged up with a whole crab, threading the hook securely through its body multiple times, ready for whatever lurked beneath the waves at "the mark". Hours passed, filled with the quiet anticipation that only anglers understand. Then, with a suddenness that sent shivers down our spines, my friend's rod bent with an ungodly force. The line screamed off the reel, the drag protesting in vain. Something colossal, something monstrous, had taken the bait. The frozen peeler crab had done its job. The rod, bent to its breaking point, thrummed with the raw power of the creature on the other end. The line sliced through the water, leaving a phosphorescent trail in its wake. The Rod's Demise: With a guttural roar that seemed to echo from the depths, the monster surged, its power overwhelming. My friend was unable to grab the rod, as it was dragged towards the edge. A sickening crack pierced the night as the rod was ripped from the stand. It tumbled across the rocks like a discarded toy before disappearing into the inky depths. The fish had claimed its prize. What Beast Lies Below? The possibilities are both thrilling and terrifying. Was it a colossal conger eel, its muscular body writhing in the darkness? A monstrous bass, tope, smoothhound, its strength amplified by the surging tides? Or perhaps a smoothhound or something even more extraordinary, a creature rarely glimpsed by human eyes, drawn in by the irresistible scent of the peeler crab? Locals whisper tales of legendary catches at "the mark". Could this be one of them? The Aftermath and the Legend: Though the loss of the rod stung, the experience left us humbled and exhilarated. We had faced a true monster of the deep, a testament to the untamed power of the ocean and the allure of a well-chosen bait. The memory of that heart-stopping battle will forever fuel our passion for fishing, and the legend of the beast of Thunder Hole will live on. Kevy’s Key Takeaways Frozen peeler crab is a monster magnet! Even the best-laid plans can be overturned by the power of the sea Never underestimate the thrill of the unexpected So, fellow fishing fanatics, don't be afraid to try something new, even if it's straight from the freezer. You never know what lurks beneath the waves, waiting to test your skills and create a fishing story for the ages. Tight lines, everyone! Experience the thrill of a fishing trip gone wild at Torquay's Thunder Hole! We were targeting "the mark" with frozen peeler crab, and something MONSTROUS took the bait. This beast of the deep steals the show, yanking the rod right out of my friend's rest and into the water. What could it have been? Join us on this unforgettable adventure and share your theories! #fishingwithkevy