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great to hear that others also made the most of alternative plans, sounds like a good session on the bass Steve. Good to hear that Curtis recovered from his sickness to get a PB Paul Just managed to get everything dry and in off of the washing line. As Paul said not quite a 2 day wrecking trip but it was fun.

Plan B Go out today, try to get some fresh bait and work around the weather, forecasts showed dying wind but plenty of rain. [spot on for a change] 0800 just Dan and I onboard we set off to meet Dave. he was stuggling for bait so we went West, no better so off to the spoils and anchor in a few species landed but nothing huge, so we jumped to another spot, weather was still sloppy and the odd shower. A few more species including a Bass and nice Red gurnard. as the tide eased so did the breeze. decided to roll the dice and head out to a wreck That changed the day, a few more mackeral then a busy three hour session Plenty of tope and congers in pouring rain. Let it pour we were having fun. Out of more than 2 dozen eels several congers were around the 40lb mark and one that came close to Dans PB, taking the scales to 56lb By the time we came in the rain had eased and the sea was calm. great run home Great trip, nice to be congering with Dan again

Sorry too Need to work to cover staff holiday

We will not be mid channel, but with a busy August almost upon us and a complete pass we wanted to try to get out, before Dan and Chrissie go overseas.

I believe that may well be plan B Sam

Alfresco Plan now changed Ian is back to earning Brownie points by attending a wedding Dan and I are giving it a go at 0800 Sat to see if we can at least get a line wet and a bit of fishing in while the ladies are away

We are the same Martin looks like a two day trip is looking very doubtful, even a one day is dodgy. Diver is cleaning the Hull today to keep the boat as efficient as possible and keep all of our options open.

Sounds great Lofty Fantastic sport from your kayak

Stocked the Tackle box and the weight bucket But the forecast looks dodgy will not be fueling up and buying ice just yet.

Thanks Kam lets hope that the weather plays ball, will need to change a lot

Good afternoon and welcome to you both. Tight Lines Charlie

Dixie in Wessex will also do that for you Charlie, for not much more than the cost of a new top eye

Wendy had to replace Jayden yesterday. Same height but not quite a junior LOL

Alfresco -Charlie - Dan - Ian S Tigerfish - Steve, Jones brothers and Scott Reel Magic Madness - Martin, Mal, Tony

That would be Brian our Membership Secretary and Treasurer He is on holiday at the moment but will pick up a PM when he gets a chance

Hi all Tommy Smith has asked me to put up a thread He has 6 rod tubes that have lost there inserts and was wondering if anyone knows where to get replacements. his tubes are 50mm inside Diameter reply here and I will pass it on Charlie

Sounds great Cannot sneak out this week as the helm unit has gone over to Lymington for a service. Need it back for the junior Comp at the weekend.

Have 3 of us for Alfresco now, still room for one more but three is good enough. 4 boats or more would be great, any of the less experienced crews want to join in and buddy up?

is that correct? I thought its a Windlass or a Capstan

Well said Steve its not what qualifications you have, its what you do with that knowledge under pressure. Don't get me wrong , training is good But Experience and practice is very important too

A couple of us have been discussing taking our boats across the channel to give the French some of their own medicine and pinch the fish off of their wrecks. A good date for me is the last weekend in July when Wendy will be at Eileen's hen do [and the tides are good] Of course the weather will be the biggest deciding factor. We have done this trip a few times now, in the company of one or two other Club boats. They have all been good fun. Just two long days Sat/Sun otherwise keeping fish good gets tough. Wrecking both ways with an over night in the Marina just on the edge of town. After a shower ashore we usually all go in town together on the Sat night for Moules and frites and a few beers. It is just Dan and I at the moment so we have space for two more on board Alfresco, Dan and I will sleep on board and others usually arrange accommodation in Town. If you are interested please get in touch, on here, via PM or give me a text or call on 07887 794716 You will of course need a passport, even though we are still in the EU. Expertise is not required, just maybe a sense of humour and some Sea legs Charlie

LOOKS GREAT Enjoy your new boat. tight lines and stay safe

Alfresco For the 1st and last comps only-- Jayden Wald age 11 Middle one is too close to his Mum and Dads wedding day, I think we will all be busy

Looks like the area we used to fish together with Blue Warrior and Great White Adam the same ground Wendy and I fished 10 days ago for the first time in years Cracking pictures of a fully loaded rod , downside of the lever drags, once you reach sunset there is nowhere to go . some times you feel a need to add just a bit more pressure, but cannot. As you say we will also be back

Great report well done guys looks like a great evening session