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Myself and Kev hatched a plan for a bit of bassing on the small tide then anchor over the slack water tide change. We had a few bass on the ebb when we got there, the tide was dropping away so dropped the anchor. The wind held us at an angle that was a pain but just about fishable. We had many congers from 18” to about 12lb and Kev got a bonus blonde ray of 11 1/2lb. When tide picked up we decided to try for bass again but it was very quiet. A nice day out with good company as we haven’t fished together for a while, thanks Kev. Always good to know club boats are around having a good day too.

I was fortunate enough to be invited to Another day out on Madness. The plan was to head out to the 50 / 50 secret Ray, Bass, Mackerel, Conger, Gurnard and "anyone else who knows me" Mark. We decided to go for a leisurely start and go through the 8:30 lift. Took the slow journey out of the harbour and then picked up a bit of speed. Not too fast though as there was still a residual swell from yesterday. Got to the banks and saw YKnot (Mal) out there. We tried for quite a while but didn't get very much. Phil picked up a couple of Joeys (just big enough to keep for bait). He then had a few Congers followed by a good Bream. I had a little Conger and a small Shad. Followed by a smallish Gurnard. Martin had several Congers. We decided to move and went to another secret mark shown on Martin's plotter as "Chris's Bass mark". Well wouldn't you know it!!!!!!! Some cheeky blighter was already on it. We'll let him off . . . . . it was Chris. 🤣 We looked around for a suitable spot and anchored. The tide was almost stopped and the wind took us off course a bit. Not a lot happened until the tide turned. Then we (Martin) had to re-anchor. As the tide picked up so did the fishing (a bit). I had an eating size Mackerel on my lazy line. I had the biggest Conger of the day which Phil guessed at 5lbs ish and a good eating size Bream. Now I'm not sure if Martin had a Bream or not of if Phil had the others. Martin will clarify. I think it was 5 Bream in total. (help me Martin) Lots of Congers. Phil got a good but not massive Tope which we hoped was a Bass when he first hooked into it but Phil called "Tope" and was correct. Chris and Kev (Ark) decided to up anchor and try some drifting for Bass and about ½ an hour later we did the same. We didn't do any good so went back to the 50 / 50's to try drifting there. Didn't do any good there either. Decided to head back just in time for the 4:30 lift and a good scrub down. Phil the Gent as always shared the catch out between him & myself. (Thanks Phil) Martin didn't want any today. Didn't get many pictures today but if I have anything any good I'll post when I'm not so tired. If I've got any details wrong Martin please correct me. I'm very tired and now on pint number 2. 😉 Good news I suppose. Not one dogfish. ! ! 😉

Thanks for the invite Chris it was an early start for me up at 4-15 down at Cobbs 6-30 gear on boat and get the kettle on while waiting for the skipper to arrive off by 7 back in for 5-30 then home at 8 o’clock 😴 It was great to get out on the banks with a good few fish 🐟 i was amazed how many small congers are about probably only a pound in weight we had some great laughs catching up and putting the world to rights hope to do that trip again some time thanks again Skipper 👏

This months winner, Charlie with out smiled by a shark

Didnt go out today ; too many whitecaps!

So, My son has now decided that he wants a boat (after having a day in Weymouth bay yesterday). He has been watching "you tube" videos all day of Parker 790's and wants to see one in the flesh. Ill now be missing the football 😗and going on Saturday 19th.

Can we add INVISIBLE fish to the species list please? I catch Loads of these. Look at this 15lbs beauty. 😆

Funny I have a mate with a nice Karnic at Cobbs, that works like that.

Tea sorted for the pensioner. 👏

Kev with a decent blonde, been a while since he’s held one of them!

He doesnt do "fishing" so he will be more interested in sitting in the cabin (or deck) sipping fizzy stuff, while his kids swim or paddleboard around. Personally id prefer the fishing/sport style, but a bigger cabin suits his needs better.

2022 695 series 2 with 150 outboard with a mooring at Portland. Im trying to get him to wait till he's been to the boatshow but he's being unusually impulsive.

I've caught bigger invisible fish in the good old days Charlie but like most species, they're getting smaller now. 😒

I expect you can use it when the tank needs filling. 🤣

Nice Bass Kev. Nice Blonde too.

Great report Jim Tired or not is is always good to see the catch reports and sea conditions etc. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I should have asked it to make me look young, slim & handsome but then you'd know it was a fake. 🤣

I was talking to Phil about Ai I got him to take a picture of me holding an imaginary fish. I ran that through my Ai CNC software and this is the preview when I asked it to add a 20lbs Bass. What it gave for a carving was awful but the preview was good.

Ive created a page with the emergency procedure clearly written. Ill get it laminated and itll have a position on the boat too.

I have a laminated sheet with all the information on incase it’s not me making a call. Details of boat, name, numbers, life jackets, flares etc so anyone has an answer if asked.

Stand on a Merry fisher Marlin then stand on a Barracuda7 They look very similar but the Barracuda7 is FAR less tippy. And not sure but I think the doorway is a tad higher. I bumped my head going inside on the Marlin but not the Barracuda.

The Marlin has the better cockpit for fishing and a side aisle for access to the Anchor no climbing, very important in my book.

Not sure if you are aware but you can wash you boat down after use. Maybe you need better crew!!!! R

Jeanneau I believe do two versions of the Merry Fisher 695. The cruiser which I believe has a larger cabin area and less cockpit or the Marlin which has the larger cockpit. Both are based on the same hull which should serve well for fishing. Mal has one

I think that may be a new Club Record Jim. 😉

I have found the MMSI number for our boat (Dream Drifter) and also the call sign and vessel ID. But the database I viewed , ITU (International telecommunications union)had the boat owner as the original purchaser, anyone know how this can be amended? In addition could someone let me know how I can add these additional details to my boat info on PSBAC please?

Sounds like a good boat share opportunity!

Sorry Martin. I was quite tired. Thanks again for another great trip.

We do not need more congers for sure.

I had the first bream Jim on our second mark

Yes Terry. On Maximum. 😉

I think you used the 'slimming' feature there, didn't you? Terry.

Good report Jim, Mackerel shortage and praying for a dogfish though ! 😀. Colin.

After 4 weather cancellations trying to book a trip out with DL, we decided to confirm today as he was in Christchurch for a Mullet trip tomorrow. As you will all know today was not ideal at all, but Chris and I were fully commitment to do the trip and do the best we could to promoting the club. After a hard day with waves breaking over the boat this morning we did manage plenty of species for the camera. Dave enjoyed his day and would like to come back and do a talk and another day fishing on a better day. Hopefully we will see a good report in the Sea Angler and a positive spin on the club.

Smile please