alun j.

I'll be out......and will listen on 6. Looks to be a nice day.......and calmest one for ages! Alun

Happy Birthday Trevor......... shame about the weather.!! Have a celebration later. Cheers, Alun.

"figgers crossed" .....another Bristolian expression !! ???????

Mike, I disagree about.........numbers taking part....and likelihood of winning. I suspect that most of those signed in so far are those hoping to go to Alderney... because that's a fishing trip in their calendar and they'll be doing more fishing than normal ! As Adam has said previously, the chances of catching a winning fish are much more likely over here, with inshore species .....red gurnard and some of the rays are much likely to be 100 % than the flatties, pollack, bass or cod we will be targetting. When the weather forecasts give a fishing weekend, I'm sure plenty more will add their names; sorry you can't make it. Alun.

" the commercials subject to regulations " .....but there is no quota on bass or bream

Happy abirthday Sam......... ............no falling over and hurting that shoulder !! Have a good day. Alun.

Another possible explanation............ outside interference ?? !! Is it like mine , with an Up \ Down rocker switch on the side of the engine? Could someone have come alongside and pressed the switch ??

The longer seas and slower speed gave a ride with plenty of rock and roll...... but less banging !! Nevertheless.......Rob seems able to sleep 'on a sixpence' !!

Thanks Adam for another great and memorable trip.........super baot; top skipper. Thanks Rob for constant fuelling of the banter..... Can't think of the last time I've laughed so much over 4 days !! All parts of the trip were at extremes !! This turbo [ above] was a tiddler from near the start.......... before we realised we'd get so many !! I'm sure a pic of Rob's good one will come along shortly ! Best bits...... company and fishing on JV best day on the Banks I've had, hectic and noisy action in the Nannels!! banter on the Radio ......Craig could be a new superstar !! socials in Alderney, with the place almost to ourselves tackle and talk with Mark and Fie at Ald. Ang. lovely sunshine every day.........shame about the wind !! 4 days whizzed by .......and the long and bumpy trip back won't stop me looking forward eagerly to the next trip

1.) Adam F - JV (only if Alderney is cancelled!) 2.) Alun J - ditto

I'm not making much of a comment..........other than I could easily equip a charterboat!!

I'll be out from Christchurch in the morning......as soon as water allows. Alun.

Happy Birthday chaps !! Have a good day.........shame about the wind though, keeping you ashore!! Tight lines [soon], Alun.

Terry B: Crab Cocktail, Sea Bass. Duncan : crab cocktail, ribeye Dave Samuel: Cream of Asparagus Soup, Ribeye steak Tom B: Crab Cocktail, Steak Rob F: Crab Cocktail, Chicken Brie Adam F: Crab Cocktail, Ribeye Steak John W: Crab Cocktail, Ribeye Steak Alun J : Crab Cocktail, Ribeye Steak

NO........not yet; still a bit of a waiting game ..for a few

Did you manage this whilst bream fishing at the same time yesterday !!!

Happy Birthday Jim. Any celebratory activities ?? Many Happy Returns, Alun.

4 WEEKS TO GO!!!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif ........plus two days !!

Hi Mike, were they on the Shambles or off on the mussel beds? Our two on Fri were at the latter......proof was inside.... stuffed with little mussels! Alun.

crew now sorted. .......Gordon H. will be joining me on flattie hunt ....and hoping for more success than last time 2 weeks ago ! Expect to be out there about 9 and will have Channel 6 open. John.......... waders for launching ! Water too cold still for paddling !

With the good forecast, suitable tide and lack of bream to date this end, thought of trailing Gastro down to Portland and fish the Shambles. Haven't heard back from my crew yet [ and am away from here until tom early eve !] If anyone wants to be 1st reserve post here and I'll get back to you about 6ish tom eve. I have worms..........but no mackerel........ crew to supply !! Crew needs waders. Alun.

Happy 30 th Adam. Happy Birthday......... Have a good day ... and the treats over the weekend. Cheers, Alun.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tony .........and many Happy Returns. Have a good day ............despite the rain !! Cheers, Alun.

In the paper today....... Condor collided with a French trawler in foggy conditions; 42 yr old frech fisherman killed.

Hi Fly fishers........ my bro-in-law has some Orvis tackle for sale He has a light 3 wt rod and reel........powermatrix 10 and battenkill reel loaded with appropriate line. Also a cheaper 7\8 wt rod and reel Also some of those fancy wading boots with felt soles brand new size 10 and other bits of gear. He bought them in Canada when he lived there intending to learn to fly-fish, but has subsequently injured his shoulder and can't cast. My guess is they are unused. I think he is looking for