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Y knot had 25 Thornbacks and spotted Rays, the best to Trevor 13lb .02 oz, 9lb 8 Thorney to me. A bumpy day. We also had a 6lb bass, a few 5lb smooth hounds

Just the one to me lowest bounce 12llb i think we managed the 25 but dogfish. nice to fish a new mark and to take part in comp.

Fisheagle tried a few well trusted ray marks. We had some fresh mackerel and given the tide and weather conditions, we were quietly confident. We caught every thing but rays. It was only our last mark that came up with a single solitary undulate of 10 lbs. to me. Good fun was had with largish tope and we were all bitten off. As the tide turned, we went onto another bank. Several bags of chum later, we had more small Conger, Tope and a few other fish. We then started to hit decent bream on the Ray rigs. We probably had over a dozen between 2 and 3 lbs. The best one of 3 lbs. 12ozs. going to Mike. A bonus bull Huss, which I needed for the Individual Species Comp. completed what turned out to be a day of contrasts. A lovely day to be out with good company and a weather forecast that was almost correct.

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So a plan was hatched as Saturday only allowed for a potential short trip, which was cancelled. Sunday I tried to hitch another ride, to no avail. And this forecast was so good Jo mentioned the 4 of us going out. Great idea. We can fish the comp. Well, good intentions and all that, we hit some small scad early on after a 9:30 launch at Mudeford. With no livebait well the scad were too good a opportunity to give up, so in to a coolbox with water they went. And off to the ledge. A few drifts and we had bass a drift and a couple of keepers. Then I remembered I didn't lock the trailer! (Too much going on with family when launching, left my brew in the car too!). Then after popping back to the quay with the key we needed more bait, managed one in 30 mins so not great. Met up with Alun on Gastro, stalked him to find bait, that didn't go well! So we hit the ledge with one bait and feathered whilst drifting. We managed a bass a drift and put a few back of undersize, kept a few (bonus having all of us aboard) and lost some in the fight. Wind picked up on what had been a clam day, so what to do. Kids want to head out to a ray mark, so off to near southbourne rough and find a featureless flat spot. It was sloppy, a few white caps and the girls loved the journey out! We had baits down for 10 mins and Lottie had her thornback on which was fun @10:13 Then we had a couple of dogs (go mum and dad), then Livvy had an Undulate of 12:4 that gave a good account for itself. Not bad for 40 mins ray fishing. We then headed in at 16:00, tired and happy. Met with Al on the slip, he had some plaice, and a bass but nothing special. Great weather (little cold) and good fishing. Thanks for the radio check Mal, I do seem to have interference on the radio from the plotters. Shame we didn't meet up with JV, we had planned to but they were enjoying the plaice as we enjoyed the bass. Rob

One TINY spotted to Me on Madness. Terry had a good Tope 30lb+ We all hooked stuff and got bitten off. Had a few very small congers. Terry had 2 of the smallest Mackerel I've ever seen. What a gorgeous day to be out. Thanks again Martin. Terry your home made pasties heated up in the Dutch ? oven were superb. Thanks for a fantastic day out. Jim

10:13 thornie for Charlotte

12:4 for Livvy (undulate????) Can some one confirm? I haven't caught one or a small eye for ages!

And in 3rd place ..... 83lb catch and release !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmmm good company ? That's not what you been calling me all day 😂 It was a wonderful day out again on Fisheagle thanks to Alan my species count is climbing and a visiting friend who has come to down from the north to do some fishing down south had a great day sharing knowledge and banter and catching a few nice bream and red Gurnard thrown in for good measure so a good day had by all

Kept Looby 4 company off Old Harry and then a second mark further East - this was where I managed a couple of smalleyed rays - biggest 5lb 2oz. We had plenty of other species - dogs, straps a nice tope to Glen and a cuttlefish for me too, A lovely day out.

My nephew had a go on my travel rod. No zooming in to the background perverts

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Hi Nigel That would be great, thanks for the offer. Where is your boat, and when would be convenient?

Hi James as fellow members have said there are many aspects to safe boating. The best way to learn is time on a boat with good skippers and Rya training.We can help with training if your interested. VHF radio certificates and boat handling. There are many pre trip checks that can help to avoid a dangerous or risky trip with good planning There are Rya booklets available listing all the safety equipment you should carry and well worth purchasing. Obviously life jackets should always be worn. The weather provides lots of challenges, the least experienced should avoid choppy days. Teach yourself in calm conditions to keep things as simple as possible. Anchoring is one of our risky tasks and has many hazards, again learn over Sandy areas with little tide, start shallow and move deeper gradually. You will probably need to learn a technique using an Alderney ring unless you have an electric windlass. Please don’t hold back ask as much as you want I am pleased to help. In answer to your original question your boat should be capable of an inshore trip on a calm day but please make sure you do all your Pre trip checks. Your engine should be well maintained and reliable, Carry a mobile and tell people your trip plan so your family know where your going and how long your trip will be.

iv got a Arvor 215 you will love it your more then welcome to have a look over mine to make sure its what you want

Out with Glen today - steady start - 9am. Decided to try the harbour for the day and moored up off Hamworthy. Straight into small bass and a few black bream. Ballans and a baillons put in an appearance then Glens new spinning rod took on an alarming hoop. Net at the ready to see three scad of around 1lb each coming aboard. That was a surprise. Then it was back to catching small bass interspersed with several gobies. A lovely day out with shelter from the gusty breeze all day.