Questions - Poole Bay Small Boat Angling Club Forum

Small boats

eggie555 — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:33:47 +0000

Hi all I’m looking for the most stable boat for fishing in Poole bay under 250-300kg I’ve looked at the coastliner 14 , seems a bit wobbly in slight swell am I better off looking at a rib maybe, I have a ribeye ts350 atm but don’t feel over confident going out past the chain ferry, tia

Species hunt annual

Mike Hall — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:43:03 +0000

Can someone please tell me where to find the species hunt tables and how to register myself and my boat I can't seem to find it

Thanks

half moon bank info

malc lemoignan — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:59:46 +0000

Hi Gents looking to fish the half moon banks and around Old Harry this year from Lymington any info will be helpful ie species tide strength etc

Barracuda 8

Ian S — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:24:43 +0000

Hi All,

I’m new to the forum and I’m looking for some help and advice on buying a used Barracuda 8. I wanted to connect with any owners who could offer any input about what to look for when buying a used Barracuda 8.

Many thanks!

Visit

eddzoid — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:28:07 +0000

H. I am visiting Poole next week. I am bringing down my Orkney 440. What species are around at the moment. Also what rigs/lures are the best? Thanks

Trailer - worth?

Kathryn — Sun, 02 May 2021 12:26:49 +0000

Hello

We have an SBS R2-750 trailer.

Size 390cm x 144cm x 83cm 4 sets of rollers (16 rollers)

Galvanised steel and in very good condition.

Wondered if anyone would give us an idea of price to sell it please?

Unfortunately I am unable to attach any photos.

Thanks.

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Where to keep my boat?

Dunc — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 07:14:37 +0000

Hi - my first post so go easy on me!

I currently keep my boat on a trailer in a secure compound at the top of a 24hr access slipway near Portsmouth. However, we are soon to move to Southbourne and so I'm starting to look at options for where I might keep my boat nearer to our new home - anywhere between Mudeford and Poole would do. At present, I pay less than £400 pa and I realise it will be more expensive should I move my boat & so it may be that I leave the boat where it is and travel - facilities at the club are great and fishing is normally good east of the island.

I'd therefore welcome any suggestions that anyone may have for a good place to keep my boat should I decide to move it. Factors to consider include:

- I'd be looking for 24hr access - to wherever the boat is and to the water

- I'm currently out of the UK Apr-Jun and Sep-Nov so the boat could be stored ashore, possibly on my drive, during my time away

- Boat is a Warrior 165

- somewhere with a strong angling community would be ideal.

All suggestions will be gratefully received and I'd also welcome any pricing information that you may have.

Many thanks

Duncan

Winterising

Nick CB — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:41:40 +0000

Hi Gang,

another from a member who’s not made a meeting yet.

I’m at Ridge Wharf and am thinking of leaving the boat in the water over this winter. When I had a Dutch Barge I never inhibited or de-inhibited the engine for winter even though it was in fresh water on the UK canal system. My question is, will it be okay if i leave it in the water and do nothing but just use it, or will it just freeze up and blow the engine apart through freezing?

best wishes, Nick

Is my boat safe to fish out of the harbour

James498 — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:34:37 +0000

Hi I am fairly new to boating I have a 17ft Shetland 498 with a 40hp honda 4stroke outboard on it, I was just wondering if my boat would be suitable to fish off of out of the harbour and I was recommended that this would definitely be the place to ask such a question many thanks

Caravan insurance

Wedger — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 14:19:27 +0000

So boys and girls, 'Herself' has had a rush of blood and bought a newish caravan. Question is, can any of you lovely peeps recommend a good insurance company for a touring caravan??