Newboy Posted May 26, 2004 Report Posted May 26, 2004 I know we are going for smoothies and rays this saturday, what tackle are we using? I'm thinking of a 30lb class rod, 16kg braid, 60 trace and a simple running ledger with a pennel set up, bait wise, mackeral, peeler and squids. Quote
Bob F Posted May 26, 2004 Report Posted May 26, 2004 Yep, that's similar to what I will have, but there's always variations on the same theme. See if you can get your hands on some hermits for the smoothies. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 26, 2004 Report Posted May 26, 2004 I will be taking my 12/30lb class team diawa + my tdx uptide rod + a pen 30lb class rod but then I always take them cause thats pretty much all I have Martin Quote
daviduk Posted May 26, 2004 Report Posted May 26, 2004 Hi Guys I was planning to join you all out their BUT, last Wednesday boat went back in all clean and serviced Friday reversed into chain securing pontoon to river bed at low tide ,couldnt see it until to late and screwed both props , props wont be back until next week sometime Plenty of Smoothies out their especially young ones around 8/12 ozs. Bait in order of preference ,Hermit, Peeler, Squid , Mackeral. Dave. Quote
Coddy Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 Hi Guys Don't forget that hard back crabs work just as well for smoothies as long as they are not too big Cod Quote
Adam F Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 Dave, Space on BW if you like....youre more than welcome. Quote
Bob F Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 Martin, Have you got room for me on Maverick? Bob F. Quote
Bob F Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 Martin, I called Suzuki today and Splash-Out should be back tomorrow. It was only the sump plug that wasn't sealing properly. They're fitting a new thread ( ). Not sure that I will get the boat ready in time for Saturday, so I'd prefer to still come out on Maverick, if that is ok??? cheers Bob F Quote
Coddy Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 Hi Adam If the offer was to me, very many thanks but I will be out on the Solent myself at the IAC Southern Fish In which is at the Eastern side of the Isle of Wight. If you facny a change skip down this side and give us a call on the radio. We will be on channel 8 but as I have dual watch it will be on 16 & 8 I hope we ALL get plenty of fish and the weather does not spoil it for all. Regards Coddy Quote
Paul D Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 Friend at work says hardbacks work well for smoothies as well. So I am off to Mudeford Quay Friday evening for a spot of crab fishing !! Quote
Swainiac Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 Re. the hard backs, they work just as well as peelers and hermits for the smoothies in the Solent, so don't waste too much dosh buying up expensive baits. Unfortunately, I'm on the river today, no hardbacks there!!! Will bell my pal over in Marchwood and get him to nip over to magazine lane to grab a bucketfull for us. See you guys on Sat. Regards, Rich Quote
Paul D Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 Weather wise, bring a coat !! Wet Wet Wet !! Quote
Newboy Posted May 28, 2004 Author Report Posted May 28, 2004 Don't supposed anyone got any spare crabs they can sell me? Only the tackle shop I ordered with 'forgot' to put the order in and I now have no crabs. btw, are we gonna get some mackeral on the way out? Quote
Adam F Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 Gunna stop for mackeral. I am taking crab and squid - catching mackeral on the way out. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 Newboy We will have a Mackerel stop Martin Quote
Paul D Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 I have a box full of hardbacks ( around 20-30 odd ) that I pinched from some kids crab fishing on Mudeford Quay. They are in damp newspaper and weed so should survive the night OK. Quote
Newboy Posted May 28, 2004 Author Report Posted May 28, 2004 I have squids, large prawns, whelks and I'm gonna try the fish 'n' strips. Quote
Afishionado Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 I have a box full of hardbacks ( around 20-30 odd ) that I pinched from some kids crab fishing on Mudeford Quay. They are in damp newspaper and weed so should survive the night OK. We've also got some rag worm and some squid. Mike Quote
Swainiac Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 Unfortunately, due to the antics of some Knight of the Road, I wont be attending. This clown smashed into the rear end of percival, giving him a rather large dent, and an even bigger dent in this blokes pride! With the inevitable whiplash that ensues these rear end shunts, I'm going to back out, as I dont think that the "Bobbing up and down like this" motion will do the back any good. Debs bought a sack full of bait for us too, sinfull!!!!! Have a great day, will call Bob F with the marks I was given for smoothies, I'm not really envious! Regards, Rich Quote
Paul D Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 Rich, Sorry to hear about the shunt. Your marks were good ( I am assuming that is where we fished ). Even I caught some smoothies and lost plenty !! Quote
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