jerry.shutter

I am in Guernsey for a few days, obviously an island hugely dependent on fish, especially Mackerel which is in every restaurant either as a starter or main course. Perhaps we as a club and individuals we could have some copies of the above to give to restaurants on our travels and even invite a local paper or papers to a club meeting to explain what is happening to the Mackerel in our waters which could lead on to the f——g trawlers we all hate!! &nbsp We all know how much the fishing has deteriorated over the last 10-20-30 years, everything in the ocean is being raped and pillaged, so maybe the humble Mackerel would be a good one for us as a club and individuals to get on our soap boxes about???

We cannot say that Terry, I understand where your coming from, but we must be able to do something as a club and individuals surely? I have told various non angling friends about this over the last couple of years and no one can believe it.

Well spotted Tony, I forgot to add the Undie was a double shot with a Tub Gurnard on size 6 hooks! Played VERY gently to get them in, top angling.

The plan day two was to go sharking but unfortunately J2 couldn’t make it so another plan came together and Stuie was collected to make the 9.30 lift. Traffic was much better than i expected so we had plenty of time to tackle up and a cuppa before leaving Cobbs, arriving at the bridge we were told there was an RTA and the 9.30 was not going to happen. Thankfully we only had a 15minute delay. I still needed a Thornback for the species hunt so that was the plan. After Stuie had had five congers and me two with other bits and pieces in 30 minutes we moved!! This proved a good idea, however no Thornbacks, Stuie was on fire and we managed 9 Small Eyed and a nice Undulate of 12lbs, I had the dogfish side of the boat but still had a few Small Eyed and a Conger or two. We fished for under four hours and caught a lot of fish but unfortunately not the target required. Returning at the 14.30 bridge, a great day out with Stuie, lots of banter and a happy tired angler was dropped back at Cobbs at 15.00. Oh if only the weather played ball a bit more!!!!!

With the weather we have had the last few days I-managed to squeeze in two trips. First day was chasing Bass with a huge tide and J2 and a friend celebrating his 71st birthday, 7.30 bridge and we all felt a few live bait would help our plan, no birds no mackerel or Scad so we managed enough Pouting, though not easy. Off to our chosen bank and fish from the start, smallest probably 3.5lbs most around and over 5lbs and best going 9lbs. We had two triple hook ups and and lots of doubles which caused chaos with the landing net. J2 stuck with Shads which produced the biggest fish of the day, Martin the birthday boy used live baits and dead baits, I did initially but went to SPJ as the tide eased and even had one drift with a whole squid on a circle which again produced a fish. We only had 2 blank drifts all day! Saw Kingfisher who had also had a red letter day, if only we managed a few more wind free days

Looking at Thursday and Friday if the ducks line up!!!

As you say Rob what goes on tour stays on tour, all i can say is that Rob S definately was limping before the days fishing!

Your welcome Rob, fun day, good banter with other club members out there and a few fish which always helps!!! The kayaker certainly used up his 9 lives and had his luckiest pants ever on, your line throwing was spot on so a good joint effort. I hope the Turkish Bream was good!!! I still cannot believe you used my cucumber for a rig winder!!!!!!!!!!!!, i cannot say my thoughts on a family forum

Martin, you were very welcome and made a slow day entertaining, how ever much you tried to placate me I am afraid I still think the skipper of the charter boat was a total plonker and had no manners. Good to see Boblin out and Kodiak surfing in some snotty stuff to get a fish or two. Really lovely day out, let’s hope another weather window comes soon!

All the above comments are very valid, yes certainly younger members would no doubt Whatsapp more but at present we cannot attract them into the club, (i use it a lot). Have we now not got a FB page? Something i look at but very seldom post and dont want to know most of what is!! For techy members, would Instagram be better than You Tube??? I follow various fishing friends around the world on this, just short videos which pop up on your phone and most of the Poole charters post on Instagram which i am tuned into. The meeting may of been light on numbers but it has created good discussion, WELL DONE Lofty!! ps i am more unsociable than Graham above!

A sorry from me guys also, just annoyingly busy.

Great report and result well done!

Hi guys, sorry to put a bit of a spanner in the works, we have used Certas for a number of years for home and agricultural services, they were great to start with but we went away from them 6 months ago as they became VERY uncompetitive, just keep checking round.

Mal it is very disappointing and quite soul destroying, things have definately slowed down this season for the bottom species especially, Bass, Bream have held there head up and a few Plaice, Tope, oh and the wrecking hasn't been bad so it's not all doom and gloom. Its just your favourites the Rays which seem to of been thin on the ground. I am sure the water temperature must be a lot of the reason we are seeing changes but i still dislike the trawlers as much as you!!!!!!! Especially as i was planning a Sole trip when the right weather happens.

Dale there are so many out there at the moment it seems, find a deep hole preferably, fresh Macks increase your chances hugely, drift or anchor, big circle hooks, i tend to flapper as you get a better scent trail, i hope to get out early doors tomorow and avoid Tope!!! Give me a shout and if we have been plaugued with them i will happily tell you where we were. Hope you have fun.