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Hi Colin-58 and Maverick, Thanks for the words of encouragement. I agree, Colin, with your safety comments; the sea can kill you quite easily. I am intending to attend the club meeting on Tuesday, so maybe I will see you there.

Hi Folks, My name is Chris and I joined recently. I live in Southampton but the family and main boat are in Poole. I have a 17ft short cabin dory, similar to a Wilson Flyer, moulded in 2017 and I am in the final stages of getting her seaworthy. I have been around boats most of my life and fished with my Dad when I was younger. I came back to fishing because I enjoy boating, rather than came to boating so I could fish. A year or so ago I bought a 3.8m Honwave inflatable and took to the Solent in search of mackerel. I had some success and enjoyed eating them very much (built a smoker and smoked 'em). I am pretty much a beginner, I have a couple of rods and reels, lots of enthusiasm but not a lot of knowledge. Anyway - the family has acquired a larger boat and this year my Dad and I are hoping to have some good days out fishing from Poole. I am especially interested in catching fish for the table as we are a family of foodies. Attached are a couple of pictures of my boats.

February Fish of the Month 1st Place Alun Jones Bass 16lb 5oz 172% Specimen £25 Voucher 2nd Place Jan Tryska Bull Huss 12lb 0oz 100% Specimen 3rd Place Jan Tryska Thornback Ray 13lb 0oz 100% Specimen 3 fish recorded on the forum.

Welcome Chris I too am from Southampton. If your after any help with anything and I can assist, fishing wise that is (I’m no mechanic)!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Chris, Welcome to the club, there is a wealth of knowledge available from the more experienced seamen , you just have to ask, they will be pleased to give advice iam sure. I joined three years ago, and feel it was the best thing i could have possibly done. My personal advise would be to think of the first three important things first, ie SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Then gradually move onto fishing Best Wishes farmer Colin.