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Hi all. I have checked both sides on the TV forcasts for this Sunday and they are much worse than they looked earlier today when I checked the websites. Due to the safety aspects and so that we have a chance to get outside the Harbour and chase a bigger variety of fish. Peter and I have agreed to postpone the last of the species competitions, It will now be fished on Sunday 31st October. If you know of other Members who would have fished but do not use the forum please pass this message on. I decided to take the decision to postpone early due to the number of people that have other commitments and need an early decision. and to help those that have yet to book or collect bait. I am hoping that this spell of weather will blow out, and we can all get out after the winter species very soon. Tight lines Stay Safe Charlie

Good points above It seems to be that we are all carrying lifejackets but not many are using them. I include myself in that generalisation. I recently replaced the junior lifejackets that were passed it with two new adult ones for the kids [ Sam at 14 is now 5'11", so a junior one would never fit] but they have only been worn twice even though they go on the boat every trip. I think I will adopt the principal of using them on all but the calmest of days, that way the boys will get used to wearing them. They always wear them on the Dinghy or if they are on the boat on her mooring without me. The worst culprit is me, so I have slapped my own wrist and will take it to heart and wear mine. [Like I do at work] By the way does anyone have a light fitted [ Pref a salt water light] for night time use? if so where did you get it from? Charlie

If the weather is good enough the Comp will be on and I hope to be fishing it with the boys. If the weather is marginal and the boys do not fancy it I may need crew. Please be aware that this competition will be postponed if the weather forecast is still showing strong winds. We hope that that will not be necessary but if it is postponed I will post on the Forum with as much notice as possible., Regards Charlie

Billy The Comp on Sunday will be to the usual rules and timings. I will email forms to you from my work PC At this time i am very concerned that the weather may well blow it off, but who knows with the current trends in forecasting being so inaccurate. Keep an eye on the Forum for any last minute notices As for the Poole address if you need a daytime one you could drop it off at the Yacht Club to me if you wish, but not next week as I am having a week off to decorate and fish. Call me if thats what you would like to do. Charlie

I think you have mine Salterns Marina Mitchells Boatyard Pete Trew Golden Arrow Marine But did you want me to talk to Simon at Wessex Angling? Charlie Come on Guys the better we can make the prize table the better the competition will be.

James I don't know what you would usually use in our comps but a one up one down rig would give the best of both worlds in a species chase from a charter boat IMHO. whiting , pout scad bream etc seem to like to bait just off the bottom and Rays Dogs Bull huss Congers Cod etc on a flowing trace on the bottom I would even consider using a baited hokia or feather on the top hook to about 2/0 and a larger hook [or pennel if allowed as one hook] on the bottom When I used to fish more comps around the country I tended to tie these as seperate parts joined with links so that both parts could be changed quickly and thus change trace lengths and hook sizes. We also used to double Pat [spare rig ready and baited onboard] if we were speed fishing. It saved time wasted after winding in to check bait and if you get tangled up with other lines as you often do on charter boats its quicker to cut the trace off, drop it on the deck, tie on the spare baited trace then start fishing prior to sorting out the tangle. I would also advise carrying a good supply and selection of weights as you do not know what position on the boat youi will be fishing, but with only 5 per boat tangles should not be to big a problem. I presume you will be fishing our comp on Sunday for a bit of practice Tight lines and good luck with the weather and the fishing Charlie

Nice fish Rach, Now just get Adam to fill out your membership form and pay your Subs and I can start adding them to the book. I am sure Helen would welcome some more female competition, although I am not so sure that the rest of us will. You girls always seem to get amongst the fish Well done Charlie PS nice to see that you have adopted the lifejacket rule. I have started taking two of mine home now so I have them for the tender as well as GW. Next step is to start wearing them more often.

Alun Yes we had the swells but further out and in deeper water they were not a problem. The worst sea state we had was when the wind increased at slack water while the boat was on the turn, at the start of the ebb it eased off again so the early return to the Harbour we had discussed was not necessary. I had a problem with the engine just stopping on me in the morning, which seems to have been sorted out by cleaning the lift Pump filter and venting the fuel system. Thanks to Kim on Overdraft and Frank on Sheila Marie for offering assistance if I needed it. I think the boys were impressed about how quickly I managed to get the engine back into life. I had dropped the hook and started fishing while the engine cooled down a bit, and to avoid any panic. So I was very pleased not to have to haul the anchor back up by hand for a tow. Best of luck with the weather James I hope you get out to practice. By the way what format is the final going to be fished to? I saw a post saying you were going to practice scratching. I hope you get a spot of good weather so you can at least get out of the harbour. Charlie

Nice one Alun Always good to read your reports We went out today to fish the banks through the period when the tide was at its kindest . We had 6 whiting [ all on mackerel] best 1.5lb several dogfish, well more then several really but not quite the pest numbers that we sometimes get. Sam landed a decent Smoothy of 9lb 8oz and a Blonde Ray of 12lb 8oz and lost a decent fish when his braid parted. I then lost another smoothy of simular size that spat the hook just under the surface, before landing a small blonde of about 5lb and a small bass A few decent fish in weather that was kind to us. [we were 5 miles out watching the rain falling heavily over the pubecks] No Cod yet but at least some whiting have arrived. Tight lines all for Sunday Charlie

Nice Job Alan, you will have to watch what you are doing in the cuddy now that the frosted glass effect has gone. Charlie

The gear part of this may be due to the position that the gearbox and gears are in, on the prop shaft. in the water at the bottom of the leg It has to convert from vertical to horizontal movement have a clutch and forward and reverse gears and have minimal drag as the boat goes through the water. I would have thought that getting more gears into the box would not be possible and connecting up a gear change mechanism that would be reliable also very difficult. I do not know why there is such a differance between bike and outboard engines But a 75 hp 4 stroke in an outboard seems tiny compared to one in a car. Charlie

Thats nice to Know as I intend to try tomorrow with the boys Charlie

James Glad you had a good day and caught a few fish. What is the specimen size for Pike? and do they like squid? I have boxes of the stuff waiting for better weather. Fishing the Stour is hardly the best practice for the 29th but at least you are still wetting a line. charlie

Oh dear What is life like in the fast lane guys? Charlie

I would think that planning would not be to hard to get for a "maintenance dredge" ie one to return it to a previous level after it has silted up. But who knows where English Nature draw the line before they start to get excited. They seem to be the people with the real clout over such matters, when they oppose schemes planning can be very hard to get. Charlie

You are so right Adam, This is a good month for fishing but not so for weather At the moment only one fish has been recorded. I am keeping everything crossed for a weather window at the weekend, but we have guests on Sat night so it is bound to be then. Tight lines Charlie

Hi Guys welcome to the Clubs website and Forum. Adam what are you on? My Kids think that the sun shines out of James Butt not yours. Charlie

Nice one Alan, That brings back a few memories. I was born and Bred in Weston Super Mare and learnt to fish there with my Dad on his boat. But as soon as I was old enough I started to travel south with mates to fish from shore and boat around the minehead area. Check out the small boats page guys, some interesting free to launch slips. the locals usually launch on or around HW and fish down and back up to get a long Day, Just be aware that by doing so, you have nowhere to go if the weather changes. Charlie

Very Glad that you have found a way of distributing the kit Mike. I hope that the fisherman find good use for it. and you at least get a fish super for your efforts. Have a great Holiday, we will look forward to your stories when you get back Charlie

Went out after work with Daniel Did not fancy the steam to Swanage as the forecasts were all giving increasing wind and it was already pretty choppy in the swash. Finished up on Bournmouth rocks, lots of wrasse, pout, poor cod and a cuttle fish. Best fish Cuckoo wrasse of 1lb 9oz, a beautiful fish, as colourful as any tropical fish and just 1oz under the Club record. after Dark Daniel felt ill so we came in after only two hours, which is why I do not invite others when the boys come out. That and the fact I had not read rich's post until I got back. another time mate Charlie

Alan Nice to meet you yesterday and Glad your day was good. Hope to see you out there at some time Charlie

Still planing to take Daniel out after work for a short trip What time are you coming in? Charlie

Ah the old days. When if it was dark or misty no one really knew where they were, or which way was home. There were so many fish the swash channel was full of Tope and wreck fishing was a day out with Mike and his old mate Stuart Turner. on an old clinker built wreck. No flying off to bloody Cuba to get a tan in those days old Chap. have a great trip Charlie [Not bitter or twisted, just jealous]

If you get to the right spot, where a few of the better ones are catching whiting is not as frustrating as Cod Fishing. in fact at tmes we mve to get away from them and try and get the Cod. A two hook pat [or half of a set of feathers] fished uptide and baited with mackerel herring or worm will do the trick. They do tend to like a bit of tide movement. last year was a good year with plenty of fish in the 2lb plus bracket from October to feb my eldest Sam broke the Club record during the open comp in November with a lovely fish of 4lb 5oz. Tight lines Charlie

As I have just Posted on another thread, the best Cod in the Fish Book for 2004 is 18lb. So lets get out there with some of Martins Squid and see if there are any on our patch yet The above size should be beaten a few times before Christmas, weather permitting of course. Tight lines Charlie