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Finally managed to get out this year on sunday. Got out on the water from Rockley at 9:30 after traffic was light. Was a bit choppy getting out, the forecast was for a north wind, but it was firmly from the east and was a bit rolly in the bay, but we headed for the middle patch. Tried to employ my limited anchoring skills to get over the mount on the western edge of the patch as it was marking lots of fish, but some inconsiderate lobster potter had laid his string right across where my anchor was dragging, so we gave up and moved closer to the other boats. Started seeing something really encouraging, huge schools of tiny bait fish swimming about 1 or 2 meters under the boat, and they just kept coming. The water was so clear that you could actually see them. I have never seen that in the bay before in that much water. We managed to pick up some mackerel when we finally saw them chasing the fry on the sonar. But i was surprised at the relative lack of bigger fish chasing them. But we were after bream. just after we arrived most of the other boats started leaving, tried not to take it personally. But minutes after they left, about 2pm, it started going crazy. We started with a big female, but we let her go given the season, but it went nuts. the second your bait hit the bottom, they started attacking it. Sadly we didnt get any more keeper size males, but it was good sport. There were lots of tiny pout, and the hard part was keeping them off the squid long enough for a bream to find it. any advice on keeping those pout off your bait would be gratefully received as i didnt know what to do. Keeping a small hook and bait for the bream was making life difficult.

As you are all probably aware, a good friend of mine Alan Tompsett passed away recently. I am currently helping to sort out the sea fishing tackle that Al has accumulated over the years, so am looking to sell rods and reels. These are all good quality, in most cases as good as new ( an in some cases still new ). I have put the price I am looking for against each item. I will bring all the rods and reels to a club meeting, if not already sold or feel free to contact me to view / purchase. Also, if anyone is looking for a 10.6 metre Swiftcat with just over 1 year old outboards ( 2x300 HP Yamaha ) and all new marine electronics ( Simrad Evo 3 ), then let me know as Manta Ray is up for sale. She is immaculate. Tuna Rod and Reel These are immaculate ( have 5 of these for sale ) Tiagra Hyper 80 lb standup rod with Tiagra 50W reel looking for £700 for the two together ( cost new is around £1200 ) Reels Penn Spinfished SSV6500 - £100 Abu Ambassadeur 7000i in box - £55 Avet MXJ 6/4 2 speed reel silver - in box - £175 Avet MXJ 5.8 in box - £125 Avet MXJ 5.8 in box - purple - £125 Avet XJ 6.0/1 gold in box - £150 Abu Ambassadeur 6500 CL - in box £90 Abu Ambassadeur 5600 C4 - in box £75 * rare * Okuma Titus Platinum Trolling reel - Huge ! - £50 Abu Ambassadeur 9000 - £50 Abu Ambassadeur 7000 - £50 Rods I am still working my way through these but there are a selection of very good condition boat rods. Kensaki, Abu, Daiwa, Sabiki etc. I will post when I have these catalogued. Colmic Araron Pro - with changeable tips - £100 regards Paul

Looking to go offshore for something to put a bend in the rods Saturday with a slow neap tide. We were up early and off the pontoon by 6.15am, what a beautiful time of day to cruise through the Harbour. Wind as forecasted at the start but building quickly, we hoped for some IOW shelter once we crossed the Bridge. A slight improvement, enough for us to plough on and everything still very safe. Looking through my bow roller I could see someone on the mark. The seas were building and I had resigned myself to have a chat with the fisherman and probably move to more sheltered waters. The boat was Squidward III a popular you tube poster and very recognisable, they were also surprised by the wind and not very comfortable. As we talked my bow was below the level of the wave approaching and time to run for calmer waters. The boat was unphased but we were being tossed around a bit. We headed towards freshwater and we had a good mark all to ourselves. With wind beating the tide and lines going up to the bow and no sign of improvement we decided enough was enough and went to Alum bay for some shelter. We found a feature and dropped the anchor in unknown waters. We soon realised we were close to chosen route for motor boats seeking anchorage under Alum bay cliffs. One particular 40 plus footer with fly bridge and G & T glass holders was approaching me dead a stern, plumb centre with no altering off course. When about 150 yards I sounded my nice new twin horn, It made us deaf but had no effect on the numbskull piloting this very large vessel almost on our down tide fishing lines. I was fuming, he has put us in a stressful situation with no consideration, my engine was running with me looking over my shoulder looking to take evasive action. What a complete ----. All very unnecessary. Still nothing but dogfish on our catch account and 50 litres of fuel used my round trip included a stop at Milford On Sea to see if my Thorney mark might save the day. Thankfully it did with 3 in quick succession and some blistering run offs with the baits. The largest did not make it on the boat, a small double. With the day half salvaged and some nodding heads it was time to run home and complete the day with a good wash down, how does the boat get it such a mess, even washing down during the day !! Whilst writing this I wished I had videoed the day, note to self must get a suitable set up for recording.

I think they set the Autopilot then go off to get a G&T 😒

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I was out a few weeks ago and I seemed to be the target for quite a few of these idiots. I spent a large part of my day holding on for dear life as their wake threw us all over the place. All that sea and they have to choose the bit I was anchored in!! Well done for getting out, but these Easterlies are making the water much lumpier than they should be for the strength of the wind.

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