alun j.

Could be breezy [and damp ??] ??..........I've pulled the plug on tomorrow's plans. I was rather spoilt by yesterday ..... when the weather just got better and better[than the forecast]......... but fishing was slow for the bass. Alun.

LW should be early pm; first of the flood has been best when I've been there. Alun.

Yes please !! Alun.

Too many poor days..........not fishing!!

.......when's that then??[

I caught one of those cuckoo wrasse out on the Rips sunday; didn't think to weigh it as it was only about a pound !! I didn't realise specimen weight was so low !! DOH! ........ it would have beaten my 10 - 12 pollack ! Lesson learnt! Alun.

Gastronaught will be out......from about 7.30..... with two novice guests\family. It could be a proper spikey session......... or a 30 min macky trip before breakfast reappears!! ...........no idea ...... but will have Ch. 6 open. Good luck to you, Alun.

Wish I could.........but not this one, as I'm being whisked off to London to a B.day party ....... in a fancy club!! Back to normality next week! Alun.

Hey ... well done!! It's come on a lot in the last few days. ... and looking real quality as well !! ........would I expect any less from these experts???...and perfectionists! Looking forward to cracking the fizzy! Alun.

Terry, I'll tell you when we next talk.

Nice pics. .....but not for the squeemish !! ....... you wouldn't find this in Sea Angler! More evidence for my theory re. potting boats PJ.

I simply resize my pics. in 'My pictures' to a small copy and that works fine. Alun.

Not to be outdone by Adam's novelty with cod lures ... and noting the lack of success with the 'banana lure'.....Rob set about making an artificial banan skin lure using an old rubber glove from the bin. Cable-tied to a cheap leadhead hook [6 for

Hydeaway hid out on the Rips.........after a stopover on a wreck en route. We all had a few cod on the former [ too small to count in a specimen comp! ... and plenty that went back] .... and a pollack each on the latter......... best went 10 lbs. 12 oz. to me .... but that won't win any prize! Thanks Mike for the trip.....I was just glad we put you on a few fish and all had a good day. A couple of pics to follow , tomorrow ..... when less tired. Alun.

Rob, Mike Hyde and myself will be onMike's boat 'Hydeaway'......booking in. Alun.

Hi Gordon, Hope you are having a good day ?...... you're not missing any fishing today!! Good luck next Sunday........hope the comp brings you a belated b.day pressie. Or you could buddy up with us to the Rips? Cheers, Alun.

I'll be out........ not sure where \ who with yet

next Thursday! [??]

Dave , weather looking marginal......... see you at meeting tonight and confirm [or not!]. .......might just be a short session. Alun.

Does that bump out the 'Family day afloat'? I'll be fishing....one way or the other.... if weather allows. Alun.

Hoping there's a little calm slot early Friday morning to get out on the flood for a couple of hours bassing. I've made a few offers with no response.... so anyone wanting to wet a line [and get wet!] give me a call here or at tomorrow's meeting. Alun.

I can see the similarities with PJ's............but the gunnels are higher!! Subtle hull colour......... but we can't see how many horses on the Yam!.. ....knowing Simon, there'll be lots!! Looking forward to a smooth ride..........and creeping upon the bass! Just call when she arrives Simon!, ATB., Alun.

Craig, If you want to go all the way over there........M27 to Portsmouth and use the town slip. A group of us trailed over there a year ago and found the slip a good one to launch and retrieve from. Personally I think we've got better bass fishing on our side Have a good trip, Alun.

Fingers crossed !! Looking a bit 'fresh' in the forecasts from here, Force 4 ?? I'm in............if it's on. Alun.

Dan shows how he takes great care in preparing the Burley..... ......"......those winter whiting can be very fussy around Christmas time!"