Adam F

Not to dear as I only want it as a back-up...anyone have one knocking around they want rid of? Adam

Mark B and I knocked off early today. A slight window in the weather gave us a chance at getting out for a few hours. Forecast was 3-4 S/SW, it was at least a 4 southerly when we got out the harbour, not nice! Down to 6 knots over the ledge as we punched through the waves! Mackeral easy to find, no probs. I wanted to head off the IOW banks, but too rough, so settles in a 80' hole over the back of the ledge. A handful of pack tope to kick off, then a few doggies, the nothing. So we move. Doggies, nothing, move again, dogiies nothing, move again, bream, tompot blenny, doggies - nothing. Then rigged up a pair if storm lures and trolled then all the way back to the harbour at 4 knots - guess what?....nothing!! The fishing just seemd really poor out their tonight, I suppose you get trips like that!. Anyway, nice to be out for a few hours and also get home at a reasonable time. Adam

Hmmm I know. I dont need to splice it though, its more of just a general purpose rope to keep on the boat. At the moment I use the 2x mooring lines that came with her. However they are massive! 25mm? I think, and 'traditional' rope shaped, ie. twisted. They also are rotting slowely, are heavy, hold the water and take up loads of space!

Yep....me? Why what happened? Does that explain why Im so skint?....no that will be the blue and white thing sitting in my drive!!!

Thanks Chalie - a comprehensive insight, much appreciated. It sounds similar to the way I want to do it. I wouldnt mind a look one evening?...sounds like an excuse for a conger trip?!

Hi Duncan, and welcome to the site! - I think you are our 60th registered user! As for advice, you wil soon pick up these things by reading and contributing to the threads. Trying to answer all your questions in one go would take forever! Pick a topic at a time, then post it in the appropreate forum, we have never been so busy, so the problem will not be getting advice, but sorting through the mountains of opinions you are given. We have a fantastic cross section of members both in the club and on the forum, so we should be able to answer most things! Good to have you aboard! Adam

Hi Coddy! - Was reading your report on the IAC pages earlier, is Sammy your boat? Thanks for the input. I will think hard before making any adjustments, after all how often am I likely to use the live pump? I think the live wells in the warrior are a great idea, but find them a little small, maybe OK for sandeels, but mackeral are a no go. Adam

Ive had a few discussions...and I am thinking of the following.. 1x big blue vat, like the charter boys use. Buying a bigle pump and attaching to the side of the vat. Plumbing into my existing bilge, so that I can get the old water out, and just hanging the intake over the side. This way I can take on and off the livebait well as I need it. What do you think?

Probably best not to launch from Christchurch... James cant come now, so you are welcome to crew for me. I havent decided definatly yet, going to have a look at the weather first. Ill call you in the morning if your still up for it? Adam

ummm... 10/12mm?

I may pop out for a few hours 2moro (tues) from Xchurch if anyone fancies it? Out about 3pm, back about 9pm. I have crew, so youll need a boat! Adam

Before I buy new, does anyone have a small amount (5-10 mtrs) of quality braided rope? The kinda stuff yachties use for the halyards etc? I want it as mooring rope, also as a 'painter' from the bow when launching and retreaving...the braided stuff is nice and smooth and sits on a cleat nicely. Adam

I know this one pops up every summer!.... But anyone know a reliable source of eels at the moment? I really fancy trying over towards the IOW with live eels for the bass. Also, I dont have a libe bait well...what is my best method for transporting them, and then keeping them alive once one the boat? A temporary solution would be good as I am unlikely to use an expensive pump unit on a regulat basis. Or, is it really worth the hastle?

Once again Paul D has done a cracking job maintaining the front page - well done mate! The latest addition is the 48hr Match Report - Here Adam

We should have entered the Lymington Open! - may have cleaned up!

Correct, 71 for me. Charlie, - I have emailed you my results. Tough day. Really struggled for the mullet - they seem very cagey this year??? Out at sea was only a little better - the bonus fish really never showed, but we kept at it and managed to bag max points on the 'easy' species. Not a nice day though! - we are due a nice calm spell again! This was the worst sea Ive had BW in so far...at the end of the day we were facing into 10' breaking rollers coming over the Beer Pans, she just took them in her stride! - I just kept keep getting more impressed with her! I think I will struggle to get out next weekend, esp. Sat, and sun will probably be a family and friends day on the boat.

Sinbad, we were out Fri on Phaeton, on the ledge - which boat were you?

Will be very interesting to see how it performs!...bet you cant wait?!

Duncan very kindly offered Jimbo and Me a place on Phaeton, on Fri. it seemed a lull in the weather would be an ideal oppertunity to get out. After a slightly delayed start, we headed off in calm seas towards the West. Macky were sparce in Swanage Bay, dispersed by the storms. Pushing on round the Anvil, we decided to go to plan B, the residual swell not being too plesent. Over to Christchurch ledge. The bream also seemed to have been moved and only pout and doggies obliged. The only saving grace for me was an approx. 1.5lb Lobster!!!!! Taken on my bream gear, size 4 hook and 10lb trace! - Tasted heavenly! Jimbo lost a small eel, then the wind got up, the anchor was breifly stuck and gremilns in Phaetons electrical system pushed us back home. A very plesent day nonetheless! Cheers Duncan.

If he wants cheap (compared to Poole) Christchurch is a good bet, esp. further up the river, swinging moorings are cheap as chips. Dont know who to contact though, if someone can advise Ill email him.

Well thats 18 people confirmed - good turn out!! - Just hope the weather improves. See you all out their 2moro!

So why does the Sea Angler Orkney 520 get up to 24 knots and cruise at 17??? It only has a 30hp 4stk Mariner/..... Just playing devils advocate?????

Just to remind all club members - the 2nd PBSBAC club species hunt is on Sun. We need (I think?) at least 12 members to fish to make it elligible for the BFM Comp - where a Suzuki 70hp 4 stke and a Suzuki Grand Vitara are up for grabs! Whos fishing then?, The forcast is reasonable....2-4 SW all day!

Could this be the reason you go so slow??

I can take you at a squeeze, Bob F may need crew.... youll have to ring him though, he's been in France.