Hooky

We have been In a few times 😂 Mrs Gonorn has Been looking after us , big thanks !

Same here ! I needed to take a holiday , even better is finding a new love to share it with

So a evening report Met up with Megabite by Aunt Betty, Good advise given, it's not very nice out there ! So off we go , found it rather bumpy on the way out , that bloody slamming so we found Happy Hooker , very kindly let us have a few Mackerel for bait ( sorry about the wee ding ) 40 odd ft of water about half mile SE off the pier , nothing really happening but was joined by Boy Colin & Megabite . A few of them had been out for most of the day , tales of a fantastic days catch (come on Colin) the VHF was very lively ! A decision was made to move inshore just as it got dark , Three Sole first drop on Happy Hooker , errrr we must b doing it wrong 😂 So so tonight's tally was all small fish ( Plaice, Gurnard, Bream Pouting Doggies Smoothhound ) but once again these evening trips are geared towards social gathering . I have also had a brilliant evening on my first "" Pen Rod Challenge """"" Truly great fun can be had with a lively Smoothhound ( I will think on this for further evenings ) It all went very well , roll on those summer evenings , it's so good to fish in company , thanks chaps.

Saturday evening (June 22nd) Doombar , leaving F pontoon @ Cobbs. Crew @Mike Hall 6pm ish until 11 ish Venue , off the piers . Bring your squid jigs 😉 Targeting Sole, Plaice etc One place going for full club members ( pm me please ) I believe Frank and Yan are coming to play

I really like his films, his explanations of the basics are superb, basic tackle and gear that works very well . What I admire is the dedication and work it takes to just get a 30 min ( or so) clip for the rest of the world to view for free ( he may make about £4.00 a month for his efforts ) When films on YouTube turn into a endless promotion of products and sponsorship they loose all credibility , ( generally American ) so it's a bit of a blessing to find a few worth watching Totally awesome Trojs fishing Dizzy fishing ( kayak) but still my personal favourite Cornish shore & kayak fisherman .

Glad to see your getting her all ready I have plan

Must admit Brixham would be superb . Driver and minibus ???? I can sort this if needed @jerry.shutter

Superb idea yes from me

Gary does all the local shops so same quality job

Errrrrr , the social evening , ? Well that was very nice . @Mike Hall @Gummage Driving down from Swindon ( he does indeed get up at 4' 30 ish for work) and meeting up at Hookys mansion for 6.30 in the evening must take some serious dedication for a few hours on the water . I was also very tired at the end of a very busy Saturday so a fair few hours got spent moored by the custom house steps eating some VERY good fish & chips ( Hartleys) while listening to a live band in the evening sunshine . I did a few shouts on channel 6 but no replys off to the edges of Hook sands with lures . Very small tides and blankets of weed made it impossible ! Tucked up inside Old Harry for a couple of hours into darkness , 2 X dogfish and that was that . Such a beautiful evening under the stars with superb company , discussing important political issues & who is the most fantastic woman on the TV ( the vote was won on the third re- count to Dr Alice Roberts ) . My thought is ending a very busy week on a boat is important to my own needs , selfish ??? Maybe but again it still goes back to many of us work virtually every day including weekends so this is the only way we can get out for a few hours in the evenings . If you can't get crew for your own boat please consider going out with someone else , we would ( of course ) like to be out and skippering our own craft , those logistics may mean it just won't happen. Im just a club member, I have a nice safe boat , I'm a pretty decent skipper that will make sure you will come back having enjoyed a few hours out ( for free) . You may not catch anything ,, You may not enjoy the endless drivel and banter , ( we love to be very social on Doombar ) . From that perspective our evening was a success ,

@Gummage

Doombar IS going out but full crew. Bass hunting on the entrance Leaving about 6; 30 , Lure chucking and hoping for some fresh bait for Sunday No idea on time back , looks like it's just one boat only 🏁

Garry (nutty ) also builds custom rods from new or a complete re-firb of old . He is (possibly ) the best in the uk at this time . Give me. PM if you want his direct number ( full re- build take a while so will take far longer )

Dates as above for the next month ( Tuesday & Saturday ) Dates will change the following month , trying to stick with neaps to allow for trailer boats . Very difficult trying to keep it open for all, some travelling down, some can't do Tuesday's & Saturday's , some doing other stuff, , some work , can't get crew , etc , etc Some won't be able to travel out very far. Some evening won't happen due to weather , skippers decision Squid evenings, Sole evenings , Conger evenings , ? Im sure you can see it's impossible to keep everyone happy 🤔

Anchoring ! All boats using Alderney system, Please get yourself wooden coat hanger! Also get a few large chemical glow sticks and cable ties Attack this to 8ft above the bouy ( attach the glow sticks to the coat hanger.) with a cable tie. When the bouy is deployed This will stop the bouy climbing the warp and going under the bow. It will also make the bouy visible for retreating ( it works very well) Please also remember to USE your plotter on way out, ( in daylight) Lots of pots to avoid!

My thoughts , a social trip, just get out for a few hours in safety , in the company of others so we can sort out any issues between us. Dates ; All neap tides that will suit all , a difficult thing to do ! Saturday 25th May / HW 6:15 ( Swanage, a bit of a try out) Saturday 8th June / HW 6:00 Venue TBA Tuesday 14th June / HW 9:00 Saturday 22nd June / HW 5:30 Tuesday 25th June / HW 7.30 groups A & B & C & Kayaks Group A , Boats that will need a bridge lift ( Alan will be looking into this) Group B , Boats that will be launching from a slipway .( Baiter slip gates close @ 11.00) Group C Boats that can come and go with no assistance needed Kayaks ( they will be launching from Swanage ) ( hot coffee avaible from the boats ) Using channel 6 on VHF . The dates , Tuesday evening ,Saturday evenings, Tides have to be good for all. I will take any club member on my boat , a open evening , first come , first served, If you have a space on yours please bear in mind this may also encourage new members to see what a brilliant club it is ! Lead boats : Stick with them if you have not been out night fishing , . If you do not need help, do not need looking after , ignore the above , please try to stick with the group.. Suggested timescale depends on tides, bridges etc All boats must give the lead boats a call out on leaving , they must also give a shout when the leave . The first Venue will be Swanage Bay Area . Things you will need !!! A headlamp . A social attitude ! Drink Life jacket Please reply so I can sort out the logistics ( it's never that simple )( I be contacting the RNLI to keep them aware of what's going on So far we may have upto 14 boats & craft coming to play ( please be aware we will have Kayaks attending ! ) Some will be in the bay late afternoon Sorry if I have forgotten anything , it was a simple idea to just meet in Swange bay for a few hours on a summer evening , I believe a social evening needs be just that , to encourage in safety for all , to actually meet and invite members wether they have a boat or not . I strongly believe this may increase the membership , we need to look at ways to do this , have I got this wrong ????? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boat. Doombar Skipper. Hooky Leaving from pontoon F @ Cobbs approx 6.30 launch , 11.30 return Places available 0 strictly one rod and one bag each please) full club members only please Bridge lift not required (Route plotted so you can follow if needed ) Group C Crew @Gummage @Mike Hall

Doombar (and crew ) WON ( the booby prize ) with the lowest score of nought ) Thanks to Andy at the shop for the huge effort .! It really was a good day just to be out on the water .

Yes, please, Doombar, crew @Mike Hall Im not usually a competition man but will be out at some point

Sorry 😐 for the delay chaps I will put up a few dates very soon

It won’t be operational at 5 am No you don’t drift past the ferry, ( good point Matt) I usually find the areas are between the entrance and Hook sands (tide going out) When tide starts flooding in other side so you can drift (virtually) upto blood alley No , it’s not easy, No you can’t do it alone You will find lots of small boats doing this , usual words of caution may follow

FiiSh Black Minnow Set up drift on Poole Harbour entrance. Timing is cruicial, 1 hour before low water, first light , 2 or 3 days after a spring tide . Use the ugly stick, use 15 lb braid with 30 lb mono leader Dont bump into the chain ferry Give it three hours, you will get a decent fish

I found a few on YouTube, it’s needs a bit of room !

Blimey🤗 looking good Might need a bigger venue 👍

Yes, I will put up a few dates ASAP Im going down to sort my mooring on F pontoon very soon I believe it takes 30 minutes (?) Swanage back to the bridge. Trailer boats from Baiter will need to find out about the last lockout so will need a date for tides

Good call on Swanage Bay It doesn’t get dark until about 8 (ish) so pretty sure insurance won’t be any issue So 7 till 11 / Swanage Bay Area? All boats must stay in close, keeping in sight of all others? 🤗