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Is this a new type of slip Colin

Adam my cod was 22lb well done to Alfie Colin

What a great day to be out. Pete and I set off just after 0800 and headed to my chosen spot passing Serenity on his way to the Needles. As we approached the mark Fugazi and Marine Boy were already anchored up in the same area. We went over a lumpy bit so decided to drop the hook and give it a go. We had bites from the off needless to say dogs were the main culprits, we had big pout and whiting and a dragonett. As the tide turned we were ready to reanchor if the bites stopped, but they didn't. More dogs, pout and whiting but still no target cod. The weather was fantstic and Pete was regretting having all his thermals on. Fugazi and Marine Boy headed back in to Christchurch and PJ said we should sit it out for another hour which was exactly our plan. It worked I had a gentle bite lifted into nothing another gentle pluck lift nothing and yet another soft pull and this time I connected. Bu**er it's a conger I said to Pete it gave a steady fight on my 6lb ugly stick. Pete and I were convinced it was a conger, Pete was stood at the side with the Tbar ready then as it came into sight he shouted it's a F***ing great big cod, Tbar was thrown down and my nice new net put into the water behind the cod. Pete got it into the net and it swam straight out again. My heart was in my mouth now as this was the first cod on Boblin and it looked like it would be a PB for me. Second attempt and it was safely netted and dumped onto the deck. 22LB Fantastic. Pete then followed me up with a nice fish of 8lb 5oz We had a few more bites but no more cod so we headed home after having a brilliant day. Colin PS yes a PB dead chuffed

Boblin will be out with peter snr and myself, toooooo cold for Bobi!!! Colin

Bobi's had sea horse on her list of species to catch since the family day

Wot's the best bait for these 'ere sea horses then?

We will be out tomorrow too. We shall turn left out of Poole. Keep your eyes open for us. Give us a shout. Colin and Bobi

I was in Force 4 yesterday and speaking to Marcus. He informed me that they had had a break in and 16 inflatables have been stolen. They are still in the boxes so if anyone offers you a cheap inflatable let the police know. Before anyone asks, I can't remember the make. Colin

Try Sandbanks marina only swinging but a good price and only two mins from the entrance. Colin

I would use anything in my ground bait. Ask Pete Snr, i've impressed him a few times with the smells coming from my bucket!!!!

Planting of crops is totally controlled by man. Large herds of animals are totally controlled by man. The wiping out of complete breeding shoals of wild fish is totally controlled by man.

It's a good job there are quotas as I don't think any fishery can support catches of 1000 tons in thirty minutes for very long. That was skipper John Bucan's ( I think that was his name) full quota in half an hour!! Now that is scarey!!!! Colin

Boblin will also be out but a bit later than you guys I have to work till 9.30. so should be on the move shortly after 10. Will listen out on channel 6 to hear what is happening. Colin

No Rays on Boblin just dogs and dogs and dogs. So we moved back to the harbour and managed the second target choice. Flounder 2lb 4oz to me. Colin

But Martin you only have Granddaughters...... Bobi

But Martin you are dry stacked.... Bobi

1. Gordon - Fugazi - crew Paul D 2. Brian - MegaByte, crew = Mark (non-member) 3. Martin & Dean on "AWOL" 4. John - Rosie One - Crew Dave 5. Dave Wight Magic - crew TBA 6.Nigel-Wishin-crewTBA 7. Tony - Serenity Crew TBA or will crew for someone else 8. Alfresco Charlie and Dan space for two crew 9. Frisky Fox - with Mike, Carol and George 10. Boblin - Colin & Bobi

Not very big Rob they towed it past us. To small for the conditions I would say. Colin

Thanks Paul I tried to cover all bases and did also pm Adam. Colin

Well done a proper fish Colin

Not sure what to do. I have tried reporting Bobi's Topknot twice on record a catch but it still dosen't show. As this is a potential record I want to make sure it is recorded somewhere. Caught on the 12th Topknot of 8oz Hope this will be picked up. Cheers Colin

Birthday Boy

Sunday was a late start 'cos we had been out the night before celebrating. We got under way 1000hrs and shot out to Old Harry but it was not too nice so we turned round and went back in to fish the harbour for Plaice. Pete Snr was already moored up and his crew had a good sized fish in the bucket. We picked up a bouy and set about the job of hooking a Red Spot. After half an hour nothing and Pete had landed another fish. I decided to try a float just to get a bit more movement to the bait. Bobi was getting to the sleepy stage that she gets to when she hasn't caught anything after half an hour, so she curled up to have a snooze. As she did I had a bite to the float which got her interest but not a Plaice it was a plump pan sized flounder. Bobi was dozing again when I had another bite I lifted into it and fish on, a good fish by the feel. I brought it to the surface and yes I could see those red spots but it didn't want to stay and it went straight back down. I roused my sleepy wife by shouting get the net!! Which she kindly did. I had fun with the fish for a few minutes and then Bobi netted a nice Plaice only to see it sticking out a hole in the bottom of the net (must fix that). A quick twist of the net and it was well wrapped up and lifted onto the deck. Out with the scales 2lb13oz, result. There followed another period of nothing and I was getting a bit sleepy now (red wine and scotch catching up with me). My phone rang waking me and as I answered it,yes my rod bent over I managed both the call and the fish, only a small Plaice this time but the circle hook had managed to go in and out and back in the gill no way this fish would survive. It was sizable, so with the Flounder would make a good meal. We decided to get back early for us and as we packed up I managed another Flounder. So all in all a nice day out on my birthday and Bobi let me catch all the fish. No new species but target taken and now eaten. Colin

Hi All Thanks for the birthday wishes. New rod (Kenzaki 12/20) on the way from Mark at Alderney Angling cos Bobi couldn't get one local. We got out fishing yesterday will do report later as I'm up to my neck in trying to finish the kitchen so I can get out one eve this week if the wind drops off. Colin

1) Adam - JV - Ben & Craig crewing 2) TW - Otter - Crew TBC 3) Tomo- Just Purfick- Full 4) Wight Magic [but need crew] 5] Charlie -Alfresco + Crew TBC [rude not to at least try] No serious threat to the bass stocks. 6] Imagine - Paul F borrowing AlunJ's bass marks, but not his luck 7) Colin and Bobi (we are refitting our kitchen but will sneak out if we can)