Adam F

Loyal Royal with me and Paul J as crew joined Maverick with Bob F, for a spot of bassing on the Shambles on Sun. Billy sorted us out with a bucket of live eels - (thanks Billy, you are a star!!) and at 8.30am we headed out to the banks. We started well with fish on the first 4 drifts to all rods, but then the tide slackened a little at about 11ish, so we had a play around elsewhere with mixed success with Bream, Gurnard, Bass etc. The tide picked up again at 1pm, but was against wind - which had freshend to around a F4, which made fishing a little lumpy! Bass were back on the feed though, and we caught reasonably steady throughout the afternoon. Not big fish, averaging about 1.5-2lb, but good fun. Mark B was the star of the day taking a 4lb Brill on his live eel! Finished off on the Hood for 1/2 hour. Final tally: 30ish bass, 1 brill, 2 bream, 1 gurnard. Enjoyable day - cheers guys!

Cheers Martin, Tides look 1.) Good for the bass! 2.) Good for launching - plenty of water on the slip. Shall we all meet on the slip at 7.30am? We will then be launched at 8, ready to get eels at 8.15am and get out for the last of the flood. Maverick - Martin & Bob Loyal Royal - Adam, Mark & Paul I will ring you all, but see you in the morning!

Billy, Couldnt you have held it out a little further!!!!

All, The latest species / tactics article has now been published on the main page. Have a look!! Adam

hmmm,,...as am I!!! Billy, do you fancy crewing for me on Sun?? If so, maybe Maverick and BW with Bob & Billy for crew could hit Weymouth? Adam

Well, after the glowing reports Billy gave on Weymouth..who fancies a trip to Weymouth next weekend? Adam

Undecided?... Similar to you. 1.) Little tides and crew I will go west 2.) Big tides and crew - either Weymouth or the needles banks 3.) Most likely option is that I will launch later and fish later on the ledge for eels? What do you fancy? Adam

Martin, Dont quite know yet? I have a pass from the FPO for Sun, but have no crew and dont know where to go?? Where are you going? Adam

Sun is looking the best day for me both weather and time wise. Anyone else going out? I will probably go regardless, so will need crew also, any takers?

String and plumb weight??? Have you looked on good ol' ebay?

Dan, If you want to try the ledge for eels, just let me know...you are more than welcome to fish alongside us one night. BTW - Night is generally best time for eels on the ledge. To get them during the day, you need to be 100'+ of water off the back of the Needles. Adam

Easy to catch!!!...only if youre me or my 16 year old brother!!!...how many did you manage last time Rich!!!

Nice one Newboy!! I'm well pleased for you! - I think the Cormoron was the best option - quite jealous actually!! www.boats&outboards.co.uk is the best place to look - hundreds of engines are available - just a case of waiting. I would say however that I would advise you to spend as much money as is possible on the engine - it probably is more critical than the actual boat itself. Fibreglass rarely breaks - engines do. Seeing then running is a big advantage also. Good luck! - Ill keep my eyes pealed!! Fitting the boat out is also a huge task - BW came kitted out pretty good, but since I have spent a small fortune!...Im a way it is better I feel, at least this way you get what you want, where you want it, you get to fit it - so you know how it works when it breaks! etc, etc. If you need a hand or any advice - just ask.

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Nice one Jimbo!....about bloody time

Thats why I use Christchurch!!! On a more serious note..I agree, but once again, a loosing battle? What can we do? I suppose, at least we can launch / moor (just about) as opposed to the poor chaps elsewhere who have to use the beach...thats a thought?..how would the council take to me launching BW off Bmth beach on a hot sunny Sat in Aug??

Thats the ones mike - Have a look Rich? PS: Rich there are 2x Warrior 165's for sale at the moment! - Both a good price for a new shaped boat! http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F39721/ http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F39740/

already it got it thanks rich! anymore?

I have almost complete my BASS! article for the main page. I now need a few photos, so if you have any decent ones, and the fish is of a reasonable size, can you email them to me? Thanks

Bull Huss - 9lb 4oz, new PB for me. Dead impressed with the fight!

Thanks Bob....however I have always been told that I should get Pains Wessex Flares, and not go for any of the cheaper ones????

I agree Charlie, I think either crock clips, or a ciggie style lighter would be the best bet?...