Stuie

Yes, all the best Dave. Won't be too long before you draw your state pension too......

I second that Neal - pictures would be especially useful for a news release - with parental permission of course.

Another milestone for you both. All the fives Wedger - maybe you should be playing bingo today.....

A late morning start and it was off to Ballard to see Tony Way inTwo Ways and 2 friends already there and reporting the odd bream, pollock and a few mackerel. I anchored nearby and immediately found mackerel. A ballan and a 2lb bream followed, but - apart from mackerel -sport was slow in the non-existent tide. (bad planning) Tony planned to move to the patch and was happy for me to tag along. Again the lack of tide didn't help although a doggy and a dab responded to the bream rigs. Back at Cobbs for 5. Both the main engine and the auxilary didn't miss a beat after their annual service. It's always reassuring to have company.

Spare no expense tonight then Sam.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-22679808

I was very lucky today. It was because only a few club members entered the Poole Sea Angling Centre competition that my small(ish) 2lb 11.5oz fish came in fifth in that competition. The winner was 3lb 10oz but I don't know who caught it.

All the best for today Martin. Hope you get what you wish for - - a big bream on Sunday maybe?

All the replies are great and I decided to post a reply instead of liking them all........

Paul, I just found out that there is a limit to the number of 'likes' anyone can post per day before an error message popped up. Is there a technical reason for this?

Certainly gives a good flavour of how the trip went Adam. Very impressive camera work and editing.

I don't believe it....... Just giving the rest of us time to catch up with species Nig?

A sleep in for me as well Neal. Thanks

Good luck with it Jon - just in time for the summer species.

Auxiliary awaiting a gasket via Holes Bay Marine so won't be venturing out Mike.

There are some of us who will be with you every step of the way - not envious at all though......................................... Stay safe and have a great time all of you - oh and make sure we have copious reports and pics.

Good to see you yesterday Charlie. Hope you were well enough to celebrate last evening!

Adam, do you use the narrow spool versions?

Heard this on Saturday afternoon on Martin's radio. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-22330296

I've been unable to find anything that suggests they are protected. Seee the attached link to a comprehensive government document about research into making certain areas arouind Scotland a marine protected area for the species. If you flog your way through the document it indicates 18 tonnes of the species was landed 2008-11. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0038/00389461.doc

Fish of a lifetime... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22249724

Geordie Brian . 1 plaice Lofty. 1 plaice 2 whiting Carol Fox 3 species: Dogfish,Brill, Whiting Mike Fox 2 species: Poor Cod, Dogfish Nigel Allen 4 species Cod,pollack,pout,mackerel Neal Sturt 2 species: Ballan, Pout. Stuart Cooper 4 species: Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Pout, Poor Cod. (correction - It was a goldsinny wrasse - not a corkwing)

1) Court Jester - Neal + Stuie 2) Wishin Too -Nigel + Mal -Sharky(non member) 3) Kingfisher - Chris + Alun + Stu (Non member) 4] Alfresco - Charlie - Dan - Will - Plus 1TBC 5) Frisky Fox - Carol/Mike plus possible space for a little one 6) AWOL Martin - Dean 7] Wight Magic Dave Craig Kev Mick 8) lofty. Geordie bri

Can't see any flower pots Jim. Are they on order?

Too cold for the fish? http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10353193.Big_fish_found_on_beach/?ref=mr