Swainiac

Now quotes like these illustrates why a muppet like me joins a band of boat fishermen like you guys!!!!! I'll stick to tree surgery!!! Rich

Well done sam...........was good to see another member up at the prize table, well done to Duncan..........pssssssssssssssssst whats the difference between

Welcome aboard ........... see you at jan meeting......or perhaps out on the oggin this monday............. Happy New Year, regards.............Rich

Martin...is the weather being kind to us for the comp??? I'm working today, unfortunately my workshop was burgled over xmas....B*stards have reduced my earning potential slighty, removing a few hand held machines, but I will try and ring you before I lose signal on the river. Regards, Rich

Ok guys, now I know there is a good interest, I will post a few dates, and we can all check calenders, and see which is best for all of us. The area in question, is north of Ringwood, I wont place on the site, in case of unwanted guests arriving on the fishery in search of out of season salmon.....they are easy pickings at this time of year, and poachers will still remove them from redds The chub will take usual coarse baits, I have also snagged them on small shads, and the perch and pike are not too easily spooked. The fishery has been in private ownership for twenty seven years, and as such, has not been coarse fished positively at all. Electro fishing has been the main source of predator management, but I am keen to see how this works. I am willing to take up to eight people onto the river, so anyone who is keen to come, please IM me, and I will speak either individually, or see you at the forthcoming club meeting. Happy New Year all, tight lines, Rich

Lads.....any of you who partake of the old Coarse fishing, I am organising a small pike fishing foray on the stretch of Avon I keep for a private customer. This 2 1/2 mile stretch of water comprises of the Main Avon, and two carriers, has three sluices, adn plenty of well overgrown bank for predators to hide under. Its hardly ever fished, so presents a rare opportunity to hook into previously never hooked specimens. The chub go like trains, I can assure you! At present, the Salmon are in full spawning mode, the Carrier looking more like a brothel, than a fishery, so as soon as these have completed the spawn, and left the carrier, I'd like to arrange for a days predatory mangement, target species being Chub, Pike, and Perch. Chub go to about 4 1/2 lbs, pike well into 20's and perch are knocking around the 2 1/2 lb mark. Current EA fish movement licensing prevents unauthorised fish movement from the river, so I am looking at rehoming any caught above the two large sluices on the water. Post here in the first instance, and we will discuss further, at a later date. Rich

Big Hello to Mike and Rose.......enjoy the site, soak up the info on possibly the best informed local fishing web pages available. Regards, and tight lines.........Rich

Happy Birthday Wendy...21 again! shhhhhhhhhhhhh!! and happy birthday Paul. Kind regards, Rich

Will be availabubble for crew for definate on this one guys, and Ive relocated my sack of stormies from the states, so if its Bass, I have loads of 3" and 5" wildeyes, plus the remnants of the Stormy Sandeels that were catching last time. Give me a bell Adam, as to what the plans are, and who needs crew. Cheers chap, congarts on engagement...a word derived form military battle hehehehe, Happy New year all. Regards, Rich

Were the Rays picking up on squid baits guys?? I had a small blonde and a small eyed before Xmas, but on macky strips. Regards, Rich

How did u all get on lads? Unfortunately, she threw in an overnight stay at her sisters..............a right low baller I'd say! Still, I made it clear I'd cancelled a days fishing, so theres one more in the bag for the new year!!! And Dave......if you ever dare throw in that seven letter word "Wedding" again!!!!!!! hope all went well, and heres to the cod comp Thursday. regards, Rich

Dave..............sorry, no can do for monday, We are up in Epsom overnight, I've just been informed, sorry to bugger you about.......could actually do with some fishing right now!!!!!!! Rich

Many Congratulations to you both......you've done it now!!!!! Kindest regards, Rich

Lads..............a small trick I've learned is to utilise that old Cricket Box. I know I hung on to it for a good reason!!! When are we all out then?? I need to try out my new floatation suit that apparently mustnt be used till 01.01.05!!!! I think not Debbs! Rich

Any spaces to be filled???? I'm up for it. Rich

a very happy birthday Ryan....... Rich

Charlie...................if u need crew for the 25th.....PM me Rich hehehehehehe

Reassuring to see bigger fish before christmas.......nice one! rich

Martin...Ive posted in another area...but would like to get out and fish this one please.............Thanks Regards...merry christmas..Rich

Kam...how fine a diameter has the 30lb braid??? Also is the market on thursdays??? I'll have a look in when I visit Father next Regards and a merry christmas....Rich

Bob...a note of caution on the ABU 6600LD, I've had one from new, paid

Welcome aboard mate.....top forum..top people...top club actually !! Rich

Cracking report Alun, well done on the PB............just goes to show perseverance pays! Rich

Martin, if the crew status is still vacant, I'd love the chance to get out please. If you can let me know before christmas, I'd appreciate it so I can arrange work schedule accordingly.......yes, I'm back to work now Regards...merry christmas all, Rich

Kam, thats very true, however with this spell of unsettled weather, fewer boats will be out behind the island, so there is still a chance of recovery. If you have the numbers on your plotter, message me with them, and the good old boys in blue will have a look for you. I will also ask the Skipper Of Due South, to keep his eye out, I know the guy well, and he will help if he can. I spoke to Andy, the sergeant on the section, and Ive also spoken to the office in Town Quay, S'oton, so they are aware. Hope it turns up for you. Regards, Rich