Rob

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!

Pic from Boscombe just now. Looks ok, even bearing in mind the camera always makes it look more favourable:

For tomorrow: Timings: Fish till 15:00 Back at Cobb's 16:00 BBQ on and cooking Collate scores and presentation And we can eat / present in any order. Families of anglers welcome of course! Hope to see the committee there and a few stragglers! We have a load of grub!!! Thanks Rob

Ok keV, thanks for letting us know. We are still on and will make the harbour or outside call in the am. Good thing about knowing all the skippers! I see gusts are top F4 and SW so should be plenty of places to shelter. Scratching about for bass, gobies, bream and wrasse. Shame Studland is devoid of life!!! See those that fish tomorrow, on the water or at the BBQ. Rob

Indeed - with the lead up to it being W \ SW winds I am expecting it to be good around ballad\swanage etc, the predicted swell is WSW too, again in out favour. All watching with baited breath. With a finish at 15:00 i hope we are going to miss most \ if anything. By 14:00 we shoudl be scratching around the Cobb's pontons for a lesser spotted 3 horned pipefish. Rob

Rod holders on the far right are what I need Dave, same as the ones I have already.

Enjoy!

winch handle if the right size please (spare!) - i'll bring my thursday! Rod holders 2 please snapped one saturday! Rob

Head out along the beaches, look for boats drifting in. 3 charters were doing it Saturday. R

1: Olivia Francis 2: Ruben Franklin 3: Sam Annear 4: Dom Annear 5: Blake Witherford 6: Lucy (Deavin?) 7: Dan Burt 8: Macey Burt 9: Phoebe Burt 10: Liberty Burt 11: Darcey Burt 12: Jacob (Couzens) 13: Taya (Couzens)

Bl00dy hell Kev, do you think i am organised\thoughtful enough to order 2 spare cups?!?!?! Of course i am!!! yes, happy for your 2 to join in. I'll pop em on the list! I am now all outta awards (trophies) so i think we shoudl call a halt to the entrants! Right, off to buy prizes tomorrow! Rob

Comp to finish at 15:00 - boats should be back by 16:00. So BBQ will be started then served 16:30\16:45 and I expect that presentation will be around 17:00\17:15. If others are expected to be at the BBQ \ Presentaton please advise so we can get enough catering sorted? Thanks, Rob

Good spot Martin, i will amend but i dont think she is a Deavin either!

this is more like it for 09/09: 1: Olivia Francis 2: Ruben Franklin 3: Sam Annear 4: Dom Annear 5: Blake Witherford 6: Lucy (Deavin?) 7: Dan Burt 8: Macey Burt 9: Phoebe Burt 10: Liberty Burt 11: Darcey Burt

All, I asked for 2 weeks notice for anyone planning to fish the junior comp this coming Sunday. Can you please advise by 22:00 tonight (extension as I am a week later than I thought, doh!)? As I am ordering trophies and need to know numbers. R

They were prepared!!!