DaleJ

Do we need to register for this or does simply stating on this thread to count me in (weather permitting) sufficient?

My 1st Bluefin !!

Never noticed it earlier in the week but getting them today!!

The old saying you can't polish a T**D but rob had a good go!! Couple tiny finishing jobs to get done and we'll be back in the specimen hunt!!

Thank you all for the birthday wishes, Boats going back in the water at the beginning of March, Lets hope we have a great 2024!!

In a strange way i'm glad this comp is cancelled as i'd love to partake in one of them but the weather keeps beating me!! I know my boys keen. Fingers crossed we get a re-scheduled date and the weather gods smile on us.

Evening Trev, where is the boat that you need to move and where are you moving it too?

That’s great news, My son Jack was a little dis-heartened as he thought he wouldn’t get a chance to tow part. 👍🏻

An August extension sounds like a good idea to me, looking at the weather it doesn’t look we’re going to be getting out!!!

Seriously hoping to get out next weekend, been blown off every weekend this month, having only a little boat this wind is making things difficult fingers crossed for next weekend!!

Moody skies

https://fb.watch/lBc7sq05IM/

I’ll trade it for a venison pack 🦌

That’s very kind of you Mal. I’ll try it to see how it goes, Are you able to bring it to next weeks meeting?

Hi Mal, I don't tend to mess about, If I need something I just get on with it 🙂, Time is precious, especially when it comes to fishing I have cancelled it over night as it appears a 7.5KG may be a little overkill. Could you let me know what have kicking about before I get click happy and order something else?

That’s not that heavy, my Jack Russell 8kg 😂 need to hold bottom!!

Ordered a new 7.5kg Bruce this afternoon, once it’s here I’ll get it sorted and give you a shout Rob. 👍🏻

Hi Terry, I own an Orkney 520 so she's just a shade under 18ft. Do own an alderney ring but never really used it in anger. will get our and practice with it.

Currently using a "Danforth" anchor that the boat came with, anchor is connected to a chain, shackle and 150ft of rope. Wonder if I should be looking at a different style of Anchor for our local fishing. As Terry said should i look at a "Bruce" style anchor?

Hi Rob, Yeah it was the anchor not holding, not had trouble there before. Will try letting more rope next time and see if that helps

Good morning all, After some advice or simple words of wisdom with regards to anchor holding bottom. Ventured out yesterday with a friend with a little trepidation due to the strengthening souwesterly. The trip down through the harbour was a little rougher than normal but surprisingly when we went through the entrance the sea state wasn't to bad so we ventured on out and went in search of some rays. got to the mark easy enough and dropped anchor but we simply couldn't hold bottom, fished this mark a few times now and never had trouble holding, I put it down to the wind pushing the boat. Are there any solutions anyone can throw my way or is it simple inevitable that wind will push the boat? Thanks Dale

I think i did, not submitted one before.