Greg

It’s global. Down here in Barbados the restaurants have a shortage of Barracuda. This has not been heard of before!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How times change!!! If I remember correctly Nigel had the most species ever caught in a year in the annual Boat comp of 49 Number. Just 1 shy of 50. Those were the days when you could go fishing particularly over Poole Patch and catch a dozen species in a day. Now you would be lucky if you can catch half of that in a day. I remember one particular rare fish Nigel caught that year in Weymouth bay was a Red Ribbon fish. Never heard of it before then. A very dedicated and a good angler. I bet Nigel was quite shocked at the lack of fish around that day? especially the Mackerel and the lack of Ray action!!! Let's hope for better times. We can't blame the weather this year. Great you all got out. 😃

This time of year, definitely on the Swanage Spoils. Tope come on the feed as the tide slows including slack but go off the feed when the tide starts running again. You need to time it right. Also, as well as frozen mackerel Tope will take Whole squid. I have caught a lot of Tope on Squid. As a tip. If you anchor up, plot your position with Swanage NCI on channel 65. You are within their view distance on the Spoils and they will confirm that they can see you. This is added safety if you anchor alone as I do on the Spoil quite often. Also I would recommend fishing on low tides as not to put too much strain on you anchor and if you need to leave it would be easier to up the anchor. But remember to tell NCI when you leave. Good luck Greg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, all those who have bought Camper Vans - Good luck to you !!!!🤣🤣 It's beginning to look like a good boating summer 👍

I have a friend at Cobbs who was recently informed by Pete that if he took his rope and chain/anchor down he would splice it. I WhatsApp my friend Yesterday after reading Alan’s post and he is surprised he is not able to do it ??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's Good news Charlie. Let's hope they show up in larger numbers this year and closer to home. Good luck. Greg

A rare evening treat. Well done with some good fish [emoji106][emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not to forget the individual species too Mick??

What did I say about being out with a good friend [emoji848] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Unfortunately, no fish to report aboard Marlin other than the wrong kind (small Bass) Weather conditions tricky with the wind as was predicted but could not fish Sunday due to Father's Day. However, there is something about being out on the water with a good friend who is always willing to get his hands dirty and muck in. Thanks Rob for joining me. I am glad you enjoyed the sausage and bacon sandwich which unfortunately was pretty much the highlight of the day!! And of course it's good to support the club by taking part in the comps when you can. 😀 Greg

Sorry to hear you can’t make it Jerry [emoji853] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You may not Martin - Looks like full camouflage for that day 😉

Nothing is secret fishing in Poole Harbour Mick😅 However, I am considering taking Marlin's Tender to be incognito!! The only drawback is that Rob's arms will be aching rowing against that stiff incoming morning tide !!!!!! (I haven't told him of that yet 😉)

Marlin will be fishing the comp on Saturday. We know it forecast to be breezy that day, however, we will be restricting ourselves to the safety of Poole Harbour.

Tigerfish, Steve, others TBC Sea Drift - Carl - Jen Samoya - Graham - Crew TBC Alfresco - Charlie- Crew TBC Canaletto - Dale - Crew TBC Loobie 1V - crew - TBC Marlin - Greg and Rob Samways