Maverick Martin Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Looks like we may be fishing the Bream comp after all I will leave my call until weds. Dead keen to go especially due to a family wedding I cannot make the reserve date ....... and no its not Dean Next date for us would have to be the 48hour comp Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreyman Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 folks, everything is crossed and lack of wind dances being done, i have to make the call weds morning as i am planning to get the car to poole weds pm so i can come home sunday night laden with fish (big flat tasty steak type ones and a few thick white fish fillets) the dream remains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisE Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) Well, best of luck lads. I hope that the weather holds out for you. Don't dispair, the weekend's forecast is changing all the time and as I write it looks OK for the trip over, a bit bouncy later on. But bear in mind that a few days ago Fri/Sat/Sun were calling for 20+ knots in The Solent (I have a yachting rally to attend) and now it looks as though we might well be motoring all weekend. There's hope for you yet! Chris Edited May 9, 2011 by ChrisE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wight Magic Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I will leave my call until wednesday May have to rely on a couple of phone calls as i am unable to get any weather reports at work I would not be able to make the back up date so the 48 hr weekend is my fall back date Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Sorry to lose you Steve, I was looking forward to meeting you at last and talking in the evenings again. I also need to make a decision for the sake of my crew as Sam has time off from the Navy and they tend to like some notice, especially if we are going at a later date. So my call will probably be made tomorrow evening Charlie Sure we will meet up soon Charlie Will be there as usuaul for Alderney week ........good week to get stuck over there Sure we will meet up soon Charlie Will be there as usuaul for Alderney week ........good week to get stuck over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Looks marginally better this morning. Thurs and Friday OK with a bit of wind on Sat and Sun - dropping again Monday. It still remains 50/50, last night I was on the verge of no, this morning it's swung me back the other way! If it stays as is (fat chance of that!) I'll be looking to leave Poole early on Thurs, run the 80 odd miles straight down to the Shoale Bank for the day, same again on Fri and then see what Sat and Sun bring - if I have to play hide and seek with a bit of wind at least I'll have had a few days on the banks. As it seems not that many can make the next date in 2 weeks time I'll do my damndest to get over this week Lets see what the forecast brings today.... just need to concerntrate enough at work not to keep looking at the forecast every 30 mins! Edited May 10, 2011 by Adam F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Good luck lads! Its a shame i wont be joining you this time, but happy fishing and hope the weather holds up! Now i got my new hip, hope to be back out on the water soon! Can't wait to hear all about it as i'm sat at home bored and recovering!! tight lines!!! Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I hate the indesision of the forcasts this may help, but still no definate pattern http://www.weathercharts.org/ukmomslp.htm Charlie We still want to go, but sense may have to prevail as Sam has to go back to the Navy on monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Now if that High over the Bay of Biscay could move North a few miles we'd be in business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 That is quite an untidy set of charts Charlie. It's no wonder why they can't quite make up their minds what is really going to happen. Was "chatting" with Adam on Facebook and he was thinking of going Thursday as planned, fishing Friday and then taking a view as Saturday and Sunday look less predictable. I don't think that would be on for those of us aboard Mrs Sea in that we won't even be arriving in Braye until about 22.00 on Thursday after an evening crossing from Hayling Island. That would leave just Friday to fish with nothing sure for the weekend. Only one day fishing suggests to me we may as well fish over this side instead. It's a long way for that. I still have (fading) hope that we will see it settle nicely for the weekend too, but coming home in Northerly 5s will be wet and umcomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Fed up with sitting here checkiing weather reports, I thought I would look at the Aldeney Angling catch reports Even more depressed now that I may not make it over, with constant good fishing being recorded. Then a thought struck me, that their quarry seems to hold some fun fish, and may offer somthing other than drinking if the boats can not get out. Now you could write on a stamp what I know about course or fly fishing, But if we go and someone wants to take a rod and an absolute beginner to the quarry It may be fun Rather be at speedy though Charlie Edited May 10, 2011 by great white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 It's an option if we couldnt get out... or add a species or three to the species list in the harbour - or a mini species comp.... plenty to do! I too am fed up with checking, Ive been in the office all day today and have met office, metcheck, windguru x 2, windfinder, XC weather and the synpotpic charts all open... desperatly looking for somthing to make this an easy decision! It doesnt help that the forecast for today in Poole is OK, yet it's blowing hard up here in Wallisdown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 it has been quite breezy in Poole today too Adam. http://www.pooleyc.co.uk/cms/index.asp?dir...ge=Live+Weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Very gusty out here at Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 The current forecast here :- Guernsey looks horrendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 and it has changed from when I posted 15 mins ago ! - looks ( slightly ) better at this minute but F6 on Mon. We intend to decide lunchtime tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Not looking too good is it? The best I can see at the moment is Thurs, Fri, come home Sat - fish bream comp Sun! Same here, decision to be made tomorrow afternoon. Basically I'm happy to fish Thurs and Fri as long as I can get a window for the weather home on Sat / Sun / Mon. Its as simple as that for me, if I cant, I'll try again in 2 weeks. Off to have a scotch to calm my nerves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Just text Sam to say we are currently looking at going, as long as we have at least one buddy boat. Thur, Fri looks fishable, Sat should also be ok and we may well be looking at a return Sat evening dependant on the weather forecast for sunday as it gets nearer. I will now have a bit to do to get fueled, loaded, baited up etc, so lets hope that weather gods do their bit too. Of course we still reserve the right to change our call, if the weather changes. But Sam is coming home tomorrow, and we are all keen to get going Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Ditto here Charlie - count JV in too. Just need the weather to hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Looks as though we will also be going but will still leave the final decision until pm tomorrow Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 It's looking a really hard decision I am sort of thinking that I don't want our first Alderney to be a slog in adverse conditions. Also being down at Portland makes it a bit harder to get contact with a buddy boat so it would be helpful to know others route plans. Any updates appreciated I will have a look at it in the morning Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) On all the sites I have looked at seems like a F3 - F4 most of the days including Sunday. Seems a stronger wind to startwith near Poole but improving further away from mainland you go. Dave Edited May 10, 2011 by Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Peter If you go what time would you leave? I ask so that we can pair you up with the boats most likely to be crossing at that time and arrange boat names to call. Although that said I believe most boats from this end are leaving between 7-8am Alternatively call up "any Poole Bay Small Boat" thats a general call we use to see who's out. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Martin, we would leave at that sort of time maybe a bit earlier to catch up, just wondering about VHF range guess 5 - 10 miles boat to boat Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Peter looking back through your posts I note you have an AIS receiver. Awol has an AIS transceiver so keep an eye out for us on your unit and if you see us call us. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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