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Hi all here is a copy of all of the prizewunners from yesterdays comp. May I Thank everyone who helped in any way and a special Thank You and well done to all the hardy souls that came along to take part on a day when the forecast was so poor. see you all for the Clubs Flounder comp on the 12th charlie POOLE BAY SMALL BOAT ANGLING CLUB OPEN COMPETITION. FLATFISH 28TH November 2004 Weight Position Anglers Name Species lb oz Specimen % 1st John Peck Flounder 3 0 100 2nd Clifford Selby Flounder 2 9 85.4 3rd Jan Triska Flounder 2 3 72.9 4th Bob Fuller Flounder 2 0 66.6 5th = Peter Hall Flounder 1 15 64.5 5th = Nick Bainton Flounder 1 15 64.5 7th= P Richardson Flounder 1 13 60.42 7th= N Diffy Flounder 1 13 60.42 9th= Andy Bower Flounder 1 5 43.7 9th = J Young Flounder 1 5 43.7 FLATFISH JUNIOR Weight Position Anglers Name Species lb oz Specimen % 1st Moss Flounder 1 15 64.5 2nd Robert Fuller Flounder 1 13 60.42 ROUNDFISH Weight Position Anglers Name Species lb oz Specimen % 1st James Parker Conger eel 38 0 95 2nd Duncan Mackie Blonde Ray 19 15 86.6 3rd D Lines Ballan Wrasse 3 13 76.2 4th Len Roberts Pout 2 2 70.8 5th Paul Dore Whiting 2 7 69.6 6th A Franklin Pout 2 1 68.75 7th Graham Bealing Conger eel 27.1 10 67.5 8th Sam Chapman Lesser Spotted Dogfish 2 0 66.6 9th A Bowrah Ballan Wrasse 3 5 66.25 10th Phil Trevett Lesser Spotted Dogfish 1 15 64.5 ROUNDFISH JUNIORS Weight Position Anglers Name Species lb oz Specimen % 1st Daniel Chapman Lesser Spotted Dogfish 2 4 75 2nd Robert Fuller Whiting 1 13 51.7 POOL WINNERS Weight FLATFISH lb oz John Peck Flounder 3 0 Weight ROUNDFISH lb oz James Parker Conger 38 0

Rose My youngest also suffers a bit with the dreaded Mal de Mer. A few weeks ago someone suggested trying Ginger. On the three trips since then I have taken a packet of Ginger nuts to munch on and he has been fine. He was OK yesterday even though the fishing was slow and the sea lively. he may get fat but at least he will keep his breakfast down and enjoy the day more. I have found that sea sickess tablets just make me very tired, great for sleeping on a ferry but not for staying alert while fishing/boating in a small boat. Charlie

Hi All I would like to second all of Martins Comments above and thank all those that helped organise this Years Open Competition. Special Thanks go to all of the sponsors and those Members who helped to arrange sponsorship for this event. It was great to see so many Non-Fishing Members who were willing to get up early with the rest of us to run the registration/breakfast and came back later to help with the weigh in. This means that the Committee Members who want to compete can get a little more time afloat, which is appreciated. This Year the boys and I were invited to fish on Gary's Boat "Prodigy" she is a lovely machine and able to get about at twice the speed of Great White. Thanks Gary we all had a really good day, the Boys were really taken with the boat and especially when the sea state allowed her to run at top speed. Our day started out on the banks where we all had a few dogs and whiting. after 90 mins we decided that dispite the weather we would stick to plan A and still go for one of the small inshore wrecks to the west at slack water. The wreck came up on the sounder, but the wind was increasing and then decreasing so much we could not hold position even close to it. Two attempts at anchoring, saw us with one pout. Then the still increasing wind saw us opt for Plan B, A high speed [Very considering the weather] back to the harbour to try for flatties. As with Martin this was not good, we did not get a single bite in 3 hours. With 20/20 Hindsite and a good look at the results, I can now see that we should have stayed on the banks or moved to the rougher ground just outside, where the wind would have had less effect when it pushed us off the mark. allthough we were not out there for long and I am sure those that were would have liked calmer seas. The boys still managed a prize each, and really enjoyed their day out on Prodigy, so we will all be back again next year. I hope all the other competitors enjoyed the day, despite [the only thing that we the organisers can not arrange] the weather. A full results list will be added as soon as I have a bit of time to type it up. Charlie

Coddy Just hitch Sammy on the car in the morning. and bring her to baiter with you. By the time Sue finds out you will be out amongst the fish. Charlie

Glad you enjoyed a good day afloat and the fish were feeding Charlie

Daniel usually suffers a bit on GW We were given the advice about ginger a few weeks ago since then even though we are only using ginger nuts he has been much better. Although Sam eats more of the "Cure" than Daniel does, its going to cost more in biscuits than bait at this rate. Charlie

You live in hope paul When her indoors wants a bigger boat a bigger boat you will have. Duncan I think a thresher or even a porgie may be out there at the moment. I may have to take the heavy gear and the serious shark traces just in case. Charlie

That will teach you for sneeking out fishing while the rest of us are working. Good to hear there are some fish about. Charlie

The sites I have seen are giving NW winds Moderate lets hope its that one at least its fishable Charlie

I spoke to Humphrey at the weekend on Saturday he hooked into an unstopable fish on a mark just outside the spoils. He said that he burnt his fingers on the line when trying to slow it down as it took line against the clutch. it stripped the reel before the line parted I think there are still a few beasties about that are feeding on the whiting Maybe its a good job we are not counting sharks as one or two may be around, would love to get one for the camera though. Tight lines on Sunday everyone Its about time we heard from the weather guru's isnt it Charlie

Hi Kam No real need for heavier gear for open ground conger, just need to keep up the talking to yourself if that keeps you calm during the fight. I would suggest traces a bit heavier than 60lb though. I use 100lb to 250lb for the deep wrecks And you may need to beef up a bit if you move on to the wereck so they can be quickly hauled away from the rusty bit. Charlie

Kam You will need to get an anchor and Chain back ASAP. If you talk to Pete Trew at west Quay chandlers on 0870 345 0628. he can usually get that sort of gear very quickly at a good price. If you can get it from him before Sunday ask him to let me know at the Yacht Club and I will bring it on Sonday. Pete is one of the sponsors of our competition, you never know you may be able to win his voucher to help with the cost. Keep me informed if you want me to collect it for U Charlie 738824

Sounds like a nice fishing trip but a little to much excitement on the way home An interesting lesson for this Sunday when the weigh in ends at about LW Poole. Charlie

Kam can you check if he can supply 5lb boxes of Frozen squid and at what cost. I am sure a few of us will need more before the winter is out Charlie. Nice conger on the other post Please post the weight and I will add it to the book

If it is a common make or model you should be able to get spares easily. I have recently got bits for lifejackets at work from Pete Trew at Quay West Chandlery, I believe he has a link on here. if not a search will find him as he is trading on the net. You may have to phone his office to see if he can source the parts Good luck Charlie

Coddy Great to meet you and Sue yesterday we hope the sorting out is going well. You are more than welcome to the wine, we thought it might help at the end of a long day unpacking boxes. Did the boat arrive safely? Charlie

Me again well I had a look and I can now send and receive emails again via webmail. this afternoon when trying to get the emails through Outlook Express Paul had to delete my old address. please use the following until all is sorted and I can add a better one to remember wchapman212@ntlworld.com THANKS again for all of the advice Charlie

Thanks for all the advice guys Adam you are right Paul is a genius While you were spending some fun time in the Pool, Paul called me and connected to the PC via the MSM messenger. It was fascinating talking to him on the phone while watching him control my desktop from his house. THANK YOU PAUL, for taking the time and trouble especially as you are under the weather today. I am not to sure I know what Newboy is refering to, but I will have a look I have emailed NTL via their website and will await a reply. interesting to know that newboy does not have a problem though. The PC is back up to speed again, and if NTL get their part working it will be great. Trend Virus checker and adware are now trying to keep it clean. I am looking forward to getting away from this desk and back to the boat. THANKS AGAIN. Paul your tope trip will be booked on GW as soon as the big ones arrive [May] Wendy and Helen can come and show us how its done The kids can mow the lawn Charlie

Hi Wrasse Kisser I am not sure if you have joined the Club yet, but if you have please submit a catch report for the fish that you would like added to the fish book. A very nice Ballan, just 1oz under the Club record, I have a feeling that a few of our records will be going to the "boys from the west" soon. Charlie

Welcome I got your email but can not respond in the normal way. Wendy and I will pop down and say hello. Charlie

Thanks I had tried ad aware a few days ago and AVG anti virus on a free download. Now I have changed to Trend anti virus I will try adaware again and see what happens Charlie

Well done Trevor 22lb 6oz in the book Daniel and I were going out after I finished work, but I did not like the sound of the South Easterly 3 to 4. I thought I would have another go at getting the PC to work instead I tried to reply to your email but my PC will not let any emails out. I have changed virus checker again today and it still will not clean it up. It is only the fact that the machine is only 6 months old that has stopped it going out the window. A very frustrated Charlie if anyone has got the time to talk me through cleaning up a machine that has picked up some faults via broadband and is running XP I would appreciate a call or email.

Welcome Enjoy the banter Charlie

Thanks for your help with this Paul I have downloaded it and am about to install I will let you know how I get on. Is it better to buy the package with a CD or just register for the downloaded version? Thanks again Charlie

Not to much to add about getting them out of the shells quietly. hold one in the hand with a glove or rag, then whack it with a hammer or even a large weight, used to be the prefered shallow water method. would love to get a good reliable source of live ones charlie