Alderney 2016

[Adam F]

I've made the call to postpone with JV this time around. Not really seeing a decent window other than Sat Pm and Sunday, which isn't enough for me to get bashed around and sit on Alderney waiting for a window or fishing close in out of the wind.

 

I'd rather wait for a full 4 day trip when the wind allows better access.

 

Good luck and stay safe to those who are going over, I'll await the reports!

 

JV looking either to do 2 days in Portland, or possibly a local day Shambles or wrecking on Sunday.

[Mike Fox]

Agree about Friday Adam, didnt realise you were planning to go then.

 

For those who think the crossing then will be ok, there's another factor.

 

Bray Harbour is open to the NE, the only angle without shelter.

 

Mike

[Oli]

We're thinking the same, made such a huge difference having great conditions last year that we'd prefer to be patient and wait for a better weekend. Gutted but think it's the right call.

 

Hope those that go have a good crossing and find lots of fish - keep us updated!

[Steve S]

Assuming the forecast stays the same Tigerfish is going Sat to Mon overnighting in Alderney

 

The spare place has been taken up by Alun so we are now up to 4 going.

 

There will be daily updates, hopefully of big flaties 

[Rob]

No thanks to the updates!!!!!

 

Stay safe, enjoy!

[alun j.]

SO....what's the latest update of which boats are going...and when??

 

Tigerfish is doing Alderney....Sat to Mon...

[iansimpson63]

SO....what's the latest update of which boats are going...and when??

 

Tigerfish is doing Alderney....Sat to Mon...

Kingfisher - Alderney Fri to Mon (answered on behalf of Chris as I just spoke to him)

[plaicemat]

As I understand it, Madness, Alfresco and Reel Magic are looking at a later start on Friday, probably around 10'ish, to take advantage of an improving forecast and Kingfisher is also going but I don't have any timings. We are all going to Alderney until Monday. See you there.

[Mike Fox]

Might I offer some suggestions based on personal experience?

 

While the NE winds are blowing, Bray Harbour will be uncomfortable, unless tucked in tight to the wall, and dinghy access to shore will be tricky. Lifejackets are not overkill in dinghy or harbour launch.

 

Locals there use a length of chain to attach to buoys in these conditions, as rope has a habit of chafing through. Just picking up moorings will be interesting, and getting secure will leave you quite exposed at the sharp end. I'd wear a life jacket and clip on while getting settled.

 

Mike

[Gas]

No sleep for me then Friday 

 

Okay sorted take extra sleeping liquid  

 

Its ok Dave ive got your back and the Boat   

[Jim]

Craig you old devil ! ! !

How ya doin?

 

 

Have an extra pint or three for me will you?  

 

 

Jim

[Ark]

Best of luck

 

All you C I boys , catch plenty and stay safe

 

Gutted I'm not going with you all

 

but work does get in the way sometimes

 

Tight lines

[fisherman1055]

Have a good weekend guys

I will still be in Spain now we have found the sun in Alicante

700km from Barcelona

But worth the drive to get away from the rain

Travel safely and I look forward to your posts

Tony

[Gas]

All good Jim Thanks 

[Sam]

safe trip guys,

 

same as kev gutted I am not joining you all,

 

hope you all catch plenty of fish,

 

remember dad I like turbot  

 

sam

[niggle]

Have a great trip lads,look forward to the reports

[Stuie]

Here's hoping that you all have a successful and safe few days - enjoy.

[Adam F]

Good shout to delay the departure until later today / tomorrow - blowing hard this morning.

 

Be advised that local reports suggest a big lack of bait in the channel and over in Alderney so take plenty.

 

Have a good trip!

[Greg]

 

I would pack your winter woollies as well. It is pelting with helstones here at the moment.

 

Have a Good Trip Lads

 

and stay safe

 

Greg

[Paul J]

i waved Charlie,Will and Dan off from the work pontoon this morning, took a lot of will power not to stowaway and i swore at them as they waved goodbye

 

Hopefully we'll get a report on the journey over soon

 

PJ

[Adam F]

The boys are reporting that despite the windy morning the crossing was very good.

 

Alfresco opted to fish for rope but struggled. Madness found a few turbos on the banks, but reported mackerel very hard to find, but found some launce. Kingfisher did the wrecks and caught ok.

[Bramble banker]

Good spying Adam!

 

Looking forward to your reports on the GB side.

 

I'm stoked hope everyone else is, bags packed and by the door!

 

 

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[Rob]

Alfresco opted to fish for rope but struggled.

Last time he did that we towed him in to Braye!

[Steve S]

Having a good time here as we always do on Alderney, 5 club boats here plus True Blue.

 

Crossing was a little bumpy started at 28kts but ended up around 21 as the sea built up around mid channel, blowing a 4 to 5 from behind our port quarter with a fair old east to west swell. In the late afternoon went flat calm.

 

Plenty of launce on the banks but makerel few and far between. Flatty fishing has been rather slow so far to be honest, we had 5 turbos none big, 1 brill of around 5-6lb and a spider crab, retained. Other boats: some did better and some worse so far.

[Gas]

Just like to thank Dave for a great trip it was good to be back.

The banter in the pubs was Sooooooooo good.    

Only three Turbos keepers 6 in total

One Cod

Twenty + good Pollock 

A 1lb 4oz Mackerel looked like a 3lb fish Jackie eat that monday for supper.

Good size Tub.

 

Only low point baitfish hard to find.

 

Any one need crew call me got the bug back   07833051599   (Martin)