Rob Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 The title says it all - JV should be called First & Last (Out & In). Adam, Alun and Myself fished as much as we could! Day one: With the initial questioning of our sanity about going in the far from perfect forecast we headed out of Poole with Alfresco, Wight Magic and Abode2 @ 06:30. Some what of a bumpy crossing - I managed a few hours and Adam had decided against original plans (head for Braye and fuel up then off to Casquests), and head straight for the Schoal 80 something miles. Stopped for some maccy mid channel as Niggle had advised they were har to come by aroudn the is land. Luckily I managed to sleep for a few hours in the snotty seas! We fished with the boats we met in Poole - it was amazing fishing 3 fish a a lost one on the first drift!!! Downhill from then on, but that was hell of a start! A few fish were apprehended and the sea was slight. Head back for a Pepperd Steak and some beer at the Maris Hall - I was on teh boat that night so headed back to JV - no problems sleeping!!! Day Two: Early start, luckily I was already on the boat! JV headed off with Alfresco @ or just before 7:00 closly followed by WM and Abode2. We were at the "Tope Hot Spot" Speedy and no one told the Tope! A few drifts on JV with Alfresco at anchor and we lost some gear, so headed south to teh Banks earlier than planned. Full crusing speed on a minll pond and we were there in no time. A cracking day's sport and JV apprehended 20 flatties - we fished to the new Alderney recommended 45cm mls and most were returned. There were 3 or 4 brill misxed in with the Turbos. Biggest was 10lb 5oz to me - Adam might have a pic, unless he has deleted it!!! On the way back for our great day on the banks we stopped off at the Nanels for some ultra light gear pollacking, beer and music! What a way to finishe the day. We had loads of fish (eventually, once I realised that I was retreiving too fast!). Plently of double and triple hook ups - most fish in the 3-6lb stamp but a few smaller greedy ones in there! I have a 3.5lb Ballan Wrasse on a white twin tail!!! We were late and dinner at the Moorings was 19:30-20:00 - so we arrived fresh from the boat, no time for anything else! Day3: Windy, awoke from a great night's sleep @ The Fleet House to a good breakfast. We headed around the Island clockwise to hide from the NW wind, intention to anchor in shelter and have a quiet day. After feathering up some launce, we headed for Blanchards rock, with a 7kn drift speed!!! It was a bit too much!!!. We headed for the SW Bank and tried for a Bass there. Alun had a small bass and that was it, Adam took teh time to study the flow chart for the tide around the island and thsi saw us headed back to Blanchards. With a more acceptable drift speed we tried again, lost some gear, lost some fish, I had a pollack and that was about it! We didnt have long and the changes in the drift direction were increadable. Rosie One was not far from us having a go too. We then headed back to harbour for a light lunch and a drink "hic", then couldn't resit a look for some Pollack as per the previous day. So out in to the beast of a swell and across the Swinge to be chucked about again! Again we had great fun with the Pollack - this time I stuck to the simplicity of just a Sidewinder and it was ace fun! Video below from JV on Day 3: 1st part: JV drifting back in to an "interesting" Sea off Blanchards! 2nd part: Return to port from Blanchards 3rd & 4th parts: across the Swinge for last minute Pollack fun! (Check out how the RainX works on the screen!! Adam, only mentioned it 78 times this trip!) A great meal followed @ the HarbourLights with 22 PBSBAC members, Mark and Fieona from Aldernery Angling and 3 friends of Paul Dore's. Maybe we should have the Dinner Dance in Alderney as the turnout is better!!!! We woke to a windy day, as expected. Alfresco, WM and Abode2 headed out first following the tracks of TrueBlue (who was once again, relaying weather \ sea state info back to us). Then the second flotilla left, JV, Serenity, AWOL, Free Boys, Rosie One. It was lumpy, horrid but manageable. Welldoen to the skippers, much concentration needed. I guess it is like driving to Blackpoool from Bournemouth on a badly potholed and cobbled road which undulates and moves! Every crew member on every boat was wearing a lifejacket, as Adam commented, he hadn't sat at the helm on JV with one one before. There was a nervous tension in the air, but relayed messahed from the boats infront, helped as we knew it want getting worse! (I did again manage a couple of hours kip!!) JV was not going to stop for Bream as we had made the most of the Alderney fishing, however we had Dolphins around the boat when we passed Ballard. Not enough water in Parkstone Bay meant we had an oppourtuniy to clean down, have something to eat, before putting JV to bed. Another smashing trip aboard JV. Good company and good food, what a great 4 day break! Thanks Adam, JV is spot on and can do so much, she's a keeper!!!! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks for the early flavour Rob. I am sure that the one good day in the middle will be the most remembered, with the rest becoming a blur over time! Shame the tope didn't play - will have to watch out on Mark's catch reports for more info over the next few weeks; no doubt someone asked him if anyone else had seen them this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Well I was going to do my own report but as Rob has started this one, and done such a good job I'll just tag on. Well - what a trip in more ways than one - but again, always a pleasure! We fished hard, very hard - love the name for the new boat rob - 'First & Last'... The flattie fishing was the best Ive ever experianced, a true testiment to the larger increased 45cm limit most of us have been fishing to the last few years, great to see such numbers of fish, and again to see so many go back - we had 28 brill and turbot on JV and the majority of these went back with just a few each taken for the table. Once again the banter was fierce, but all good hearted! If Rob tells you about a 'Scoreboard' on the boat and me having a tantrum due to tangled rods - it's all lies! We had quite a musical theme on JV this year with mine and Rob's Ipod/Ipone onboard - I'm not too sure Al enjoyed all the music though! My favourite memory was fishing the Nannels for Pollock on Friday evening at about 7pm - the sun was dropping in the sky, the sea was smooth, cold Stella's in hand - we were fishing in about 50' of water with 15gm spinning rods and rubber lures and it was a pollock a chuck - superb sport, all the while we had the stereo turned up pretty loud in the wheelhouse - amazing! Once again JV did us proud - Ive had her out in some pretty serious weather, but this trip pushed those boundaries yet again - and not once did I feel nervous at the helm - Rob's video shows it pretty well, but you had to be there to see some of the conditions. Fuel consumption was up on previous trips but with the weather we had to push around hardly surprising! Al with the first fish of the trip - just love the sky in the background on this photo A lovely marked and marbled brill Best Turbot of the trip 10lb 5oz - shame about the body behind the fish! 1 drift = 3 fish!! Back in Braye Not the biggest fish, but pristine condition and they fight like fury in the shallow water Wight Magic over the infamous Blanchard Rock - on a good day! Edited May 16, 2011 by Adam F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Another Vid - the Journey Home!!!: Adam said this video would be a good advert for the MF600 Marlin - Free Boys was flying over the waves! The Tanker at the end looked bigger so consequently, we thought it was further away!! You wouldn't want to be much closer!!! Note the Life Jacket! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks Adam for another great and memorable trip.........super baot; top skipper. Thanks Rob for constant fuelling of the banter..... Can't think of the last time I've laughed so much over 4 days !! All parts of the trip were at extremes !! This turbo [ above] was a tiddler from near the start.......... before we realised we'd get so many !! I'm sure a pic of Rob's good one will come along shortly ! Best bits...... company and fishing on JV best day on the Banks I've had, hectic and noisy action in the Nannels!! banter on the Radio ......Craig could be a new superstar !! socials in Alderney, with the place almost to ourselves tackle and talk with Mark and Fie at Ald. Ang. lovely sunshine every day.........shame about the wind !! 4 days whizzed by .......and the long and bumpy trip back won't stop me looking forward eagerly to the next trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 shame about the wind !! God's or Adam's? Both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alderneyangling Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 A great read guys. watched the video of the return home and there is a bit near the begnning where the sea disappears, nearly made me queasy just watching it. Thansk for all your company, you boys do it so well See you again soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady jane Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 fantastic photos, glad you all had a good time and got back safely. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Glad you had a great time and back safely, Rob has you're gym membership lapsed Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Rob has you're gym membership lapsed Worried you were looking Nige!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Glad you had a great time and back safely, Rob has you're gym membership lapsed Nige Nige Give him a break, it's hrd to keep a trim figure once you have had kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Great pics and great story guys. Wetted my appetite - I'm fortunate to be visiting the island with Steve Porter on Sunday next.... can't wait. Stuie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well done guys Great report, nice pictures and good angling chaps, you certainly did fish ard. We were a little subdued for various reasons this trip, so you can Borrow "first out last in", which is normally our tag. Windy Weather aside it was all very enjoyable, and we are already discussing what we can do in one months time. With hopefully a fully fit crew Thanks for your company Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Glad you had a great time and back safely, Rob has you're gym membership lapsed Nige Nige Give him a break, it's hrd to keep a trim figure once you have had kids! Cheers Tom. Forgot to ask, how are your triplets? Don't worry Nige I'll still talk to you, I'm not Homophobic, I like my house (Quote: Peter Kay)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 What a great report guys! Love the pics and video. Well done sounds like you all had super time. Don't envy thoses crossing though! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreyman Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 glad you all had a memorable trip, had some interesting times myself trying to get there, suffice to say 5 or 6 hours at sea and the boat is currently 60 miles away in chichester. will be aiming for alderney the weekend of the 48 hr comp if peoples want company/ buddy boat well done all greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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