Adam F

'Bob if we get the new boat to look THIS good..... I'll be happy man!'

Slack tides = ling

I'll have a chat with the Armoury this week. I also know Mark at Alderney Angling has just set up a new B&B. There are plenty of B&B's on the island - the usual problem is getting in at short notice. In previous years Ive needed to book up at least 6 months in advance. The Armoury is great as they dont charge if you get blown off. Plus they do a mega breaky. The downside is if you want to leave the mooring early to get to the banks.

Sorry Mate - brownie points already submitted. Looking forward to it, lets hope the weather plays nice. Metcheck is giving a bit of wind at the moment - but with 14 days to go - who knows.... http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp?zipcode=poole

Decorating the bedroom this afternoon. Rach does have a list in the kitchen that 'must' be done before the boat arrives......

Vey nice Dave - a good looking purposeful boat. Looking forward to seeing her up close!

Thanks Mike - I never knew that! You learn every day! Postponing the comp wont be a bad thing (apart from me being forced into decorating!) at least a few more will hopefully be able to attend??

Youre joking Charlie... it's already up there, ask bob!! You are more than welcome, and your advice would be welcome. About 3 weeks we think..... hate waiting!!

What's your budget Codless? Would be interesting to look at other options? I think the Warriors et al have a hull that eminated from the Icelander - take a closer look....

Funny that! It's the info I had, but mine too came to a macky bait fished deep!

You got it in one Al. Its the ones marked ++. We can only enter 4 comps and these are the 4 we decided on. Format doesnt matter, its based upon the position the entrant gets. Does this clarify it? BTW - for those who dont know - the prize is a fully fitted Warrior 165 worth approx

A good read!! However - dont the forum members think that stories of old always sound better the older they are? I remember days fishing off Boscombe Pier when I was 5 with my Dad. Sure the fishing was better then, but I recall days of a cod every cast - when in reality I guess the 2 or 3 cod I saw caught seemed like monsters every cast! Nice to reminisce though!

Thanks Mark. Two people is fine. Looks like an option, we'll look into it. To be honest, we may just pop here in for a few months and see how bad the growth is before we act. Looks like we have a few options. Adam

Dan, Are you on the Solent Fishing forum? If not register on their. The guys have quite a bit of help they can give for up that end. Adam PS: I'm useless - still have your anchors here!

Bob and I went down to Cair Paravel again today to talk build options and see how our new boat is getting on. She went into the mould just yesterday so it was pretty cool to see her like this. 3 weeks and counting!! We are tracking the build / fit-out progress on the club gallery here: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/photoalbum/thumbnails.php?album=123

Nope - cause if we need one we'll have ripped the leg off the boat and a scraped hull will be the last of our worries!! Our mooring wont dry out, and like the Aquafresh crew will just have to pick our tides a little more carefully.

It's worth giving some thought to. As has been said, I have scheduled two comps this year on Sat's to gauge the interest. Personally, and from the replies above its 50/50 who can and who cant. Making it over two days may be something I / we look at next year. I guess it has the advantage of more people fishing, but makes it less of an 'event'. Adam Comp. Sec.

JESUS!! - What must the kids look like then!!!

Copper Coat Tell me more please? A few people have recommended it for a brand new boat so while we have the rare option of this, I'd like to know the pros and cons please! Thanks

Bob will get a lift up with me I'd guess, so not a problem. Cant get hold of him though... I'll keep trying

Much like Terry for me. Uptiding works slightly better than casting downtide. However I just use my 7' downtide rods. 6oz grip lead, running ledger and a 2/3' 30lb snood. 3/0 fine wire hook and squid / rag / lug bait. The best tip I can give it change you baits every 10 mins max. The coffee water means smell is king!

Thanks Terry, Good on you. Bob F was looking for a crew space, I'll text him now.

Monday 5th is a new moon. Dont have tides for the CI's but Poole is a 2.2m that day. We've had all tides when we've been over in the past biggies are harder fishing. We had big tides in 2006 with Chris meaning the weight went down a few times during the day. I'd suggest the weather is more of a concern over the tides, if it's a summer like weekend the tides would be of little concern to me!

Pretty dissapointing for Gordon trying to pull this togther. At the moment I think he has just other boat - Jojo, so a grand total of 2 boats representing PBSBAC.... Not withstanding those who cant make it due to other arrangements, I'd be interested to know why other members who trail dont fancy the trip?

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