ATM Charlie its not looking good at all, especially Monday, even Poole is looking less agreeable if it is a non starter. Hey Ho.
Still a week away, time for it to change. It's been doing a lot of that lately, changing that is.
same every year isnt it!
18 hours ago, Graham Nash said:same every year isnt it!
You are right Graham
So hard to decide what to do
That's the decision made
We are giving it a miss, will do some day running from Poole
Busy weekend
Fri; Wrecking some nice pollack, then tried to find some Tope/Rays on banks
Sat; Back out wrecking, Dan joined us. Then found a new deep area and loads of tope, bassing on way in was better.
Sun; Headed West to shambles, Lots of drifting, much quieter day for a few small Turbot
Lots of miles and hours fishing on a marginal forecast, two good days from three on a weekend when we cancelled Alderney was good.
Full report and pictures to follow
As you can see above the original plan was cancelled due to the forecasts, but Dave and I were still keen to try and make the most of it. Especially as I had invited Will and Gordon . Ten years after we had a fantastic fishing holiday together, on Ascension Island.
We met up for a curry on Thursday evening, trying to limit the fishing chat, because Wendy and Aide joined us.
Fridays new plan.
On the boat at 7am and off out to look to find some bait fish. Then out to try a few wrecks
With the company of our friends on Reel Magic.
First time this year, part A achieved. 30 of these in the coolbox
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Lets push on out 20 miles and hope for some clear water. Great to have the team back together again
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Catching up.
The first wreck was barren in a fairly choppy sea and stiff breeze, so on we go.
Its been a long time since I had Gordon onboard so a few reminders were needed on techniques.
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he must have been listening as he kicked our butts.
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Breaking his PB 3 times. First at 9lb 8
We all had a few fish, but it was more them than me as I kept snagging up
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This one 14lb
and finally a beast of 17lb
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Dave even added a small cod to his species list, a very rare fish indeed over recent years. Well done mate.
After we had plenty on Ice, and a very nice chicken curry. we headed off to a deep spot and dropped anchor.
There were a few tope about but at slack we had quite a few Huss
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Nothing huge, but at least we were getting some fish.
All too soon it was time for home.
Wendy was away and Will was staying. so we decided that cooking up some fresh mackerel would make a fine dinner, washed down with something cold.
Saturday day 2 would start the same way , except Dan was able to join us, 0700 at the boat, some hellos and off we go.
Stopping briefly to pick up some more bait.
As sometimes happens on day 2, the wrecks were slower.
Although Gordon did have a small cod, with some pollack.
Dan managed to Christen a new rod with a fish of 11lb 8oz
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Once again we enjoyed a great lunch then set off to anchor a really deep gulley.
Dropping fresh baits into that was very exciting, the Tope were on them within minutes, there were plenty of decent ones and they were hungry.
Dan had the biggest, but it escaped as I attempted to lift it onboard so no photo sadly
After the tide started screaming we headed off for some banks on the way in and got the lure rods back out.
We struggled for a few drifts, but Dave's crew were getting lots of bass.
A tweak of tactics had us joining in.
Final score Reel Magic 20, Alfresco 6
You cannot win them all.
In late after a calm steam back to Poole.
Mackerel had been so good last night, we took more home to enjoy again with Wendy
Sunday Day 3
A much smaller tide, but still an 0700 start
Bait was hard to catch, but we had plenty onboard so headed off to the Shambles
Passing the ledge there were lots of birds , but we decided to stick to plan
A fish on the second short drift seemed to feel good
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But it was a tough day
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We only managed 5 and only took one home
No sign off feeding birds on the route home either. It had been a much slower day.
But still enjoyable seeing Chris and Kev on the banks and having Dave in company once again.
We had made the very most of a few days with poor forecast, enjoying some great sport on two of the days.
Lots of miles covered, excellent company of good friends.
Even the sun shone.
Ended on Sunday night by going out for dinner again in Wimborne. Home for a few drinks and an early night.
Great fun
Brilliant!!!
Well done guys, a great few days fishing and some good fish there.
I'm still hoping to go to Alderney in early June
Thanks Charlie.
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sounds like a great weekend.
Hi All
Dave and Adam both asked if I fancied another go at an Alderney trip, so we looked at dates
Decided that the best was going on 20th June. Back Mon 23rd
My crew is not really available, and Dave has lost one.
So I have grabbed a ride on Reel Magic with Dave and Mark.
Adam has a crew, so we have at least one buddy boat.
Anyone else fancy that weekend?
Charlie
Weather permitting Tigerfish will make the trip on the 20th or 21st. It's looking possible ATM
Well the weather scuppered another try for most of us.
Dave and Adam took the decision mid week, that the wind and wave forecasts were a bit too high and unsettled. Steve's boat rides the waves better so he decided to go.
What to do??
Go fishing of course. Sat was the best day so Dave organised a good crew to meet up at 7.
Dave Chris Kev and I were all keen to get out and set off early to see what the sea state was like. " Its fine" says captain Dave so we settle in for 20 miles to the first shipwreck.
Thankfully the weather was not as hot as the past few days.
Then we started a pattern of several drifts, a few nice fish, then move on. With a target of drifting a big wreck at slack with bait.
We shared several pollack to 14.5 lb. 4 bass and even a small cod for Kevin to take home to Bath.
All to soon it was 5pm and time to head home.
It had been a great day, with three good mates.
What a crack, lots of fun banter and some fishes to clean and share
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Thanks Dave, Chris and Kev
I really enjoyed the whole day.
Thanks Dave for the invite, and thanks guys for a great day of banter and p taking, forgot how much there was on a days wrecking. 😂
Also forgot how much you get beaten up on a 12 hr wrecking trip on a choppy day, had aches and pains in places I had forgotten you could get them 🫣. Must man up!
Great day out, cheers all. 👍👏