Rob

OK- species caught: Ballan Wrasse ballions Wrasse Bass Blenny Blonde Ray Bream Black Brill Bull Huss Corkwing Wrasse Cuckoo Wrasse Flounder Garfish Goby Goldsinny Wrasse LS dogfish Mackerel Plaice Pollack Poor Cod Pouting Red Gurnard Rockcook Wrasse Scad Small Eye Ray Smoothhound Spotted Ray Tope Tub Gurnard Turbot Undulate Ray

We had a great day, 60 anglers, 19 boats spent an exciting day out on the water, reeling in, photographing and then releasing as many species of fish as possible, in hope of taking home the coveted trophy!!!! We had 19 boats, catching 30 species (down 4 from last year) in total between them, 21 on the winning boat (retaing the trophy from last year )was again "Kingfisher". Skippered by Chris Witherford from Poole. Second prize went to SeaWolf,while Marlin, skippered by Greg Toms, took third place. Marlin's crew was 2 juniors (11 yrs olds), one who hadn't fished before, Bradley (Greg's son) scored 50 points and 11 species to take the top junior prize! The Poole Bay Small Boat Angling Club (PBSBAC) ensured no one went home empty handed however, as everyone who entered went home with a prize (that is down to your generosity, thank you). We raised in excess of £650 for Heroes On The Water to aid rehabilitation of wounded heroes who have suffered while carrying out a public duty.

I have done that before for a friend with a 28ft yacht. Remember to call the bridge and advise them you are under tow. They waited for us as the tide at the (old) bridge was ebbing quite fast. SOG was slooooow going! Mid you, it was twice the length of JoJo and probably 10x the weight. So it's a no from me!!!! [emoji1]

It was also more of a warning to look out for them!

Nuts!!

I like the gull sat there thinking "I'll have that if he throws it back in" [emoji3]

You will need to have a chat with Steve aka Lofty. He heads up the kayak section of the forum. Good to see you back. Rob

Thanks for the write up. Do you mind if I take an extract to send to a couple of the sponsors? Rob

Trimming of the vinyl: I know Ad has been on it again today, so he will have quite an update to do.

Stern view, black and white theme: Adam waiting for me to tighten a bolt!!!!

Adam will no doubt be along at some point to add to the update (most pics on his phone). Yesterday after the booking if for the Open, I headed over to chez Franklin once again. What a glorious day, not once did Adam or I envy those competitors out on the briney!!!!! [emoji22] Anyway, JV won't build herself so: I fitted the hand rails / over hang supports to the cabin / roof, fitted the new rod rack across the transom, with some help from Ad. Wired and mounted the shore power socket. During this, Ad was fettling with window surrounds, flowcoating the toilet floor and sizing up the toilet seating position. He / we also hung the toilet door, discussed latch options etc. Then came the big 2 man job, laying the vinyl flooring!! He had had issues finding anyone reliable to do this and the mention of "safety flooring" seemed to act as a deterrent! So we thought, how hard can this be. So, we made a template, drew it on the roll of flooring, cut it out (a few mil oversized all round) and tried it for size. Funnily enough, it was a few mil too big, as expected, so a trim in place and it was looking good! I then had to leave to head back to Cobbs for the photo finish / setup prize table etc etc. Then in the evening, Jo and I met up with Adam and Rachel for dinner and theatre in Wimborne, needless to say, we had plenty to talk about still!

Only 10 trips mind!!! [emoji2]

Just to add, make sure you have enough to fish hurds deep on Alfreso! 190m and I had to change reels! I had only just woke and thought they had changed the FF to feet for a laugh!!!

Booking in at Poole Sea Angling Centre will be manned by yours truly, from 07:30! Come get you bait and tactical advice (haha)!!!

Good luck, but not too much!!!!

I love it when a plan comes together!!! [emoji3]

I have some cheap stuff I ain't bad, I'll shows ya some time.

I've had good success on frozen hermits!! Pretty cheap!

Fish the open species comp and follow another boat! Or, come to the prize giving and have a chat with the numerous friendly members who will be milling about!

You not fishing Charlie? Working I assume. How about popping over for the food at the end of the day?

Some goodies arrived today!