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Been playing around on the laptop tonight and came up with an idea for a tshirt logo Does anyone object if I float this idea on Anglers Afloat for interest ? Any profits would go to RNLI Thoughts people?

I have problems with wind!! It's one of the main considerations with a kayak. There is always a lot of pre trip planning and watching the wind forecast. I envy you chaps with engines ( sometimes)We knew on the day that with a westerly we'd be afforded some shelter but right in the middle of the bay it was too much. It dropped off for half an hour and we were about to get anchor by the Fleur de Lys when it came back . At the end of the day it had dropped completely . Would have been nicer today but other tings to do.

Had a day on the water with Geordie Brian. After a road trip looking for a decent spot we ended up in Swanage bay. The westerly wind was the problem today and we rocked up at Swanage to a deceptively flat bay. On the water for 11 and paddled over to Ballard. Once away from the shelter of the cliffs it wasn't very pleasant. Brian had the first of many( too many) wrasse as we sat at the far end of the bay. We ventured out to a wreck but as soon as we got there the wind kicked off again. We headed back to the shelter of the cliffs and paddled back to the grand hotel. I'd had trouble catching anything . Just a few Ballans. Anchored up by the ledges and popped some maccy fillets down hoping for a bass but it wasn't to be. Decided to get a dexter wedge out . A big mackie was first , quickly stuck down as a non successful lively. Then I had 2 Pollock, returned. Four Garfish then fell to the dexter. I missed another 3. They were jumping at the wedge before it hit the water. The sea must have been full of them. Back on the beach my recent drysuit test inspired my chum to test his own gear. Happily he returned dry inside Ok. The fishing wasn't on fire but good to be afloat and catching and having a crack with GB

As my chums know I slipped a disc a few weeks ago. Not bad but bad enough to knock my confidence for spending time seated in my yak. Today was not about the fishing, more about testing new kit and testing seating positions. I've recently changed to a Fladen pfd with crotch strap. 100N. Wasn't sure at first but today I forgot I was wearing it. Lucky John was impressed at how visible I was. The drysuit was very comfy but there was only one real test Mind you , from 100 yards away I start to disappear. I only had one base layer on, my Gucci merino wool layer, but will be adding more as the water cools. On cams advice I also bought a throw line that straps around the waist and clips to the yak. It was brilliant as it also acts as a back bolster and kept my posture good all day. I only caught wrasse along the training bank although I'd had a tip off for Gilts. Met up with Lucky who wasn't having the best day. Good to have a brew and a chat at the cafe though. Now I've got my new drysuit I fit in with the gang brilliantly Looking forward to getting out for a proper fishing session now

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Monster maccy and the sky on fire. Nice

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As some are aware this has been organised by Ben Saville This will be a great meet and i hope that PBSBAC members can make it down and see what we do and have a play.You can all get a go on Slice of Life,then have a go on the demo boats.Heres hoping the weather will be kind Lofty The following is taken from Bens AA post The eagerly awaited Poole flounder meet is coming around again so get the date in your diary as Saturday 15th December 2012 is going to be an actioned packed day to warm your winter cockles before christmas . A" Dawn to Dusk" fishing comp from 8.00am to 4.00pm so competitors can come and go as they like , all you need is to register from 8.00am or when you arrive and bring your Heaviest flounder to the scales before 4.00pm. One fish per angler only , prizes to third place. More details to follow but rules are relaxed with honesty being the true spirit of the comp. The Girls will be looking after us with food and hot drinks again from 10.00am A range of demo boats will be available all day courtesy of Bournemouth canoes Poole lifeboats will be paying a visit around midday to create some mayhem on the water and practice some rescue drills Book a spot for the paddle clinic where one of the qualified coaches will be able to tweak your paddling technique for getting out to those fishing marks quicker and with less effort . Self rescue and anchoring will also be covered should you need to polish up on them too Donations for these clinics would be appreciated for our RNLI SOS (Sit On Safety) fundraiser All being well weather wise i am hoping to get a bonfire going at dusk so we can hang around and tell a few tales as there's no rush to get back for work the next day , hopefully with good tides over the weekend some will stay for a social fish on sunday . Hope to see alot of old friends and meet some new ones , , but with the hurricane conditions last year one thing is for sure the 2012 meet will go ahead whatever ! Regards Ben

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Appologies. Cant make this meeting.thought I'd start it as I'm nose to the grind stone fitting a 60k kitchen in St johns wood. You can rent next door for

It's a 385 cxi. It's the most popular " hi end" one with kayakers as it has the navionics option. Good for small boats and easily unplugs . Cost

Got out on the water Friday for some paddling , fishing and plane watching off Hengistbury head in Dorset. The weather was ok but the sea was choppy. Fished the morning and had dogs, gurnard, wrasse, bream, maccys. Then later on I was joined by Lucky John on his trident 13 and then went on the drift for Plaice. I recently put up a post asking for bead colour tips and Bobobob suggested I change my green and black for Fluoro yellow,10 of at 8mm.This resulted in 6 Southbourne plaice( about 1lb) and one nice one at 2lb 4.

A great result.

Not really what any of us expected for Cams Sole Man meet. I got down to Sourhbourne and was met by bigger wind and sea than was predicted. Spanners arrived shortly after and we surveyed the scene from the cliff tops,

Cheers chaps Working away but home for a short period. Hope to get afloat Lofty

Ok. I've had a great 2 weeks in the sun in Spain but no dangling. The beach fishermen all use telescopic scaffolding thickness rods and catch fry??? I'm stuck up in the smoke over the coming weeks but intermittently home and hoping to get out on the yak some nights. What's about? Haven't had a Tope yet ? Are they still around? Is there anything that peaks around now? Bassing? Rays? Most trips will be no more than a mile out from my launch. All thoughts welcome . Also gutted but can't make Sept meeting as in Laaaandaaan innit. Normally attendance will resume, it's a great club. Thanks all in advance Lofty

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Cheers lads. We used our safety knives strapped to our pfd to cut the lines. Saved the reels and buoys but lost the grapnels. Only

Change of plan. Bad move really. Thought it would be a good day to try the end of the ledge in a yak. getting there was easy , getting off was hard work. It took me 20 minutes of digging in to get to deeper water. I'd guessed 3 knots but some chap reckons only .7 knot. I'd like to know what it was running at across there for future trips elsewhere? I reckon if I'd have gone in I'd have been away from the boat in 3 seconds easily( (5 metres). I never heard you Alan, but I could hear most of the other broadcasts. My arial is 5 inches long and strapped to my chest. I know it's line of sight so who knows. Portland acknowledged my radio check too . If any one knows tide speeds across there let me know

He had a much better inshore session with Bass, undulate and tope

With conditions perfect myself , Geordie Brian

Great vid Enjoyed that. Lofty

Cheers wedger. Any numbers ( not special secret marks) for my humminbird ?so I can plan my trip a bit better. Thanks