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.