Swainiac

I think they're a month ahead Bob, I may be in with a chance for July's catch and release fish, but no doubt some bugger will release a 25lb'er!!!!! Rich

Duncan............its amazing what a tenner to the warehouseman can achieve!!!! Rich

I have just downloaded a mail from the guys at NASA. They have successfully tracked TARA to her secret breaming grounds!!!! Who wants the numbers????? Unlucky James.........all that money on yer cloaking device too. Rich

Great sesh lads, did the huss go any size???? Would like to boat a decent Huss this season from a boat, best to date from shore is just over the double. Rich

Martin, regarding the rules for the comp's.....once you have launched, arrived at the grounds, does the seven and a half hours start when you wet your line??? Can you break till change of tide, or once you start, its a case of I've started so I'll finish???? Cheers, Rich

Mmmmmmmmmmmm.....................you cant weigh a fish on a multimeter!!!!! Rich

Paul D............are we still fishing together???? Let me know please, then I can warn Debs!!!! Forewarned is forearmed.........or is it forearmed is forewarned??? Still, it will give me time to whack the G/B together. Cheers paul.................Rich PS Bringing the rods tomorrow eve

Guys............it may be an idea to think about getting a test together for the chaps in the club who are licenceless. How long does the licence run for??? Regards Rich

Adam........how much P&P did they charge you?? I'm wondering whether the Mail order boys would be cheaper. (Not that I'm catching fish that warrant weighing by the way!!!!!!!!!) Rich

With so few votes cast in this poll, we dont really get a true overview of opinion. However, how tempted was I to bang that Bass on the head??? The answer is very!! Truth is, a close friend caught one of 11 1/2lb and kept it. Afterwards, he told me what an awfull meal it made, and he had felt bad on keeping it. If you are able to verify weight, photograph the specimen, and have it witnessed, my personal opinion is that release is the way forward. Its a shame that deepwater species cant be put back, with swim bladders expanding etc, goodness knows how many pollock and ling are removed on wrecking trips.........our freezer at home is at breaking point! Rich

A calm evening saw Charlie, James and myself steaming out of the Yaught club berth at bang on 1745. With less wind, and a little less tide, the plan of attack was similar to Fridays excursion..........so we dopped in on the wreck at Ballard, with a few wrasse showing to worm. Easing off into Swanage Bay for a crack at those Bream, which to date have proved a little ellusive to say the least! With the tide slacking off further, it was all change again, out to Evans Rock, where we were hoping to snatch a few small pout to whack on as bait for the Conger. Pout obliged.............Conger didn't!!!! With a few Doggies thrown in, we finally lifted the hook at about 2300hrs, and returned at a leisurely pace, reaching the berth at around 2320 ish. Gear stowed, Great White cleaned down, a quick natter on the steps, then home. Another session in the book, a few more fish, and the Bream Comp to look forward to this Sunday.........................who says fishing is boring??????? Thanks again for the trip Charlie, and James for good company. Cheers, Rich

Gerry's of morecombe are currently flogging Berkley scales......0-50lb

Charlie, what time are you hoping to get back in???? I'll give you a bell on your mobile this moring Chers...Rich

Guys, the last time i fished the Ripps, we had to fillet the cod as there were that many in the box!!!! If crew is needed, I'm up for it. Cheers chaps.......Rich

Thanks for the kind words guys........that fish made the difference between a great trip and the best.............it wouldnt have happened if we hadnt decided to travel, if we decided to come straight home and fish, and if I'd followed Chris's instructions on no more whole launce!!!!! Well chuffed with the trophy, thanks adam Cheers.............Rich ( Alderney Challenge Cup holder 2004 ).

Cheers Martin.........are you following the line of payment before order??? If so, vas costen?? Cheers Martin....Rich

Is this my best side??? Answers on a postcard!!!!!!!!! Rich

Any Baseball caps left please Martin, if so, may I blag one this thursday at the meeting Cheers........Rich

Charlie............thanks for the trip out, enjoyed it thouroughly. Bobs great at dogfish, he showed us the way. Best leave the top tip alone, untill the bream are really there!!!!! shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Comfy boat, and I learned a bit too, all important for personal knowledge, sorry if the questions seemed silly, but I need to pick brains before taking the plunge.......thats when Debs allows!!!! Cheers again, Rich

Cheers to Adam for the thankless task of organising the trip. A well oiled operation by any standards...........he even organised a superb trip to the rock hopping grounds by cabriolet.................(For cabriolet - read Nissan Cabstar truck!). I think we all caught fish, which was ace. Great company, a few bevvies, good scoff, yep book me in for next year please Adam. Nice one. Cheers......Rich

Anyone needing crew for week ending sunday 16th May, I'm available Cheers Rich

Shame about the two days in Harbour...........like Dave says, you pays yer money and all that. Thanks to Adam for the graft in getting the trip afloat, accomodation was top floor.......quite literally with excellent views of the lighthouse beacon at 0230hrs!!!!!! PB bass for me, just filled out the Catch and realease form from Sea Angler, fingers crossed! Cheers again..................Rich

Adam..............forgot to mention!!!! If you're going over to sconce to bag up on mackeral before trying for your chosen quarrey, you could pop into the bay for a few small eyed ray............there is a good little mark in there. Ive never had anything major from there, but never blanked!!!!!! Where are you thinking of steaming to for smoothies????

Available for crew.................pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease! Cheers Rich

Whippet.............be mindfull that you will get an excess on your insurance for having a grey import, as they are called. Exactly the same as models sold in europe, but higher spec, and better looked after!!! I wonder why they load the policies!!! Rich