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I found that I could get away on Sunday. Endeavour 3 is champing at the mooring in the silage clamp, sporting her new tyres but the offer of a place wiith Greg on Marlin seemed too good not to follow up. The milking machine still hadn’t been switched on when I was leaving the downs . Met Greg as planned at seven. Keen as Mustard 7.30 bridge. We had both seen that the weather was set to go downhill and were anxious to make the best of the bright start.🔆 After a couple of drifts by the Brownsea cardinal Greg hit on a cunning plan.💡 You know how annoying it is when just as you are lining up to take your favourite mark some whipper snapper of a boat slips in ahead of you?😫😫😫 Well, that’s how annoyed they all were on Martin Burke’s boat as I clumsily picked up their favourite market buoy and tied Marlin to it. sorry lads I feel so embarrassed about that.🤭🤭🤭 Smack bang next to an old hulk that is obviously so full of species that they will likely film the next series of blue planet there.🐟🐠🐡🍤🎣. The wind and tide were squabbling over Marlin and she didn’t lie a we had hoped . So efforts to harvest the BluePlanet foundered. Lines tightened for a couple of schoolies each and Greg encouraged me with tales of how many flounders he had caught there; in the past! Greg and I were enjoying not trying too hard . Conversation was easy, coffee hot and Greg had prepared an excellent fried rice lunch. Just after midday and the heavy rain was imminent all boats saw sense and slipped under the 1.30 bridge and crews were son in the bar . Jerry can deal with the results but it was convivial. Thanks Jerry for making it happen , Greg for hosting me so well, and the rest of you for your sporting Company👏👏👏

Chris with his Bass.

Thank you Martin (AKA Gummage) for saving the day and joining me on Marlin. Having been not fishing for 5 months this was a must do event. We caught the 07.30 bridge and set off for a drift in the harbour entrance to see if there were any Herring about. There were none!! My second part of the plan was to tie to a buoy in the Witch channel and fish there for a while. So we made are way off to the buoy and I could see Madness in the distance coming down Wills Cut and I had a sneaky suspicion that Madness was heading for the same buoy. This became apparent when I saw him cut across the end of Wills Cut. Unfortunately, we got there first and the look on Chris W's face was a picture 😛. Any after few expletives coming from the Madness crew they buggered off with their tale between their legs. 😂😂 We settled down and had a steady flow of small Bass coming on board, The weather started to settle in and Jerry called us to ask if we were happy to get the 13.30 bridge back in. Fishing conditions were certainly not ideal!!! We were quite happy having our cups of coffee, mince pies and Chicken Fried Rice, but we agreed and all met up in the pub for a few drinks and plenty of Banter. Despite the weather and lack of species it turned out to be a great day. Thanks again Martin for joining me and special thanks to Jerry for organising the event and raffle prizes it was well worth taking part. 👍 And a Very Merry Christmas to Everyone

3000 piece 3D Jigsaw Puzzle to put back together. 🫣

Loobie 1V had decided on a casual start, not rushing for any particular bridge but try for a mini species in the basin. J2 was first off with a Blenny with orange dorsal then a black dorsal, i joined in with one with a long whispy dorsal! I haven't looked in my book to see if we have discovered a new species!!! but we all decided they were Blennys so one species down. Tony had appeared with a serious amount of Christmas tucker to add to the bacon butties and Malbec so was forgiven for not joining in with the party at this stage. Ro Ro next and we all had multiple Bass best going 4.5lbs to me by complete fluke, then Aunt Betty, got to be a Dab or a Plaice there surely. NO just more Bass. Then Madness came in behind us stealing our drift, saying they had had nothing, yes ok we believe you----------not, only to see Martin balancing on his swim platform netting a fish with no handle on the landing net, must be a Dorset thing. We picked up a buoy and had a few more Bass. At this point moral was begining to flag so a quick call to Greg and Martin and we decided early doors at 1.30 rather than 2.30. A huge tide which didnt really move all morning and water the colour of chocolate, mostly fresh i would, think did not help our cause. Any way i certainly could not take the Turkey home, so a raffle was quickly organised, yep as you know already Golden Goolies Jim won the Turkey. Even though the fishing was to say the least a little slow, we had some good banter and a beer afterwards for an hour. Well done everyone who entered, those who didn't you just don't know what you missed!!!! Happy Christmas everyone and lets hope for less wind and more fish in 2026

I had another trip out on Madness with Martin & Chris W. Some "cheeky beggars" appeared out of nowhere to nick the buoy we were going to tie up on. 😜 So we changed plan and headed for the castle. Guaranteed a fish there we thought. Martin skilfully took us all around the mark but not a single bite. OK off to the swash. Certain to pick something up. Nope! although I did have one bite but missed it. 😪 (That'll be another one that gets bigger every time I tell the story) 😁 It was jolly lumpy out there and with the waves hitting us side on we gave it a couple of hours and then we headed back into the harbour. Greg was still on "our secret mark" Jerry was drifting and after a while tied up to a buoy. We just kept trying different drifts. Chris managed to "winkle out" a Bass which saved the blank. 👍 As said above: Back on the 1:30 bridge and a clean down then into the club house for the "weigh in" 😉 Jerry decided to do a "raffle" for the turkey which some Fat bloke won. Thanks Jerry. 🤣 He had also made sure that everyone got a prize so smile all round and Jackie's pleased with the turkey. ( Winner winner turkey dinner) Thanks all for taking part. Thanks Jerry for organising it. And thanks Martin & Chris for putting up with me again. At the end of the day .. . . . . . It's just a lads' day out. Oh . . . . . . and the days are now getting longer again. Yippppppeeeeeeeee. 😃

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Merry xmas and a happy new year to you all.

Happy Christmas one and all. May next year bring more settled weather 🙏🏻

Thanks Jim Happy Christmas everyone

Reel enthusiasm on a winter’s day .

Marlin - Greg and Gummage [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Merry Christmas to everyone and a happy new year with settled weather

Happy Christmas to you all 🎅🏻and a happy new year tight lines 🍺🍺🍷🍷

Emails have been sent to initiate more discussions with eminent University Scientists re the Bottom Trawling Activity in the bay. I am hopeful of a good dialogue. Those of you who have been out can you recall seeing any activity by the Trawlers?

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all from Bobi and Colin

Merry Christmas to all, good health for 2026 and tight lines. Enjoy the break. 🍷🍺🥂✈️

Farmer looking Epic

On behalf of Alan who now has the payient On resucitation but can be saved !

Chris with a Bass on the species comp.

I think you should get an extra point if you wear a Christmas Jumper tomorrow? ( it will be the only way I would be assured that I don’t blank [emoji3][emoji3]) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

G & C auto I've used this chap for years never had a problem

Alun Jones, lone fisherman, watched over by the polar bear

Merry Christmas All! Rob

Was this the last trip of the year? Thanks Dave

That’s fine Alan, I fully get that. If any other club member wants to come on Marlin for the comp just put your name down. There is only one space available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Many thanks Greg, but I don't want to give too many secrets away! Ann has now made other plans for me. I believe Colin (farmer ) was possibly coming out with me. So he could be worth a try if you still need someone. Update, I was quoted £700 for a genuine Suzuki Marine starter motor. After a bit of searching around I found a non Marine one which a Marine electrician tells me is the same and is also used on some motor bikes and cars. I have ordered one for £177 including delivery on the 27 th. Dec. My electrician also said there is an excellent guy in Winbourne who will repair alternators and starter motors at his premises including outboard ones. My phone quote gave a price of around £120 to £140. So much less than initially thought. Will try and get down to Cobbs at the end of Comp. as I originally promised a bottle of Prosecco. It can be offered as a prize or raffled to raise a few pounds. Allan.

OK guys, i am back in the land of the living after i think 11 days of no internet. I am definately looking into Starlink!! Thankyou Chris for the update, sorry to hear your problems Alan, hope its soon fixed. For the few who have entered i checked with Louise on the bridge and the following lifts are supposedly happening. AM 7.30-8.30- 9.30 PM 14.30 Those she confirmed will be happening, Please basically start when you want, come in on the 14.30 bridge and we will meet in the bar at Cobbs 3-3.15. for the Turkey prize giving, we will rob you of £5.00 entry in the bar!! Plenty of time to enter, only four boats and 9 club members, come on guys sign up and make my day!

There was a reCAPTCHA problem for someone trying to register, Mark has generated new keys and it's fixed now. He is going to try to find out if this is a regular problem, ie one we can anticipate and generate new keys before expiry.

I hope to be out on Sea Kestrel with Chris S and his mate….they’re both non members so only me entering the comp.

Loobie 1V crew TBA Madness - Martin - Jim - Chris W Fisheagle - Allan - Crew TBA Marlin- Greg and one other to be confirmed

I hope to attend the Harbour one around 5pm. Could do with support if any one available

Allan, it is in my diary to attend. Are we expecting new staff?

There are some yellow markers. Last time out they were ok ..use as if they were red channel markers. Obviously, when swell is running , it gets hairy !

I think you misspelled clueless Rob [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry Greg jumpers will taken into consideration but fishing is for formmst

Rob thats no excuse we are out clubbing in Alton Barnes!!!! If you can get down for a beer please do so.

See you all on the water, we will going out on the 8:30 lift from Cobbs

All is not lost Allan, My crew member has just dropped out and you are welcome to hop on Marlin on Sunday for the comp if you are interested? Let me know ASAP. Greg

Fish from your mooring!! Be hell of a win if you do!! R

Jerry has internet problems out in the outback of Wiltshire at the moment with the promise of it being sorted for several days but nothing! Having lost one list can you please confirm if you are looking to fish the comp on Sunday please, brolly’s maybe a good shout at the moment. 🫣 Loobie 1V crew TBA Madness - Martin - Jim - Chris W Fisheagle - Allan - Crew TBA (looking likely to drop out) Marlin- Greg and one other to be confirmed Sea Kestrel - Rob - Chris and his mate non members.

I've done that Martin

Kev thats a terrible excuse, hope you have a great christmas

its a no from me im afraid. My missus always claims me for the winter solstace and this competition clashes.

Sorry can’t be there chaps😢 wife’s birthday so out in a warm pub with kids 😜 rather done the non flounder comp 😂😂 Tight lines

All good now Steve. See Weather Window Saturday. The image uploaded this time 😀

Well done with the crabs. On my Shetland trip we managed to turn mackies into scallops.

Oh no, you may as well give Allan the Turkey now and save us all the trip [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji106] I hope to take part leg Willing [emoji1696] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk