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Off out so anything positive please text or call me 07781 130304, thanks guys

It is, scheduled to leave Swanage tomorrow at 4.30pm

Just thought, my number in case anything is possible is 07781 130304. Currently in UK :-)

Thanks for this Adam. Just to clarify the times the plan is to leave Swanage at 4.30pm so set up midday or just after, arrival time Alderney is midday Sunday. Thinking more on the suggestion on boats 'being out mid channel fishing', a big part of this is night time when no one else will be out so really do need another support vessel the whole way or I guess part way till dawn Sunday which will put us just past mid channel. From there I maybe able to get a vessel from Alderney to come and meet us so we maintain two safety boats. So frustrating as everything else is in place.

Its gonna happen this time, well done lads and well done Terry. Martin, I'm taking the boat down to Guernsey to catch some Herring of all things with Fie, plus fuel up and have a nose round Sark so won't be in for the call, Monday good though or the very least drop an email with what you want so it goes and pay later. What channel will you be on guys when you are over here? Need to sort ice for some of you, just thinking I'll be carrying ice so when we get back can give you that and the rest is at home in the freezer. Have a safe crossing guys.

Just to add on as I was generalising on Charlies and Ians remarks which are all too common, Rea when he was at the Divers was extremely good towards visiting anglers so hopefully once he settles in to his new surroundings he will nail it, I for one wish him all the success but that doesn't take away what you guys feel as visitors and customers to the island.

Been here 9 years Terry and you see how far we have come and the business contacts we have made, no one seems to follow our lead hence why we have taken an emphasis in the change of direction with our business which is now more internet driven and even more so when new site goes live. It is ridiculous. Alderney can be a Mecca for UK and even NW European sea angling but my little voice goes nowhere. Outsider still eh ;-). The group of people that drive any angling business to the island with any sort of success is the UK charter skippers, even with

Just seen that too Alun, updates eh? We are better of not looking till Thursday ;-). Note your comments on Alderney's ability not to impress visitors Charlie and Ian, it is a shame and visitor retention is very poor due to this hence an empty island for most of May. Anyone want an early breakfast that will fill your belly just book with us. Fie was up at half 4 the other morning, bless her. She does a mean packed lunch to as my waist line proves. Crossed fingers though that you guys can fill the pubs and restaurants next weekend!!

Gutted boys, such a shame. Well done to Terry for the all the hard work too in putting this together. 28th it is then, try again!!

Lets check my diary again, arrived Jan 2004, that's 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 2012.............yes, just double checking Tom. 9 years. Best Tubbi fishing for 9 years ;-). Charlie, that's very kind of you and with the boat currently still not in the water I may well be taking you up on that, thanks very much.

Yep, we're good thanks even though time is lacking, only fished twice this year! Hopefully you'll do a Cherbourg trip and we can catch up then, or better still I get over you're way if this weather breaks! Hope tricks are good for you too.

Fantastic organisational work Terry. Just followed the last few pages and seen all the banter, terrific stuff guys. Some really good fishing here at the moment, it is the best Turbot fishing I have seen in the 9 years (what? 9 years!!) I've been here. Just hope the forecast comes good for you guys, remember its still too early to tell so keep praying. Loved your fish forecast too Adam, brilliant. Now keep doing a 'fair weather' dance all week for the guys for it to come good. Looking forward to it!

A great read guys. watched the video of the return home and there is a bit near the begnning where the sea disappears, nearly made me queasy just watching it. Thansk for all your company, you boys do it so well See you again soon!!

After recent exploits to Alderney some of you might be interested in the following. One space needs to be filled but Paul can cater for three more: Paul Smith, skipper of Poole boat Rapid Fisher, has a spare place for an Alderney trip Friday 15th May returning Monday 18th May. Due to the deposit taken it is reduced to

Awesome Tom, simply awesome, enjoyed looking at those pictures more than reading a report any day. A picture paints a thousand words as they say and those pictures cetainly do. Well done mate.

This thread has been great to follow, more than anything because of the buzz and joy you guys are having in your preparation. Here's to a cracking weekend for you and lets hope one of you gets that lucky Turbot

Yes we do...............but have run out of Mackerel I found plenty on the banks last wek though

LOL..........Phil definitely will if the offer is there...........and more!

Something else forgot to mention earlier. For those of you sleeping on your boats there is a Burger/Breakfast Wagon at the top of the inner harbour. Phil will be open from 8.00am. If you need his number it is 07781 432243.

Definitely not trying to steer anyone away from what they would prefer to do, if you're not in it you can't win it eh? It s just that dragging a weight to slow the speed of the boat down is more effective for you. As regards environmentally friendly, plenty of trawlerw here dragging there gear around, also it is only sand that you are moving which doesn't hold any weed etc and as Duncan mentions the banks being so shallow is always shifting due to tides and winter storms. You would also only use it on the strongest part of the tide so use would be minimal. Dinghies are normally left on the pontoon, as that isn't in the slipway is the next best option. On Sunday you will have all the ebb it may well be worth bringing live eels if they are available for the Bass if you want to fish for them, again cut down on your time here searching for some. Having said that plenty on the Schole last Friday.

Duncan..........never done it but some of the charter skippers reverse their anchor. I've lost my 28lb weight so will need to do the same till I find a replacement. Hauling a 56lb one will take some doing each drift. No water taxi I am afraid, as of today the pontoon is still not in. Call me when you are an hour away and I will get my dinghy launched but I might not be in apsotion to do that till 4pm at the earliest, if not 6.30pm at the latest, depends what time I am guiding till. Know more on Friday. I have an early start Sunday but boat is on trailer, leaving it in water on Sunday night, early start Monday so will need someone to get me from slipway to my boat if my dinghy is borrowed. Sort that as we go. I suggest for landing that you land on the Slipway at the base of the Breakwater for ease. The lads staying with me will have use of a car so can ferry folk around if need be, again for ease.

Just looked at the tides and where you might be fishing it will be well worth bringing a 25lb to 40lb weight (depending on size of boat) to drag if you decide to do the flatfish during the run of the tide. When are you all meeting to discuss trip? Do you need me to try and point you in the right direction? I've noted you like the idea of the varied fishing so maybe I can put a plan together if Adam rings again. We can also meet for a beer Saturday night somewhere.

Sediment is clearing but fishing wasn't great although haviong not been out for four months I felt like a novice!! Shall do a quick report on my site on an hour.

From what I can make out skippers just leave it till the night before anyway and tend not to worry too much before hand. More than likely they'd be out the day before and know the sea conditions but as you say it is a pain in the butt. Sunday for instance, over here a wash out till last night and then it is on again, not that I look ahead too often