great white

Hi all May is a good time for the RIPs 1 point you should note, last time we fished it [2 weeks ago] we were in 248ft of water. plenty of Pollack no COD. So if you are thinking of anchoring you will need a long warp. Tight lines Charlie

Rich James is coming so we will be leaving at about 1745 I aim to be back and away from here just before midnight as I am working in the morning. You are welcome if you wish to join us Charlie

Hi All I am Now thinking of going after work on Monday. [1700] as I did not get out today Anyone interested call me tonight. Charlie

I am very pleased with my new colour sounder even with the transducer stuck in with blue tack while I decide its final place. Its a great improvement on the old one. Charlie

Thanks for joining me for a trip guys. really enjoyed your company shame the weather and the fishing was not better. Glad you liked the boat James the Thornback is now entered. Now thinking of going after work on Monday as I did not get out today Anyone interested call me tonight. Charlie

Nice fish Great to see it was returned, it deserves a Trophy/Prize for that. Best of luck with the mission accomplished in Sea Angler. Charlie

Billy I have just spoken to Bob and re scheduled the trip to Friday after work. Tried to call you but both phones engaged, if you are on line and read this can you call me. I will not be on line as I am decorating, I will put my mobile in my pocket Charlie

The forecast looks better for tomorrow. So I hope they get a great last day. Such a shame after all the planning and anticipation that the weather spoils 2 days out of 4. Have a safe trip back Charlie

I will call Gary tonight and see if he has a photo/report Charlie How do I add a new Thread? or is that another word for a new forum topic? Charlie

Thanks for the update Bob Charlie

Oh I Forgot New Club record Black Bream caught 10 days ago Gary Austin 4lb 9oz Charlie

Hi Colin, Glad to see that you found a few fish on Sunday. Not the monsters that you hoped for but better than we did. Tonights evenoing trip has had to be postponed due to the weather but I will try again. Charlie

A SW in Alderney should allow the boats to shelter behind the island providing they can get in/out of Braye Harbour safely ,SW not a good direction for that. While that may not be the place they would chose to fish at least they would be out. We are all eagerly awaiting news Charlie

ITS OFF we can try again another evening. I hope the boys in Alderney have a better forecast Charlie

Hi Bob , Billy I will check the weather later and call you. I believe the forcast is bvad for Tue but we will see. Charlie

Happy birthday Coddy and Billy I should have filled in the details correctly as itwas also my birthday on the 1st. hope you both had a great day I did Charlie

Hi Bob Perhaps we ought to transfer these posts to another part of the forum, as its not really now about tackle. I am a fan of smoothounds but have not caught that many locally, best on GW 9.5 lb [ Sam insists that I tel you he caught it] I have had some much bigger ones at Selsey. which would be a good venue for a early summer trail away. Perhaps someone may give us a hotspot to try. Charlie

Hi Billy I have tanked Hermits in the past but they are violent little buggers and tear each other to bits, so they are better kept in a sack in the sea. I should not have a problem with that at work Bob/Billy that sounds good. An evening trip on GW always sounds good we could try the patch/ballard/Slates for bream/smoothy's. Have to check the family calender for the best night, I will post again soon or speak tomorrow night. Room for one more Charlie

Boybilly Can you still get live hermits in the tackle shops at Weymouth? If you can, they are the best bait [bar peelers] for smoothounds. I would be interested in getting hold of some to try them off Poole some time. So can you check the supply, WAC used to sell them before it changed hands. Perhaps you could come out one evening on my boat and we can try them. I am sure that another Member or two would join us. Anyone interested?? Charlie

From experiance at work,It depends on the use of battery's, how big the boat is and how much weight you want to add to the boat. Most yachts carry two types 1, A high torque starting battery, used mainly to start the engine, charged from the engine when running/ trickle charged when not in constant use by solar panel or shore power. these batterys do not like to be run down to low, as it can damage them internally. 2. One or two large capacity liesure batteries, used to run all other systems. remember that yachts are not usually under engine power for long periods, but still have electronics and electrical system to keep going. these batteries can be run down much lower between charges without damage. but can stand the odd emergancy engine start if required. They can be charged via engine , wind genny, solar panel or shore supply. as stated above a 1, 2 or both type switch is very usefull. I personally have one of each and individual isolating switches from each battery and another isolator used to cross connect. I also have a split charge relay fitted that sends 70% of the charge to the battery that is drawing the most power [Liesure battery] I hope that helps Charlie

Billy Welcome on board. Nice to speak to you on Friday before the trip. and I recieved the report on email so your plaice is in the fish log. well done Charlie

Hi Richard I hope the fishing goes well Before you go I need your Menu choices for the dinner dance Today if poss as I have to tell the hotel tomorrow The menu is on the club pages of this website I would have phoned but do not have your number on my list Thanks Charlie

I hope the saving is worth the hassle sure it will be in the end. More imortant how is the engine? Charlie

My day was very Poor Nice to be out on the boat again, all new toys 100% But No Fish [well 1 pout] and constant hard rain, gave me two moaning kids At 1300 I could take no more moaning and went home. The first time in years I have packed up early while the weather was good enough to fish. I may ask if anyone want to join me next time and leave the kids behind with their mum. Still there is always next time Charlie

Hi Adam I think you should talk to the repair agent and agree how to proceed testing at home in a barrel will not cure it. As Mike says the problem could be a worn casing as well as the old impellor. If the boat was run up and down Langstone Harbour a lot the silt may have got in and erroded the casing/ blocked the waterways. But it could still be the connecting pipework. Charlie