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Stuie reacted to great white in Photo of the month July
What a way to start a Sunday. 0700 just outside Chapmans Pool
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Stuie reacted to great white in Saturday 17th. July.
We had plans to fish Sat and Sunday after a sleep onboard.
When we realised Sam and Family were out and heading for Chapmans Pool, it would be rude not to take both Chapman boats over.
Tied up together in the sunshine, we had lots of fun and even swam ashore.
After they left we moved out a bit for a fish by the charter boats, then popped back in just before Ben arrived and tied alongside for a chat and a beer.
Sunday morning was so lovely , Wendy stayed in bed and I moved out onto the reef, 8 Undulates and several small congers before 0900. After breakfast had a few more but at a slower pace
The fishing continued to slow down through the day but we did find tope to over 30lb and larger congers
Came in early at 1600 as we were getting a bit overheated.
Great weather for boating and the fishing that we did was good
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Stuie reacted to Leicester Fisheagle in A Stunning Day on Fisheagle.
Passed through the Bridges at 7.30 am. and stopped in a couple of places for Mackeral. Our first mark only produced small Bass and was very weedy. The second mark was a bit hit and miss but gave us some nice chunky specimens and some Scad.
We then tried a couple of spots about 6 miles south of Swanage about an hour before low. During the day we spoke to several Club Boats and heard Marichelle, Jojo, Alfresco and Hydra. The next hour gave us a steady stream of fish. There were plenty of Tope up to 25lbs. Conger to 20lbs, a good selection of Rays up tp14 lbs. A couple of specimen Red Gurnards just under the 1.5 lbs mark, Pout, more Mackeral and Scad and the inevitable doggies and bream.
Late afternoon, we moved inshore for a few Plaice. We managed around 20 plus with three keepers on the 2 lbs mark. While we were Plaicing we were listening on Ch 16 to all the Maydays and Pan Pans which seemed never ending.
One call was from a small 15 foot fishing with four on board. They were out of Cobbs. Initially, they put out a Mayday, but they had managed to tie onto a red can before the Ferry. The owner explained to the Coast Guard that he was new to boating and had only just got the boat and was using it for the first time. There were four on board with life jackets. The Coast Guard was very sympathetic and professional and explained the difference between a Mayday and a Pan Pan and put out a request for any vessel able to assist with a tow to Cobbs. We thought nothing more about the Pan Pan Relay and proceeded to the Secret Ray Mark. The Rays were very co-operative, especially the Undulates, and Mike managed a Spotted for his Species Hunt.
Around 20 hours, we upped anchor and headed in. This was a good couple of hours after the original Mayday/Pan Pan. We came past the Chain Ferry and saw the broken down vessel still attached to the red can. The tide was now ebbing around 5 knots and they were beam on to passing boat traffic and really being bashed about in rough conditions. There was about just over an hours light left by now. We decided to respond to the Coast Guards Pan Pan Relay and were able to lash the vessel alongside with Mike and Jan's help. I was a bit concerned about the height difference of the two boats and had I not been happy at this point, we would have asked for a Lifeboat. Fisheagle was able to protect the vessel from several idiot Gin Palaces speeding through the Harbour. Most vessels slowed down when they saw the situation and a good blast on the horn caught the attention of others. Once we got out of the rough water and near the Island, things improved and we were able to proceed at 4 knots.
We did not take any photos of the incident as we did not want to embarrass anyone. The owner could well become a Club Member in the future and will go out with a buddy boat next time. A big thank you to the female Bridge Officer on Condor Liberation who had been monitoring my conversations with the Coast Guard and Harbour Control and who, when I asked her, ensured that the Condor passed with minimum wash. Also, Bridge Conrol for ensuring that our passage through both Bridges was traffic free and unimpeded. Thanks also to Mike and Jan for a nice clean boat and a great day. Finally, a reminder to self after such a stunning day, that there is not much sun cream left on board. Now the fun starts, trying to upload a few fishing pictures.
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Stuie reacted to Steve S in Saturday 17th. July.
Aye Rob it was great to be out, long time no meet! Yes when I heard Jojo of the radio, I was like, could it be Rob, nah. Roll on the club meeting.
The plaice fishing was a bit slow for me, got 10 and some small black bream, some would be keepers I guess if the stocks at home were low. The offshore wind really affected the presentation.
A bonus 4 macks on the lazy line, rather to big for livebait but gave it a go, zippo, not a surprise. Finished with a few wrasse. We ate the macks.
Diane was going to go but bailed when I got up a 7:30, she missed out, it was sooo nice out there.
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Stuie reacted to Rob in Saturday 17th. July.
Well that was a failure, in as much as fishing!
Popped out at 9, car park at Mudeford half full already.
Saw Steve on Tigerfish (he was in shock hearing "JoJo" on the radio to Mick), had a chat, went off to looks for macs. Nothing, until 40 mind before coming back in. 1 large Mac and 4 pollack (2 big and 2 large Mac size), not good livebait. Gave them a go anyway on a few drifts, last drift, the mackerel is grabbed, gave it time, nothing. I assume its eyes were bigger than its belly!
Anyway, nice morning out with eldest daughter, sun shone and it was lovely out there. Usual carnage at ramp on return, very nice of the lad on the gate to offer to help with trailer etc, but I was ok, done this many a time. Nice easy retrieve away from the slip, not sure when others will learn the slip is not the place to leave, deposit, inflate, deflate your craft.
Anyway, home for 1 and a single Mac for the BBQ later.
Lovely to be out,
Rob
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Stuie got a reaction from sparky in Birthday greetings Sparky & Overdraft
You had a nice sunny day - hope you enjoyed your day.
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Stuie reacted to Sam in Photo of the month July
My Jack is fishing obsessed( not a surprise really) but has never had the confidence to hold fish. Today out of the blue he decided to hold everything he caught and below is two of the best.
Now I can't stop him chasing his brother with the left over mackeral
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Stuie reacted to great white in Photo of the month July
Nice moody shot of Kevs 10lb Turbot. with a couple of club boats in the fog on Friday
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Stuie reacted to Tarlach. in Photo of the month July
Madness and Jersey Girl leaving the Hamble on the morning of the inaugural Offshore outlaws meet.
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Stuie reacted to Steve S in Photo of the month July
8lb 6oz of Alderney brill.
Caught the day BEFORE the flattie comp!
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Stuie got a reaction from Neal in Flatfish Comp
Serenity - Tony Plaice 1lb 10oz
Stuie Plaice 1lb 8oz
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Stuie got a reaction from jerry.shutter in Flatfish Comp
Loobie 1V - Jerry 1 Jerry 2 Norman Fishlock. Saturday
Madness - Martin + Dean non member. Sunday
Tigerfish - Steve + Alun + Terry + Ian, Saturday.
Reel Magic - Dave Kev and Charlie, Saturday
MegaByte - Brian & Diane Decorating instead ☹️
Serenity - Tony & Stuie - Saturday
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Stuie reacted to Steve S in Alderney 2021...
All 3 boats made it, getting onto the island was a bit of a procedure but we here now having a beer at The Moorings, yay
Reasonable number of flatties best a 8-6 brill!
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Stuie reacted to Graham Nash in graham nash
Good morning all,
Ive just re-joined after many years. Some might remember me by the name "Little Sal", well those that know me will know i'm neither "little" nor am I "Sal".
Im now at Ridge Warfe in Wareham, which is a bit of a jaunt to the bay, but i believe the motor home up the river flushes my engine after every trip.
Hopefully the weather will get back to what summer is supposed to be and we can all enjoy our boats.
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Stuie got a reaction from Steve S in Photo of the Month June
See what happens when you set your sights too high Steve..😂
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Stuie reacted to jerry.shutter in Competition Dates 2021
Competitions 2021
Next weekend sees the Flatfish Competition on 3-4th July
August 14-15th Ray Comp
September 11-12th Bass Comp
It has been the strangest of years, let’s hopefully see these last competitions go forward well, and we can look forward to arranging a full
schedule of Competitions for 2022.
Jerry
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Stuie got a reaction from plaicemat in Cruise ship anchor damage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-57509931
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Stuie reacted to biggcol in Photo of the Month June
Looks like the ladies in the club are into the Tope. Not as big as Wendy’s but still nice for Bobi at 24lb 7oz .
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Stuie reacted to Sam in Pinnacle marine
Hi All
My boat has had a fair few Gremlins since buying it last August and has been looked after by Richard at Pinnacle marine.
I cannot recommend Richard enough and goes the extra mile everytime I have an issue.
He is based out of Parkstone yacht club and I highly recommend him and his work.
He has now travelled several times at short notice to swanage to keep me afloat and enjoying the boat. The same cannot be said for other local marine businesses.
I'm sure he would be more than happy to help any other club members.
Regards
Sam
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Stuie reacted to jerry.shutter in Species Comp
Results of the Boat Species Comp 2021
Joint First. Fisheagle and Loobie 1V
Second. Reel Magic
Third Kingfisher
Well done everyone who took part over a glorious weekend.