Rob

Next year? - what has that got to do with me? I am sure I said I wouldn't do it again unless I won!

I hope to post a list of prizes that were won.

Thanks to all those that helped with the build up - from talking to sponsors, helping with ideas, distributing leaflets and posters, passing on advice and answering my stupid questions! On the day I apologise that I was late for the weigh-in by 10 mins - a small undulate (5lb something) was sat on my bait as we lifted the rods to head back in! I think I need heavier gear to ray fish as an uber light rod and 20lb braid lead to a 10 min struggle!!! With heavier seas in the harbour than outside progress was slow (due to no vis as water was dumped over the windscreen). Thanks to my helpers on the day, you know who you are and I appreciate the effort there was much to do and mostly all at once!! However, I enjoyed the day, though missed out on the prizes!!!! Cheers Rob

Here are the results: .

Looked good - nice to see them swim off. When I helped stock a "Big Fish" trout water the fish where thrown over the shoulder in from a 8 foot long landing net - they hit the water from 10 ft with a great splosh and it wakes them up - much better than a quiet release as the stress of being in a holding tank on and landy could kill em. Mind you it was hard work with 10lb + fish!

Morning - lets make the most of this and get going - there are fish to be caught and prizes to be won. And food to be eaten and beer to be crunk afterwards! Enjoy and tight lines (not as tight as mine though please!!) All the best, Rob

Welcome Steve - this Year we have a kayak section and a kayaker on the commitee. See this section : http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index.php?showforum=165 There are plenty of "Nutters" in the club and I am sure they will glad for you to tag along, I expect one will paddle past this thread soon and say helllo. They might even convince you to join teh club proper!!!! Tight lines, Rob

1. Dave H-H 2. mike (02380) 3. steve m 4.BEN 5. Alan Verticalalan 6. Paul (LilBrit) Come on all you Captains out there - here is your crew, come get em!!

I have been down the beach at Alum Chine this afternoon - it was blowing 12knts from the north and the water looked like this: A bit of boat wash had the kids running for their body boards, not exactly breaking surf!: Fingers crossed Sundays NW is like this, so far surf predictions are from the West so I hope we get shelter from Portland and our Jurassic coast! Rob

Good to hear from you Ben. Long time no Turbot!!!! OK, John on Rosie One is looking for crew has anyone tried him yet? Crew on offer: 1. Dave H-H 2. mike (02380) 3. steve m 4.BEN 5. Alan Verticalalan

Most sites are suggesting 12-13 knots from NW - that'll do! The Met office have the sea state falling away to slight. Got to be in it to win it! So lets get in!!

We have squid for each boat entering, collect at Cobbs or on the Quay at Poole. Also, all anglers weighing in qualifying fish (50% of specimen or more) will receive a pack of lures!

Don't forget to invite you better halves to the Presentation - we all know there is nothing more they like than a good chin wag. Post weigh-in is a good social event with good enjoyable conversation (not all about the day!). Rob

4 Days to go!

Dave the weather is looking better each day - 7-8-9 knots building to 13\14 in th afternoon from W \ NW - looks OK to me. Rob

Brian - were you the teacher as it was the mid 60's?

For Open Comp info please see : http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=10101 There is a thread in the Trip Planning to ask for or offer yourself for Open crew. http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=10745 Thanks Rob

Charlie A might be up for a swap!

Thanks Martin, have spoken to Phil and he is seeing if he a squeeze another competitior in! Rob

I have had a call from some potential competitors who what to fish from a charter - does anyone know of any charters fishign except for True Blue (who is full)? I will email the charters tonight. Thanks Rob

There are these guys too - if you haev no luck elsewhere. I am going to take in a Musto bag and see if they can replace the zip.

Dave - I am guessing Terry's source is somewhere near Oxford - I work in Oxfordshie 2 days as week - it might work out!!! Alos, I have a biggish solar panel you are welcome to try once you get that batt charged or a new one! Rob

Between the piers is all you need to know! Rob

Dave - why don't you have a cheap solar panel from Maplins in the cuddy to trickle charge it in the daytime? I am not 100% but even leisure batteries dont like being totally discharged (something like 80% max). If you know anyone with a Halfords trade card, they are worth a look, the discount can be 40% on batteries! I got my last battery from Motorist Discount Centre near Winton\Wallisdown they have a few branches: http://www.mdc-auto.co.uk/ I wanted a specific Varta Traction battery as I use mine for cranking and electronics. MDC were cheaper than all online and anywhere else, they ordered it in specially for me. HTH Rob