BigMac Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi everyone, the name's Allan Mcavoy and over the last month I've really enjoyed checking out the chat in the forums. Seems like everyone has a good laugh at each others expense!!!!! Up until Christmas myself and co-boat owner Rupert owned a Raider 18 running out of Christchurch called " Bassassin ", but have since sold this and are now the proud owners of a 23' Aquafish called " Aquafresh " that also used to run out of Mudeford and was owned by Fraser that I'm sure some of you would of come across fishing the bay. We fish for just about anything that swims but have really purchased this boat specifically to fish further afield and also to put a thresher or a porbeagle alongside. Hopefully there will be someone in the club willing to buddy up and share information. Look forward to meeting some of you at the April meeting (sorry cant make this thursday) and on the water in the near future. We're the two fat blokes in the light blue boat, just give us a wave!! Cheers and tight lines, be safe, Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Allan, Keep an eye out for the two fat blokes in the dark blue boat, 'Otter'.............. 'Sea Magnet' at the ready , they'll be out sharking this summer. Wedger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Alan Firstly welcome to the forum and indeed into the club. I'm sure some of our regulars would love to buddy up and fish for shark. I have only ever tried it once and failed miserably although I did have a minor run (no comments please Mike) I'm glad you can't make it to the meeting this Thursday as you would have been drinking on your own Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of each Month. The next meeting is our AGM that is on 6th April. See you there Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac Posted March 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Thanks for that Martin, Could have looked foolish all on my own. We'll keep our eyes peeled for you Wedger and introduce ourselves if we dont meet you before. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Alan, I fish out of Mudeford pretty regularly [ as weather allows] ; I'm one of the tiddlers [ boat -wise] in my little Orkney 4 40, but get plenty of fish in the Ledge area. I know your boat well and have often seen it out , about and whizzing past me. I look forward to meeting there , or at club meetings. If ever you are looking for crew......... I'm available weekends and school hols . [until I escpe / retire ...... over next few years hopefully]. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Allan......... Apologies for spelling [ just followed Martin's post ]. I , too, get alternative spellings !! Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Allan......... Apologies for spelling [ just followed Martin's post ]. I , too, get alternative spellings !! Alun. Alun You of all people should know to check my homework before signing it off Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Thanks for that Martin, Could have looked foolish all on my own. We'll keep our eyes peeled for you Wedger and introduce ourselves if we dont meet you before. Allan Re- you two and Trevor (wedger) and me, how about setting up a Fat Blokes section of the club? You gotta be over 16st and under5' 10" (?) to join and we can form our own 'sub' comitee. (That is we order bloody great long french sticks loaded with edible goodies and don't share them with no one!!) Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I was gonna say, 2 fat blokes on a boat, that could be anyone from the club.... Welcome and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Thanks for that Martin, Could have looked foolish all on my own. We'll keep our eyes peeled for you Wedger and introduce ourselves if we dont meet you before. Allan Re- you two and Trevor (wedger) and me, how about setting up a Fat Blokes section of the club? You gotta be over 16st and under5' 10" (?) to join and we can form our own 'sub' comitee. (That is we order bloody great long french sticks loaded with edible goodies and don't share them with no one!!) Mad Mike At the rat I am going I shall be elligible to join very soon! A few more pasties and I'll be there. How much is membership? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac Posted March 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Fat Bloke Section sounds sort of exclusive too. Trouble is, my mate is six three. He doesn't really meet the criteria. Mind you, with 23 stone to go with that six foot three, if he wants in, I say let him in!!!! Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I was gonna say, 2 fat blokes on a boat, that could be anyone from the club.... Welcome and have fun. Living dangerously Kam, livin' Dangerously Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Allan, im a christchurch regular also and have seen you about on the water. I have the Boston Whaler named "Marineboy" see you out there- soon as the weather behaves itself Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Welcome Allan, Was your old boat the Raider 18 with a very powerful outboard fitted, around 140HP I think? If you needed this much power to get onto the plane, just how big are you guy's? Gordon H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Alan, I wondered when you chaps were going to join the forum / club? You may remember me from the days when I worked in Bournemouth Fishing Lodge as a nipper? Was chatting to another fat bloke (Rich @ Ringwood Tackle) last week and he mentioned that you two had bought Fraisers boat. Im sure we will meet shortly - I fish all most exclusivly from Xchurch - Blue hulled Warrior 165. Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac Posted March 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Adam, course I remember you, who could forget you? Suppose the large ginger one told you about having a beer in the pub while I sat on the the boat 30 yards off the quay in 2 inches of water for 4 and a half hours cause I missed the tide, as well!!!!!! Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Allan, I think I ,ay have chatted to you when you had your old boat Basasasin when you launched from Wick ? ( I certainly recall seeing it around in the past. ) - maybe I gave you a club card ?? I am always launching out of Wick on Neo ( Orkney 520 ). Look forward to seeing you at the next meeting and what a nice boat you now have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britboard Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Al, hope you got Rupert to replace the aerial that he shortened on the bridge when he took me out last autumn. Hope you both got what you needed in order for you get you new boat. see yah on the water!! simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOB Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hi Al, Welcome to the club You still chasing those sharks! I seem to remember a few years back fishing mid channel on Sundance on an Eel trip with you and Rupert, you sending out a baloon on a long rod after a porgy! Well done on getting Aquafresh shes a lovely boat. See you out there . James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Hi al Is it the same allan that used to haul those big Ringwood half pit carp whilst having certain limbs in plaster(9-10 years ago)? I used to be a regular on the lake and there used to be a man of the same name fishing during the same season me. I also remember pics in the angling press. I think you had a big common and a decent mirror during that season. Prob a different Al anyway.....just the name is familliar Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac Posted March 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Hi Dan, yep, thats me Gave up the freshwater when Rupert Morral and me bought a boat together nearly 4 years ago. Barely fished freshwater since!! What about youself? Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Al......Im still very much into coarse fishing, still mainly carp fishing but havnt fished the Half Pit for a while(but i did manage a decent common from there a few years ago) as it now has restricted fishable areas,. I now fish for everything and anything that swims, whether fresh water or salt water. Ive now got a small Dory (Gnasher) that i own with DommyBoy that launches from Muddiford. I would never be able to give up freshwater fishing though, as nothing gets my rocks off more than stalking a decent carp in the edge in crystal clear water....s......orry claire.......) Im really enjoying being at sea though, but still leaning the ropes big time. Welcome to the club. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Dan, what's you boat, and how big is it? It looks small, but then you're a big lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Kam, im not sure exactly what model it is, as the bloke who i bought it off wasnt sure, but its a dory with a cathedral hull that is an inch or two under 15ft. Its got a 28hp yammy on the back that will push it at about 20 knots in good conditions. Its very small, very light and its great for a one man launch, it draws very little water so i can get out over the bar, but perfect for where i want to fish. Ive even taken it out 5miles south of the island so if the conditions are not to bad then it does everything that i want it to do and its great for 2 people fishing .............................I couldnt afford anything else anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 I think it may be a Capri Pilot 15, they also made a 17ft version which naturaly they called a Capri Pilot 17. Many similar designs from almost identical moulds were made in the 80's/90's and probably still today . As you say they are an ideal single handed launch and with their shallow draft and cathederal hull they are a stable go anywhere boat. Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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