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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?

Thanks guys. It has been amazing how much we both underestimated the task - not that it's been a problem, we are both loving every minute of it, and I rush home from work each day just to snatch a few hours work on her. Cair Paravel fit them out in 2 weeks, but then they are just bolting kit on. We have made several major adjustments to the basic boat and are speccing it as high as our skills, time and budget allow. Some days it seems like she'll be in the water next week, other days it seems months off.... One thing is for such - I dont think I'd ever have a factory boat again, it is just great knowing how every inch of the boat is built and constructed as it allows almost all kit to be configured or even manufactured the way you want it. Adam

BOOK IN HERE Weather permitting (as always!) this Sunday is species hunt, so a change from the specimen hunts of late. LW at Poole Entrance is 06.30am. Who's fishing then?

Nice looking boat mate. Very different from the normal boats we see in use on our shores - and why not? Good on you. Not your usual choice, I'd be interested in hearing your logic for decision. Great fun when we have weather like today, but how will you feel in Dec blasting out to the cod grounds when you have been used to the raider's cuddy? Look forward to seeing her on the water and how she performs. PS: I noticed that Sea Dangler have a report this month on the Pioneer and that Cambrian Boat Centre have taken on the UK dealership for them. Maybe we will see a few more on our shores.# Adam

Well the hard work last week has started to pay off. We had 6 full 12 hour days with 3 of us working supported by good advice from our local life saver Pete finished the welding this morning and I picked the welds this afternoon. So we now have the two Vetus pantograph wipers fitted, the cockpit rails, bulkhead hand rails, roof rails and the superb bow rail all finished and in place. I spent most of the week modifying the engine box as the std affair was in our opinion very poor and allow water to enter the engine bay, and didnt allow full access to the engine room. Bob moved further with the electics and finally we have 3/4 of the 2" D fender fitted...phew! Getting closer!

Andy, I'd like a look at one, just out of curiosity more than anything - maybe you could bring one to a monthly meeting for a demo? Adam

Not quite a catch report, but as the weather has been so crap this week, and I have been on holiday since last Weds, so would have been fishing - I thought I'd give you an update on our build progress. I had some bad news last week, so the boat has been a welcome distraction helping me clear my head. So didnt get much done last week... Anyway, Monday didnt start well either, we soon found out that the pipe bender and the welder we had for our

Last Sunday's comp has been re-scheduled for the 13th of July - same rules as before. Book in here if you are fishing. Adam

Charlie, You have a PM. Adam

Sorry for the last minute notice today, but been holding out for a better forecast. Anyway, it hasnt improved and the Metoffice have a strong wind warning out, so tomorrow's comp is OFF. Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis Strong winds are forecast Inshore waters forecast 24 hour forecast: 1300 Sat 28 Jun 1300 Sun 29 Jun Wind Southwest 4 or 5, increasing 6 at times. Sea state Moderate. Weather Mainly fair. Visibility Moderate or good. Outlook: 0700 Sun 29 Jun 0700 Mon 30 Jun Wind Westerly or southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 around headlands. Sea state Moderate or rough. Weather Mainly fair. Visibility Moderate or good.

Not looking good chaps I'm afraid. I'm sure fishable areas will be findable, but looking at it across the board and trying to pick weather that suits all of the boats in the club, general forecasts seem to be F4 edging F5 from the West. I'll make a final decision tomorrow afternoon, but it needs to get a hell of allot better!! Metcheck: Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis Strong winds are forecast Inshore waters forecast 24 hour forecast: 1900 Fri 27 Jun 1900 Sat 28 Jun Wind Southwesterly 5 to 7, decreasing 4 or 5 later. Sea state Moderate or rough. Weather Occasional rain or drizzle, fog patches for a time, fair later. Visibility Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first. Outlook: 1900 Sat 28 Jun 1900 Sun 29 Jun Wind Southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6. Sea state Moderate or rough. Weather Mainly fair. Visibility Moderate or good.

Sounds like a hell of a long trip. Would have loved to have gone, but work and home situation didnt allow. I'll load up google earth and have a look at the route! Edit: JESUS!!! 3 days and it looks like they have about 15 to go!! Troms is a hell of a long way north. I bet they wished they fitted auto pilot now!! Autoroute gives it as 6 days by road at an average of 60mph!!

Craig, Get yourself down to Portland - and get round to the Race. A shorter (much) drive, easy to launch a big boat and 6 miles round to the Bill. Live joeys fished on a portland rig is the tackle for great bass fishing. Be warned though - the race isnt the kindest, saftest place to fish - on big springs, 6/7 knot tides barrel though squeezing from over 100' of water to less than 50' - the result is spectacular overfalls which can be dangerous even for big vessels. For a safter option, drifting the edges of the shambles with live eels also works very well. Give me a ring if you want further info. Adam

A chap called Adrian Corker from Poole called me this evening - he got my number from here.. Anyway - he has a trip booked with our friend Fred on Crimson Tide on Sat 28th - they plan to fish mid channel for the cod. Adrian has 5 spaces on the trip he is looking to fill. Cost is

Sorry for the delay in posting chaps - been working away this week... Anyway - as has been posted already, Sunday is another comp, and the last in the BFM series. Format is best specimen, so book in your best % fish with Paul or me. The forecast is looking decidedly iffy - windy this week, but dying off - buy will it go quicker - anyway, lets hold fire until Fri / Sat and I'll post up with a decision. Book in here if you havent on the other thread! Cheers

Right, a bit of frantic research in order to add on to exisiting orders and I have the following on order: A composite seacock and skin fitting in one. Went for composite to avoid electrolysis issues, it is fire resistant and claims to be as strong as brass or s/s... This will route to a Y piece which then feeds a rule pump as Rob says above - purchased from TCS for just

http://www.tcschandlery.co.uk/ProductDetai...60-cdbf295208a0 A bargin!! Ive ordered one of these. Next Q - I'm favouring a skin fitting and stopcock all in one unit - less connections to fail - is this right? Also do I want a standard open pick up or do I need a scoop type?

Thanks Tomo - sounds good. Any chance of a photo or spec?