great white

Saturday started well enough with three boats heading for wrecks 20 miles out, bait fishing went well in Swanage so off we go, trouble was it was a little breezy and the water was a bit coloured and nobody had a single fish. Dave and I decided to anchor the deep gulley, I believe Dave and Mick struggled for bites but we seemed to get a few Started with some Huss, best 9lb to Ian, then some Tope best 28lb to me. We were just about to move to try and anchor a wreck and Dave was pulling his anchor to come over when I had another close encounter with the Poole Bay Monster on my tope rig. looking down I could see colour and thought it looked odd, then I realised a F~~~~ng big Porgie was swimming straight at the boat, she hovered alongside for a little while as I barked all sorts of instructions at my poor crew to fetch a camera wind up the lines etc etc, then she decided that she didn't like sunlight and set off for Portland. By the time 200 metres of braid was off the reel I decided to up the drag, but all that did was straighten a 6/0 hook. I then got a bit focused an another go with some bigger hooks, so had to tell Dave I was staying put. we carried on catching plenty of Tope but the big fish did not return Sorry if I messed up your plan Dave, but it was a very big Porgie, at least 8 feet long and I got a bit excited

Blimey Jerry that was quick Have not recovered enough from another bouncy day to report anything yet Well done Mike , we did not get anything like a 100% fish

Thanks Mal

I have decided not to take Alfresco to Cherbourg this weekend due to the forecast on Sunday and to give my crew chance to cancel accommodation and not lose deposits. Ian Alan and I will be out wrecking on Saturday with a decision to be made later, about what we do on Sunday. My favourite competition so tight lines all

Oh dear Dave Maybe those days of passing food around the fleet have passed

Alfresco will be taking part, weather permitting Hoping to raid French waters, but if weather breaks we will fish this side

Great news that you got afloat Jim The other bits are just the side effects of owning boats, must remember your tips ref Crying and Wailing. Lol Hope that you get out with your rods soon. Charlie

most tackle shops have a drop in service. I know that Wessex angling used to, the repair guy used to pick up on a Wednesday and drop back a week later. worth a call to the shop Mick to see if they still do this

Brilliant Well done all and good luck this year in the competition.

I painted mine from new, as do most if not all people with out drive legs at the Yacht Club Initially Primed with primacon and then I used Trilux anti Fouling which I was not that happy with I now use International Interspeed, in a lighter colour than the hull so I can see when they start to weed up. You will see a massive difference in performance and fuel consumption when the hull and legs get weedy

Look for areas that are deeper gulleys or holes 35 or more metres deep anchor to fish into the deeper bits, get some fresh baits into the hole and the tope should come. Once you get them feeding reducing the size of baits makes the takes more positive

How far west are you coming Neil? and is it open ground or wrecks for conger?

Thanks Dave Glad that you found that old research and is was useful Keep up the good work Charlie

we run a lot of Yamaha 80's at work without too many issues. They are the mid range, IE same engine/block can be uprated to 100HP. We stick to the set up for 80HP as it stopped them getting trashed. The Marines used the Suzuki 2 stroke 140's and they were OK. and boy could those lads trash kit.

As someone who feels chuffed when I tag together a few clips to get a short video. I was really impressed when I saw this one tonight, a really different view of catching a big Marlin

We had them about 20 miles our Mick Do you want the numbers .Lol Also heard they were in Swanage bay mate

Dave and I have been discussing a trip to Cherbourg over the 48 Hr comp weekend so may pass on a second Alderney trip Hope you get across though Adam, I know how much you guys like the flatty fishing

Happy Birthday Alun Have a great one.

Saw this on you tube some interesting inshore fishing tips. and at the very end some great advice about what to do when something goes wrong 1. Stay calm 2. Think it through 3. Help yourself if you can or call for assistance I am sure this chap is in the Navy fishing Club, but have a look here

As you have two fillers It would be easy to add fuel to one side until full and then see if you can add any to the other. If balanced they should level off as you fill. but you may need to allow a little time to run through the balance pipe and settle. If not balanced you would find that plenty of fuel would still go into the second tank. I would start with the tank on the high side to see if the list improves. Of course I would not do this prior to polishing the system as it just add more fluid to have cleaned.

In your dreams mate. it was 45p /ltr when we launched Alfresco in 2007

Looking out of my office window there is a van in the boatyard cleaning one of our Members fuel tanks Company name CP Fuel Polishing 07716 851901 If all else fails give them a call.

Looks like some nice fish there Lofty Well done

Welcome to the Club Nigel The more you join in the more you will get back. Oh and a little reminder , I believe the venue is not available so June 6th Meeting is cancelled.