andy and dave on lady jane.
launch sat night and try for a few different species and then fish for a couple hrs of the comp if the weather permits.
cheers andy.
Just for clarity - is there a minimum weight or length - or does it just have to be a bass to be in with a chance of points?
Thanks,
Mike
Mike you can weigh in what ever you want ie no elligible minimum size but you must still return all undersize fish as it is illegal to retain fish beneath that. Same rules as apply to all our other species comps really.
Martin
I know we have the one hook rule, but does a standard treble hook count as one hook or three?How about using a standard plug that may even have two trebles? The angler hasn't chosen extra hooks, but the lure has them as standard...
If the weather isn't great for heading offshore (current plan one seems unlikely with current forecasts) then I can see my trying to grab an hour or two in the haven with the trusty Dexter Wedge or trolling....
...I'll need the misses to come along so I can make my crew quota of 2 on the boat though.
Tom
We operate a 2 hook rule in our comps. You can either fish two hooks on one rod or 1 hook on each of 2 rods. No other rods must be employed for the duration of the comp. A pennel rig counts as 1 hook but both hooks of the rig must be in the same bait, similarly treble hooks count as 1 hook although I would ask Charlie to clarify wether two trebles in a lure would count as 1 or 2 hooks
For future ref the rules can be found on our 2007 comp dates sheet which is accessible on our home page or here
Martin
I might also like to add.......this is a catch and release comp......so no bass that is euthanased will be elligable for weighing in. Keep some sport for tomorrow!!!
Rich
I might also like to add.......this is a catch and release comp......so no bass that is euthanased will be elligable for weighing in. Keep some sport for tomorrow!!!
Rich
Rich
To be elligible for the BASS sponsored part of the comp it is indeed catch and release but for the club part of the comp (and BFM) it is to our normal rules ie if its over the minimum size you may keep or release.
Martin
Gordon H and Chris the Crew will be fishing the competition on Fugazi.
Gordon H
Also, try to remember to keep some scales from the fish you catch. Wedger and Rich are reading scales ( I think ).
All,
In consultation with Adam, and having reviewed the following:
Inshore Forecast:
Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis
Inshore waters forecast
24 hour forecast: 1800 Fri 13 Jul 1800 Sat 14 Jul
Wind South veering southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5.
Sea state Moderate or rough.
Weather Occasional rain.
Visibility Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
Outlook: 1800 Sat 14 Jul 1800 Sun 15 Jul
Wind Southwest backing east 3 or 4, occasionally 5.
Sea state Moderate.
Weather Occasional rain, fog patches.
Visibility Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
and:
http://www.meteonet.nl/aktueel/brackall.htm
Which currently shows a potentially thundery, and probably wet warm front crossing the English Channel on Sunday. Isobars seem fairly well spaced apart, suggesting strong winds are unlikely.
Personally, I'm not fond of long periods of rain, an Easterly 4 or 5, fog, nor possible thunderstorms with carbon fibre rods, but is it dangerous? Probably not, if you're careful.
The comp remains ON at this stage. Should the forecast wind strength increase during Saturday, making this dangerous for small boats, then watch this space. If no further posts on here, then assume it remains on.
I would advise all fishing to keep a careful eye on the weather if they decide to fish. This information is only a forecast - and conditions might deteriorate on the day quite quickly if out at sea, and each skipper should use their own judgement.
Mike
Safety Officer
Mostly, I'll be fishing from the comfort of my tent!
Gordon H 
Carl and a crew ( not sure who yet ) will be fishing on Overdraft.
Last minute permission granted so Dean and I will be out on "AWOL" 
Sulking really works wonders 
Martin
With the channel light vessel showing Easterly 6's and then generally nasty variable stuff throughout the day I have knocked my trip on the head so won't be fishing the comp unfortunately.
Even inshore at Portland will be snotty with Variable (mainly southerlyish) 4's touching 5's coupled with a big Spring tide and you'll have a very ucomfortable race.
No bassing for me.
Guess I'll be better off working that fishing the Haven on a stock boat 
BTW Just spoke to Dean who is out today and he says its uncomfortable offshore but not to bad inshore Swanage bay area
Martin
BTW Just spoke to Dean who is out today and he says its uncomfortable offshore but not to bad inshore Swanage bay area
Martin
And the current forecast shows it marginally better today than tomorrow, plus all the rain tomorrow.
This is supposed to be fun!
don't know about fun Tom but I am beginning to feel I am jinxing everyone by having the boat out.
I think I had better put it back in the water for next weekend one way or another - maybe this will apease the weather gods! 