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I second that well done all. Especially Mike for winning both comps, better get some chips in mate.

Just a little safety tip for those going out tomorrow, in a forecast a tad worse than today's. I went out for a few hours this afternoon, leaving just after 12, the Easterly breeze and ebb tide were making the swash very sloppy. not nice at all. So bad that I nearly turned the boat around and set off home to watch the rugby. Instead I turned left and went out through the East Loue to have a look on the other side of the hook sands, thankfully it was much better. I fished the banks about 3 miles out from 1.00 to about 4.30 without any stress as the wind and tide were going the same way. The run back in was also no problem as going that way meant the wind was from behind for the run in. While I didn't get any of tomorrows target fish, I did get plenty of whiting and far to many dogs. stay safe tomorrow guys, Tight Lines

unfortunately I will have to drop out as I have lost my crew we are out tonight so I will have a chance to enjoy that a little more, have a great time guys stay safe and catch loads

1) Court Jester - Neal, Stuie + Ian (underpants) Simpson - Both Comps 2) Alfresco- Charlie, Will, Sam?? TBC, May only be Club comp due to later start 3) Tigerfish - Steve, Alun - Club comp only probably 4) Reel Magic Dave crew TBA - Both comps. 5) Marlin - Greg and Rob Samways - Both comps 6) Fisheagle- Allan, Dave S. and Mick - Both Comps. 7) Sea wolf Fred and 3 crew - Both comps 8) Madness - Martin & Dean - Both comps 9) Illusion.Tom plus 2 crew - Both comps. 10) Serenity - Tony + Peter Russell - Both comps 11) Ella Bella - mark + cj - Both comps 12. Slice of life( club only) kayak 13. Kellys Hero, John Stephenson & Dave Lynes + two - Both comps

Will check with my crew.

Have you got the additional rope yet? If not you could get it from Peter at Quay West chandlers at Members discount price, he would also do the splice if you can take the chain along. If you have the rope and it is three strand I could splice it on for you, or again ask Peter The anchor is a major piece of safety equipment so I would push to get this done

Hi again hard to match nice eating fish to your bait whilst limited to the length of your anchor warp There are whiting about that match your bait, and the limit of your travel, but are in deeper water on a breezy day you would struggle to anchor I believe that the plaice are still around by the piers, but these are caught on the drift and need worm baits. so the choices seem to be , extend the anchor warp and open your range, or stop off at one of the local tackle shops and buy some ragworm On tomorrows forecast and with the Mrs onboard I would go for option 2 Hope this helps

Thanks Neal

Hope that you had a great day Oli Happy Birthday mate

Well done Stuie and Greg I hope that someone will lead this forward for 2017.

There is local company van around a lot at work. sidepower is on the van. May be worth a quote. Marty Cobb could also fit the tube.

We beat some 50 to70kg yellow fins on standup 50lb kit last year. Not sure that you should try for the big blues on it

The same leads are available from rolec marine services.

Looks like a nice set up Dave Does the swivel on the chain help? Many boats at work that are rigged this way use the swivel straight to the anchor from chain. But they are not rigged to be tripped. I am not confident in those swivels, so just run my chain to the end on the anchor and trip it with cable ties as Allan does. The down side when it trips is that someone has to re rig it up on the bow. In deeper water we still use an Alderney ring set up.

Hi Martin Dan was after some roofing felt, he will call you and collect asap His no is 07557807949 if you need to let him know a deadline please text him. Thanks

So will we lol

Not able to defend the trophy this year, Will and I will be en route to warmer climes.

All fish including the remaining bait were returned

As I had Will and Trevor onboard today we decided to fish inshore as they love to do. Off to an inshore rock mark to collect bait fish, before long the blue bin was filling up with a variety of scad pout and various wrasse It wasvlate morning before we started bass fishing, all on the drift. To be honest it was a struggle for half a dozen small ones Will had 5 to 1lb 9oz and I had only one at 2lb 15oz, Plus a first for me a large Ballen Wrasse of 4lb 4oz on a small live pout?? Still it was a great day to be out on the boat, rod in hand.

Thanks Greg Well done in your first year running the Junior competition. The new format gave the younger boys and girls a more even chance. Thanks also to you Bradley and Carol for hosting a great BBQ at your house All that were there seemed to be having a great time.

Court Jester Neal + Crew TBA Alfresco Charlie + Will Kingfisher - Chris + Crew TBA Tigerfish - Steve + Alun Serenity - Tony + Crew TBA Y-Knot - Mal + crew TBA

Thanks for the notification Chris

Court Jester Neal + Crew TBA Alfresco Charlie + Crew TBA

Have a great birthday Allen Charlie Sam and Dan

Wouldn't mind the spotlight Martin