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Took a couple of friends out for a days fishing today. Phil is a keen freshwater angler but has done a little bit of sea fishing before. Darren is not an angler but was keen to give it a try. Lazy start out through the 9:30 bridge lift from Holes Bay out into a fresh breezy bay. The tides were large today so decided to stay inshore. Our first stop was at Poole patch. Lots of small bream and mini conger up to 8lb. SIFCA fisheries boat came alongside for a chat helmed by an ex club member Dave Mayne. After a quick chat they went off to their next victim 😄 The guests were looking a little green but adamant they wanted to stay out. A move was called for so down to Southbourne Rough for more of the same ie bream and slimeys. by now Darren was looking not to good so I decided a return to the harbour was called for where we had more mini bream plus loads of weed. Gave up and came back in thought the 15:30 lift. Whilst the old Poole bridge was midway through lifting some idiot thought it would be a good idea to jump the barrier and make his way up the Poole side leaf with a view to jumping to the other leaf. The bridge operator was not a happy bunny giving the offender short shrift though the tanoy. The guy bottled out of jumping and made his way back to civilisation. Well that made the day more interesting lol. Back on the berth the boat was given a quick wash down then into the bar for a beer. Both guests said they enjoyed the day and were up for another go at a later date

There are a few things that make sea sickness worse Hangovers, Tiredness, Alcohol, Fizzy drinks, overheating and staring at the bottom of a rocking boat. Charlie you know me so well Dave

We made our way to the 6 mile banks and found congers, dogs, gurnard and a solitary toothy one of 13lb. I lost a heavy ray at the boat. The water was mirror flat!

Reuben proving himself quite the bass angler...

Madness will be going offshore on Friday with Martin Tony and Jim as crew, anybody else out? will be listening on ch6

Something that rocked my world and I have not been able to forget it was the DIRTY BUISNESS programme about the Water companies discharging sewage into our Rivers, Lakes and Sea. The worst of the cultures / bacteria being ECOLI that can cause organ failure, long term health issues and in some circumstances death as per the tragedy on the show from bathing in Dawlish waters. I saw 5 children floating down the Avon just a few days ago, I was tired at the time and did not follow it up as I should have done and risked an F off you old fart. However, at least I would be able to rest at night, it is still rankling with me. I am not going to let that happen again. I will be the best Victor Meldrew I can be, but it will be at the risk of abuse. The reason for the post is please talk to your family and remind them of the unseen risks lurking in the water. Let them watch the programme if they will not listen, we must do our best to do the most safe bathing we can, swimming pools, the sea miles away from out flows (check the Surfers safe bathing website ) I would give rivers and streams a wide berth. Well, I feel better having got that off my chest, please educate your kids as best you can. Employ their love of all things media to get the message across, don't be the one who says I should have done better. Yes I am guilty and I will try and practice what I preach. Also take care in this heat, cover up and drink plenty, take all the shade opportunities and plenty of sun screen factor 50 and take a cold shower or bath as frequently as you need. I am done, be safe.

What a scorcher of a week to get my boat out🥵 10 days ago I booked the boat out for annual polish and anti foul Monday morning 10 o’clock out she come on with the polishing now it was getting warmer all polished in couple of days then a very good friend turned up to give me a hand with the anti fouling by this time of week it was sweltering that all went well I new I had a problem with bilge pump so with investigation it was knackerd 😢 don’t worry I was told we can fit a new one 👏 well with a lot of cussing sweating and swearing it was in thanks mate 👍 Friday afternoon she was slipped back in

Sorted, family fishing emergency has popped up, so Deckhand Jenny has closed the shop tomorrow! See you out there 🎣

And the beauty is, Ginger nuts taste ok on the way back out too. .

I did wonder why I make all the coffee

I've just had a chat with a new/returning member from Fordingbridge. Nigel and his son Harry. Theyre off fishing on Silver Spray tomorrow but they do have their own boat as well. Join in Nigel, don't be shy and we look forward to plenty of pictures, reports, questions and input. Graham

Fisherman Cafe Jackie spotted this on Face Ache. Well done to Mike & Clare (& Ebony my Grand Daughter) 👍 https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26251352.dorset-cafe-wowing-customers-top-notch-breakfasts/?ref=ebmpn&nid=962&block=article_block_a&u=b715a37c0c47663bd86185c8addcce8a&date=040726

Hi all, I’ve joined Sea Start today so feel a bit less vulnerable out there

Sorry to hear that Charlie, always a worry when things go wrong, finding the problem then getting the parts. Then there’s parting with the cash, that’s a guts ache regards leadtime. Give me a shout if cabin fever is getting the better of you, always welcome on board. 👍

Dont worry Mick I have them all in my plotter

Had the same thing with my daughter. Would not go to work. Decided "borrowing" money and drinking all day was a better option. MY view. . . . . . Stop paying them for doing nothing, Give them a broom, or a wheel barrow, give them some work and if they do it feed them. Teach them work is essential. They just think it's OK cos the Government will pay. Where the hell does the Government get it's money from? Oh yes . . . . people who work. 😒 We really need to stop this lazy culture that's been created by our society. There! Jim's rant over . . . . . . . . for now.

Tight lines - looking forward to the report already!

There are a few things that make sea sickness worse Hangovers, Tiredness, Alcohol, Fizzy drinks, overheating and staring at the bottom of a rocking boat. and a few to make it better. avoid alcohol before and during, try to sleep well prior, drink water/tea, stay in the fresh air looking at the horizon and stay busy. But the one that worked best for Dan, [who suffered regularly when young] was snacking on ginger biscuits He has not been sick for years, but still enjoys a ginger nut onboard

Welcome back Nigel, obviously a good Specsavers trip! 😀. Now you can see you way back to enjoyment in the bestp fishing club in the south, if not the country! 😀😀😀😀😀😀 Best wishes. Colin

Have contacted SIFCA today and will try and collect some from their Office before the next meeting. They are adhesive. Allan.

Reel Magic will be out targeting something with teeth

Kodiak will be out and about somewhere. Will be on Ch6 as usual

So we followed through with the plan to fish some offshore banks. Out through the 7:30 bridge lift We visited 3 in total with very little return. 1st mark should have produced. We really did try hard but no rays, bass or anything much we did however managed some Mackerel, small congers, loads of Scad and a solitary dogfish. We decided on a move to the 6 mile bank. that was totally barren so off to the South West Banks. Here we had a few more mackerel, loads more scad, one solitary Bream and a nice sized (but not huge) Bass. We did get bit off a few times which we guessed were tope. A really lovely day to be on the water with good mates plus no dramas Almost perfek

Nigel took us to three of them today.

Don`t tell anyone where the secret no fish marks are.

Back in the day when the welfare system would help you when you were out of work, but only just, his choices would have left him penniless. It's time we got back to that, it's not doing him any favours either mentally or with his self esteem. Nothing like being broke to focus one's ambitions. You're a good Grandad for getting him out of the house, Terry.

Nice one Carl, have a great day

Unfortunately I had today off and had a short trip out (ended up on my own) and moved all my work to tomorrow. Good luck getting out (one way or another).

Me and my mate will be out with nigel on Lady V, under 10.30 bridge.

We are hopefully having the day off tomorrow. Probably try for some mackerel if we get out.

That's the one Mick. 😉 Actually I'm getting more used to it now and happy to make coffees etc. 🙂 I'll have to remind him so he takes me out soon. ( I wouldn't want to relapse) 🤣

Up for sale is my Sib Rib with very low hours on the engine and boat. I bought this from a friend who lost confidence in the boat, after a scare where he slightly caught the prop in the silt. The 20hp Honda engine at a guess has done less than 15 hours running time. I have the cable to connect the engine at Honda for a serious buyer to check the hours. Engine flushed and boat washed after every use and kept at home under cover. The rib comes with trailer, pump, engine mount trolley for easy transportation, full aluminium inner floor, fuel tank and connecting pipe. Ready to go fishing with rod holders that are removable and anchor with new rope of approximately 180ft with chain. Reason for sale is that I have access to a much larger boat and do not use it. feel free to contact me for pictures, couldn't upload them to my old computer. Mobile 07384010881 £4200 O.N.O

Adrian if you email your pictures to maverickofpoole@gmail.com I will load them up for you

I’m wary of taking this post away from the boat angling theme, suffice to say the cows are eating something closer to a ship’s biscuit than grass at the moment.

The worst place on Martin's boat for me is the Galley, near the kettle so I try to avoid it. 😉🤣🤣

Nice honest report Martin. One of the biggest challenges of this sport for me was getting through the green feeling. It still visits occasionally.

Its definitely not the Cod father

Well said Mal I have not seen the program , but it is shocking that water companies get away with the current situation. I live near the stour in Wimborne, but would not swim in it, even in these heatwaves.

Always a good start to the day, a shame I often come down on Mondays. Terry.

Thats a big Aux for a Warrior - I used to carry a 2.5hp, sits lovely on an Aux bracket. Slow to get you home but at least you get home. Now I carry a full size 150hp Spare engine.... 🤪

It keeps the buoy away from the rope so it doesn't get tangled. Technically, the warp is the rope part of the anchor set up (rode). I believe the part you refer to here is called the standoff. Terry.

Will bring some to the next meeting. Allan.

I was actually looking earlier today they have a decent self adhesive range in Amazon, I’m thinking of sticking one in, ideally one to remind me of take out dimensions

Im looking at getting out tomorrow. Im expecting to be somewhere around the Dolphin sands area. Is anyone else about?

Area of banks six miles from Poole In the area you highlighted yesterday. Any of the banks shown on your photo are worth a shot, especially if you can find fresh bait. The extra scent will bring them to you, if you have to use frozen bait it may take longer. And sometimes groundbait helps. Best way to learn would be to crew with someone, when they have space.

Not going to beat the juniors, but had a good Fathers Day with Dan yesterday

Solent Gilthead 2-9, my PB