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only Codling to 20lb max Nice quote Tom wish we suffered such small fish Charlie By the way how is the boat coming on?

You are right Gordon The pans stay

Dom these are good tides for the deeper marks or wrecks Wish I was not working, Charlie

I look forward to reading the full details Someone must have scratched a few points. there seemed to be plenty of us out there fishing. We opted to try offshore and accept any bycatch We got a few eels but nothing else near the wreck, then we had a few dogs and pout on a bank in the last 90 min. Charlie

Blimey Mate The boat will be flying now without all the extra kit. I am trying not to overload Alfresco, but she is already carrying extra "Spares" buckets bait boards cooking pans etc etc. Charlie

Hi Fred Glad you all got back OK on that big Cat, I bet you had an interesting time I have been in Braye a few times in that weather and its not nice having to decide wether to stay in the rough harbour or set off across the channel Charlie

Nice pictures she really does look good Thanks for the comments about Alfresco, We have built her to code but will not go the whole way unless fuel costs dictate or the boys and I change our mind to start chartering. The website name on her is the makers Charlie

Rich S I have one space tomorrow if you want it, have tried to call you without success can you call me on my mobile. I do not think we will be scratching though, weather permitting in the morning we intend to try a bit further out first Charlie

Thanks BOB I have the boat back on her mooring but I could bring her in to the Marina on Monday at 5 ready if you want. I was going to call you to see if you wanted to join us tomorrow, but I presume you and Adam have a shopping list to sort out Call me when its conveniant Charlie

Well done mate I know what its like to get to the end of a big project I hope you get as much fun being back afloat as me and the boys have CU on the water Charlie

Thanks Mike Tight lines all Charlie I think Prodigy is also fishing with Gary, Peter and Tom

sounds like the one although it does seem a bit over dramatic we usually put an anchor out off the bow and go back on the flooding tide to get the boat I am sure one of the 4 ribs could have done that, never mind they are all safe which is the main thing. Charlie

I was watching that from my office, and I must admit thinking that they were definatly in overkill on the number of boats in attendance

Bob I have been ages waiting for matt to look at the link between my Lowrance my Icom VHF and the Radar. Do you fancy a trip sometime while I pick your brains. Charlie

Sorry Duncan you are right I forgot the steering oil, funnels etc As for torches I have a fairly good one tucked down next to the helm seat and I have a 500watt spotlight on an long lead that can plug into any of the cigar lighter type sockets in the cabin/hold and engine bay. Charlie

Hi All As its the first one of the season, I thought I would remind you that if you need bait from Alex please give him a call and a bit of notice Charlie

For what its worth I Carry Engine spares, Belts, Spare impellor, Oil and Fuel filters, fuses. Engine and stern drive Oil, engine coolant. Boat spares Lamps for Nav lights, deck lights, fuses for bilge Pp's electrical tape, various crimp on fittings, various lengths sizes of hoses and jubillee clips. cable ties, rubber bungs, rags some sealant, General purpose grease, spray oil, and anti moisture spray and of course most important a good collection of tools No point in being a Marine Engineer and carrying half a ton of spares if you do not have tools available. Hope that helps Charlie, [i am sure as the boat grows older so the list will become longer.]

Nice one Dan all the effort Planning and an early alarm call seemed to bring a well worthy good day. Charlie

Well done guys Charlie

Good luck Charlie

If Only I too will be driving the desk Tight lines Charlie

Thanks Paul Alfresco Now has Myself Dan and Paul Possibly also PJ Fingers crossed for the weather and a good start to the comp season. Mike, I hope the neck recovers and we see the Frisky Crew out there Charlie

Thanks Paul Following the AGM can you or Adam please confirm what the competition rules are Ie No of rods, hooks, eligable species and fishing times. etc etc Dan and I are hoping to fish weather permitting, Sam is working. We will have space onboard if you wish to join us, but will understand if you would rather fish on Neo and have the chance to dart around the harbour and inshore marks. Anyone else who are between boats need a ride? Charlie

Give us a Kiss Fish

Another Not sure if this is Mikes New PB or Gordons big one Charlie