Adam F

A few more toys added last night.

Its been a busy few weeks and she is starting to look more like a water ready boat each day. The engine will be going in, in about 3 weeks time. All of the 'toys' for the wheelhouse have arrived from a uber helpful Matt Sydenham of MES Ltd in Poole. 99% of the dusty, smelly glass work is done. Still on track for a November launch.

Craig Willis the comp organiser for Burnham has contacted me today - he is coming down on holiday between 8th and 12th September with his boat - a Predator 165. He is looking for either crew or a buddy boat, and ideally wants to target bream or livebaiting for bass. Anyone up for it? Post here or PM me and I'll drop his number to you. Cheers Adam

I released a 3lber......

Comp is ON. But all skippers please keep and eye on the weather - SSW 4-5 are forecast later in the day with Sea state moderate or rough, esp. on the offshore and exposed reef marks. Tight lines!

So - Question: Who is fishing the comp who wouldnt have been able if it was on a Sunday? IE has the Sat comp made any differance? Good to see this comp weel supported... and no charlie - french bass dont count...

Dont forget guys - the re-scheduled bass comp is this Saturday - and touch wood the weather is looking great! Book in here:

Charlie, I have about 15 ton of mixed backfill here - came from an old barn thay fell over. As other - transport is an issue. Zed - I need some topsoil - I'll drop you a PM

Sorry Boys - this is becoming a bit of a habit of late... SUNDAY'S COMP IS POSTPONED UNTIL 7th SEPT It's been an easy call this weekend and I'm sure no one will argue... Outlook: 0700 Sun 17 Aug 0700 Mon 18 Aug Wind Westerly backing southerly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Sea state Moderate, occasionally rough. Weather Rain or showers. Visibility Moderate or good, occasionally poor. Cheers Adam

Good to see a few people booking in. The forecast isnt too hopeful though - the weekend is sandwiched by strong winds and heavy rain I'll pop a decision on here on Sat. Cheers Adam

The only differance with mine was the pump mounted slightly lower - pretty much level with the bottom of the hull. The rule brackets have elongated bolt holes which allow about 1/2" lateral movement to get the best set-up.

Both Blue Warrior and Out of the Blue ( my last two boats) had water pick ups that operated right up to 30 knots but wernt through hill skin fittings. Simple system - a rule bilge pump sat on a sidemount fitting also from Rule. Easy to fit, no holes, cheap, neat instal and very, very effective. This time round though - Ive drilled a hole!!

Nice report Tom - sound awesome. You didnt do a bad job of the photos - its a bit of a nack. If you have any you want clearing up, send them over - Photoshop can work wonders on underwater images. Of course........ I'd rather come with you, even if it wasnt to fish, I could bring my gear and do the underwater photos? (i'd rather fish though!!)

Sorry for the late call guys - another tough decision, so left it as late as possible. COMP IS OFF - POSTPONED UNTIL SAT 23rd AUGUST Sorry chaps. Metoffice are giving SSW 4/5 sea state moderate. Wave height 1.2m and with the quarry being Bass, I want the usual races and reefs fishable to make it a good comp. If it went ahead most boats would be sheltering inshore. Adam

A Sony T50 or a Fuji F31 both here with underwater housings to 40m if you want them. Usual arrangement - you break it you buy it! Adam

Tides are lovely, but the forecast isnt. At the moment SW 4/5 poss. 6 so keep an eye on here as I'll make a call as soon as possible. Adam

That will explain why every emergancy vehicle in dorset overtook me in Poole this morning. Looks nasty...

Me too. I now have a big lure box and keep the different varieties together, or just keep them in the packets they came in. I think the reaction is silicone and latex. Adam

Sorry Simon - this comp has always been on Sat. I even put it in BOLD on the comp sheet so it wouldnt be missed. Thanks to all those who have booked in. I have just had a look back at the Sat vs. Sun thread that run a while ago to see if any of the Sat supporters have booked in.... guess what?.....

A slight change this weekend, as for a change and in response to several members request that they cannot fish Sunday's - this weekend is our annual Bass Specimen Hunt - on SATURDAY. Usual rules, a 7 hour period to be fished between 6am and 6pm. This is a big tide, picked to allow a good crack at the spikeys. There is also a trophy for the best catch and release bass on this comp. Who's fishing then?

Trev, As discussed - I'll take it. Next meeting? Ta

Update. Comp is ON. Latest forecast here: Outlook: 0700 Sun 20 Jul 0700 Mon 21 Jul Wind West or northwest 4 or 5. Sea state Moderate, occasionally slight later. Weather Mainly fair. Visibility Moderate or good. It's not an ideal forecast, but they give the wind dropping off through the week, so nothing nasty lurking. Please bear in mind though, that they are giving 5's, so the smaller boats had best take care. Venturing far offshore will be risky. As always it is the individual skippers responsibility to put to sea on the day. Have a good one those who go. Adam

Hi Guys.. Yep, it's another one of those tough call forecasts again. I pleased to say that the forecast where I will be Sunday is 38c and 3 knot winds.... Anyway - I'm off on Sunday morning so I'll make a call as early as possible tomorrow. At the moment I'd say it's looking like a yes, but with restrictions to inshore and care to smaller boats - all forecasts seem to be giving F4/5 WNW. I'll keep a close eye and post by lunchtime tommorow. Adam

It's similar to a kab, but not the price of a kab. Came from Jennings seating, they are on the web. Welder - the unit was a TIG, but it's a long story how we actually got it done in the end! Welding is somehting I know nothing about, so this was a steep learnign curve. Are you building the flyer from scratch? Bit of a change from the Featon?

Mark, What did you go for in the end?