ChrisParish

Oh my word... what have I got involved with.... 😁

Hi Colin-58 and Maverick, Thanks for the words of encouragement. I agree, Colin, with your safety comments; the sea can kill you quite easily. I am intending to attend the club meeting on Tuesday, so maybe I will see you there.

Hi Folks, My name is Chris and I joined recently. I live in Southampton but the family and main boat are in Poole. I have a 17ft short cabin dory, similar to a Wilson Flyer, moulded in 2017 and I am in the final stages of getting her seaworthy. I have been around boats most of my life and fished with my Dad when I was younger. I came back to fishing because I enjoy boating, rather than came to boating so I could fish. A year or so ago I bought a 3.8m Honwave inflatable and took to the Solent in search of mackerel. I had some success and enjoyed eating them very much (built a smoker and smoked 'em). I am pretty much a beginner, I have a couple of rods and reels, lots of enthusiasm but not a lot of knowledge. Anyway - the family has acquired a larger boat and this year my Dad and I are hoping to have some good days out fishing from Poole. I am especially interested in catching fish for the table as we are a family of foodies. Attached are a couple of pictures of my boats.