alun j.

That was a good watch !! ........I can just see you doing that off the Ledge, Paul !!

1. Brian - MegaByte, crew = Mark (non-member) 2. Martin & Terry Bartell on "AWOL" UPDATED 3. John - Rosie One - Crew Dave 4. Dave Wight Magic - Jackie, Craig, Ben 5.Nigel-Wishin- CharlieA, RobF 6. Tony - Serenity Crew TBA or will crew for someone else 7. Alfresco Charlie and Dan, GordonH, PaulD 8. Frisky Fox - with Mike, Carol and George 9. Boblin - Colin & Bobi 10.Whistler-PeteSnr with non member 11.lady jane - andy, danny non member 12. Court Jester - Neal plus 2 13, The Grinch - Mick with Mike 02380 14. Imagine - Paul F. and Alun J.

Before we get to Sunday's comp.......... ......can someone give a ruling about whether these rays can be taken? Having enjoyed the one I caught in the OPen comp., I would enjoy another if one came aboard on Sunday [ as I'm sure Craig would as well!!].........but I don't want to transgress any conservation rulings. Can we take Undulate Rays ? Y or N ?? Alun.

He does.........a lot !!

End to discussion..... .......can cofirm as an Anchovy

That's it !! Well done Rob ..... 'Silverfish' ......... how appropriate . Anchovy ....... bet no one else has one of those on their species tally ?? Alun.

Yes......... but what is my little fish ?? I'll pop it in the freezer if anyone wants to look later !

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looks like a smelt with its mouth closed !

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I'll put some more pics up.

I caught this little fish whilst feathering for bait ........ at first I thought it was a smelt and popped in the bucket. ... in case I was desperate [ it was very small !!] Watching it swim about I began to doubt it was a smelt.... it had a rounded snout and when gulping, it clearly had a mouth that started a bit back from the nose and a very , VERY big gape !! Anyone know what this is ?? I studied Biology and have only seen things like this trawled upfrom very deep water !! I have never seen anything like this inshore. Caught over Christchurch Ledge in about 5 m of water.... the red marks are not spots; it's where it got hooked on one of the other small feathers....it was just silvery.

Happy Birthday Paul .... have a good evening Cheers, Alun.

Birthday greetings from LA.........probably a bit late now.....but it's only early eve here ...... and warm and sunny !! Cheers, Alun

HI Gordon, I can recommend the Ugly Stik Custom Graphite .... and find 8 ft is better for boat fishing than the 9 ft. I had a Daiwa Powermesh that was lighter that was also good............ until a Spikey pulled it over the sjde !! Adam told me about a Rovex Pro Lure which I've seen and might get to replace above. I'm here in LA and haven't seen a tackle shop yet .... and def no Pro Bass nearby. Alun.

Well done Charlie and Rob.......... looks my training paid off for you !! Sorry I missed the day ........ here in LA surrounded by [huge ] boats but not sussed any fishing out yet. The pics have started me missing the bassing..........but here in sunny California there are plenty of distractions !! Hoping there will still be a some about when I'm back in a few weeks time ?? Alun.

Just off for a few weeks on the west coast........... will post if anything of fishy interest comes along. I expect I'll drift into a few tackle shops ......... just to compare !!!! If anyone wants me to pick up relatively small items for them ....I'll try !! SEnd me pm and I'll find when I'm there. Looking forward to getting back into the sun !! Alun.

Those 'drops' are almost always little fish.... with appetites bigger than their mouths .....or instances where the hook gets turned into the bait.

Boys and their toys!!! Looks like an annoying Jetski with a lid to me !! Will they catch on in our murkier water ??? .... perhaps it's warmer inside one of these than a ride on !! ?? Not for me !! Alun.

For us with sensitive ears.........it is a time to hide and put head under cushions !! .......or get as far out to sea as poss!! ........not my cup of tea !! Alun.

It was a very nice day !! I don't normally like inshore fishing on a Sunday [now that I can pick and choose!!] as it's often too busy with traffic........BUT... today had a nice little window and am busy tomorrow ........ also allowed me to take out Jim [aka Small Fry], who hardly ever seems to get out. We went mid morning [ 6.30 ish !!], catching the last part of the flood. Mackerel were in abundance.......but my plan was to use them to catch something smaller for bass bait and have a go for triggers at the same time..... Plan A didn't quite work........ the bait fish were not about, the triggers [??....no sign yet !!??] but we did get Jim into a nice bass..... that put a big smile on his face and a good start to the day!!. I dropped one and it went quiet.....so we went for some drifts at the start of the ebb..........and it was good sport...... with 2 or 3 bass on each drift. Most were small ones [ 13 - 16 ins] and went back, but there were a few better ones, with a 5 lber to me that 'pipped' Jim's one from earlier. Having run out of livebaits now , and only an hour or so before we needed to get in , we went back to Plan A ....... where things were a bit livelier.... another bass for me plus a meal- sized bream....... and the tiddlers we wanted earlier !! 2 o'clock and a procession of boats fighting the Run back into the harbour. Slip not too busy and home for tea in the garden....much hotter than on the water !! Bass recipes again this week !! Alun

Gastro will be out too........just for the morning [ LW at 4, so back in by 2]. ....see if we can find a bass for Jim ???? Alun.

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Message from Adam, who is away from computer........ Tomorrow's comp is OFF .......it's looking a bit blowy ! I'm sure he will confirm later and post any rescheduled details. Alun.