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Hi guys No phone calls or texts so I decided to go alone again With the time of the tides no need to start at the crack of dawn, 0830 before I left the harbour A few mackerel in the tank, then anchor down Plenty of dogs around again, then a 10lb undulate A small bass then a very stroppy and large for the area tope of about 30lb, on light gear that one caused some problems with the other lines before chomping through the trace and another line next to the boat As the tide eased even more dogfish and a blonde ray about the same size as the undulate 1500 came around quick, then time to head in so that we could attend another great club BBQ this evening. A very busy and enjoyable day in the sunshine.

Thinking that I may go out and have a look for a few rays tomorrow I have not organised a crew and it may be late to do so, But if anyone fancies it give me a bell/text 07887 794716 Will be back in time to put the boat away and get to the BBQ Charlie

48 hr Comp will start 6pm 5th July and finish 6pm 7th July 1) Court Jester - Neal Sturt and crew TBA 2) alfresco charlie sam dan and ben

Nice report mate 5 species added on a poor day Bet you enjoyed the hard fighting scorpion fish. Charlie

Hi graham As it had water in it why not give it a damn good flush with fresh water Then I would definately presure test the tanks, before doing any more to rig them for use. If they leak the task to get them into use could be huge If the tanks are sound you need a good filler and vent arrangement, plus a solid line from the bottom of the tank to an in line water and dirt filter near the engine. The flexible fuel line then goes from the filter to the engine connector. POp in to see me at work mate and I can show you some examples

I know where you are coming from Chris Try working in a marina and listening to sailors moaning about lack on wind all day

Thanks martin

Hi Martin Any chance of posting a thread about how you did that report with pictures on your phone mate If you can keep it simple to follow, I May try it on our next trip

Happy Birthday all I hope that you got some useful fishy presents and get the time and weather to use them

Great live report Sounds like you had a nice day and caught some good fish Charlie

I think the desciption is a bit dramatic The spring broke lol

Def the weather I had a crew of 5 all interested in what has always been one of my favorite comps. Please do not scrap this one Charlie

Thats a shame I know that many were keen after the gap year in 2012 But if we struggle to get there from Poole , you can see why the distant travellers stayed away.

Why so Matt?

After an afternoon drifting the bridge with Ben I Would be much quicker at the braid knots now LOL

Look at the double grinner Rob

Likewise Happy to show you the knot that I changed to a year or so back It has proved to be better than the Knotless Knot or modified Allbright that we used before. Charlie.

I may go along for "work" More just to have a nose around in truth Charlie

A very good entry list, for what I hope is a good summer competition. Good luck to you all

Well done Rodney Hard luck that the big one did not make it to your new net. At least you know where the big one lives, so you can go back for it. Charlie

Well done Lofty Great fish mate When I lived further East, I spent most of my time chasing them at this time of year

Fingers crossed we will be needing the c flag for the 48 hr weekend, so it may be pushing even my Mrs patience to go away the weekend before as well Duncan. Good to see you on the boat again last weekend, is that the start of more frequent sightings ?

Thanks guys I will remember that on Sat Martin, when it is your turn and all 4 of your boys are there Lol