Adam F

Ive been working down here all day, and dont fancy a 1.5hr trip home and back again for the meeting - Ive spoken to Charlie and I'm sending him as my spokesperson! Just need to muddle through tomorrow and then Thurs will be packing and loading ready for the off!

Dave, just order it with Mark and one of us will collect?

Nope just the standard 5.3 SX

Gummi mak? Just googled that... It's a killer rig no? Strange how these 'modern' methods are just a variation on a theme, often an old method!

Are they really that much better than a conventional treble? Interesting concept, maybe ill give it a go?

What are assist hooks and why/how do they work?

Thanks Al. I've heard that they are starting to get mackeral off Weymouth now and a few over the wrecks but not consistently. I expect we will source a few to get us going. See you out there for a beer no doubt! Adam

Are any of the boats able to go Thurs if that was the better forecast? (assuming accomidation was available?)

Lets hope this sticks:

Sorry, these ones: http://www.rokmax.com/product.php?prodid=111&name=+++++++++++++++++++++Avet+SX+Series+Reels+-+New+SXJ+Model The SX 5.3 reel. You won't be disappointed they are worth every penny.

Thanks Terry, super work as always.

Woops, photo didn't upload...

Hope all this planning isn't in vain, forecast looking depressing so far!

Avets. No questions. They cost a bit more than an Abu but are epic reels. My rack now has 4 Kenzakis and matching Avets. A really nice combo. Buy in the Uk from Rok Max. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I found a couple of these in the workshop, they fit 3 pirks nicely. Incidentally they are from Flambeau and are called Tuff Tainer. Will be interesting to see how they perform as they are impregnated with something that prevents rust, ideal for us anglers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Anyone started weather watching yet?

Awesome guys, well done. One question: why didn't you launch at Castletown, or even one of the Coves near The Bill.... And shorten the paddle and increase fishing time?

Thats a nice idea Rob - they blunt and rust on the pirk, and only take a few moment to pop on the split ring. May well do this.

This may help some of the skippers that dont know all going: Joint Venture - Adam, Alun J & Rob F - Aquafish 23 Leaving Poole early (6am ish) cruise 16-20knots Awol - Martin, Terry, Kev - Karnic 2460 leaving Poole between 6-7am cruise hopefully between 16-20knots Kingfisher, Chris, Chris - Arvor 25 Leaving Poole Wishin Too - Nige - Osprey 24 - Leaving Xchurch Freebouys - Peter & Matt - Merry Fisher Marlin 6 - Leaving Portland White Magic - Dave , Craig , Paul - Arvor 25 - Leaving Poole Alfresco - Charlie, Dan, Will, Ben - Procharter P3 - Leaving Poole Tigerfish - Steve, Lloyd, Alan - Targa 30 - Leaving Lymington Serenity - Tony, Graham, Alfie - Mery Fisher 695 - 16 knot cruise buddy with ANYA? ANYA - Andrew, Dean -Merry Fisher 705 - 16 knot cruise buddy with Serenity?

Graham is Little Sal and he's on the list so just the 3 to go :-)

Do any of you have a novel way of carrying your pirks? I find them so awekward - heavy and sharp, at the same time. If i lob them in the lead bucket someone risks getting hooked, but they are too big and bulky for a rig wallet?

Just to keep the list up to date and start looking at buddying boats up: Joint Venture - Adam, Alun J & Rob F Leaving Poole early (6am ish) cruise 16-20knots Awol - Martin, Terry, Kev Kingfisher, Chris, Chris Serenity - Tony, Graham, Alfie Wishin Too - Nige, Freebouys - Peter & Matt White Magic - Dave , Craig , Paul Alfresco - Charlie, Dan, Will, Ben Tigerfish - Steve, Lloyd, Alan ANYA - Andrew, Dean

Well the 7 day forecasts are starting to pick up next weekend. Thurs and Fri looking ok....

I doubt ill be able to make the meeting. Ill be looking to leave Poole early approx 6-6.30. 1 week to go! In fact this time next week I hope to be halfway there!