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Sorry The bosses birthday, and we will be up with the relatives. Even if we were here, fishing on Wendy's birthday is a no go Tight lines all Members who fish it Charlie

Calm down Dan you will get old before your time seriously its frustrating that they change so much try looking at bracknell prognoses via meteonet. Have a look at the weather charts and then you can join in and have a guess yourself. Currently it shows a big high sat over France tomorrow, I hope that its right Charlie

Hi All Will and I are thinking of going out wed Dawn till Dusk, probably not go far in these big tides anyone fancy joining us, let me know Charlie

Best advice I can give Dave, is to try and jump on one of the Members boats when they have spaces available I am sure you would learn all you need. I know Rory enjoyed his day on Sat with us, a steep learning curve on a far from flat day. We would have taken more with us but the weather was a bit sloppy and it would have been tangles all around. If I have spaces I will post Charlie

Well done Don on getting out and getting Dad on the fish Xray was probably a good spot in a NE wind. a bit further out would have been far less comfy Charlie

Can understand that I am borderline wether to go tomorrow morning If poss can you text me the decision as I hope to be afloat, and it would be good to know before I pack the boat up when we get in Cheers Charlie

If you want a nice calm day, do not do what I did today. I let Sam take a couple of his mates for a fish on Alfresco in the Harbour. He knows how much work went into her and knows that she is our pride and joy, so he will be very carefull all day. But its not good for the piece of mind. LOL Even though he is an RYA powerboat instructor and has just spent six months away on his ship so is well used to being afloat. I must be going soft/mad Charlie

We have everything crossed that we can get out this weekend. After all the hard work at home I have a pass to go both days if the Comp is on. I have crew etc, so lets hope the weather is good. Charlie

Happy birthday Neal I hope you get some nice things and a chance to use them in this better weather Charlie

The weather is starting to look a little less optimistic, but we are still on at the moment. Dan may now be able to come but if he cries off I will get in touch Alfie. Can you PM me a contact number. Charlie PS I hear a few fish were landed today

Hi Rory It would be a pleasure to take you out, Will is also coming and room for one more we just need to get a little nearer the weekend to ensure that there is still going to be a weather window. I ought to ask how your sea legs are? as that may decide the limit on the weather for you [and us] We will not be going that far as I have to be back on time, but we will get a chance of Cod Conger and Whiting I hope. PM me a number and I will call nearer the weekend Charlie

Just seen the other thread I had forgotten its the Club Cod Comp Sunday 13th So if you are going, do not forget to register for that one too Tight lines Charlie

OOPs had forgotten that when looking to go out Sat because of going out Sat night. better have a look when I get home to see if boys are available. Thanks for the reminder Charlie

Glad you got the replacement Paul I must say that your lock took some cutting off, but it just shows what can be done with a large bolt cropper, even that lock gave up. That said the size of the croppers I had to use we not exactly descreet. They are about 3 feet long Charlie

I hope that the XC Weather site and their forcast for the end of the week is right. If so Alfresco will be off of her winter berth for the first trip in ages on Sat. The boys have both got early Christmas social arrangements and are not available. Wendy and I are out Sat evening so it will not be a long long day. If anyone fancies a go at the whiting/cod and wants to join me get in touch. Charlie

Great day and report Mark , thanks for letting us know. Its really good to see you and the boys enjoying the boat and getting some fish well done. Its been blowing here for weeks, which is a right pain. Charlie

Mark if I hear of any I will let you know with the current spell of weather I expect a few people will be thinking about selling boats. Good luck with teh search Charlie

Graham You have just given me the best laugh I have had in my office for years Just sat here reading the post laughing, with the thought of you strugling to your PC bound up in your new drysuit to ask how to get it on/off Brilliant mate Have fun stay safe Charlie

Just a reminder, in the hope that the weather settles and fishing is possible on Sunday. Apparently Poole Harbour Commisioners are holding an excercise with the chain ferry on Sunday between 0930 to 1100. I believe that the harbour entrance will be closed at some time during the excercise. Regards Charlie

It certainly has been anything but flat in Poole Harbour for most of today Although is has quitened down nicely now charlie

Thats just mean Have a good trip Simon, tight lines Charlie

Great Fish Dan well done you. and thanks for the pictures, nice to even see a fish after the past months weather. Charlie

As Adam really except I usually do have some pre tied ones in my trace wallet. Twin 6/0 on sliding pennel 60 lb or stronger line for cod a Twin Patenoster with 1/0 hooks for the whiting Dave if you want to see a couple pop around the corner to the house. Charlie

That the answer, Hibernation. Wish I had thought of that Charlie

I hope you are right Alun although if postponed another week all the Chapmans could fish Hope you all get out, we are due in Pompey at 10 so should be in Club waters during the comp. Tight lines Charlie