Rob

Enjoy Pete!! R

This looks amazing: http://map.forgottenwrecks.org Story here: Interactive map reveals World War One wreck sites - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-45963035

Bugger! TBH, it was so quiet out, launching etc and my crew was local to launch so it made sense. plus the change of a turbo (and the bream) is always a draw! R

Today was stunning!

Headed to portland again today, was here 3 weeks ago. What a difference in weather!! The sailing academy is a great slip, pleasure to use and good to hear the sailing lot moaning a about the lack of wind!!! Target was a Porgie and any edible by catch was a bonus. We didn't really know where to go, etc so tried a few spots but way too much tide, so joined the commerial boys and 1 charter on the race!!! Haven't fished it for years and last time was on channel cheiftan, a beast of a cat! Well, it was rough, especially as JoJo like to drift in reverse, stern QTR to the breakers. A couple of times we were picked up and placed behind our lines! Anyway, my crew managed 2 bass, result! Target acquired, I had an eye in the breakers, which is a good excuse!! Amazing sea with a medium tide, near zero wind or swell! Seriously powerful and not to me taken lightly. We spotted the rest of the charter fleet hiding out the tide, joined them and had some bream whilst the shark rods did, not a lot! The fleet left (for what I believe is another bream mark) but we stayed with Mary Anne Jo (or something) as we could see they were sharking too. Nothing for with of us. A few bream, a load of mackerel, gurnard and big flubber (poutwhiting) in the box so we had a nice flat calm long drift for a turbo. Having had 6 on the boat 3 weeks ago, hopes were high, but alas we failed. But a cracker of a day was had and zooming here and there at 20knts was a pleasure. Slightly weep of fuel on a carb needs to be looked at, but outside of that JoJo was once again superb. Rob

Enjoy Stuie! R

Top fixing! Yamaha can be so expensive! I have found many of the OB parts are used in motorbikes, so with the part number to hand I call Cresent Yamaha in Charminster and often they are cheaper! Got all my carb service parts from there. R

Indeed sad, at least the body has been recovered. R

I hope they find him: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/16965768.kayaker-alistair-collier-missing/

Nice one Steve, that's the way to do it! You need to tow a bigger coolbox. Rob

Well done all! Some good fishing at present. R

Got my last 12/20 GX2 from Andy, give him the heads up incase he needs to order you one. R

Super catch , agree with Greg, I've always had a 'release a double policy', mind, I'd like to exercise it more often!!! R

Martin, I made 'club member' his primary group as if it is secondary it can't been seen he is a club member in his public profile. I note sometimes you have to have a second group, or at least can't go back down to 1 if 2 have been allocated. R

Hello, I am a fan of the GX2, I have 20/30s & 12/20 - great rods for the money. I also 8/12s (but they are Elites - bit more money) with stainless rings etc, again, great action. The 20/30 are good for normal ray, cod fishing etc and wrecking - had blues to 75lb+ on them. 12/20 and good all rounders, very sporting for wrecking! Reel wise, I usually have SloshXA20s on them but the normal Slosh Daiwas are good value too. https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/daiwa-sealine-slosh-multiplier?gclid=CjwKCAjw85zdBRB6EiwAov3Rin1P7fD0zoYIEp2OKvLncmdxEvZhvgTDF1x65hvTLHAEjo6YRdlExBoCqpkQAvD_BwE Be prepared for 101 different answers on what rod / reel combo people like!! Rob

Looks like already done. Please test and advise - you should see and be able to get in to club members area and detailed catch reports etc. Tks R

I will sort now. Tks Rob

Dave, If you give us an idea of budget and what you plan to do with it we might be able to know what to suggest. My boat is 15.5 ft, nice a light (300kg ABS hull - foam filled unsinkable), 50Hp (economical), 28/30 knts, plenty of freeboard, and i happily go out 10 miles and have done some long runs in horrible seas. It is a Terhi BigFun and there are other models available (same size but lighter) - i know the 4020 as we had one of those in the family too. If you wish to take a look, just let me know. There are Orkneys in the club that also might suit you - no doubt a chat with their owners could be of use. Thanks Rob

done

Brian, pleae confirm and i\admin team will uplift Dave to Club Member on the forum. R

Don't do it.........without spending time on other boats, talking to the guys on here and we need to understand what you want to do. What your budget is. Whats your experience. Welcome to the forum. Rob

Indeed - "Forum Member" only, not "Forum Club Member". Well done Dave! R

4 boats out and no catch reports? Secret squirrel or not much to report? Rob

enjoy Allan!