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Hi Tom and Crew great to hear the trip went well Rich I was pleased to get the promised picture text of Sam with Bass and Cod Nothing better than that while I am at work. Seriously I was well pleased for him he was so keen to get out again and has been missing his fishing. We had a blow by blow account of the day last night, and he admitted losing a bigger Cod just under the surface due to thumbing the spool to much and popping his line. shows that he was getting a bit over excited. and still needs a bit of coaching. Glad to hear that Charlie has recovered. Perhaps I had better except one of the trips offered soon, before I forget which end of the rod to hold Charlie

Adam I am working due to a race meeting on sunday So that should sort out the weather Calm weather delays racing and make the day longer. So It usually coincides with my days on during race meetings. Good news for you guys fishing but frustrationg for me at work. Have a good one Charlie

After reading all members comments with interest I had better add my thoughts on the subject I agree with what seems to be the majority, while we try to have a variety of competitions to appeal to the members not all of them appeal to all members. I have been known to stay fishing for bigger fish rather than move away from them to fish for points, especially on a nice day when the bigger fish are biting. and I have been known to move out from the bream marks during the bream competition to try for tope. while this has gained me the trophy for Eels and Tope in the past, it has been a few years since I took the species comp. If I was out on one of the competition days especially the species comps I would register prior to the event and report my catch This would be to support the Club and those Members that take it more serouisly than I do. especialy those like James who are really trying hard to do well in the BFM competition. Simon you could always volunteer to take on this job mate, the only perk I remember is to try and avoid your own working and family commitments when you work out the years competitions However leaving all the comps untill the new boat was ready seemed a bit to much to ask not many bream around in October. keep the feedback coming guys Charlie

There is a lot to discuss but only limited feedback from my earlier post Please add your thoughts guys as it will be good feedback for the next committee meeting, where I know this will be on the agenda. feedback on all the Clubs Competions please, inc the 48 hr. Can the admin team copy this to another post so that everyone gets a chance to see it. The species comps have been altered several times to try and make them more popular, none of the changes seem to work. I have always been a specimen hunter and would rather be after big fish than bagging up for points. That said if the weather is good and the opertunity is there to chase the bigger ones offshore I would still note down the catches and send in a score card. I seriously doubt that scratching in the harbour will be top prioity on my new boat next season. but we will be back supporting the Clubs competitions. Don't be shy If you have a comment good or bad lets have it. charlie

Nice to hear that a few were getting rewards for chasing the species I look forward to the reports /score sheets so I can send on to the BFM Charlie

Very informative Tom Sam you had better phone on time, you may miss your slot I hope the trip goes well I will not be at all bothered about being at work thinking of you all enjoying yourselves. Tight lines Charlie

Great sport Dom but a little on the dangerous side Do you book in with A&E before you go fishing or take your mum along to patch you up. By my reckoning you finished with a few good fish and also a bitten Thumb a spiked hand a tope bite and the dreaded LSD rash A few lessons to be learnt I think Charlie

Well I make that 9 booked in so far and we need at least 10 if anyone is out and were not going to register please do so to ensure we meet the minimum numbers I find it hard to believe the club has grown so much and we struggle to get 10 anglers on a competition day according to recent reports the fishing is good, the weather is great and the flexible times mean you can start early enough to watch the football in the afternoon. So who has a theory as to why so few are entering? Answers on a postcard please Charlie

Thanks Adam my message box was full so I had not seen it I have iit now, and will add toteh book later Charlie

Great report Fred a trully good read I agree with Adam [sorry Tin Tin] that they should be added to the reports page at least if not the front page. I am sure the admin chaps can prevent any libel action from our friendly skippers down west. Its reports like that that help maintain the efforts in the front Garden, and the hopes of tagging along with you at some stage next season Charlie PS Please PM me the catch reports of the fish from Club Waters

Long way to go for a few eels Sam But may be worth considereing for a day offshore after sharks I know they are rare nowadays but am sure you would get more chance down west than here Sounds like you had a good trip Dave what does it cost for a days hire of these boats? Charlie

Mike if you are in an area with welks there should be lots of hermits Pop down a drop net next time for about an hour baited with fish and you will probably get plenty of fresh hermits for bait when I lived at Pompey and hermits were easily collected like above they were the bait to use at this time of year Tight lines charlie

Great trip The sort of thing we are hoping for in the new boat next summer, I will keep everything crossed that the fishing is as good next year. please send catch reports for the book Charlie

Crazy What a great report shame you only had time to type the short version It sounds like anyone who accepts a trip on cyclone has to accept the banter that follows I look forward to the catch reports for the book, so far it looks like Duncan still has the turbot record but we await day 2 Charlie

Nice one mate What a great way to spend fathers day three generations on the boat, lovely weather and some fish to get the rods bending After a start like that Lewis will soon become as addicted as Sam and Dan Please send me the catch reports If you are a family member do not forget to report lewis's catches its great to start them young Well done the gnasher crew Charlie

Great fishing guys well done for your perseverance Can you PM me the list of what you would like recorded and Sam or I will add it to the book. Nice to see the fishing is going so well, even if I can not get afloat this summer while I build the boat in a very warm front garden. Charlie

If you want to call the local repair chap at upton I am sure he will have the info you want Frank Arnold 01202 625331 regards Charlie

I believe there are a few out there The smaller ones get around the Dolphin banks area but thye bigger ones are usually further west Better to launch at Poole and head west mate Charlie

Hi all For info you are allowed to fish any seven hour period between 0600 and 1800 Please book in prior to the event and I do not mean phone me at some unearthly hour on Sunday morning So far there are only a few names but I am sure with this weather others will be out there Tight lines Charlie

Hi All sorry if the timing is not good I did ask if anyone had a problem with the fishing being on Fathers Day The general response seemed to be that the fathers would find it easier to get permission to go, and with family membership there are more wives and kids as members so go for it tight lines all who fish Please remember to book in prior to going with Pete or Myself to let us kn ow who is going and what 7 hr period you are fishing.. Charlie

Great fish well done I recieved your report thanks I have found crosses hard to read on the side of the boat Much better to set a shore transit from something easily visable like a parked car with some thing closer like another anchored boat or a friendly gull. seriously there are big eels and undulates on that ground so your slow moving solid fish was likely to be one of those. Charlie

The bigger Shimano Calcutta after changing the main drive spindle when the reel took a knock its always has a problem with the auto engage/release button Its been serviced twice in wales which cures it for a while, but I would like to be able to DIY it, as I do with all my other reels Great reel apart from that problem but its corrosion resistance is not great Charlie

Very good point Now that inspections [That were very hard to arrange] are a thing of the past it is down to the owners to check and maintain our kit I am as guilty as others about this but it is very important that others follow Martins lead and check the safety equipment. By the time the new boat is in my flares and fire extinguishersmay have become out of date Charlie

Nice one Trevor Now you have to decide wether to eat it or use it for bait. How did the engine go? and tell the missus the pennant really looks good Charlie

Great fish Alan and the same size as last seasons biggest recorded Bass with the Club But there is a lot of time left to beat this one Charlie