Gnasher

Good 2 see you out there andy, we had a pretty slow day, but finished with a few pout, lsd's and a couple of small hounds at the end. We stayed where we were but there was a lot of boat traffic, and we also saw a huge yacht ground out in hurst trap, it didnt look or sound pretty. I'l give those numbers you sent me a bash next time and see how i do.

im out after the hounds again sat, leaving keyhaven about 9am and fishing by the castle. Im taking soem family out so they will be crewing, but if anyone else fancies some smut bashing and wants to buddy me, let me know.

quality Rob, Dom works in the triangle, so i can make arrangements with him. When i speak to graham, i will give you a call. thanks

thanks for the offer Jim, but im never even across that way as its still a fair journey. Graham, please PM me an address and who to make a cheque payable and also postage costs and ill get the money sent straight out to you. (presuming postage will be ok). thanks

Hi craig and the gang. A huge welcome mate and i will assure you that not only will you be a competent skipper, you will also get some good fishing. I see Jackie has set her targets high, but the fish are there to be had, so i wish her and all your crew the best of luck, and may the fishing gods be looking down on you all. Dan

i'm in new milton, so not that close to either, but i will call you later mate and arrange something.

Bruv, if you get one, let me know, but the 25l plastic drum i used last last night was fine for the time being.

where are you to mate? I'l have it if your not to far.

plenty of hounds on xray mate(i think you have them numbers), and lots of pack tope will be there soon. Take the boat to the solent if you want proper action.

again with her first smut

my old dear with a little spotty.

After getting my bloody mother pestering me to take her out, i finally agreed this morning, so i took her to of keyhaven and fished the calm water inside hurst spit, well away from the rough stuff. A short session it was, only dropping down the hook at 7.30pm, and like last time, i opted for light gear, and only the single rod, this time fished in 36ft instead of 50 plus feet where the fish were the other day. Anyway, to cut the story short, we were straight into fish, and the tips didn't stop rattling. Rag was suprisingly poor, but small squid chunks got bites straight away. With Hounds the target, they came out to play straight away, but there was also rays, pout and dogs thrown in. No big fish, but hectic action. Dan

well done matey, thats a cracking bream.

and then spray it on your bait

OMG! You fellas are nuts. Fair play though, but i suspect i wouldn't be brave enough to get out of the harbour! Adam, those common skate pics were from the BFM feature. It was pretty impressive reading.

i haven't seen any off tuckton bridge, but i have seen them of iford bridge also, but not on the main river, instead there was a few in the side stream that runs parallel for half a mile or so.

Just been for a stroll along keyhaven. I was there at low water and it was good to see the mullet back in. Infact, the 3 of us there must have watched about 50 fish in the shallows, and they looked pretty easy. I may go for a bash 2moz. Its actually the first time ive spotted them in big numbers this year unlike last year when i landed 5 in a short feb afternoon.

quick.......wheres my peelers??????????????? I never knew those early Solent smut grew that big at this time of year

and i will still be younger than most of you lot

Oh Gordon, just how wrong u are my friend! I know where the free parking is that is only 30 seconds from the road into the quay(with no time restrictions), meaning only a 3 or 4 minute walk to the boat Only space for 6 cars, so i'm afraid i'm hushing it up I don't think i've paid for carparking at mudeford in 3 years or so

I thought everyone knew its the new isle of wight ferry!

along the harbour wall where the sluice gates are.

I put a write up just recently explaining how to set up the alderny rig. I actually use a danforth anchor myself, but they can slip occasionally, so a bruce is better. I also don't use the anchor yanker, instead just a plain large stainless ring that i got off stainless steve, and i attach the bouy to the ring with a carabeaner clip (spelling alert!) via 18 inches of rope. Its easy to do, but if anyone can find my 'long' explaination, please post!

yes, he's my better looking twin

codmiester, she is a peach....'nuff said chap!