Rob

What happens to the rest of JV? She's only 19 ft in that photo!!!!!!! Actually, I know! My pasty was distracting you!!!! :0)

Dole fins are dangerous if you ask me, my boat had them when I bought it and they were great until there was a swell and trying to cut across it they would almost bite and make the boat pitch. Removed and replaced with smart tabs, much more stable and instil confidence!

Netted this to show the kids: ( ruddy heavy!)

Nice big fat ragworm from Bournemouth Fishing Lodge and we used them all! I don't remember the last time I ran out of ragworm.

So today was a fun kids day out on JV. A relaxed day was in order, so late start launching about midday. We headed to swanage for some macs, then anchored out of the tide near Ballard and more macs. Got jim excited on Madness and we loaded a few when Martin popped over for a chat. We then anchored out further for some rays, but the tide was whipping though and creating a less than calm sea. So we upped anchor and headed to Poole Patch. Non stop kid entertaining action, pollack, wrasse of a couple of flavours, scad, macs, bass, pout, poor cod, bream, doggies etc! One bass to Ruben was a beaut, that was kept no questions! All the kids had fun and so did the parents! Thanks to Ad & Rach!

We heard you when you were 1.5 miles off Durlston on the radio. However, we could not hear Madness, were you on low power Martin? Glad you are back! R

^and fly fishing Friday, how the.......? We need to discuss tactics the afternoon!!!!

Nice un at when I passed the pier at 8 pm tonight! Mmmm!

Thanks chaps!

I hope Lorraine is hanging bunting for your arrival! Safe travels Tony and Neal.

Sadler - now there is a location I have no idea where it is! Is it called Sadler or is that a given name? Anyway, where is this please?

Is there still a map on the forum with basic marks? Used to be pinned in catch reports or club member only section.

Rays along ballard 300/400 yds off, but as they have said, big tides!

Enjoy!

Btw, it's not a moustache but a breathing notification device!

I have 2 transducers like Nigel. Think I might have a spare one of the standard variety. You are welcome to try before you buy (half retail cost). Or just try if you want! Rob

You can go to the bar or restaurant if you are an RNLI member / supporter. They even have a hotel (the training accommodation used mid week) you can book for friends / family.

Would have liked to see the landing (if it could be called that).

Over 12 knots! Sure you weren't dreaming?

Haha! Awesome work Martin, keep it up!

Can't from iPad, sod it!

Just did a write up too, I'll merge them!

WaterWolf action: Cuttle carrying a crab: The cuttle in my fridge:

Adam, AJ, BobF and I had a day out on JV today. The original plan was bassing, but the forecast didn't hold as good as some forecasts had shown. It was windy getting macs, really windy. But we fished on, until the heavens opened and lightening was seen in the clouds! We sat in JV for a good 15 mins with a torrential downpour hitting the deck. After the we fished on, AJ had a bass and then it went quiet. The wind dropped and we headed out beyond shelter of the land. I picked up a bass first drift and that was then it. We headed for shelter to get the lunch in the oven. However, Shelter was not as expected and we swung on the anchor and it was a little sloppy. We headed back to Poole bay and had a delicious lunch. We followed this by a move closer inshore, land some small eyes on the boat and watching some plane action. In sunshine with the cabin sheltering is from a wind touching F5. Sea Vixen, Chinook, Vulcan, Red Arrows, Typhoon to name a few. Headed in and saw Kingfisher trying his luck. Back at PBM and had an immediate lift out, leaving us to clean and wash down on terra firma. Once the skipper was happy with the level of cleanliness, we made our way back home.