Maverick Martin

Happy Birthday Terry, hope you have had a good day

Happy birthday Duncan. I bet you're not on your uk boat this weekend but what about the flappy cloth and stick thing

Happy birthday Oli

Happy Birthday Alfie, I hope you're not in the doghouse or cathouse

Happy birthday Pete

Dean and I went a little earlier than the Wishin Crew with us only having 30-40' vis through the harbour and swash channel. It was the first time we had used the plotter and radar on Madness in anger but all went well, even better when Steve on True Blue came blasting by so I decided to piggyback a ride out into open waters. Sent Steve a text explaining what I was doing and he was fine with us doing that, what a great friend he is to the club and it's members. Our day was planned to be a cod only day but as usual the target species for us didn't want to play. We did however find a snake pit where we teased out over 20 eels up to 30lb with the average being in the 15-20lb range. Boy those things tug back. Also had spotted and thornback rays pout the ever present dogs and other bits. As the weather was so nice we decided to come home helming from the flybridge which was lovely going with the wind at a little over 20 knots but when we turned to come up the swash and into the harbour the wind chill factor got us. All in all a great day to be afloat (I even donned my sun hat and shades ) with enough entertainment to keep us happy Roll on the cod comp, I'm sure to lose but if the weather is half as good as it was today I don't care

As Trevor says most policies cover uk waters to 12 miles or whatever your particular policy states offshore and include Breast to River Elbe but not necessarily cover the waters you need to cross to get there. Sounds silly but the way some are worded could restrict a channel passage so just get that clarified

Happy birthday Steve have a good weekend

Was going to put a big long post about data protection but decided against that. Mark's post is not pointless only drawing topical attention to the fact that any organisation no matter how large or small can be hacked as can your or my email contacts. Talking of email contacts I am currently receiving emails from 2 persons which have malicious intent and both the alleged senders have no idea how it's happening. We must all make our own judgement and be careful where we place our information. BTW I think the shark trust do a good job so if I remember I will report my catches but will be lean with information provided

Even us recovering workaholics need time dodging work

Sorry to hear that, hope she sells soon

The Madness crew are considering a trip out on Sunday. Just Dean and I with space for 1 other. Will make final decision tomorrow night. If you're interested in joining us shout in the normal manner

I would agree with Stuie re the anchor warp and chain length. You will not be able to anchor in anything much deeper than 50' with what you have. I suggest min 30' chain attached to 150 metres min for fishing in our area. 12mm warp will be fine as will 8mm chain. Regards anch a 10 kilo Bruce type or a 6 kilo Delta type anchor would be my choice.

Soppy git Was a great evening Mal, thanks mate

One big smile there, well done Jacob.....oh and you Kev

Happy birthday mate, see you in a bit for a beer and chat

Wow that was quick, well done

Happy Birthday Graham, I hope you are well

Will definitely be there and will have some bits to sell with all monies going to HOW

Well done all on a good turnout and well done Charlie for winning

We left Cobbs for the 8:30 bridge and spotted a few other likely candidates sneaking out to find some Rays. The wind was stronger than expected pushing a four and as the morning went by so the wind against tide built the sea up to a sloppy mess. As the tide eased the sea state improved then when the tide changed the wind dropped right off leaving us with a reasonable beautiful sunny afternoon Our day was a day of 2 halves. We headed out to a bank that has thrown up various ray along with other species in the past. The hook was set and first drop I was into a bream of 3lb 3oz. That was followed by a small blonde ray to Dean of around 7.5lb we had four or five more blondes until the tide eased. Largest went to me at 14.8oz with deans largest being 11lb 8oz. As well as the blondes we had 2 decent Bream pollock and pout. Funny thing is that pm after the tide had ease we never had a bite. It was great to be out and although not manic on the fishing front I thoroughly enjoyed the day and am now fired up and can't wait to our next trip out.

Greg passed on the hats for Daniel Macey Liberty and Phoebe today. I will pass them on and I'm sure they will be pleased as punch. Thanks for your efforts mate the club really appreciate you taking on the junior comp organising

1. Court Jester Neal, Stuie ,Tony 2. Sweet Pea Mal + Trevor 3. Alfresco Charlie Will + TBC 4. Frisky Fox - Mike and Carol 5. Kingfisher - Chris W, Dogfish Dave 6. Fisheagle- Allan Green, Dave Samuel and Mick Pike. 7. Madness - Martin + Dean + Rob (Bobby Buoy)) 8. Just chillin - rich and Emma 9. Marlin - Greg and Brad (Let the Challenge begin!!) 10. Tigerfish - Steve, Diane 11.Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin Cherrett 12. JV2 - AdamF, AlunJ & RobF

Not to long to wait Graham and the wait will be worth it