Member Removed Posted August 17, 2010 Report Posted August 17, 2010 I hope you guys will forgive this cheeky first post. I would like to invite any members who trail their boat to our annual Cod Open competition on the 10th of October at the Varne Boat Club (near Dungeness) in Kent. As Fishing Captain of the club i am trying to foster links with clubs that are a little further afield and this seems like a good first step. We have a locked boat compound with CCTV and an excellent selection of local B&Bs if any members fancy staying over before or after the event. If any of you would like further details please post here or PM me. Many thanks John Quote
Tomo Posted August 17, 2010 Report Posted August 17, 2010 Lad's I was bought up fishing the area for 30 years and it was where I had my first boat , especially the Varne bank..it is fantastic fishing and if the cod are in you only have to be 300 metres from the shore. Deep water very close in....but lots of lead on spring tides. Well worth the trip..... Tomo Quote
Graham Nash Posted August 17, 2010 Report Posted August 17, 2010 Well worth the trip..... Tomo a 350 mile round trip? ...... Quote
Wedger Posted August 17, 2010 Report Posted August 17, 2010 If I can get my trailer sorted, I would take my 2.5 tonne bitch....&. if the slipage is ok???? Quote
plaicemat Posted August 18, 2010 Report Posted August 18, 2010 I fish fairly close to Dungeness and have accommodation so could be tempted. BTW, have we reciprocated by putting details of our open on their site? Terry. Quote
Member Removed Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Posted August 18, 2010 I fish fairly close to Dungeness and have accommodation so could be tempted. BTW, have we reciprocated by putting details of our open on their site? Terry. Please post any details of your open comps on the VBC forum http://www.vbcforum.co.uk/forum/index.php http://www.varneboatclub.co.uk/index.html What is the situation with slipways and boat storage/short term moorings in poole? I might be able to drum up some support for a summer comp if you have one. You have the advantage of sheltered water whatever the weather. We are sheltered from the prevailing winds at the cod grounds but if it blows out we have some great winter beach fishing - oh and a good bar in the boat club! Quote
Member Removed Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Posted September 28, 2010 Bump! The first cod are starting to show on the marks. Quote
Member Removed Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Posted October 9, 2010 OK, its official. The Varne Boat Club BYOB COD OPEN has been postponed till the reserve date of the 7th of November. I'm really sorry but the Easterly forecast for Sunday is barely fishable at best and certainly will bring very unpleasant fishing conditions. They will be downright dangerous for the smaller boats, especially if sunday nights stronger winds roll in early. I have made the decision a little early to give those who are travelling from further away more chance to cancel arrangements. If you would like to fish the reserve date and would like me to hang onto your booking details or would like to book in on the new date please let me know. Once again, I am really sorry to have to postpone but I want all our competitors and guests to have an enjoyable day with us and I will not take a chance on safety. Many Thanks John R Quote
fisherman1055 Posted October 10, 2010 Report Posted October 10, 2010 Hmmm I may miss this one Tony Quote
Member Removed Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Posted October 11, 2010 Hmmm I may miss this one Tony Were you planning to fish it on the original date? Quote
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