Alderney 2018

I think we're looking at any of the first three weekendsof May, whichever has the weather that allows it.

With you and Tony on board I assume W stands for wine?? 😂😂

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Hi Guys, I’m loosing my Alderney cherry this year hopefully and am after some pointers and tips from you seasoned explorers !!
I need a bit of guidance on ....
A. Accommodation
B. Tackle and bait requirements
And
C. Charlie LoL

Regards
Neil

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A. Try and stay with the crew you're going with if no spaces available ask if other crews accommodation have a space

B. 12-20lb class rods covers most everything.  Maybe a few frozen mackerel and sandeels to get started on the banks but generally never needed as you will hopefully catch some en- route.  Running ledger is the rig of choice for the banks with 5/0 - 6/0 hooks on 25lb trace line.  Normal wreck gear including jellies/shads in various colours and weights/sizes.

C.  Keep well away from Charlie as he has been known to be a bad influence <img alt=":glasses:" data-emoticon="1" src="/emoticons/glasses.png" title=":glasses:">  + he is probably the most experienced skipper going so you will learn loads

D. Cherry poping is very expensive so take plenty of beer tokens <img alt=":grin:" data-emoticon="1" src="/emoticons/grin.png" title=":grin:">

A. Try and stay with the crew you're going with if no spaces available ask if other crews accommodation have a space
 
B. 12-20lb class rods covers most everything.  Maybe a few frozen mackerel and sandeels to get started on the banks but generally never needed as you will hopefully catch some en- route.  Running ledger is the rig of choice for the banks with 5/0 - 6/0 hooks on 25lb trace line.  Normal wreck gear including jellies/shads in various colours and weights/sizes.
 
C.  Keep well away from Charlie as he has been known to be a bad influence <img src="/emoticons/glasses.png" alt=":glasses:" data-emoticon="1">  + he is probably the most experienced skipper going so you will learn loads
 
D. Cherry poping is very expensive so take plenty of beer tokens <img src="/emoticons/grin.png" alt=":grin:" data-emoticon="1">

Cheers Martin. I’ve never been wreck fishing so can people recommend shads and jellies etc?

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Some big (12inch+) wrecking booms like these  https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-5-HEAVY-DUTY-WRECKING-Anti-Tangle-Clear-extra-strong-booms-13-long-45-bend/282880204157?hash=item41dcf95d7d:g:kZMAAOSwicpaebPA

and some 6inch sidewinders will do you. If you get a pack of the “Cod Squad” and the “Bass Pack” they’re assorted so you’ll get 6 colours to play with

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sidewinder-Sandeel-Lures-Sandeels-Bass-Lures-Cod-Fishing-Lures-6-or-4/221849631045?hash=item33a744b945:m:m6fHjXO1uIW74-RJ0ChJQQA

As Martin said - you couldn’t be going with a better skipper. 

Edit to add - could be worth taking a heavier rod too, 20/30lb for the Tope fishing off speedy rock out there (plus of course if Charlie gets his “conger fever” on the way home)

Some big (12inch+) wrecking booms like these  https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-5-HEAVY-DUTY-WRECKING-Anti-Tangle-Clear-extra-strong-booms-13-long-45-bend/282880204157?hash=item41dcf95d7d:g:kZMAAOSwicpaebPA
 
and some 6inch sidewinders will do you. If you get a pack of the “Cod Squad” and the “Bass Pack” they’re assorted so you’ll get 6 colours to play with
 
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sidewinder-Sandeel-Lures-Sandeels-Bass-Lures-Cod-Fishing-Lures-6-or-4/221849631045?hash=item33a744b945:m:m6fHjXO1uIW74-RJ0ChJQQA
 
As Martin said - you couldn’t be going with a better skipper. 
 
Edit to add - could be worth taking a heavier rod too, 20/30lb for the Tope fishing off speedy rock out there (plus of course if Charlie gets his “conger fever” on the way home)

Thanks Oli , very useful info indeed. I shall get on eBay and buy buy buy !!
Now, accommodation . Please who is joining Charlie and where are you staying? Or, Charlie, can you let me know where you guys are all laying your heads ? Many thanks all.

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Neil

Dad normally stays on the boat or has done everytime I have gone with him.

Heavier rod advice is good as us Chapman's love speedy rock and conger fishing.

Give dad a call im pretty sure he enjoys the planning of a trip nearly as much as going and will talk you through any advice you need.

Sam

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Neil

Dad normally stays on the boat or has done everytime I have gone with him.

Heavier rod advice is good as us Chapman's love speedy rock and conger fishing.

Give dad a call im pretty sure he enjoys the planning of a trip nearly as much as going and will talk you through any advice you need.

Sam

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Thanks Sam, I will PM him and get his number!

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Do people have any idea what dates they are going? Useful for arranging accommodation.

Can any of the other guys going please let me know what b+b they are using? Charlie is staying on the boat ! Thanks

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Hoping to go 5th to 8th May

dependant on weather and crew availability on those dates.

Thanks for the kind comments about the skipper guys, starting to look forward to it already.

1 hour ago, Tarlach. said:

Can any of the other guys going please let me know what b+b they are using? Charlie is staying on the boat ! Thanks

Chris (Kingfisher) has arranged ours, he may have info on where we are staying