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Tiddler out again. Jacqui thought we could go out mid week but decided on Friday instead. Then we got the weather warning for thunderstorms for Friday. Then on Thursday afternoon Jacqui informed me that they'd changed their minds again. We were on the water by about 3:00 pm and headed across the harbour. It was windier than I expected. We saw several charter boats inside the harbour which made us wonder what it was like outside ? ? ? It was a little lumpy outside but nothing too bad for us. The breeze was SSW so I said it would be flat in Studland. Well I've never fished Studland bay before and probably won't again although it was lovely in the sunshine on a calm sea. It was about 12ft deep, flat sandy bottom & no fish. After a couple of hours relaxing Jacqui decided we should move to where the fish are. I explained the by now the breeze was in a line with Ballard & Old harry so once we were in line with them it would get lumpier. That's OK she said. We headed out to the " Secret mackerel mark " ( Just further out where the water was a bit deeper. ) She was straight into the fish from the start. Many wriggling off the hook before being boated so back in to get some more. Within a few minutes we had about 10 so we stopped. That's plenty for the table. Back into Studland to clean the fish and another peaceful and fruitless drift in the warm sunshine & cool breeze. The chain ferry entrance area was quite turbulent but nothing for the Tiddler to worry about. As we got further in we could see that it was quite cloudy over the land a remarked on our lovely afternoon afloat! Jacqui picked up this little fella in the harbour and I have no Idea what it is. I'll get the book out and try to find it. Saturday when she came back from her Mum's she had a sandwich for lunch and whilst we were talking she said " we ought to go to IKEA." Well her face was a picture when I said " OK then let's go ! " Well she comes out on the boat with Me so it's the least I could do ! I spent the afternoon " OOOing & Pointing " had some lovely meatballs and got home about 9 ish . . . . . . Lovely ! Jim

Give & take indeed Neil. It's easy to P*** them off but it's a long road back once you've done it ! Besides I enjoyed myself at IKEA ( but I'd never admit it ) Probably just refreshing my memory the best route for the Boat Show ! Jim

Happy Birthday Mick. The big 65 eh? Does this mean you can give it all up and become a man of leisure? Go fishing mid week when it's peaceful? Or will you keep going cos you love it so much ? Whatever you're doing .. . . . . Enjoy it ! Jim

I 'm quite surprised you beat Nigel to that one Chris !

Happy birthday Mick

happy birthday mate hope you have a long and happy retirement more time to challenge allan on the comps

Hope you had a good day Mick, time to take it even easier. 👍

Hope you had a good one Mick

Happy Birthday from myself and Ann. Hope you had a good one.

Happy birthday old timer hope you had a great day

Happy birthday Mick

Happy birthday mate hope you have a good day

Happy Birthday Mick. Enjoy

There were a lot in the bay Sunday. as well as a surprise 6 miles out.

I am sure your right Dave, unfortunately to have anything left for the future,I am certain Charlie’s wise words are correct. There are always bad apples in every barrel and sea fishermen (RSA) seem to have there fair share if not more, it’s a great shame. I do feel sorry for genuine charter skippers trying to make a living but we cannot carry on as we are. RSA need to stand togeather to be heard, we are our own worst enemy but need to be heard over so many things happening in our seas and oceans.

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone , had a good time, wife took me out to Days at Tower Park ...........lovely !! Daughter got me a bottle of Absolut Vodka, happy days ahead !!