Greg

The main tip when fishing at the patch is to use as smaller hooks as possible. We use 6s and less. We use a one up snood which is the same length as the sinker. This means the bait is down on the bottom at all times which is very important when fishing for mini species and Bream. Also, as the other guys have explained it is best with juniors on board to anchor away from the main structures. However, for best results, cast away from the boat and slowly retrieve, pause and then retrieve again and keep doing this. This will certainly attract Bream and other species. If you feel you have become snagged, let some line out and wait for a bite. In most cases the fish has taken your tackle into a structure. They will soon come back out again if you give it some slack. My thirteen your old son has learned this and last Monday he must have snagged at least a dozen times and every time he gave some slack and the fish was on. He never lost any tackle. I got snagged just the once, became impatient and lost the lot!!!!! You should only need to use 2 to 3 oz leads depending on the tide and the type of line you are using. If you are using braid then 2 oz leads will be enough. The more you fish the patch the less tackle you will loose. Make sure you take enough. Good luck, Greg

I think Neal has just done the top ten ?

Brad had 8 Species 1)Corkwing Wrasse 2)Tompot Blenny 3) Goby 4)Cuckoo Wrasse 5)Ballan Wrasse 6)Goldsinney Wrasse 7) Smoothound 8) LSD Greg had 11 Species 1) Plaice 2) Tub Gurnard 3) Corkwing Wrasse 4) Ballan Wrasse 5) Pout 6) Tompot Blenny 7) Goby 8)Baillon's Wrasse 9)Smoothound 10)LSD 11) Small Eyed Ray

1) Sea Dream - with Neal & Stuie - Monday 17th April 2) Fisheagle - crew to confirm. Probably Sun or Monday. To confirm 3) alfresco- Friday 14th- Sam, Charlie and will 4) Kingfisher - Chris W, Mal T, Dave Wilson - Sunday 16th 5) Feisty Fox - Mike, Carol, George, Freya - currently targeting Monday 17th 6) Boblin. - Colin & Pete Russel Snr. Saturday 7) Joint Venture - Adam, Ruben, Olivia, Rob - today Friday 8)Reel Magic Dave and crew tba out Monday 9) Serenity - Tony + 2 non members - Monday 17th 10) Marlin - Greg and Brad Monday 17th

Happy Birthday Jim Have a great day (I won't mention the 'C' word) Best Wishes Greg

Happy Birthday Tony Hope you are having a great day Greg

Nice one Chris, I look forward to seeing this in all the Society Mags in the waiting room whilst waiting for my dental appointment :) Some good publicity there, Well Done Greg

Happy Birthday Dave You have got to be out there today!! Greg

Impressive Brian But I bet he can't fill out a Wessex Angling Trust FOM Form !!!!!!!!!!

The right letters Neal, just slightly in the wrong order. That proves that I'm not the only one ! Greg

Charlie C is right. Also, the form needs to be a lot more simpler to encourage a Parent/Junior to fill it out and send it off. On a positive note at least the AT are trying to do something to encourage Juniors. Greg

Your'e having a laugh!!!!

Thank you for all your warm wishes guys. Took the day off with the family Yesterday and had a light lunch at Cobbs and finished the day off dining out at La Lupa's. We all had a great meal there with a good atmosphere. Carol and Brad bought me lots of fishy bits and pieces including a 12-20lb class Kenzaki (for the secret Ray mark) and a Shimano spinning reel (to do more Lure fishing this year - Hooky will be proud) Stuie and Alan - unfortunately, the boat is out of the water for her winter maintenance. Could not believe the weather Yesterday. Good luck to all those fishing this weekend with or without their Autopilot! Chris - Through fear of setting off the smoke detectors it's not a good idea putting candles on my cake anymore Sorry Jim had to be done - Wine and Cake last night Thanks again guys and I hope we all have a great year's fishing Greg

I can't understand why they would have edited you out Neal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone who makes Cider is very welcome in the club Greg

Nice Choice Jamie I have had my 805 for 4 years now and am very happy with it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine. Ask away for any advise if I can help. Greg

Happy Birthday Martin Hope the lads treat you to some nice fishing gear!!!!!! Greg

Happy Birthday Brian Nice day for fishing!!!!!!!!!!! Greg

Happy Birthday Ian Have a great day, although it's a bit merky up here in the clouds of Matravers today!! Don't take any notice of Neal, he's not aloud beer and cake. Enjoy, Greg

What a great report Nige with some stunning photos. I had a lot of belly laughter reading your report and looking at the photos, it reminded me of a recent TV series, now what was it called; Men Be having Badly ? ------ No Three Men in a Boat ?-----------No I Know: The Real Marigold Hotel :D

Happy Birthday Rich Hope you have a great day Greg

Hi Neil Hi Neal What a great lot of results. Well done to everyone. As far as I understood it at the time Jacob had the same number of species as Brad on the Spring Species Hunt and therefore both were joint winners. Cheers Greg

Happy Birthday Dave May all your celebrations be merry Greg

That's happened to me Charlie a few times - caught on the bottom😂😂😂😂

Happy Birthday Kev Greg