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Thanks Guys will have to remember the large floats We may start there to get some bait Graham Then push on and out a bit more. Charlie

ben has just sent me a photo that he took on Sunday he was taking a picture of Dan and I side by side playing fish , when Dan's line parted. The rod then took on a shape that is unbelievable For those that are interested the rod is my Kensaki 20/30, check out the weird shape even through the butt. Charlie

One the bigger tides this weekend , I thought that I may have a look for some Bass. Not something we do a lot of so maybe its time that we tried a little harder. Any advice prior to the trip would be greatly appreciated. Ben is joining me but the boys are not available. That means I have room for two if anyone fancy's a go. You know the drill, get in touch. It will not be a really long day as I need to be home by 1730 Charlie

Not sure what I am doing or who is joining us yet I will try to let you know Charlie

Hi again even in well known fish holding areas like the patch there are hot spots. groups of pots give an indication of where they are as you approach, but it is well worth looking around using your sounder to spot real features such as rocks , banks gulleys ect. If you are lucky you may see fish on the sounder as well. Again anchor uptide and cast back to "the spot" If you are struggling to see wrecks you may be looking for ones inshore that are buried in sand or your numbers may be wrong. If you want PM me the names of the wrecks you are trying to find and I will try to give a bit of info on them, you can add your numbers if you want and I will check them. I hope that this will help you to weed out some that are best left alone. My usual advice it to pick a well known one that is easy to find and practice on that. even if that practice is just finding it and not fishing, to get confidence up Charlie

Good luck Oli There have been some fish caught on the wrecks but not on the biggest tides as far as I know I may be out on Sat, give me a call on six Tight lines Charlie

Dave Having read my earlier reply again, it did not come over as intended. I stick with what I said, about time at sea and learning from others, but may now have time to help more. We catch most bream on a two hook rig with a small bright bead just above the hook. or simply cut a feather rig in half and use that after baiting the feathers with worm squid or bits of fish. As you say your son wants to target more exciting fish than Mackeral, go to an area that holds plenty and maybe try differant tactics on each rod. catch a few mackeral every now and then for bait and to keep him busy. Treat them well [put in cool box] and at the end of the day take those left over home for tea, [they are about my favorite eating fish.] Or freeze a few for winter whiting baits. Maybe try Southbourne Rough, the outer end of Christchurch ledge on a small tide or the depper water outside of the Dolphin bank Ref Gear/outfits if you have a selection try a light one with baited feather rig, bounced back with the tide, or fished "Uptide method" Mid weight outfit with the rig Barney discribes, or your pennel rig baited with mackeral fillet, fished hard on the bottom for Tope, eels, rays bass etc and a heavier rod again just a single hook rig, but on stronger trace line, big hook, whole "Flapper" mackeral, fished hard on the bottom but bounced away behind the boat untill it stops, to await congers and tope. You will need to look for features and anchor the boat uptide of them to position your baits in your chosen hot spot, it can be tricky. But get it right and the fish will come. If you get it wrong, do not sit in the wrong place for hours, pull the anchor back in and try a short move to reposition the boat [something we nearly always do when the tide changes direction] Good luck and very tight lines Charlie

Now if you were fishing in May and June your tactics would no doubt have got you some Bream Later in the year the bream spread around to other marks and the patch returns to the fish that you mentioned. [Even in the main season you will also get those] Its a huge learning curve, in a massive area of sea My advice would be the same as others, come along to meetings to chat to Members and if possible fish with a few to let them show you a few things to do. No sure fire methods to get it right, but if you keep trying better fish will come.` Its all down to time at sea really Good luck Charlie

My biggest reef conger circled the boat twice before I could get it to the boat Hard luck thAt it took your bait as you slept. Charlie

Good try mate and some impressive fish as the By catch We have not had a go yet this year, but if we get some settled weather we will be giving it a go. Shame about losing the big eel, no doubt you will go back for it Charlie

Not sure how much time off I will get on that weekend, but Alfresco will be there when we can. This is our favorite comp, because of the variety of fishing that can be tried. I hope that it gets the support it used to get. Charlie

Sorry Jim I had to join in How about "Olympic Torch" They never go out and it goes with the time of purchase, and all the recent excitement Charlie

Great News jim and I see that the new boat deal was also done. Good luck with choosing a name for her. Charlie

Well I had a Club record for about an hour and that did not even make the top 5 LOL Well done all Charlie

Steve I am sure that you know but just in case As the water depth changes over underwater ledges the velocity of the tide increases On the ledge in places the depth can reduce to half in a short distance, the tide speed would therfore double. It is why overfalls get thrown up [and why the fish like it because of all the food on offer] glad that you got back safe, with a very nice Sole Charlie

Thank you very much for such a nice post. We will no doubt all wish you well in the fish rich areas of Cornwall If you are visiting Poole let us know and pack your tackle All the best Charlie

We hope to be out so add us to the list We may be offshore a bit smelling of Garlic

Nice one Nigel and some nice fish too Charlie

Well done John I hope you have many happy trips on the new boat Charlie

You left yours behind, Did it arrive in the post Thanks Guys About time I caught another big fish. Fingers crossed that we can give it a go next weekend. Charlie

Trying to remove your Iron joke?

Johhny Best advice I can give is to chose the one you fancy and give them a call either on the phone before you go, or on the correct VHF channel as you approach to make sure they have room. Have a pen and paper handy to jot down the berth No and which side you want your fenders on. A search on the internet gives you info and maps/charts with more info. Yarmouth is nice. Call them up , and as you approach a small boat arrives to guide you in. During the week their prices are reduced. But its only a small place. We prefer East Cowes marina again call them for the info The marina is well kept and nice, free wifi and internet cafe in the office Nice Pub just outside and a short walk to the free chain ferry to west cowes If in doubt call the marina/harbour office and ask We do not bite

It was using yours when I borrowed Imagine, that started me thinking of getting one Paul. Mine has been made to be a good fit over the side deck, and is held on with the two large machine screws. It is not left fitted all the time as there are times when it would just be in the way.

It was made to my design, by Dave at Midas Manufacturing. I have been thinking about adding one for a while now. As you say built to take the strain and to last. It sure helps to retrieve the heavy chain and anchor that we use.

Yes it has been going for a lot of years A lot of companies and Clubs support the various actions needed to make Poole a harder target for the Low Lifes that like to take rather than earn. That said the cut backs and movement of teh Marine Police do not help.