Greg

You could always do the course at College, now you have all that free time on your hands Charlie 😀

Belated Happy Birthday wishes from me too Alun, Greg

Unfortunately it is not that simple Charlie, Brad uses Adobe Premiere Pro software (subscription) to do his film editing. This is the type of software professional film makers use. By all means you can ask him about general editing but I'm afraid you would need to be proficient in the use of this software. Brad was taught this stuff when he was on his media production course at Poole College. It is all way above my head Charlie !!!

Sounds good to me. I will have a chat with Brad and see if he is interested. Brad did a two year ual Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at Poole College for which he achieved a distinction. This catapulted him into University. His ambition is to eventually become a cinematographer. He has developed good skills in both filming and editing. So I think the challenge for Brad to help elevate the club on it's "You Tube" channel would be good for both Brad and the club.

No Jim, Brad is doing a three year BA honours degree course in Film at Bournemouth University. Carol and I am encouraging him to do more filming. We bought him some very expensive Canon Filming equipment last year and he is yet to use it. Basically it is a bit dodgy him going out alone with such expensive equipment so I will be spending some time with him this summer to help him out. We know he has to get his portfolio expanded. He has a fill in job at the the admissions and shop at the Tank Museum for his pocket money, however, he will also be looking to do some volunteering there as they have a film department as well. So it is early days at the moment. A busy lad !!!! Thanks, Greg

Thanks for the vote of confidence Chris 😅🤣 On a serious note, Brad has the New Go Pro 11 Black which he will not use on the boat until he has used it on holiday next week. He tells me it is far superior with better sound quality. So I am looking forward in him giving that a go for a fishing report in the near future. 👍

Hi all. Brad has put together a You Tube of our day out on the June Species Hunt last Sunday. Excuse the sound quality as this was done on an old Go Pro. Brad did not want to take his new one out on the boat. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/plO4OY-Mvng

Effort, you ain't kidding Chris, I had to wake up our film director at one point as he had fallen off to sleep !!! 😏

Well what a great fishing day that was. I was the only person fishing as Brad was doing the go pro and Carol was taking the still photos and galley maid!! (With regards to the photos seems like I was the only one to get the memo!!!) Brad will be compiling a You Tube of the day which will be uploaded to the club's website when done (hopefully) I caught a total of 38 fish on the day (Carol was also fish recorder!!!) However, I only had a total of 8 species. If the day was about catching fish for the table then I would of had a bumper feast. Bass of 3 lbs 46 cm long, 2lb Black Bream and a plump plaice which I did not weigh approx 2 lb ish. However, in the spirit of the day I put all the fish back (including the plaice). (Oh except for the mackerel which were lethal for Tope Bait) Species Caught: Dogfish Black Bream Mackerel Tope Ballan Wrasse Pout Bass Plaice The highlight of the day had to be the Tope out on the Spoil. We were inundated by the Tope probably because of the abundance of Mackerel. Mackerel were caught on every drop. Even my 3 hook feathers were full on one drop. Same with the Tope, they would not leave us alone as I was trying for a Conger and Undulate. I was even catching them on squid. They were feisty buggers but really great sport.

Loobie 1V Jerry - Stuie - J2 Sunday Alfresco, Hope to be out Sat with two friends that are not local, Sunday may be Ben and Dan. I will update which will be comp day My Baby - Dave - Norman Saturday Y Not - Mal + crew and day tba Marlin - Greg with Brad and Carol (non Members) - Sunday Reel Magic + crew and day tba

That makes things fairer Jerry. I must admit the thought of challenging Loobie 1V with three anglers on board and me on my own was a challenge just too far especially with your secret weapon Stuie on board 🤫 Just ordered bait and Marlin will be out Sunday with non members as crew. Also, can you remind me Jerry is the fishing time for the comp still a maximum of 7 hours from the point you put your line into the water? Cheers Greg

So if I read this right it is an individual's members species comp, not a boat species comp?

Marlin will be out depending on weather and sea state conditions. Day to be confirmed nearer the time. Let's hope the weather gods play ball 🤞

Just a warning, The last couple of times I have been out on the Secret Ray mark, it has been on the yachting racing course and I had to shout at a yacht heading straight for me. I then saw two heads pop up and suddenly change tack!!! Worrying to know that no one was keeping watch at the helm !!! Note to self. I must get a loud horn. Greg

Thanks Mal A Great report and valuable one too Mal. Sad to see it did not totally not go to plan. We almost went out Yesterday ourselves but decided not to due to the uncertainty of the wind and sea state. Being spring time I have so much timber treating to do in the garden so unfortunately due to the long spell of dry weather forecast that one has taken precedent. I hate it with a passion !!! Thanks again for the report which has confirmed that we had made the right decision albeit a reluctant one !!!! ☹️ Greg

Well done Steve. Good result 👍

Nice fishing Neil. I do the same as Colin. My net comes off of the pole so it is easy to hook my scales onto the net. My net weighs exactly 1lb. So every fish weighed I subtract the weight of the fish by a lb. Simples 👍

Looks like Chris W's Winning prizes shed 😁

Happy Birthday Adrian Best Wishes Greg

Happy Birthday to you both, hope you have a great one in the sun today 🙂

Is it me or should the van be giving way to the boat anyway. Best person to ask is Lofty, as he has just done his RYA Level 2 !!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Chris, Just the one Doom bar tonight then !!!!!!! 🤫 Best Wishes Greg

Gazebo - SOLD

Rob I was on my boat on Monday afternoon on B Pontoon when the weather was rough. Whilst I was there Cobbs staff were going along checking the boat lines. Also, if your friend phones Cobbs, they will check on his boat if asked to, It's all part of the service down there. Greg

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