great white Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Big tides again over the long easter weekend. But who is going out, when and what do we think are the best targets in these tides. I am working Sunday so that should see the wind drop for the rest of you But the boat went in today so I expect we will sneak out somewhere Tight lines Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'm seeing Sat. as the best day weatherwise...... and socially....... for a trip out. Tides don't look too massive to me....... and hoping they suit a bream session on the Ledge. I expect many others will be trying the same, so will endeavor to get there early! No firm plans, nor arrangements with others !!.........happy to go on my own, unless someone would like to join me?? Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Not a fan of fishing deep water on big tides, but I am planning on a jaunt about 35 miles off to a "little" wreck I know. Fingers crossed for a Ling or two over the slack and possible a few of the fish that must not be named. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Just a casual 70 mile round trip then... Though if you are talking about the wreck I think you are, it is one I have always wanted to try. Is it as productive as legend has it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) Are there not a huge amount of wrecks @ 35 miles out? The only way you will find out is to tail Quest II and \ or put a tracking device on Tom, good luck!!! Edited April 9, 2009 by rob francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Are there not a huge amount of wrecks @ 35 miles out? The only way you will find out is to tail Quest II and \ or put a tracking device on Tom, good luck!!! This one in particular is just over on the French side, fractionally closer to Weymouth than here (so maybe 38 miles from here). This wreck is a legend, but I've never seen a private boat on it, although I was joined by Silver Spray over it once. Silver Spray's anglers promptly battered it senseless with a load of pirks and caught nothing whilst "we" hauled fish after fish. This wreck has produced, Ling, the fish that can't be named, Pollock, Bass, Coalfish and even John Dory. All on shads / storm lures. Without fail (touch wood), it has always produced the fish that can't be named and it has always produced Pollock to at least 14lb usually bigger. This wreck's numbers, whose name I know well has only ever been shared with a couple of most trusted club members and I know they have barely given it a passing look. This wreck shall remain nameless, but if you want to see if you have the right name, PM me which one you think it is, along with it's numbers and I'll tell you if you are right. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 great wreck fishing post Tom.....I'm sure your inbox will be overflowing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 great wreck fishing post Tom.....I'm sure your inbox will be overflowing! Don't know what you mean Duncan! It was a genuine post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 "Name a wreck and PM me your numbers"!!!! We know what you are up to Tom and it is a clever idea. If anyone else wants numbers verified - please PM them to me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Nice game We hope to go out late morning Sat and try for early bream to the West, maybe pushing out a bit[??] around slacker part of the tide. Would love to have come with you Tom> But not sure where you will be by the time we set off, as we need to wait until Dan finishes his driving lesson at 11. PM me the numbers and I will see if I can find you Just three of us going so I have room for another. If anyone fancies it call, pm or post. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I too know the wreck Tom's sneaking off to. Pm ME your guess and I'LL verify it. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I too know the wreck Tom's sneaking off to. Pm ME your guess and I'LL verify it. Jim You'll need them to send you the numbers too Jim. Just to be sure it's not a lucky guess.... of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Dan finishes his driving lesson at 11. So Tom will be off to the marina before 10 or after 11 is he has any sense!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Drat & Tripple Drat ! Foiled again. I dare'nt go that far yet Tom ( not without my L Plates ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Sounds like everyone is busy on Sat, as no takers for the spare seat. So its Dan Gordon and I The bream better show or it will be plan B again If you are out, we will be listening channel 6 Tight lines Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Charlie, I'll be on the Ledge.......and will give you a call [if you're in range] to compare notes ...East vs. West in the bream stakes. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Tight lines Alun I will give you a call on our way out Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shytalk Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 dark glad !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thought you would know Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy fred Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Fished the ripps today and to say the tide was ripping would be an under statement it was like trying to fish a washing machine , so we soon put a stop to that idea and steamed south for another 18 miles. With 8 anglers on board we had just over 80 pollack and no "COD" with most of the fish 30-50 turns up and all were caught on live eels. The weather conditions were fair if you dont include the rain and the ground swell which was making the ships bury thier bows in the morning but by mid afternoon the conditions were great for the steam home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Its all right lads I've worked it out, 35 miles from weymouth................. it's the Clan Mcv Mind you I have never caught a Ling off there........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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