Hi again
I have just called our best fishing contact on the Island, he sounded a bit unsure regarding the weather forecast.
He tells me that they are getting some fish on the usual spots. I Forgot to ask how the bait situation was, but if they are getting fish they must be getting bait.
Hopefully we will see him for a beer at the weekend.
Starting to get excited, probably won't sleep until Friday in anticipation. Watching the weather and working out how to feed the troops, we might be on a high protein low fat module this weekend except at the bar.😂
Evening, JV is down for this trip albeit only the 2 skippers as no crew available.
As it stands I’d want a better forecast to go - it’s marginal at best for a 3 day trip - as usual if it improves its game
on if it falls away it gets pretty snotty...
The current JV plan is to head Portland way for wrecking and Shambles - sat and sun.
The reports ive seen are mixed on the other side.... the May water has also started and has dropped the wrecking off somewhat if you can’t find clear water.
1 hour ago, Adam F said:Evening, JV is down for this trip albeit only the 2 skippers as no crew available.
As it stands I’d want a better forecast to go - it’s marginal at best for a 3 day trip - as usual if it improves its game
on if it falls away it gets pretty snotty...
The current JV plan is to head Portland way for wrecking and Shambles - sat and sun.
The reports ive seen are mixed on the other side.... the May water has also started and has dropped the wrecking off somewhat if you can’t find clear water.
That's our backup plan Adam
I may choose Weymouth though as its closer for crew to find digs and easier to get fuel and to the pubs and restaurants,
All down to weather mate
Just a sentence from an email received from Mark at Alderney Angling today.
'Been a few flatties about, last set of small tides I had 30 followed by a day of 17'.
Reasonably optimistic.
Terry.
a bit like plaice fishing then ??
2 hours ago, alun j. said:a bit like plaice fishing then ??
You wish!
Terry.
Tigerfish is going Friday morning unless the weather changes a lot for the worse. It will either be a 3 or 4 day trip depending on how Monday's weather shapes up. We plan to fish a few wrecks on the way over.
How about everybody else?
Alfresco will be meeting the Madness and Reel Magic as they come through the 0630 bridge on Friday
Hopefully bound for some wrecks on the way to Alderney
We too have a 4 day pass but are keeping an eye on Mondays weather
Hope the weather stays fine and you have a great trip.
Spain’s weather has gone bad, had 5 Barbel and 2 Carp today all on the top black Ants. Two bottles of Riocha at lunchtime with Tapas went down well🤪
Have a great Alderney guys very jealous😜😜
Have a super trip guys. This time JV is opting to head West for a couple of days in Portland - we can’t make the Fri or Monday. We will look again in 2 weeks if anyone who missed this trip needs a buddy.
As Charlie says the Madness crew are leaving through the 6.30am bridge.
Have a great trip Adam, I am doing the wsf long weekend trip to Portland in 2 weeks time, are you doing that trip or going to Alderney then?
Enjoy your trip guys and stay safe !!
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