alun j. Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Despite the awful forecast, I needed to get out today [for peace and quiet ] after being 'blasted' by sound at my daughter's 18th. birthday party bash last night [and into the early hours!] Fellow member Rich was keen to join me and started by describing the rough conditions over where he lives in Hamworthy......... so where to go with force 6 due to increase to 7 + ?? It seemed a long way for me to trail around to Wareham and come down to the top of the harbour, so decided to give Christchurch Harbour a go; no expectations from me [ esp. with all the brown river water coming down] and I'd never had much joy there with all the traffic, weed in the water and pesky crabs; but we were both up for the fresh air [and at least it wasn't cold!] A short chug around to do a depth sounding found us a fair spot near the bottom of the harbour just off the channel. First problem was the violent swinging with the strong wind and flooding tide........ soon sorted by anchoring the stern as well as up front. Dodger up now we were comfy. Next problem , crabs; floatfished baits slowed their ravagings but no fish so we watched the dinghy sailors getting wet or creaming along. Then, at the top of the tide..... a spell of action; both on float and on the bottom. Three fat flounders to me using my huge , fat, spawny Poole ragworms but none to Rich using tackle shop farmed things!! Big black clouds gathering, wind freshening further , so we called it a day at 2 and got back before the rain [ we even saw some watery sunshine!] . Back home, best flounder was exactly 2 lb. with the other two just a bit less........ I call that a result on a rough old day !!...... and a few good meals this week!! Thanks Rich for the company and steadying hand. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Well done Alun good to see a plan come together Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Allun, Many thanks for giving me the opportunity of a trip out today. Its always good to watch a Master at work, although I reckon those giant ragworms may have played some part in the results. Fair play to you though, it must take some nerve to dig them in the first place, let alone pick them up. I was most impressed with the smooth, quiet running Yamaha engine and am looking forward to collecting my 520 in the very near future. Despite scoring the same as most England batsmen, I had a most enjoyable day. The worst bit was getting home and having to explain to the wife that I'd blanked again. Next time.... Thanks again. Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Nice one Alun & Rich Good result for a day like this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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