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I won the prize of 100 quid off covers from cut n cover. Excellent quality superb service and very fast turn around. Highly recommend them. Colin

Martin just try and ignore the self indulgent prat. He just loves the sight and sound of his own voice. Colin

Happy birthday son

Good luck to all taking part. Sorry to say we will not be fishing as we are working. Colin

All my schools were on strike yesterday and the weather was fine in the morning so I just had to get out for a few hours. Cut n Covers were coming to measure up for my prize from the open at 1400 so had to be back at North Haven to meet Wayne. I headed off to the castle to see if I could bag a big wrasse. I had no crew so was happy to mooch around in the harbour (Bobi was working). Fishing was slow 2 drifts not a bite then on 3rd drift bang something big was on the end it fought hard and sorry to say after a couple of minutes we parted company. I had several more drifts but didn't hook into anything. So change location up the channel for a couple more drifts, nothing. By now it was time to head back and meet Wayne, he was there waiting when I got back and he got on and measured up for the covers( more about these some other time). I took Boblin back out to the mooring and while I was packing up chucked out a line. Everything was put away and I was just about to pack the rod away when something took off like a train. To cut a long story short 3lb bass. The net was in the cabin packed away I could just get hold of the handle and play the fish with both arms fully outstretched luckily the net didn't catch on anything and the bass was safely netted. So bass for tea. I still had a few worms so chucked out again and a few mins later I hooked another passing train great fun in 3ft of water this one went just under 4lb. So one more chuck and then I must go I packed all my bits into the dinghy except the rod. then locked up the boat to give my last chuck as long as possible in the water. No train hit this time, but as I picked up the rod to reel in it felt a bit heavy and started pulling back. No bass this time but a nice fat flounder of 1.5lb. So for all you guys who haven't been able to get out TOUGH Colin

Cod less on boblin too. Bobi managed a Smalleyed ray to add to our species list. Colin

I prefer the picture in Total Sea Fishing much better looking !!!! Check out page 12. Colin

1.) Ian Jones - JV 2.) Bob F - JV 3.) Alun J - JV 4.) Martin B Awol 5.) Dean B Awol 6.) RobF - JoJo - with non member 7.) Alfie and Stuie on Dream Drifter [defending Champion 2010] bring it on 8.) Graham + non member Little sal. 9.) Charlie A - AWOL 10. Charlie C Alfresco 11. Dan C Alfresco 12. Gordon Moore Alfresco TBC 13 Stuart Summerel Alfresco 14.Nigel Allen. wishin 15.Mike Toms wishin 16.Craig Jackie Abode 17) Bobi and Colin Boblin

We also headed out to the car park to look for our first Cod this year and also to get Bobi her first Cod. Fishing was slow only Dogs and Pout. As the tide eased off I had a nice bite and had quite a tussle with something larger than a Pout or Dog. Bobi was ready with net as the leader came into view and there it was Cod. I got really excited cos this was a big fish Bobi did a great job with the net but it was touch and go that it would fit in. I had to put the rod down to help her lift it out, a fine fish of 26lb but this fish was like Nigle's empty and showing it's ribs. We came round on the tide getting bites from LSD's and more Pout. I had another bite developing and as it took line I lifted into another better fish. Bobi was there again with the net and this went straight in a nice plump 13lb 4oz Cod. Just as it hit the deck the anchor tripped and as it was getting close to 1400hrs we decided to haul in a head for home. Poor Bobi still hasn't had a Cod but they will still taste the same who ever caught them.

Fish also the Pipe fish in the same family. Colin Ps Bobi has been trying to get one for the last couple of years

You guys are lucky he brought them round to show me B***ard. I don't really mean it Nige well done and it was nice to see them in the flesh. Colin

Paul we are really sorry to hear this news. We know exactly how you are feeling and hearing about your theft brings it all back about ours. There just doesnt seem to be enough done to stop these low life's and nothing ever happens to them when they are caught. The marine police don't work at night how mad is that it's time there were night patrols out, with some one watching radar to track boat movement it's just to bloody easy. Hope you get things sorted quickly with your insurer. Once again Paul we feel for you. Colin and Bobi

Yeah well done and a big thank you to Rob and Charlie for all their hard work. Colin

Steady women and children on the site

Good luck to all if it does go ahead. Sorry but we won't be able to join in this weekend. Thanks to Rob and crew for all the hard work put in trying to get the open fished. Colin and Bobi

Happy birthday for yesterday Stu. Clocking up those years now eh mate? Colin and Bobi

I think you should have third party liability at least for your own peace of mind. Worst case scenario you might scrape the gel coat on a sunseeker or the like!!! How deep are your pockets!!!!! Colin

Sorry Neal but I have to say Towergate were excellent. They payed out in full within a couple of weeks of entering the claim for my stolen gearbox. I would recommend them to anyone, superb service at a good price. Colin

I have managed to get Sun free to fish the open and now it looks like the weather will be doing it,s best to postpone it again. That will teach me not to make nasty wishes. Colin

Lots of fish but nothing for the comp Colin

Boblin will be out but no Bobi she is doing a lunchtime concert in Salisbury. Bobi wants to know if today's catch would count as she can't fish the comp. I will have a crew of nonmembers. Colin

Bloody hell you made it to another year Nige Happy birthday Colin and Bobi

Happy birthday Mick. Colin and Bobi

We will be there Sunday hope to see some of you there.