Leicester Fisheagle

Too late now. Have put the bacon and sausages away for next time. Allan.

May have a space or two for Tuesday . Leaving and returning to Cobbs. Local and few miles off Swanage. Mixed fishing and hopefully a few bream and rays. Allan.

Many thanks for the report Dave and the invaluable assistance. As you say, one of the more interesting days. I have made up a slightly longer bridle, but after yesterday, I don't want to use it too often. I had several observations about yesterday. The swell in the harbour and hight differences of the two boats made lashing alongside impossible untill we reached calm water. Fortunately, Frank had paddles on board and that allowed them to beach the boat in very shallow water by the Fisherman's Dock Slip. He was aware of a problem on his recently purchased engine in the morning when he got a low voltage alarm. The radio also started to be erratic at the same time. Happily, he had a back up. He has 50 hp motor on his Raider, how many people with a similar set up have tried to start their engine with a cord? He bought a new battery today, but it could well be the rectifier or alternator.

Welcome, hope to see you out there soon. Allan.

You showed me the demo the other day. How portable is the "fixed"transducer if I wanted to try it out? I know you say there is a portable version but would like to see your version in action on Fisheagle before doing anything. Who makes it? Where are they based ? Any chance of a demo from them? Allan.

Left Cobbs with Hooky at 10.15 to catch the 10.30 bridge. Our start was much later than expected due to unforseen circumstances. Our plan was to try for a few species. We caught a good number, but most were already on the list. The only new ones were a Goby and Baillons. The Bream on the Patch were quite hard to catch and on the small side. Overall, we had nothing special, but, as people say, it was better than working. We moved into Swanage Bay and then tried the Harbour. In both cases, the unexpected strong cold wind and heavy weed beat us. There were not too many mishaps, apart from the anchor snagging twice and taking an eternity to trip. The final straw was when we were holding position for the Town Bridge. We were inches from being backed into by the Pilot Boat that pulled out behind us and seemed unable to engage forward gear. Many thanks to Hooky for his help and constant banter. I look forward to doing it again, but under better conditions. Allan.

Fisheagle. Allan Green 3lbs. 6 ozs. Allan Green 2lbs. 15ozs. Dave Samuels 2lbs. Mick Pike 2lbs. Dave may post a short report. Allan.

All the best Club Members are on F Pontoon.. Allan.

Sign in here for club comp. Court Jester +crew TBA Kingfisher- Chris, Mal (Alderney trip dependant) Fisheagle-Allan, Dave and Mike Pike.

Put me down for 3x £10 tackle vouchers with Wessex. Allan.

Boat out for work for the next two weeks. Good luck to everyone. Allan.

Couldn't have got better training then Mick. 😂

Never likely to do a rebuild like this at my age, but hats off. Even looking at the hull and how it is strenghened and the moulds for the battery boxes and deck plotter all help me to start to understand what goes into a well constructed and thought out boat. Look forward to seeing the end product. Keep the updates coming. Allan.

Would be interested in talking more about this with you and George. My three tip quiver rod and my French, Italian and home made mini rigs are ready for a workout next season. Find it difficult at times to convince crew that species hunting can be great fun and that the preparation involved and the constant working to get fish has a spin off across the board. Allan.

I have one crew space for this Tuesday with myself and Dave (Coddy) leaving Parkstone after 8 am. Probably fishing off Swanage till around 3 pm. subject to weather. Share fuel cost. Please PM. Allan.

Hope to be out Tuesday if I can confirm crew tonght. Will see you out there. Allan.

Hope to see you around 4pm. Will see if I can get a few more to come along. Allan.

Many thanks Stuie and Paul. May well come to the meeting myself, the more the merrier. Paul, is there an am.and pm.meeting? Allan.

Stuie, Hidden in the pdf documents is a section asking for recreational anglers' views by Jan 15th. And contact details. May be similar to the one earlier in the year, but people might want to express their views again or add things. in my own case, I will make a reference to the lack of mackeral and trawling, especially inshore and the Swash as I feel that even though the fish caught may be deemed by Sifca as having no great commercial value, they have a tremendous value to the recreational angler and charter fleet. Could the relevant sections be extracted and highlighted as well as the Public Consulation Dates in Poole etc. Given the short time span do we as a Club wish to make a submission? Allan.

Read with great Interest. Have met both fisheries Ministers and they seem genuine. Problem seems to that as soon as they get their feet under the table they are moved on and there are well funded commercial lobbies. As Tony says what comes next? We must keep trying and not give up. Allan.

I was asked today about fibreglass boat repairs. I suggested Martin Cobb. Despite several internet searches, I have been unable to find any contact details. Anyone help? Allan

Would be up for that Dave, assume you are available to crew? Allan.

Would be in favour of refishing the club cod comp. and Steve's comp.and moving the flounder comp. If possible. Allan.

1) Court Jester Neal plus crew TBA 2) Marlin Greg plus Vic (Non Member) 3) Kingfisher, Chris, Dave Dogfish Wilson. 4)Kelly's Hero. John S, Dave S, Allan G.

Hope the weather isn't too pants as coming back on the Barfleur on the 20th. So can't make the ray comp. Allan.