Adam F

Thanks guys, Graham did Blue Warrior and Out of the blue for me. I'll give him a call.

Yes, it was your and Duncan's trip there a few years ago that reminded me. Whilst I really like the quirk of Alderney and he slightly closer nature, why not one year for a change, and also if the forecast is so go it's silly not to go, it would be the best option. We would need to find flexible accommodation though in case we did need to cancel. What's the fuel prices like in Guernsey?

Contacted them today. Seemed expensive to me, £100 for 3 boat names, £175 if I wanted them fitted? I'm sure I paid not more than £30 for all the ones on JV?

Would be like sleeping with a brown bear... In both noise and furryness! I'd let him share with his brother!

So here's an idea if we are struggling for accommodation on the reserve date and the weather looks too good to miss.... How about go go into Guernsey as our base? From the Schole Bank the run back is about the same?

Looks like we are struggling. JV crew can make the 2nd date, but I'm struggling on the Fri so we would have to leave later with Alfresco or I would have to jump on with Alfresco if the other two go early. But then we don't have accommodation and the new boat isn't really set up to sleep more than 1. Rach is away the weekend if the 6-9th so I'm at home with the kids. Ian is pretty much away most of June with only the odd day free, although I could make the 13-16th but I'd imagine big tides, then the next option is the smaller tides on 20-23rd?

Looks wise - I'd be amazed if we went. Suits me done to the ground for once anyway! The new date is tricky for me but do-able, so I'll cancel this weekend as see what I can sort out for 2 weeks time.

1, Kingfisher - Chris W, Chris A 2, Yelo Kev, Dave, Dean. We need accommodation if anybody knows of som 3 Tigerfish - Steve, Lloyd, TBC 4. TBC - Adam, Ian & Alun

Do we have either anywhere in the club? I'll be needing a decent amount of 12mm for a new warp, and a new set of graphics making up. I have contacts Ive used in the past, but just wondered if we had anyone in the club?

Agree - it looks bad even this far out. If teams cant make the next date 2 weeks forward - why rush - we also have a couple of new boats still not delivered. Two of the best trips Ive done have been in June, and the temp is usually hotter too. The bass, tope and cod on the wrecks are also in. Why dont we look at a date early June? I wouldnt bother meeting Mon eve with the current forecast.

I can make the reserve date but not the fri, I have to go on sat and back mon.

Always as to see them go. She looked quite fetching with new anti foul and a wash in the spring sunshine. Also amazed just how much kit came off what I thought was an 'empty' boat!!!

And truly aweful this morning :-(

We still hope to be there, although timings are tight and lots to arrange. Watch this space......

I'm afraid I'm going to have to pull JV out of this year's trip, a shame as so near the off date,but needs must.....

Just do an 'Ian' and have a house and boat over there for the 6 winter months of the year - simple!

I cant make tonight - but I dont think we have done bad waiting until 7 days before the off - before looking at weather sites! Maybe we are just all a bit wiser after going over for several years! I wont really start to take much notice until Sunday when we can see the forecast through until Monday.

So my reading of that is that there is an enticing area of high pressure sat south over France but next weekend would see the jetstream over the southern half of the uk bringing wind?

Well this weekend would be the usual traditional date for the trip has the tide allowed.... A shame as the forecast is actually looking quite decent....

Size 4 or 6 is about right, carp hooks work nice as they are short. It's worth learning the knotless knot as it has 100% knot strength and is so simple and quick

The hair is just a continuation of the trace line. Basically you tie the main hook on and leave a long tag and then tie the flyer to that. However the trick is the knotless knot that enables the flyer to sit neatly and in line.

I was starting to get excited but the new job and new boat plans are rather getting in the way at present! All bad timing!

Royalties! You need to be able to tie 'the knotless knot' which is a knot dervied from carp fishing to mount boiles on a hair rig. I adapted it for turbot. It's very easy, but not to explain. If I can get there next week, I'll bring some kit and show you.

Very smart she looked to, at the marina this week. Have you put her on FAFB? (Www.findafishingboat.co.uk) if not, do it, good place to sell. Will the new targa live at Parkstone?

Can't believe anyone on here doesn't want to crew? We usually have too many crew, not enough boats? Looking forward to it now! 3 weeks today and we'll be stuffed to the gills with pepper steak from the Maris!