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Nice report as usual Steve Looks great

Good idea Alun Gets my vote but as I said I would have to miss the first one To prevent a clash with the bbq would be reason enough IMHO

Not able to fish this year, which is a shame as its one of my favorite comps. Good luck to all that take part Neal it has always been 1st , 2nd and third if my memory serves me right Tight lines all

I saw her going up the harbour on Sat She was turning a few heads at the Yacht Club, even from 1/2 a mile away

What a great looking boat I hope that you have many happy trips on her

Great reports guys Thanks One of many that wished they could have come over

The one in the net is a small eyed,, and looks like a very good one as they only grow to half the size of Blondes I see big Colin had a Club record one today. Charlie

Starting to feel like their PR man now

I forgot to ask which one was mine, lol

Just heard from Dave again They had 8 today and Chris also had some nice turbo and Brill Best on Daves new boat Kev 18lb 5oz Dave 16lb 10oz and 13lb 4oz Nice fishing in great weather, work stopped me going but I know I can not be the only one wishing he was over there with them. Oh yes Dave sent me this No need to rub it in mate, the picture message arrived more than 20 times. Nice brace mate

Nice Blonde and Small Eyed

Just had a chat with Dave They have been out fishing on the banks today after a later start Six turbo,s onboard, three keepers Bait caught for a longer spell on the banks tomorrow. The boat is going very well and Dave is very pleased with the fuel consumption on the trip so far Shame that more of us could not join the trip, but we hope to get there later this year. Charlie

Arrived at work to see Reel Magic sat on the transporter ready to launch into the harbour Before long the yard team were lifting her up, getting ready to launch The stern gear is very impressive to an engineer like myself I have a video of the launch that I will add when I get it off of my camera, and soon Dave was at the wheel of his new toy I was admiring some of the temporary plotter screens (the 12" ones have not arrived yet) when Dave swung the TV out for me to look at (how posh is that) She is a true fishing boat, the engine sounds great and goes very well, but on top of that she is loaded with boys toys and is very well finished off. I am sure Dave and all of us lucky enough to get an invite will have some great times on her. Before long Dave had to leave to take her under the bridges for the first time, and load her tackle onboard for her maiden fishing trip, off to Alderney in the morning. He did a great job of turning her around in the Marina Hope you have a good trip mate, look forward to hearing your reports Tight Lines

One very happy mate phoned me earlier after reports of a good sea trial Out of the workshop Into the water At Portishead Then off out to the Bristol Channel I remember now why I choose to live at Poole, I was bought up fishing in the murkey waters of this area Nice one Dave Looking forward to seeing her in the morning. Then dropping her into the cleaner water of Poole Harbour so that you can go and have a play Charlie

As others have said it is normal From new I was told by Volvo to be ready for this to happen My were cleaned up when they were off, we launched ready for Easter afloat, they are now black. Charlie

fresh air at last

Better get Steve chanting guys Good luck with the weather

Hell of a pattern Nice weather on spring tides, crap on neaps for any longer trips

Not waiting that long Nigel We are launching her for Dave

Dave has asked me to pop up the very latest pictures So here they are guys Love the clever use of fonts Dave, looking forward to chasing you around the channel after she gets her hull wet next week. Very tight lines Charlie

We can not go tgat weekend, but if the weather is calm, we may see you as you get about half way home

Happy Birthday Sam See you soon

Bound to be calm I can not do those dates lol

http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=98372&sty=m_spot If they decide on launching at plymouth try this Or Portishead http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=144272&sty=m_spot Wish I had the weekend free to help bring her home mate Charlie