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Plenty of variables to consider and luck required But that said knowledge and water craft also play a huge part. Wrecks fish differantly from day to day and there are no sure fire ways of filling the boat with fish. but knowing where the mark is, then putting the boat in the right place sure helps. I think that is what this post is about. IMHO for the size of our harbour the fishing is poor, but as a learning area and back up when the weather is bad it has a few areas to fish Wych channel by Brownsea Island has fish , but also plenty of tide full of weed. The entrance has a few bass and various bait fish, but also lots of tide, weed and boat traffic and of course the chain ferry The training bank can be a good area to drift for a lot of species when wind and tide allow you to keep away from the structure. and of course the ray fishing on the hook sands has been good at times but can be unfishable because of weed. Knowing a few places to fish to have a few options to change sure helps, but sometimes it needs a few tries to hit on a winning formula to how to improve catches and angling skills. It is not luck that makes certain Anglers better than others, it is usually watercraft, knowledge and ability. Most of which is gained by fishing a lot with other good anglers. One thing for sure it cannot be learnt from reading books in front of a fire. Tips and pointers can be gained that way but it is by getting your line wet often where you learn most. Charlie

Hi Jerry Launched Alfresco after fitting her out ourselves nearly 10 years ago. She is an offshore pro charter 30 and has the D4 260HP which was the biggest D4 Volvo made back then. DPH drive leg with Duo G5 props is a very efficient drive Apart from a few issues that come with this configuration it has proved to be a good choice. Especially as we do our own maintenance and have lots of contacts to help if we need it. I mention the size of my offshore and engine because I question if you would need 300hp Alfresco does 31 knots WOT 3600 RPM and cruises at 20 knots 2500 RPM To be honest the hull design seems to make 20 knots a comfortable and economic speed [1.5 ltrs per mile] the other things to consider is both the layout and balance of the boat after the change. some space is lost ahead of the transom by the engine box and the weight of the diesel engine is more than the outboard and again is in a different place. Gary Austin also fitted out his own Offshore 25. Prodigy is fitted with a Volvo inboard and drive She is a great boat with very similar performance and economy to mine this was achieved with a 230hp. He found that large trim tabs were required and at slow speed the boat became bow heavy If you want to discuss this more or look at Alfresco give me a call.

Sounds like a very good and busy day. Chosing the lighter gear and going for the wreck bream sounds good too

Wow Girl power on Alfresco this year. Christine in Feb and Now Wendy in July. The boys and I had better pull our fingers out . Lol

Pie in the sky scheme IMHO

A few pictures 1lb Red Gurnard A couple of tope And the biggest of many eels

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