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That was busy and a little tiring It may take a time to make full report, we missed a bit of Sat and went for it yesterday. arrived home at about 10 Charlie ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Tight lines ther were a good No of decent fish caught last weekend Charlie

I will be letting everyone know what I do Charlie

I believe Terry has booked the meal for Sat evening which sounds good as it could be the breezy day so a return to fuel and get a chance to shower and change. We are up for the raft BBQ if others are. Fri/Sat not a problem My thoughts to head slightly east on way out, west on the way back. But I will make a call to a few contacts while we are there to check what is caught nearer to home on Thursday. That may alter our return plans but not by much. We are getting keen now, but not on hearing a 4.30 alarm Warning to Alfresco crew, do not expect conversation with Dan at that time in the morning, you may get a grunt if you are lucky Charlie

Best spots for the bigger boys around here are in deep water 35m plus, around to the west. Some anglers get them on the drift, but as Coddy says it would be a fair paddle, needs perfect weather and I suggest need a safety boat for cover hard work in a Kayak But I have had some up to 40lb just outside Dancing ledge Plenty of small ones on the Dolphin Bank, which is where you described I expect. Charlie

Cracking trip on any boat let alone a Kayak What a brute of a fish, well done guys, the big ones always look that bronze colour I have found the comparison between length and girth a good rough guide but not 100% and not easy to measure the buggers as they will not stay still long. No other choice on a Kayak though. Good angling, wish we could get that stamp of fish around here still. we are going accross channel to see if we can find some. Charlie

She is looking good Colin I bet you can not wait for 3rd June LW Poole is at about 0920 so you will be against tide, but its not a huge tide look forward to seeing her afloat Charlie

I agree Adam If it stays like that we will be OK IMHO What do others think? Charlie

As there is such a large number fishing the Bream comp, I need to keep all results in one place as much as possible. Log your catches here please: 1) Little Sal 2lb 2. Sam Chapman Alfresco 2lb 12oz 3. Dan Chapman Alfresco 3lb 1.5 oz 4. Charlie Chapman Alfresco 3lb 10oz

Sounds good Adam but not sure about the 5am start as Terry has a distance to travel. Happy to buddy with you and Tom, up close or at a short distance by radio. I had chatted to Tom before the postponed trip and he was planning a run straight to mid channel and a bit of Mark hopping from there 1 hr earlier tides also puts tope in the frame on day 1, I think a couple more days will allow the weather to be forecast. then I will go through the more accuarate tidal flow books and charts. If we go are you thinking of putting the boat into the marina on wed? Starting to get the buzz back now Charlie

Hi Greg I am sure you would generate some crew if you decided to come. and many offers of advice on some places to fish Charlie

Martin B 2) Dean B 3) Mark (Zippy) 4) Craig & Jackie 5) Neal S 6) John Young 7)Will&Stuart Summerell 8)Graham (Little Sal) 9 ) Dave Evans 10 ) Jim Davies 11 ) Tony O'Callaghan 12) PJ 13) Nigel Allen 14) derek vaines 15) Paul Stapleton (Zed) 16) Gordon & Heidi on Fugazi 17) Dave S 18) Bill Smith 19) Alan Green 20) Ben Allen 21)Derek Taylor 22)Diane Taylor 23) mike toms 24)James (Overrun) 25)Steve Daley 26. Charlie Chapman 27. Sam Chapman 28. Dan Chapman

Alfresco All 4 please, as anticipated. When are we thinking of discussing/finalising plans/ times/ buddy boats etc? I do not think with all the travelers that we need a meeting. to start the ball rolling. After I got back home last night, I looked at the tides and see they are about an hour earlier than on the 6th. Charlie

Hi Tom It sounds like a problem with the isolating switch would be a good place to start try taking it out of line ie take it off, take the wires off and connect the two heavy wires together [put two on the same connector on the back of the switch for a quick test] If you are stuck give me a call, I will bring a test meter over Charlie

I have just heard that Stuart can not get time off to make the trip So I now have a space available on Alfresco for the trip. But it will mean sleeping ashore on Alderney. I have had a few contacts from Mark at Alderney Angling for B&B,s as he is already full on these new dates If anyone who was going on the original dates has lost a ride or if anyone else fancy's the trip , Thursday - Sunday weather permitting please get in touch. Sounds like the fish are there Charlie

I have just heard that Stuart can not get time off to make the trip So I now have a space available on Alfresco for the trip. But it will mean sleeping ashore on Alderney. I have had a few contacts from Mark at Alderney Angling for B&B,s as he is already full on these new dates If anyone who was going on the original dates has lost a ride or if anyone else fancy's the trip , Thursday - Sunday weather permitting please get in touch. Sounds like the fish are there Charlie

Just seen this on the WSF site We have just come back from Alderney after 5 cracking days with skipper Rob on his 38 foot CAT Shogun. the weather was nothing like forecast with most days flat calm. first day crossing we had cod and pollack to 21.5lbs, second day turbot to 12lbs, third day more turbot and in the afternoon we went toping and I got a new pb of 45lbs, forth day yet more turbot to 11lbs and fifth day more cod and pollack on the way home. had a fantastic time, great skipper, great boat, great fishing and great company White Lancer BRING IT ON

Mark you can fish the Club one under normal Club rules Ie tell someone that you are going to enter and when you are going to fish. No need to book in at the angling centre. Apart from the kayakers, others may want to consider their options. We fished just the Club comp last year as we had guests onboard. Dan had a fish big enough to win our comp, and the open if he had entered it. He got the trophy but not the open prize of over

Well done Nige lovely specimen Ray and nice picture. Those dolphins sure are busy at the moment Charlie

Nice guys. I bet you get a real buzz out of that. nothing like getting close to a good one in a small boat at night, and you don't get smaller than a kayak. Charlie

Martin at Haywood technical used to have portable equipment I have his number at work, give me a call on Maonday if you are still looking Charlie

1.) JV - Adam and Alun, space for 1 more 2.) Quest II - Tom, Chris and Pete 3.) Abode keen May need crew ? 4.) Phaeton - Duncan 5.) Wight Magic - Dave , Dean and Gordon 6.] Alfresco Charlie, Dan, Will plus Stuart [if he can get time off]

We hope to go out deep on Thursday and then inshore somewhere on Friday Tight lines all

Just to stop others repeating this I have left a message for Mark letting him know we are not going tomorrow, and that we are all keen to come over some time soon. I have also told Mainbrayce who will inform the harbour office at Braye. Whatever you decide to do, stay safe and tight lines Charlie

As I said yesterday Plan what F***ing Plan We have now decided to be less bold in teh hope that we can reschedule at a later date with better weather. Alfresco will now go with plan Zulu Alpha Depart Poole early in the morning going wrecking Possibly in to Weymouth overnight then Shambles/wrecks and home Friday night Lets go fishing anyone wanting to join us will be more than welcome Charlie