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Boats out tomorrow so a nice weather window was to good to miss, J2, Norfolk Nick and Chris was feeling up to a trip which was great to see him back out, the plan was Spurdogs, well that didn't work!!! First drop J2 had a nice Blonde then a LSD, then everything went pretty quiet for probably a couple of hours. We had grumpy commercials fishing round us catching a LOT of Bass and good ones to. Even though the Bass ban was on we decided to have a couple of drifts, well after 2-3 drifts catching a couple a drift all around the 5lbs mark and putting them back i persuaded Chris to have my rod for a drift. " Get a 10lbs err please Chris, never had a double on this boat" Next drift you got it Chris, had a stunning 10lbs 11oz fish on the deck!!!!!!!!!. Few more drifts and getting more depressed seeing the commercials catching huge numbers of really good fish all 5-10lbs all about to spawn, we decided on a move. Back to the 50/50s where we had a really great couple of hours catching Whiting to 3lbs, Congers to 20lbs, and an early Smoothound. It got really hectic for a while with great banter and even some mickey taking!!!!!! Quick run home filleted the Whiting through the 3.30 bridge, oh yes first catch of the day, and season, was a tern for J2 on a surface lure as daylight broke!. Great first trip with lots of craic.

Ben and I met at the boat at 0730 setting off out as the Sun sneaked through under the clouds, it was cold but not as bad as recent weather. The sea state was lovely We picked a spot and anchored up for the last of the flooding tide. Whiting were plentiful but a little smaller than recent trips. and bigger baits were attracting a lot of congers. Ben cooked us up some great sausage baps washed down with hot coffee, then we had a short move. At last a better fish was hooked up and giving a good account of itself in the now quite strong ebb tide. 20250112_130447.mp4 Ben who had been knackered all day struggled a bit with this one. But it was worth it for a very nice 16lb 8 Blonde. As the tide eased a few dogfish and a lot more whiting and congers joined the fun. 1530 I took pity on Ben who was suffering from no sleep on Saturday night, we pulled the anchor to run in and clean down in daylight. Not a bad trip for early in the year, we only took 8 keepers.

Bloody show offs 😁 Merry Christmas from me

Cheers Colin, first trip out in over 18 months without crutches and a boot. Not bad as I only had the ankle rebuilt end of Nov, all looking good. 🤞👍👍

Happy Christmas to All our members From Jim & Jackie.

Wishing all the PBSBAC family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Well done to Bobi for finding a Unicorn in the RNLI Flounder comp. She managed 2nd place with a Flounder of 1lb 2 oz. There were only 3 Flounders weighed in . There was a good turn out of 14 boats with 36 anglers.

Merry Christmas one and all 🎄. Apart from Labour voters, you can clear off. 😂

Merry Christmas to everyone. From Mal and Laura

Merry Christmas to everyone 🎅🎄🎅

Merry Christmas one and all🧑‍🎄

A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you all

Everyone knows its a shite hawk.

Merry Christmas all. Fishing was amazing yesterday.

Merry Christmas Everybody 🎅 🌲🌲🍺🍹😀

I agree Dave, just showing off, have a great Christmas and a happy healthy 2025 everyone

Yes Jim And on the way in I was following a pod of porpoises Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Think you may be right Mal, ! I am going for sea gull, but if that flew and the bass swam them I think you will be up for presenting a prize to our club conservationists😂. Bring it up at the next meeting when Jerry is there😋. And sure none of us are envious of them having a great days fishing............ HONESTLY 😞. On a serious note, nice to see Chris on two legs, out of pain I hope. Colin.

I only moved to Poole cos I heard the "S**gs" were plentiful. 🤪

I was rather hoping to get out for the first time since the summer and join the RNLI flounder comp, but it would seem my youngest grandchildren (twins) are playing rugby at Lytchett Minster on Sunday so Ive been summoned by their dad to be on the sideline to support them.

Wow is it that time of year again already. Having just picked up a tidebook, Dave and I are looking at when the tides look good. During May the weekends are not brilliant. One mid month has potential and an early one in June could be a good reserve date. Is anyone else keen to take their boats this year? I am hoping to have Will and Gordon as crew again. Planning to fish the banks and wrecks. Charlie

I'm planning to take Tigerfish over Charlie.

Aztec Calendars. I asked my Grand Children & other family members which was their favourite. DC, Marvel, or Star Wars. I just finished these Aztec Calendars in time for Christmas. I hope they like them.

EVENTS Angling for Sustainability is coming to Lymington Join us for another Angling for Sustainability workshop, this time at Lymington and District Sea Fishing Club on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, from 6 pm to 8pm. This is your opportunity to get involved and learn about the exciting fish tracking work we've been doing along the south coast over the last two years in partnership with recreational anglers and charter skippers. Come learn more about where black bream, sharks, and rays go along our shores. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just passionate about the future of our seas, all are welcome to attend. 📅 When: Thursday, 23rd January 📍 Where: Lymington and District Sea Fishing Club For more information contact fishtracking@plymouth.ac.uk Sign up now for the Angling for Sustainability and Pollack FISP final conference Join us for the Angling for Sustainability and Pollack FISP final conference at the University of Plymouth on 12th February 2025. 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Went out today to the Sadler Banks, but loads of small Whiting and the odd Dogfish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just to rub it in, I am not sure that's a Tern either. I am sure it was a great day out, well done.

Just my luck to choose the wrong day Jerry. Good to see it was good for you guys out there today with some good catches [emoji3][emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Jerry the Bass ban isn’t on till the end of this month, we are now inline with the grumpy commercials

i dont know where the rough sea was Greg, flat as a witches what not!!!!! lovely day out good company

Cheers Jerry and guys, great day out, as you say Jerry grumpy commercial fishermen as all ours went back. 😂 We were practicing for the catch and release later in the year. Thanks again Jerry. 👍

Well done Jerry. Glad most of the plan worked. Boy those Bass boys get grumpy out there. You got bigger whiting than us today as well

Poked my head out the Haven this morning and the swell was too high for a day’s fishing. The large boats were turning back in too. Sunday’s sea state is supposed to be moderate. Just a warning lads for tomorrow!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Or drop them in to me when passing Martin and I can take to the meeting.

They are yours Colin, I cant make the next meeting but will be ok for March or you or Frank can call by my place to collect

I would like to if i can Charlie, crew TBA!!!

This workshop is to be held on 13th January at Broadstone Conservative Club starting at 17:30 (5:30pm) to 20hrs (8pm) To get your free tickets click here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wrasses-complex-and-black-seabream-fmp-workshop-poole-tickets-1118790876629?aff=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_payment_confirm&ref=eemailordconf&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent Please advise all your club members to attend if possible. If you cannot get tickets on the link just turn up as there will be plenty of room. Allan.

Secret fishing colin? 😀. People love to read reports, hint, hint 😋

Glad tidings to all 🎉🎉

Given 6 out so far. They LOVE them.

They're really good Jim. What material are they made from ??

I believe that using seals as bait is not allowed. Even in areas with Great Whites and abundant seals. But I may be wrong.

Quote: "And sharks eat seals too.....now there's a thought for the shark hunters in the club" Catch & release. Catch outside. Release in the harbour. I don't think the Grockles will be impressed though. 😃

And sharks eat seals too.....now there's a thought for the shark hunters in the club !!!😇😇😇

I think I have an answer, how about using cormorants for pot bait? Win/win? Terry.

I have a dubious friend in Norfolk who used to do something different for his beaters on beaters day, a few years back of course he did seal for the beaters on beaters day, it was disgusting and burnt for nearly a week on the bbq wrecking it because of the blubber!!!!!! seagull and cormmorant have also featured and were also revolting, only a vague casual friend you understand!!!

Chicken? Terry.

Dave's Seal. No fish around here mate!