GazzaTIno Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 hello there my name is Gary from poole Im a very keen fisherman have have just purchased my first 14 ft fishing boat. I have joined here to talk with people and gain some experience with regards to boat fishing. Over the years i have caught some super fish including a 3.5 lb sea trout and a 2.5lb Twaite shad from poole quay many years ago when i was at school around 1995. I also love coarse fishing and have had pike to 20lb,carp to 37.5 Lb and barbel to 13lb. My biggest bass of around 5 lbs was actually caught at the Royalty fishery in christurch in the lower reaches of the Avon on a live bait dace. I am very experienced at fishing however i will be the first to admit when it comes to using a boat I'm a complete novice. I have used it 2 weeks ago and me and my friend did catch two red gurnard. I must admit i thought the fishing would have been better around bournemouth and the ferry area and no sign of bass and further out no mackerel. does any body have any advice on this please? One other thing i am concerned about id i have purchased a Dejon 14 boat and i have read loads of bad things about them since. i thought it seemed completely fine in the harbour and off the beach in calm conditions ,,and i wouldn't want to be out far and i bad conditions anyway. i just wanted to no if any one else has any views on this boat please or advice? look forward to hearing from you kind regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaTIno Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 one of 2 red gurnard we caught first time out on my boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hi and welcome Gary The chaps will be along as soon as they get in from fishing. I presume it's the same Gary been in contact with? Looks like you've sorted the probs but ask on here if you're still having trouble Lofty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaTIno Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 yes hello and thank you very much for your help,,i signed in via twitter as i couldn't get through the web page way.. have you been fishing lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Ahhh. Glad I could help. Not sure how you found me but I'm one of the clubs freaks. Don't have a real boat but manage to do a bit on my kayak. The proper chaps will sort you out soon. Lofty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hello Gary and welcome to the website. You could do a lot worse than join the club. There's a lot of help and experience available, we meet first Thursday of the month at Parkstone Trades and Labour Club and have various comps and social events. Joining fee is £17 and Individual membership is £17 per year, Family membership (you, your partner and two children under 16) is £22 per year. I've sent you a pm with more information. Regards Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Thomas Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hi gazza my name is mal and my boat is a 640 quicksilver, for my sins Iam the safety liason officer, we like to know a little about your experience with boating and I think you said first boat. We can give you loads of advice just ask away and you will get the best advice, we also like to advise you about VHF radio licenses and possibly power boat level 2 courses. You can look up previous post by our trainers we use, send them a message if you need a vhf radio license, if you get a reciept we will give you a 20 percent discount or a maximum of £20 if you take a course. Dont know anything about your model of boat but someone will, enjoy your fishing and be safe, please wear your lifejacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Just one point about Mal's post above, you need to be a paid up member to receive the discount on training courses. In your first post you say "no mackerel". That appears to be the general situation at the moment, although they've reached Weymouth, so hopefully will reach Poole Bay soon. One of our club members, Ian Simpson (username iansimpson63) has a Dejon 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Welcome Gary, Seriously recommend you join as full member of 'the club', there is so much here to help your fishing and above all keep safe! Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaTIno Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 thanks guys i will look to get a membership soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaTIno Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 what more advice do i get about fishing if i join? is forum different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 There a large part of the forum that non members don't have access to. Plus lots of info available at meetings. Chance to get out on other members boats etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 I should have said, you're welcome to attend a meeting before joining, to see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 what more advice do i get about fishing if i join? is forum different? Highly advise joining club as the wealth of knowledge available is amazing and the members are very helpful. Some have large boats and will take you out with them, advise you go to next meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianh87 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Definitely worth joining, Dad and I joined a couple of years ago and have found it very useful. Meetings have demonstrations from time to time as well, which is always interesting as you pick up new/different techniques for all aspects of fishing and running a boat as well. We also did the VHF course with the recommended provider and got a club discount too, highly recommend doing the VHF course. Definitely worth the small investment to join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.