Adam F Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 Guys, I would like to get some feedback on where we would like to go for our next trail-a-way. Some suggestions are: Solent, Start Point - Devon, Weymouth (again), Hayling, Nabb area Need to get moving as the calenders are quickly becoming full! Adam Quote
Bob F Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 I think my vote would be either the Nab Tower for the big blonde rays or Weymouth again, but this time trying the Adamant Shoal for a change. Bob F. Quote
Newboy Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 Anywhere near the solent please. I wouldn't mind some experience of launching and retrieving a boat... I'll even make the sandwich ..... Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 Should soon be smoothie time in the solent perhaps we could repeat last years foray up there with perhaps a little more success. Or the Nab Tower area which I believe can fish well on occasions. I would also like to try other areas out of Weymouth. Looks like it might be a busy year If we do fish the solent area at some point we could then perhaps show newboy how to launch and retrieve properly. Dont however ask me for advice as on our Shambles trip I forgot to put me bung in and Mav nearly sunk ! My crew wondered why she was so low in the water Martin Quote
Bob F Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 It's too easy to forget to put the bung in. The manfacturers ought to modify the drain so that the plug can be fitted from the inside. I'm going to be adding some kind of bung to my list of onboard spares. A bung that can be stuffed into the drain hole from inside the boat. Quote
Paul D Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 Bob, The bung on the Orkney is exactly like that. I never realised the Warrior one was done from the outside. I pull the bung when out to wash the deck down ( self draining ). Perhaps you could get one like the Orkney uses ? Quote
Coddy Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 Hi If you are stuck for a bung on a Warrior use one out of the fish wells at the back, they are all the same. Forgot mine the other week, fortunately my crewman was holding the boat on the shore with the bilge pump running until I got back from parking the car and trailer! Still got a wet sleeve however Cod Quote
Adam F Posted April 13, 2004 Author Report Posted April 13, 2004 I carry a set of various bungs. They are available from all chandlers at a cost of a few pence. I cayy 2x spares for the main bung, and an assortment of rubber and wooden bungs. They have all kinds of uses. The other tip is to attach the bung to the keys for your boat. You always need your keys before launching - that way you should never forget! As for the next trip. I agree the Solent for Smoothies would be the best bet. Maybe DaveUK will host us again - as long as he promises better results than last year!!! Any ideas on dates? I also would like to repeat the Weymouth trip - either very soon for the Plaice before they go - or later in the year at a different mark. Adam Quote
daviduk Posted April 13, 2004 Report Posted April 13, 2004 Hi guys , I suggest mid May onwards ,Hermits or Crab a must realy. On another note Bagleys Honour should be running again this weekend fingers crossed then out for antifouling /refit so hopefully 3/4 weeks time out on the water. Dave. Quote
great white Posted April 13, 2004 Report Posted April 13, 2004 I know I am not one of the trailered gang But you may want to check out the summer competitions around the portsmouth area. They used to be one on most weekends when the smoothys were around, good prizes and good turnouts I have not fished them since I left the area and replaced the Dory with GW, but if they are still going you would have a good day. The summer Smoothy fishing off Nab and at Selsey Bill is the only thing I miss about moving from Pompey to Poole. Selsey would be my vote, and if you are going when I am free. I would love to take a space on one of your boats. Charlie Quote
JIMBOB Posted April 13, 2004 Report Posted April 13, 2004 I think anouther crack at the solent Would be good,(we no what to expect now,Huge tides and weed!!!). Any chance It could be midweek. Im all out of weekends, Sickys at the weekend get more difficult as the summer gets nearer,going back into work with sunburn After being of sick is a bit of a giveaway Quote
Adam F Posted April 25, 2004 Author Report Posted April 25, 2004 Right chaps. Next trail-a-way. Solent - Targeting rays amd smoothies as last year (hopefully with more sucess and less thunder! ) Dates: 22/23rd May or 29/30th May. Done mind where we launch from, although Lymington was good last time, we all know where it is, and is good for even the big boats. What do we think? Adam Quote
Paul D Posted April 25, 2004 Report Posted April 25, 2004 Lymington good for me, would have to be 29/30th May but downside is that this is the Bank Holiday weekend. ( 23rd is Helen's Birthday ). Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 25, 2004 Report Posted April 25, 2004 Hi Adam Week-end of the 29th sounds good 2me but will fish either Martin Quote
Newboy Posted April 25, 2004 Report Posted April 25, 2004 I'm in, anyone wants crew? Usually what time do we finish? Got to arrange cover. Quote
Swainiac Posted April 26, 2004 Report Posted April 26, 2004 Local area for me guys.........Parking could be pricey though. If you can arrange to get there early, launch the boats and park around the corner in the bays o/s private houses beyond the boozer. We park up there when we fish on the Police monthly day out.........never been unlucky with a parking spot. Rich PS Crew anyone Quote
Bob F Posted April 26, 2004 Report Posted April 26, 2004 NB, Rich, We'll put your names down as crew for any spare slots. Haven't got the full list of boats yet. We normally come in around 4-5pm, but we'll confirm this nearer the day. Bob F. Quote
Swainiac Posted April 26, 2004 Report Posted April 26, 2004 Thanks Bob (He's a nice bloke) Rich Quote
Paul J Posted April 26, 2004 Report Posted April 26, 2004 Yep, plenty of options from Lymington and it would good to see some of the Hampshire lads- maybe even mr UK might come out of hibernation. Quote
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