alun j.

Great rods....but I would think a bit too long on a kayak ! I have both and mostly pair them with a little Avet reel......but have found the lighter 6 - 12 good with a Baitrunner for bass and bream fishing. Alun.

Have we got a new date yet ??

Thanks chaps......what a stunning day [makes a pleasant change !!] ..if a bit breezy. Just lighting up the barbie for a family evening. Deb and I had smashing day out in Purbeck.....pub lunch and a long walk over Ballard Down ... fantastic visibilty today; so amazing panorama from the top. Out fishing for next couple of days... as forecast is good. Cheers, Alun.

Honestly.........I had had worse injuries in the garden with thorns !! I have a little red mark on my pinky, a tingly sore patch but no bruising or swelling. Thanks to Ian for applying the pressing and Adam for the pull.....and it pinged out !! ....don't know where that big hook went to ?? Def think we should demo this at a club evening.....plus ways of doing it solo. The only other time.......I spent a long wait in A&E. I 'm sure a few chicken drumsticks could be pretend fingers ! Back to the fishing...... Amazing day of weather contrasts and fishing contrasts........one wreck with plenty of fish [ albeit not great sizes] and others nearby with nothing. Thanks for another memorable trip on JV

Forecast for whole of the 48 hrs is looking horrible, with strong SW winds !! [.....there goes another Alderney excursion !!] Will the comp be postponed if forecast sticks ??

A bit late.........but..... A Very Happy Birthday........at least the weather perked up a bit ! Alun.

1) Neal Sturt 2] Charlie Chapman [weather permitting] 3) Danny Taylor [weather permitting] 4)Graham Nash (weather permitting wink.gif ) 5) Alun Jones

Weather all changed this morning !!

Paul Frey asked me to pass on apologies

Well done James !! I had two the other day............on livebaits intended for bass !!.. Not big ......but unexpected........and nowhere near as big as this !!

Update........ None of the JV skippers can make this weekend......... So I'm available for crewing............PLEASE !!

If Ian can't do it........I'd love to join one of you as crew Alun

Ian may be able to fit tahing JV into his hectic schedule

Terry.......can you add me to list for accom please. I think I may have a ride sorted. Alun.

Any one got a space for me ???????

Right.........it's now Wednesday and the forecast is holding steady for a windy weekend..then calm !! Are there enough amongst us who can 'flex' to go later......... Sunday or Mon and have a few calm days seeking those flatties .....tides are also a bit smaller! Alun.

That would suit me !! .......anyone going to take me ??

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Have just seen Mon's latest !!

Charlie......I'm only the crew, but will be doing some nudging soon !! With Sunday and Mon to look forward to, we'll just have to think of a plan for Sat. Yes.......an early start on Fri would be a good call if we can get there before the wind builds Alun.

Any thoughts this morning ??? Fri and Sat both looking windy ........ I'd be up for going later and coming back later !! .....but I know JV and skipper can't do that !! If things stay as today's forecast.....and we went Fri [early to avoid worst of wind] we would be going with the sea [ not so bumpy!]...be sitting around Sat , before having two nice days Sun and Mon.

.........and this afternoon............looking horrid !! How quick their models change for 5 or 6 days hence!

1) Allan Green. Crew Dave Samuels and one other on Kind of Magic subject to weather and crew confirmation 2) Graham on Mistress with 2 non members crew (weather, crew and boat dependent) 3] Alfresco, Charlie, Stuart and Will 4) Neal Sturt - crew tba 5) Chris, Kingfisher with non members as crew 6) Wight Magic Dave - Craig Jackie Mick Barnes 7) freeboyz matt+ peter 8) MONDAR - Toby + Crew 9) Gordon Elder on Wilful + 3 non members (Wx dependant) We had our day today......as we didn't fancy tomorrow's weather....compared to today. Have a good day.....we had plenty today!

Anyone seen the forecast for Sunday. I've seen 4 [very] different calls on our [usually] more reliable sites !!

Chilli for me please. Alun

Ian asked me to post up this pic of his Brill. When he gets a moment from all his post- retirement activities, we'll have to show him some of the ways of adding pics !!