alun j.

Nice one Duncan!.....and the pictures........[love turbot! ]. ......Whetted my appetite [again].......must get to try that CI fishing! Perhaps, now retirement is imminent, I'll get a trip mid-week when someone is looking for crew to share costs..........and the weather allows. Alun.

Forecasts continue to change........by the hour.........but weekend looking better! Adam....... pencil me in to crew on OotB. Let's hope you put those new reels to the test! Alun.

Since his return from holiday/ honeymoon, Adam is slowly retrieving his position, having 'slumped' about 4 places whilst away. I'm not sure these fictional posts should count,,,,,,,,,,or at least should be diverted into another 'dream-posting' forum.......... ........to prevent PJ exploding! Alun.

......sounds like you're losing it too!!...........were there a a few 'magic' mushrooms in those beans I gave you? Or you could be anticipating Sat. morning?? Alun.

Looks like Saturday may be that rare thing of late..........a calm day! With my better half away in Spain........for some sun........ I have a 'free' weekend to catch up with missed fishing time. Mudeford Sat........Trailaway Sun. I wonder what are the chances of a good forecast on Tues. still holding by Sat??; or even tomorrow! Alun.

Happy to stay 'flexible' ! Will crew or be crewed. Just keep an eye on that weather.......... BBC were hinting this morning of another horrid Low coming our way for third [ or fourth weekend in a row!]. My wife, Deb, is so cheesed off with it ......... she's off on the plane to Malaga for 9 days in some decent sunshine!! ............... leaves me with a whole fishing weekend! Firm up plans on Thurs?? .........at the meeting? Alun.

Tony, Where were you in all that wind? We were tucked in the bottom of Christchurch Harbour....... cosy in the occasional sunshine...... and saw the big red\white helicoptor go over, really low [ Don't wave!!], and off out to sea. Thought it could have been a windsurfer, as they were the only ones that ventured past the Run. A few big boats went past us.... and out ... but were back within minutes! Alun.

As posted earlier, I had to get out today.......but it didn't look good at 7........and forecast was dire. Rob turned up punctually and was up for it....... A quick tour of Mudeford Quay was enough to see we wouldn't be 'creeping out' round the corner......... it was a 'white-out' out there! Back up to Wick, to slip into the river, and first spot was a go for mullet ....not a good start......... Rob got a few follows and that was it. Next try was further down the harbour and putting those hard-dug rag to use..... with some success ...... 4 flounders and a couple of small bass. All went quiet with the turn of the tide and another go at the mullet was without even a follow! The wind blew some but we didn't even get damp! In fact the sun kept peeping through......... enough to give me a pink face! Good to be out..........and nice and quiet!! Alun.

Well they forecast gales...... but it hasn't got above 8 mph here; plenty of rain though, about on forecast. I hope it does the same tomorrow!! Not being made of sugar, I don't mind the rain, but being bumped about by the wind is so tiring. Fingers crossed to get out for the morning tomorrow! Alun.

I will have to get out on Sunday!! I can't go 4 weeks without a fresh fish in my pan! Cockles this evening do not count! I have worms .......... I will go somewhere! [ though it looks like I could be tucked inshore by Mudeford beachhuts!]. Alun.

My guess is for Neaps with midday LW.

Adam, How would you find the time?? .....househunting first?

Thanks Paul! I've been stuck in for nearly 3 weeks now........I'll have to go somewhere! I didn't go this long all through the winter. Alun.

Come up this end Mark........ you did alright , last year out of Christchurch! Forecast doing its Topsy Turvey act......... but Sunday looking better each day!

Gastronaught hopes to be out ........ Alun J. and Rob F. ...tbc.

I can't do 22 nd.

OK for me ........but don't hold out too much hope for the weather ; this LOW looks set to stay well into next week. Alun.

Well done chaps..........pretty good catch on such a snotty day. What did you get them on? Alun.

......and I've got a spare one [brand new], if anyone's interested. Alun.

......not at 55 !!! He He!!

.............and you'll soon end up joining the club Alun. .....on course to retire in Sept. ....... and enjoy those late summer mid-week calm days on the water.

Paul, Shall I come with you?? .......... Alun.

Now some little fox says smoothhounds make good eating!; so I 'm tempted to come along and get one to try!!! Willing to crew or be crewed. Alun.

Weather looking good enough to fish but a bit too cool and fresh to tempt my Deb on the water! Anyone like to join me on Gastronaught as I put the live tank to use for first time this year?? Alun.

.........or on Gastronaught, early hours, morning only! [ from Mudeford]. Alun.