Adam F

I thought Id start a new thread for all of the catch reports. I will just report on mine also - as I suspect the others will want to do their own. Well - what can I say! Bloody Weather! As most of you will have gathered our 4 day trip turned into a 2 day trip courtesy of the bad weather. Mon saw us stop on 3 wrecks on the way over. Pollock, Ling, Pout and Conger all scoring with mixed success. But thoroughly enjoyable as not something us small boats get to do very often (at all?) Tues and Weds - force 8/9 heavy rain. No chance of getting out of the harbour, so rock fishing on the lee side of the island. Not great still a little early in the year. Plenty of scenic walking, a few beers, loads of chatting and plenty of micky taking filled the time! Thurs - force 3/4. FISHING!!!! Finally we got out. Plan to fish the banks all day and bash home in 1 go. This really showed the potential of the fishing. In just under 6 hours we had several nice turbot, a small bass to Rich JAW (!!! ) several other bass, plenty of pollock, and a few bits and bobs. The grounds around Alderney spoil you for choice, reefs, wrecks, banks, shoals, ledges - fishing heaven - everywhere you go looks fishy! I think everyone really enjoyed the trip - even though we had the 2 crap days, a good time was had by all - were already booked for next year!!! PS: I will be writing a short story on the trip with a picture gallery, I will post when its done. If anyone has any photos they want to be included - if they send them to me I will gather them for publishing. Adam

Malroy - Good to have another member aboard! - welcome. I agree - I also watch many of the forums you mentioned and find that they are indeed infected with alot of either political rubbish or stupid chit chat. As one of the the forum admin we try to delete any of this which appears - although it evry seldom does. I find it a fantastic way to communicate to a huge spectrum of people from all over the world - and with a subject as intricate as boats and fishing it is invaluable. The site address for the plotter is: www.sportextreme.com Mine isnt here yet, but should be very soon!

Much has been written on this forum about this subject, so Ill not go over it again. Dispite my problems - I have just been a little worried about ordering abroad as its the first time with alot of cash. I would recommend it - just a few points to consider. 1.) Know your market price - and do your research - are you really getting such a good deal? If so is it worth the risk for what you will save. I saved over

Panic over - hopefully. I had a response in the end - took 5 emails and 4 days though. But all is ok - they sent it Tues, so should be here Fri. Ill let you all know what its like when it arrives. Adam

Youre right - of course the correct answer is the wife.

Do you want the real answer or the politically correct answer??

Chat anyone? Thurs - 8.17pm

Someone ask James about his Frontera!! ....maybe that was a little under the belt!

Nice one Mike. I have bid on it. Not 100% the same as my other one - but as good as. Cheers matey.

Right, I think we will aim for Sat 29th May for the Solent trip. This gives us the option of Sun, nearer the time should the weather be iffy. Is this OK with everyone? We will aim to launch from Lymington slipway at about 7.30am - so arrive at 7am, all in the water by 8am. Hopefully local fishing guide DaveUK will be on hand to guide us - but basically a trip out to the West of the Solent to stock up on Mackeral, then down to the East to sit at anchor for Rays and Smoothies. So who is coming?? Blue Warrior will be there - James has 1st shout, but may be working, so might need crew. Rich JAW? Cheers

I'm sure you are right. Thanks for the support guys. I'm not sure if it has been debited - ill check tommorow. Sorta wish id bought it in blight now!

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I have sent the plotter back last Thurs via UPS Express. It arrived last Fri at 3pm (e-tracking) Since then I have emailed asking for a date when I will recieve the replacement - but heard nothing. Not too concerned yet, as only really had 2 days - but begining to worry a little. What comeback do I have with an internet based company if they fail to send the replacement. I have kept copies of all of the transactions and all emails exchanged??? Adam

Paul - Nothing wrong with a Freelander. In fact we are in exactly the same situation, and are also looking a a freelander. Unless you are towing a 4 ton rig, the freelander will be fine for your types of boats - the only thing I will metion is that they are perminant 4WD, so more wear on the tyres - the Suzuki's are switchable as it is not really needed 90% of the time. But good solid cars though. My astra copes fine with towing the Warrior on the road - it just struggles for traction on any slip bar Baiter. A Freelander will enable you to launch and retreave anywhere. Adam

Billy. http://www.ukhooks.com Mike is the guy - lovely chap. The hooks you need are long shank streamer hooks. All the advantages of circle's, ie improved hooking, and no deep hookers, plus you can thread a ragworm, instead of having to just nick it.

Right chaps. Next trail-a-way. Solent - Targeting rays amd smoothies as last year (hopefully with more sucess and less thunder! ) Dates: 22/23rd May or 29/30th May. Done mind where we launch from, although Lymington was good last time, we all know where it is, and is good for even the big boats. What do we think? Adam

I use Hokkies. The green and pink rubber squid type. I suppose the hooks are about a 2/4? I bait them with small thin squid strips. The method I fish them is to lower to the bottom, and gently 'bounce' the rig - the bream tend to be suckers for a moving bait.

What did we all buy today them?? Me: A fancy yachty type grab bag (Martin gave me the idea) Bargin at

12 of them on Ebay at the moment. Various prices - from

Billy: I have deleted your details now that Martin has paased them to Bob. Probably best not to have your personal details on such a public place as this. Welcome to the club!

Guys - See the latest post on Alderney for up to date details.

You dont need a Game licence for Fly fishing for Mullet - If a Sea Trout happens to come along - then thats just tough luck Id say - or course Id always return it! Fly fishing for mackeral is also worth trying! With the demise of so much of the 'big' fish in our waters, trying something differnet can be very rewarding! - Catching a 1.5lb mackeral on a fly, can give you just as good a fight as a 30lb eel, its all relative to the tackle you use. Graeme Pullen has written an article in this months BFM on this very subject. Fish lighter - have more fun! - Tope on carp rods, Bass on spinning rods, mackeral / gar on the fly!

Ordered my new plotter last week - from Denmark! Turned up yesterday - the wrong model! - They have sent the std 182 mono!! Now I have to send it all the way back to Denmark, and await the replacement! Adam