Swainiac

"Better off watching the footy".................marginally PJ, I took a trip down to St. Mary's.....to watch the beloved Saints, and we did it again!! Score first, and were mugged into an equaliser!! And I see bloody Reading squeaked a win!! Looks like Mark B's prophecy may come true!!! Down the Royals!!!!!!! Rich

Hiya Tim,. welcome to the south coasts premier boat fishing club, accompanied by the best fishing site on the web.....probably!!! Rich

Stirling work from the committe.......well done!! Rich

Charlie, having read a recent report on last years tagging programme, I was amazed at how nomadic these fish are, with plenty of our tagged fish showing up miles away, the farthest i think, was off the African coast. Unfortunately, I dont get that many decent tope to warrant keeping a record card.....James or Adam should keep 'em though!!! Rich

James.....you'll never hear me complain of speed!!!!! Rich

Glenn, I think that Charlie, AKA Great White has the gen on this tagging programme....pm him, or wait for his reply to ure thread. Rich

Here here Adam......having crewed on the good ship Dawn Raider...she purely flies, warp factor ramming speed, but the ride is a tad white knuckle!!! <gg> Speed isnt everything! Rich

shooosh ewe!!! Adam, I'll sort some out for you. Rich

Mganifecint..............<gg>

Kam, each specific pollen collected, has different flavours, from delicate...clover to more harsher....Ivy. As the season progreses, colours of pollen change, too, and you can judge which flower is in bloom, due to colour of legs sacs of the bees as they come home. Rogwort, for instance, is a vivid and bright yellow, where as Ivy tends to be a dull browny colour. Also, the honey has different textures, clover honey needs to be pressed from the frame, where as early rapeseed can be spun out in a centrifuge.......leave the rape to set farther, its a nightmare to harvest!! Setting solid in the frame. I'll drop you some of mine off, I use it in my cooking a fair bit, you wont buy nicer honey, as most of the honey marketed in shops, is now a blend of different hives, where as mine gets taken out of the hive, frame by frame, and stored as each frame is filled to capacity.........naughty on the bees I know, but it gives them space.....and they keep working hard for you. My personal favorite smell, is the aroma of the Blackthorn, buckthorn, Hawthorn etc. They are a very early flower, marking the onset of the spring honey flow, and by lifting the hive lid, you get the waft of honey smell, and you know the girls are working hard for their queen. Rich

The key areas for action are: Managing fisheries within the marine environment Effective implementation of Common Fisheries Policy Modernising fisheries management Building long term profitability Inshore fisheries management Recreational angling Mr Bradshaw said: "This is a challenging action plan that will require both the Government's commitment, and cooperation from stakeholders. I believe that by working together we can achieve a better future for the industry and a healthy marine environment." Challenging indeed!!!!! I note that there are no details as to how he is even dreaming of implementing this! Cynical view, I know, I'm sorry, but having dealt with projects alongside DEFRA officials historically, I dont hold much hope of anything new.................Oh, except the implentation of a system of getting a licence fee out of Salt Water Anglers, which I'm not against, so long as its reasonable, and effectively policed. Rich

Brian, the best I had last season was 12lb 4oz....................but, that was the total weight of my six!!!!! Rich

Trev......if there is a spellchecker, please dont task them to go through all historic posts.............they'll be on here till the next millenium!!!

Martin, please stand Veronica down, I'll get a hamper sorted up here, and the total cost will not exceed

No worries Matt. Rich

Martin, I can get a hamper from a local supplier down at the flower market in southampton, and blagg a few bits from reatailers around here, farm shops and the like. I'm more than happy to arrange it if you wish. Steve, Ive 14 hives, well, 14 between Dad and I. He kept me interested since i was about six, but now im fairly knowlegeable on the subject. This years crop has been a little lower than usual, we generally take about 60 - 80lb of honey per hive, twice a season, but its been V poor this year. Ive tried homeopathic remedies for varroa treatment, and yes, the ivy crop is in full swing here. Homeopathic treatments dont leave the honey tainted, but this eason, Ive left a lot on the frames, for stocks to overwinter, and save on fondant. Silly hobby really......when ure allergic to beestings!!!! Rich

Aren't they generally a better size from there too Dean?? Rich

Martin, I know its a little early, maybe not. How do you get the hamper together for the xmas comp?? If you take donations, Im about to harvest my honey from the hives, so can donate some New Forest Honey, if youre taking them, also, if you wish, while I'm not working too much with this bloody wrist, did you want me to get a Hamper, and begin to fill it for the club, with non-perrishables? I'm more than happy, I dont feel Ive put much into the club of late.......even dropped my gold star for meeting attendance!!! Rich

Hiya Matt, yes...Ive been fishing loads out of weymouth this year, but Billy and I are up for a codding trip, maybe the forthcoming cod comp?? What do u reckon?? Rich

Many thanks Brian, I may just try a few trips to practice for the flattie comp, if my patience stays with me, I'll try the float. I know Adams Rachael has taken fish on the float over there, so may give it a go. Anything showing around Holes Bay yet, does anyone know?? Rich

Dave, I live up in Rownhams, and dont have my own boat as yet. Im happy to crew for you, and help out with costs etc. I'll PM u my numbers....feel free to bell me Rich

Brian, many thanks, a few of the members use a pole wanged in the mud close in, to stop the tidal swing. I've had good catches up there, using a slow retrieve of a three foot trace, coupled with a fluero red spoon, and red beads. The take is quite aggressive! Other anglers close by, were taking fish on float gear, letting the tide drift the bait over the slopes, towards the channels. Having never caught a flattie like this, I'm reluctant to try it!!! Rich

Welcome aboard Dave........enjoy the site and forum. Rich

Trev, PJ or Manic Moore (Gordon) have the gen on where the "policed" club waters start and end, and from my convo with Coddy last eve, I'm of the same opinion as you, an over zealous baliff. Baliffs are required to identify themselves to would be poachers, as whatever is said after this, is admissable should the evidnece end up before magistrates, no caution/identification......inadmissable evidance, thats the rules!!!!! Its interesting to note that section 77 of the theft act provides an offence thus, "Any person who takes OR destroys, or attempts to take OR destroy, ANY fish from ANY water that forms part of a private fishery, IS guilty of an offence". Any offence under the theft act is what is known as an arrestable offence, theft carries a prison sentance which is fixed by law, its the discretion of magistrates as to whether they gaol you. If you are subsequently arrested for offences under this section, any equipment can be confiscated, which means boats and trailers, and towing vehicles, not to mention hundreds of pounds worth of tackle. After arrest, its lawfull to search any property inhabited wholly or partly by the offended, PACE provides this power, so, a simple mistake on behalf of a club member could result in a very embarrasing situation, which may involve a minimum of six hours in a cell!!! They also would probably bail you, pending further investigation, which means you are without equipment untill they have finished investigation.......food for thought. Rich

Nice report Charlie, and some cracking fish Dean.......110% specimen, well done!! Matt, Billy and I must cash in our trip....any cod yet?? Rich