alun j.

Can someone put the date for the Open on the Calendar please?

The only point I'd add is to ask you to consider how portable you want it to be... Icey-tek is great...but heavy for it's size....Adam's isn't often lifted off the boat! I've got two Igloo boxes...they are good [thermally] but the lids, handles and catches are more flimsy...but they are much lighter. The larger of mine is an Igloo 95 [a bit bigger than Adam's]....that mostly stays on the boat and allows most fish to stay straight !! The smaller box is about 50 l. and that is more useful to transport fish in the car [ but is often too small !] So....how much can you lift ?? .....and how much room in the car if you need to transport it ? Alun.

Hi Ben..come have a look.

I still think it's a bit early for bass this year. ........or tell me something different ??

Bump..... I'll leave these here a few more days...before I auction them. Any interest???

Paul and I were back in for lunch.....noticed the wind picked up after a lovely morning.....so we'll post first results ! Paul Frey....3 lbs 9 oz. Alun Jones ..3 lbs 7 oz. Paul said he post a pic later...if he can work out how on this new site. Alun.

1) Court Jester - Neal, Stuie and Jon (JK) 2) Kingfisher - Chris, Dogfish Dave, Stu, Chris 3) Dream Drifter - Alfie Martin, (Berty non member) 4) MegaByte - Brian, Mark, Thomas, Tamzin 5) Awol- Martin, Dean, Rich Stevens 6) Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin Cherrett ,Mike Toms 7) Sweet Pea - Mal Thomas. Crew TBA 8) Kelly's Heroes - John Stevenson, Allan Green, Dave Samuels and Bill (Ferret). 9) Alfresco Charlie Dan Chrissie Will 10) Illusion - Tom Smith - plus crew 11) Imagine - Paul Frey and Alun J. 12) Wight Magic - Dave Evans, Ben, Charlie A, Sam A 14) Dog House - Andy Fail, Chris Large 15) Holy Mackeral- Yan Triska, Dave Loader (Non member) 16) Yelo - Kev - Mick Jacob jnr

1) Court Jester - Neal plus crew TBA 2) Kingfisher - Chris plus crew TBA 3) Dream Drifter - Alfie plus crew TBA 4) MegaByte - Brian, Mark, Thomas, Tamzin 5) Awol- Martin, Dean, Rich Stevens 6)Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin Cherrett ,Mike Toms 7) Sweet Pea - Mal Thomas. Crew TBA 8) Kellies Hero- John Stevenson, Allan Green, Dave Samuels and Bill (Ferret) 9) Alun J and Paul Frey - boat tba.

1) Court Jester - Neal plus crew TBA 2) Kingfisher - Chris plus crew TBA 3) Dream Drifter - Alfie plus crew TBA 4) MegaByte - Brian, Mark, Thomas, Tamzin 5) Awol- Martin, Dean, Rich Stevens 6)Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin Cherrett ,Mike Toms 7) Sweet Pea - Mal Thomas. Crew TBA 8) Kellies Hero- John Stevenson, Allan Green, Dave Samuels and Bill (Ferret) 9) Alun J and Paul Frey - boat tba.

Doesn't have any of those Rob !!

Oars have gone.

My brother [ Mr Acquisitive !] has been having a garage sort out and asked me to help him find new homes for a number of boat related bits, surplus to his needs and space. I have listed below without any prices [ as I have no idea, being outside my experience], so am open to offers over the next week or two before I put them on that well known auction website !! So, in no particular order, there is .......... a 25 l Yamaha fuel tank...one of the older metal ones...just a little surface corrosion. 35 lb CQR anchor Pair of 5 ft oars..... alloy tube/ plastic blade 'Battery Guard' 24 v isolation switch.....seems brand new/ in box with wiring diagram Fenders.... Three dockside fenders....those ones that are bolted to the finger pontoon Three big boat fenders Man over board !!.... Two horseshoe rings and two circular liferings. Watersports !!...... there's a Wakeboard with the boot bits; a Kneeboard [?] and a pair of Waterskis. there's a Ringo [but that needs a truck inner tube]. ...and a towing line Wetsuits.........three ....children's sizes....short arm style Folding Bicycle !! If you venture further afield in a big boat I suppose this could be useful Daewoo 3 - speed in a zipped bag / carrying case any enquiries , pm here or phone 07812447587

Well done Adam....first time I've seen the results of all the 'camerawork'.....the underwater shots are brilliant and I'm surprised how good the panning is ....much less 'shake' than I would expect........top marks !!

I'll let you know what you missed!!

Tough one Neal !!.....We wait with baited breath !

Sunday's forecast is not very nice !!! Will we make a call on this comp., or go with Andy's decision ?....to keep them together.

1) Court Jester - Neal plus Crew TBA 2) Kingfisher - Chris, Dogfish Dave, Briztol Stu. 3) AWOL - Martin, Dean, Rich 4) Frisky - Mike, Carol 5) MegaByte - Brian, Thomas Boyle 6) Imagine - Paul and Alun

Just in from a day on the Ledge....it was a long way short of 9C. Colder on the flood...at 7.5 C.....then a bit warmer on the ebb...just about 8C and a bit above. The 9C is inshore....you have to come in level with the Head / groyne to get that ! NO Bream !!

Geordie Brian . 1 plaice Lofty. 1 plaice 2 whiting Carol Fox 3 species: Dogfish,Brill, Whiting Mike Fox 2 species: Poor Cod, Dogfish Nigel Allen 4 species Cod,pollack,pout,mackerel Neal Sturt 2 species: Ballan, Pout. Stuart Cooper 4 species: Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Pout, Poor Cod. Alun Jones 3 species : poor cod, pollack, pout

Adam - Alun J - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Rob F - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Martin Terry Kev Chris Chris Tony Graham Alfie Nige, Peter Matt Dave Ravioil ,Beef . cheeses and Biscuits Craig Paul Charlie, Sam Dan Will Ben crab , plaice , cheese and good weather !!!! Steve Lloyd Alan Andrew Dean

Alun J - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Rob F - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Martin Terry Kev Chris Chris Tony Graham Alfie Nige, Peter Matt Dave Ravioil ,Beef . cheeses and Biscuits Craig Paul Charlie, Sam Dan Will Ben crab , plaice , cheese and good weather !!!! Steve Lloyd Alan Andrew Dean

Sorted........Thanks Chris.

Anyone planning a wrecking trip this weekend ?? If you'd like crew, give me a call 07812 447587. I can reciprocate with a bass trip later ! Alun.

....could hold some prospects ??? What to go for???

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