Paul J

Tom- thats the sound you make when you hook up PJ

Cheers Rich PJ

Went out last night with Des between 6pm-9pm for a sneaky short trip to see if i could get a bream or two. We didn't get far as half way down the harbour ( christchurch) we are stopped in our tracks by the biggest bass boil i've seen in many a year! 1000's of baby bass attacking something- dace and roach fry perhaps They were making a right old commotion and were totally honed into a feeding frenvy. Out come the spinning rods and we chucked small tobys at them as we took drifts around the outside of the shoal. The water was dirty which was a shame as we couldn't see how big they were or what they were feeding on. We caught loads of schoolies to 1lb and Des got a couple that went 3lbs- great fun and a great start to the trip! Moving on we belted out to the ledge and anchored up for a hour to catch the last of the flood. Loads of pout and wrasse but we did manage a bream each of about 2lb First bream and bass of the season for Marineboy- job done PJ

ideal when your gear gets a soaking and you dont get to rinse it for 4 days! PJ

Paul, From your expression im guessing it was wriggling a bit! Well done PJ

you little Turbot tickler you PJ

A just reward for your efforts- well done mate congrats PJ

Adams away on a course- study not navigation PJ

come on Rich, tell us the story as i didn't see what happened with "Lyle the gannett" PJ

Me and Des will probably be on Marineboy PJ

Now im back down to earth with a bump ( went to work yesterday) it's time to thank the unsung hero of the trip. Many thanks to Adam for all the hard work and stress involved in organising such a trip. It was seamless, we waited and wanted for nothing- a job well done Cheers Adam PJ

Kam is that how you catch them? id like to see that PJ

for the spray bottles i just guess it and put about an inch in the bottom and fill it with water. yes im pleased with the results and it gives peace of mind. I have a bucket for dipping and soaking- works wonders on terminal tackle- tobys spinners, hooks etc PJ

Just talked to Alun J- i think he's going next week im sure he'll be posting shortly PJ

sounds brilliant i can't wait to get out- PJ

and from the boat

View from the house

and here

Heres Duncan doing his thing

And theres almost a smile on his face- he's well happy -well done PJ

Nice one Duncan-lovely fish! PJ

no sweat Tom- the picture section is usually for just that so that they don't become too big and hard for people with slower pc's to open Im sure Paul D will transfer the chat to over to here Cheers Paul J

in the net at last--phew

Alderney Brill