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Dean and I were off through the 8:30 bridge lift and out to ballard for our first stop. Very slow there with just a couple of Bream and nothing else so a move was called for. Off over the Dancing ledge where we had 7 or 8 smooth hounds up to 10lb ish, a spotted ray at 3lb 12oz, dogfish and around 6 Bream. Was windier than expected so after a while we decided to return to Ballard on the way back. The mark we would have fished was already taken and glad it was as we went slightly off piste where we had 25-30 Bream. Largest went to Dean at around 2lb but he is no longer a club member so doesn't count, largest I could muster weighed 1lb 12oz at home. All in all a good day with a splattering of fish which kept us busy for a change.

We tucked ourselves in to Swanage Bay this morning where we had a steady run of bream and the sea state kept improving. Best 1 lb 11oz to Chris. Well done to the Boblin crew who were pulling them in more rapidly than us. Usual idiots out there deciding to go between two boats at anchor rather than going around! 🙄

Went to Dancing ledge in the hope of calmer sea and bigger fish, neither happened Back to Ballard near Sam and had a lot more action on the target species but like him they were too small to weigh Last hour moved into Swanage for dinner. only one more bream, then a smoothy and a spotted , both quite fun on a bream rod. Hell of a tide running as we surfed past old harry on our way home Tight lines all today

As George Formby used to say . . . . . Turned out nice again In't it? We all had to wait for the weather to calm down before we could have our comp but it was worth it in the end. Great results by most people but a great day afloat for all of us!

A day of two halves with the morning producing most of the decent fish with around six at 2 lbs. 8 ozs. Best two were 3 lbs. to myself and 2 lbs. 12 ozs. to Mike Hall.

Good day for us fish all day. Best fish Bobi 1lb 12oz, Pete Snr 2lb 2oz, me 2lb 13oz.

Not sure if we're too late to officially enter but team Samways will be giving it a go today.

Our new 2 person Hobie

A late entry for the Alderney trip, Kingfisher will be joining in as Terry has done the business on “late bookings.com” by securing some accommodation. Myself and Dogfish Dave will be joining the trip. Thanks again Terry. 👍

Bass in the sun, Adam & Rube

Largest Bream 1lb 6oz. Lots of bream but all small. Were visited by the Fisheries vessel and had to give name of boat and fish caught All good and they were very polite. Highlight of the day was Brad catching a 6lb Smoothound which on light gear was quite fun for him. Thanks to Rob Samways for putting us on the Bream. Cheers mate.

I’ve got an old teak garden lounger you can have. I was going to repair it but changed my mind. Some good chunky bits on it, though it has been painted. I’ll put it on freecycle if you’re not interested.

Was going out on Looby 4 with Jerry 1 & 2. Due to meet at Cobb's at 07:50. Got a message at 06:30 - - - - can I be there just after 7 for the 07:30 bridge? Yes! So an earlier start than planned. We headed off to Kimmeridge area with high hopes. As we reached our chosen mark Jerry 1 was pointing and saying "dolphins" I got my phone going just in time to video one going under the boat. We could see more in the distance too. Jerry 1 was quickly into a beautiful Cuckoo Wrasse. I'd never seen one of those before. Of course Jerry 2 wasn't having that! So he caught one too! I think we ended up with 15 or more bream in total and we kept a few whilst the smaller ones went back. Doggies, a Bull Huss to Jerry 2, A small eel to me, a couple of small Bass to Jerry 1. I really enjoyed my day out and was looked after by a couple of Real Gents. Thank you VERY much both of you. As an extra. . . . . . Yesterday I was fixing a flat roof and got a bit scorched. Today out in the sun all day. . . . . . . I have a face as red as Jerry's coat but I have an antidote! Beer. Thanks Gentlemen. Jim

Enjoy your day and the sunshine...

We have had fisheries visit twice whilst fishing so seem very active within swanage Bay. Always very polite Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk

Many thank all. Had a great day with family - just how it should be!

Happy birthday Trev

Jim, Your welcome, you forgot to say you caught the biggest Bream of our day 1lbs 7oz, not a Comp winner but a good fish that day👍

Stuie on Tigerfish with a very blue black bream. One of a great many caught on Friday.

Feels like a March photo in the cold Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk