great white

Hi mate I thought you had her polished recently? Charlie

It is mate and about mid way from Poole or Portland But it is not huge, there are others close by that are larger and a bit easier to fish. It depends if you are used to wrecking really. Adam 12/5 Dover HW is at 6.45 BST Slack mid channel is about dover HW +6 Charlie

Happy Birthday Craig have a good one mate. Charlie

No Takers?? Except kev as crew Charlie

After doing some research into fishing off of Cherbourg my plans for the proposed July trip may change. Basically Gary and Amber are talking to Wendy about coming and staying in France a little longer , so much less fishing than originally planned It will mean that the weather will have to be spot on so chances of going are slimmer. So as not to waste the research I am now thinking of going on the weekend of the 48hr as well. Probably a long day saturday, then into cherbourg overnight and Sunday a fish on the french side before return after the comp ends. It will mean that I need a crew that is available for both days and not the usual swap of Crew for teh second day, crashing on the boat is an option if we only take 4 in total, or sleep ashore. I think my boys are away so let me know if you fancy it, or if you want to come as buddy boat /boats 1. Alfresco Charlie plus crew TBC.

Nice tides so you may get some takers, especially if the weather is poor earlier in the month. I think work would stop me going then, but we will see. I am thinking of going to Cherbourg for the 48 hr in June, I will start another thread to see if anyone fancies it. Charlie

Never seen one in the Flesh and it must be a Club Record so I hope that you weighed it. I did not realise that they grew that big well done, not many will get one of those on their species list, better not tell Dave E where you got it from Charlie

But does Greg know where the boat will be early in the mornings? I suppose he can see speedy from his digs Charlie

Adam we are thinking of giving it a go at one of the slightly nearer wrecks next sunday. But with the potential hangover the weather will have to be good. Charlie

Would love to join you but I have decided to wait one more week for the small tides. be very aware of how big the tide is and how fast it will motor Low water at Poole and Christchurch will make interesting pictures. Charlie

Welcome back Terry Glad it went well what about talking us through the pictures and the fishing on offer in Cuba after a meeting Charlie

Nigle You know he only wears his pink top and flip flops when offshore congering Charlie

Dave if you can not get the right one for your auxilary I am sure you can get a male hose connector so you can make up a short adaptor hose. Charlie

Cheers Charlie, Wher's the Brittle Stars ? As for the Turbo...from what I saw all you have to do is sit in the wheelhouse drink tea, eat grub, have a snooze....then wind in and hey presto...it gives its self up..... Tomo are the Brittle Stars a bit too far west for you Al ? As for the way we fish is there another way without tea and grub????? Whole mackeral on a wire trace dragged along the sea bed is the only way with tuby's on that mark mate Charlie

Hurd Deeps?? Charlie

Well done mate good to just have the boat in build to worry about You are always welcome out with us, I am sure we will tempt you to the brittle stars, and a look for a sneaky turbo Charlie

Never too late to get involved We are looking to go on the 12th May weather Permitting. I am not sure if Adam has talked to the Island about moorings etc yet. But we usually just pitch up and take what is available on the day anyway. Arranging B&B is usually down to the individuals, but maybe someone will post on here where to try Terry has arranged a couple of meals ashore so you may want to add your names to those. Charlie

Sounds great Adam and now she stays ashore it should not be to hard to keep her shiny I have a few nicks and scratches to take out now that the engine work seems about done. Charlie

looking good Graham and very weatherproof if you did want to trail away and camp in her. Charlie

I replaced two of my 7000's last year when in Alderney and almost got the pair for the normal UK prce thanks to Marks keen pricing no delivery and no VAT I think that they are the 7000ci They will not last as long as previous 7000 that are much older than my boys but when used with my Kensaki 12-20 they make excellent pollacking outfits. On the smaller rod I use the smaller reels, and providing they have a full spool they cope well, although I am tempted to get one of those avets. I feel that the 6-12lb rod and 6500 is a bit to light for deep wrecking so I use the 12-20. Nice light weight if drift fishing all day Charlie

Hi Dan Have a great birthday, and do not get too blasted when you go out tomorrow Charlie

Mike I usually use one of my smaller 6000 or 6500 abu's with mine but if I am having a mad moment and pollacking with it, I use my 7000Ci Charlie

Happy Birthday Dean Have a great time on Friday Charlie

Great news Pete Very pleased for Pat and Lyle and I hope it sets precident for more common sense on this issue. Charlie

mark you ommitted to tell our friend on teh forum that you are in Auckland NZ Nice fish though mate Charlie