jerry.shutter

The weather window was too good to miss. Two friends both fishermen but more trout than sea, had moaned that I hadn’t invited them. The tides did NOT do what they were supposed to, first mark produced some various and a 18lbs 2oz Blonde which a small underrated game keeper struggled to land on his Carp gear🤣🤣🥴🥴. We moved to another bank which produced a few Whiting, I spoke with Alun who had found a few fish and very generously gave us a few Rag, unfortunately the spotties had gone off the feed. We had a few more Whiting and a Thornback around 8lbs, after a couple more moves it was time to get the 4.30 bridge lift. Fun dry day, few fish, but none of the target species. Feel sure they will appear on Sunday. Great turnout for the Cod comp, well done everyone getting out there.👍👍👍

Happy belated Terry, hope dinner was good😜

Were you on hourly rate or a job price Lofty, looks like a lot of reading🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Two Codling in the harbour, few in double figures off Chesil, got to be in it to win it😜😜

Weather forecast excellent, a hopeful trip looking for a Cod. Myself, Dave,Norman and Chris as a mediator left for the 9.30 bridge. Weather forecast being correct we soon got out to our first mark. First drop I had a double header of Rays which was a first, Dave followed with an Undulate and Norman kept his end up with a doggy! Sorry about the hose incident Chris and Norman, you both needed a wash anyway😜🙈. A few more bits and pieces before Norman hit the jackpot with a Smalleyed Ray, new species. With slack water we moved offshore and found an interesting feature that was “sure “ to hold Cod🤔. We had Congers, Pout, Black Bream, Doggies action from the start. After an hour a huge splash 50m away, right next to the boat and a Thesher was on the hunt. After putting out a whole Mackerel with no response from the Thresher, the fishing had stopped like a light switch so a move required. Another bank found and because we hadn’t had a bite in 5 minutes the skipper obviously had no idea. Norman peaked with a double header of Spotted Ray and a Brill for tea, a few more Bream caught, we let Dave catch the better ones for some tea, even if he did drop the best one back in🤣🤣🤣 Back In for the 4.30 lift in beautiful conditions, seeing Marichelle by the Old town bridge. It was a stunning day and the banter was really excellent, thanks for all your crewing boys and let’s hope the Cod join us next time.

I have been using Majorcraft for lure work and have to say they are excellent. Not cheap but also not silly. Happy hunting.

Sorry bit late! Happy birthday🥳🥳🥳🥳

With such few weather windows, a bit of rain wasn’t going to put us off chasing some flatties. After a slow start with some Red and Tub Gurnard and the odd Bream we found some Plaice. Kev joined us on Reel Busy, his fishing wardrobe hasn’t changed since August but he was happy and also supplied us with a full box of tea bags. Thanks Kev, J2 and Dave were cussing the skipper. When the tide was running we had a steady flow of Plaice, Dave outfished us with 2 triple shots and numerous doubles, the rain was continuous all day with little let up but the sea was glass like. We lost count of numbers, mostly small but enough for a couple of keepers each. Cracking day, good company and a fish for tea.

I agree with Graham, when I topped mine up last time it did cause leakage from a small “holding,header” tank for the steering fluid in the engine bay. Presumably overfilled without realising.

More drop outs I am afraid guys. Rooms are now. Ian Jones single Martin Burt/Terry Bartell Martin Grove/Hooky Jerry Shutter/Greg Toms Lets hope the remainers remain. See you at Premier Inns, Paignton South, Brixham Rd, TQ4 7AZ. Hopefully 7-7.30 for a pint and a pie.

Happy Birthday Nige, hope your having a great time 🍺🍺🍺 Jerry

We’ve had a drop out guys, anyone in the club fancy joining us last minute? Should be good fun? If no one takes this up, does anyone who is sharing fancy single rooms? If I hear nothing by tomorrow I will cancel a room.

Great report Charlie, sad I missed it, let’s hope your monster can be beaten 😜😜😜😜 good on you for returning your pbs 👍👍👍

Ian Jones Jerry Sumbler Jerry Shutter. Single rooms Martin and Terry? Gummage and Hooky? Greg and Ian? I have booked 2 singles and 4 twins, I am happy to have a twin as a single paying the extra unless anyone is shy🤣🤣

Good man Terry, I think your Oxford way, welcome to join us at Marlborough if you want a lift, 👍

Brixham Trip, Ok guys I have the following down as definites for the hotel and tour. If you are on the list below and NOT coming please contact me ASAP 07866532766 or pm Jerry Shutter Jerry Sumbler Martin Burt Greg Toms Ian Simpson Martin Grove Andrew Hook Ian Jones At the moment I have 2 more tickets for the tour, I will try and cancel but late comers very welcome. Not everyone has contacted me regards sleeping arrangements, those who have Ian Jones and J2 have singles the rest will probably have to share. I am happy to have a single if too many rooms.Rooms to be paid for preferably on arrival at the hotel. See you in the bar 7-7.30!,

Good luck Stuie, I was about today cleaning water filters blocked solid, heads and live well, as your all such a sensitive bunch I will not go into detail, other than to say, do NOT flush the head when the live bait pump is on 🤢 Much more wind than forecast today, managed a mullet in the marina. 😜 Hope the wind drops tomorrow and you find a few Stuie.

Edited results!!! Apologies everyone, I did a radar course yesterday and I think it pickled my brain!!! I hope it is now correct.

Ray Competition Results 1st Trevor Thomas Thornback Ray 13lbs 2oz 100.96% 2nd Charlotte Frances Thornback Ray 83.17% 3rd Livvy Frances Undulate Ray 12lbs 4oz 76.56% 4th Mal Thomas Thornback Ray 9lbs 8oz 73.08% 5th Greg Toms Small eyed Ray 7lbs 10oz 69.32% Congratulations to the winners and everyone who took part. It was great to see an excellent turnout.

Changing the subject from horses🥴 Can anyone Id this gross lamprey/lumpsucker/sea tick on this poor old Ray?

Skipper did not take the glory, I just didn’t have my glasses on when posting, I thought it was J2 🤣🤣🤣 Jerry Sumbler had the 12-8 Blonde🙄

Loobie 1V had a wonderful day like everyone else.! The fishing was slow, mackerel, straps, Bream, Brill, Tope,, lsd, and 3 blondes best 12lbs 8oz. Andy had the first fish on the boat and great company, really good turnout of boats and anglers, shame more rays hadn’t heard about it. Doombar to finish the day with the Madness crew, perfect. Result TBC

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Loobie 1V Jerry S, Andy W, Jerry S2 Sunday Well done guys that’s about the best turnout so far this season, 8 boats. Lets hope the weather and Rays play ball.

Weekend of 7th and 8th sees the Ray Competition. Usual format signing in, watching the weather. I am sure Mal will put a post up when back from Norway.