Rob

A few snaps, some more to come but on proper camera. I have some pics to send to Billy at the Undulate Program.

So, after last weeks fun on JV after work, Adam invited me again, how could I refuse. We met at Parkstone Bay and off we went - the inital plan was bait! We tried around Peveril and to no avail - nothing. Mackerel drought was the thought. After 30 mins we decided to push out to the end of Durlston where there was some tide. Bingo - the motherload! full strings and some nice big eaters. We tried for a bass (low expectation due to minimal tide) but at max 1 knot drift it wasn't looking good. We had 3 or 4 drifts and then headed to the evenings ray mark we sat at last week. With the wind (10knts) beating the tide it was annoying, so after a few mins and a doggy we moved to the shelter of the Purbecks. We found the with the westerly wind and the southerly tide flow that had built JV sat nicely. Baits down and round 2 of dinner. Some undulates made an appearance, a small eyed and a thorny. There were of course a couple of dogs too. The eveing was lolvely, sky amazing, and some good fish. The one mis-hap was a custard slice that hit the deck, luckily JV is kept spotless and said slice was still consumed! Best was to Adam, Undulate 12lb 10oz.

No worries Sam, let us know the day beforehand as per the rules.

What date please? 8th or 9th

8th July Jayden Wald age 11 - Alfresco 9th July Blake Witheford - Kingfisher Jacob Givans - Kingfisher Reuben Franklin - Joint Venture Olivia Francis - Joint Venture Sam Annear - Joint Venture Dom Annear - Joint Venture -------------------------------------------------------- 19th August 20th August Reuben Franklin - Joint Venture Olivia Francis - Joint Venture Sam Annear - Joint Venture Dom Annear - Joint Venture -------------------------------------------------------- 24th September Jayden Wald age 11 - Alfresco Reuben Franklin - Joint Venture Olivia Francis - Joint Venture Sam Annear - Joint Venture Dom Annear - Joint Venture

Score sheets no in top post - points tweaked from 2016. Rob

Olivia Francis: Sun 9th July Sun 20th August Sun 24th Sept Fishing on Joint Venture

So it is you who chased the sun away, thanks! Looks good, congrats! What's on the back? Rob

^ what, excuses! i went fishing on the morning of my wedding!

A few shots

I had a message from Adam Sunday evening to ask if i wanted to head out for a late session after work, of course! The plan was simple, anchor in not too much tide and see what happens.a After AJ supplied some uber fresh macs for bait (appreciated Al!), i met Ad at PBM. The tide was falling and we were only in 3 to 4ft of water, Ad eased her out in "beach mode" and we were in the main harbour in no time. With a big tide we chose a spot, not too far out. We dropped the anchor just as the tide was dying and settled down in the sun for a bit of mixed fishing. We went with heavey traces as tope were expected. Silence was broken by a thornie to me and then the tope arrived. Nothing massive (weight in high teens) but good sport. Adam got he hands on a conger prob 25lb, brought aboard for a photo before being released. I as the tide built we got stuck in to hot fresh pies, salad and new potatoes, beautiful with a bottle of beer! We got to 12oz of lead and i have a 7lb Small Eye, that was a battle in the tide, testing the gear and my knots! Then came the need for 16oz of lead, at this moment, Ad hit in to something big. we expect a nice blonde ray. once lifted from the bottom, it sailed downtide taking full advantage of the flow. Adam didn't stand a chance, it was fun to watch! There were a few doggies in the mix and a pout for good measure. With a blue shark caught by Piscary on sunday whilst ray fishing (at the secret ray mark, i believe) it would have been ruse not to put one of my special chum bags over the side to see if there was anything notable about! We saw some shocking \ submerged buoys on the way out so anchor up at 22:00 and a cruise back in the last of the light. Aleady washed down and tidy, we were in the cars and away at 22:45. Kit away and in bed by 23:15 - result! Thanks Ad, another good session on JV. Rob

Junior Comp Rules 2017 Competition Dates are: 8th \ 9th July - fishing 1 day only - nominate day on booking-in 19th \ 20th August - fishing 1 day only - nominate day on booking-in 24th September - followed by presentation at Cobb's BBQ Area There are 3 opportunities for a junior to fish this comp - the junior may fish up to 3 times - once in July, once in August and once in September. When there is an option to fish saturady or sunday - the day being fished must be stated at booking-in. Fishing time: 09:00 - 15:00 Style of Competiton - 2 comps in 1: - Specimen Competition - Under 16yrs - largest specimen award over up to 3 comps. Please record your juniors' best specimen by weight, photo required and to be submitted with form. Usual Club Specimen weights used. - Species Hunt - split in to 2 age groups - under 11yrs & 11yrs+ to 16yrs. Score sheets need to be sent to open@pbsbac.co.uk within 48 hrs of each comp - these will be made available on the forum or emailed by request. 5 hooks at any one time over max of 2 rods (easier for juniors can use 1 rod to feather). Area to fish: All boats compeating will fish within Club Waters and within 5 miles of land (northern boundry of Club Waters). The captain of the boat deems what is suitable for crew and craft. Whether the competition goes ahead will be decision of Safety Officer\Comp Organiser by 19:00 the night before. Safety: The decision whether each competition goes ahead will be made by the PBSBAC Safety Officer \ Comp Organiser day before each competition. A post will be put on the forum the night before each competition to confirm the decision. Species scoring: Each Junior will be issued with a Species Hunt Score Sheet. Each species of fish caught will be awarded with the points stated on the sheet. Should a junior catch more than one of the same species then each additional fish will count as an additional one point. Its is important that the Parent/Skipper log all fish caught on each competition day. Please submit within 72 hrs of the comp start - execpet on the final day, please bring form to Cobbs Quay by 17:00. All Juniors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Note: If a competition day is cancelled it may not be re-scheduled. Juniors must be registered at least the day before each competiton starts (execpt for the last date (Sept) when 2 weeks notice is required). Registering is via the Comp Organiser or on the forum thread: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/ipb/topic/19355-junior-comp-2017-rules-regs-and-booking-in/ Juniors over 11 are expected to cast and retrieve fish on their own with minimal help. Comp Organiser's decision is final. 8th or 9th July - Junior Comp 1 19th or 20th August - Junior Comp 2 24th September - Junior Comp 3 & presentation at Cobb's BBQ Area The score sheet below: PBSBAC Junior Fishing Competition ScoreSheet 2017.pdf

I have an onboard meeting with one of my co-hosts tonight. so between hectic fish action (i hope) we will have a final review of the rules. R

No probs, I can start a thread tonight with the rules etc.

Indeed I did, how you mocked me, biggest if the trip if I remember correctly!!! I've had one on JV with weaver too! I'd use them more but they are by-catch of turbot fishing rather than a bait target. Though I was not there, I was gutted for the guys when the updates came through. There is always next time!!! Glad JV was well behaved, always a bonus. R

Club Record too, but must be weighed and accurate (no gimmes here!) - 3lb 15oz is the record at the moment. 5lb is a monster! Rob

Taste like lobster!

Says the wife!

That is 1.6 litres a mile, not sure will will gain much of an improvement. Sounds good for a 2smoke. Unless you use it daily a new bigger engine will take an age to claim back the file savings (if any). But it will might be faster and more fun so go for it. As Dave mentioned, props and height can make a huge difference. Loon for a post from (I think) Darvester, he had transom height issues and once resolved had a vast improvement. R

Nice yammy 80 on b&o : http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Outboard-Petrol-for-sale/yamaha-f-80-bet-6d7-l-/168343

Photos speak a thousand words and even a link to the sale page would help! R

Enjoy!

I thought you normally used rubber hooks in aid of conservation Jim, so that shouldn't be an issue!

Passing Blanchard's rock if I remember correctly!

Well you shouldn't have had 5 courses Tony!