Stuie Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 There are some of us who will be with you every step of the way - not envious at all though......................................... Stay safe and have a great time all of you - oh and make sure we have copious reports and pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Bloody 4 hrs kip I might as well just gone clubbing then to alderny ...... Lol anyway OFF WE GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Did not need the alarm clock again [What a surprise] Lets GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Tight lines all Charlie Oh and Ben No Garlic on your breakfast mate LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 See you out there my mate Sharky is now taking his Raider on his own so I'm going to buddy up with him plus his mate is taking his trophy from selsey so ill be with them Safe journey to all see u later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Woooooooohoooooooo! Morning campers. Raring to go. Catch you all on Ch6. See you in 4 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I've stayed out of the thread for fear of jinxing it - I do hope that it all goes off well for everyone this year; forecast does look excellent! I should be out Monday so I'll watch for returning boats, and listen in, although if there's S in th ewind I will probably be in the harbour! look forward to reading the updates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 First day great conditions but slow for us on the wrecks over although we managed a dozen mackerel . So mid afternoon went to the banks sw and first drift turbo to me but we got there late and from then on quiet although JV was there earlier than us and I believe managed 5. Loads of launce and marks also a double shot of decent pollack on sabikis plus a garfish. Today Saturday and its blowy some have ventured out and others have gone shopping at Marks At the moment I'm just fishing of the boat in the harbour JIMBOB, Stuie and nightingale300 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Tough today. Wind W4-5 inc 6. A few boats stayed in for the day a few ventured out. We went out on JV, struggled on the flatties but managed to squeak out a nice Tope before the tide got away. We then spent an enjoyable hour smashing 2-4lb pollack on spinning rods, we had about 30. Then back into Braye for a rest... It's so tiring in that slop! Lunch was mixed Mediterranean salad with homemade bread and cured meats, washed down with a cold beer. Up to Alderney Angling to see the lovely Fi and Mark and buy up some tackle essentials. Off for diner now, big day tomorrow, winds are light so were going BIG!! JIMBOB and Stuie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Fish Ard Skipper, Fish Ard!!! nightingale300 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightingale300 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Well done for finding the mackerel. Hope tomorrow is great day for all. Malcolm N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Were back! Epic trip! Report and video/photos to follow when I've caught up with work and sorted fish and kit out...... Jamie W 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Did anyone manage to pick up my spool of Whiplash braid for Alderney Angling? If so I will arrange collection Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Did anyone manage to pick up my spool of Whiplash braid for Alderney Angling? If so I will arrange collection Thanks Dave Yes Dave, Charlie has got it. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Sorry dave I have been away since the trip I have itfor you at home Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Were back! Epic trip! Report and video/photos to follow when I've caught up with work and sorted fish and kit out...... it's possible I'm missing something, as I'm not used to the new format, but are there any reports on this trip posted yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 it's possible I'm missing something, as I'm not used to the new format, but are there any reports on this trip posted yet? No Duncan, amazingly no reports and no pictures yet?? I was there, pretty flat uneventful run over there, catching up with the pack on wrecks till about 5 miles from Alderney when we managed to pick up a net round the prop. Rest of Friday was spent ashore. Saturday was rough so we got the boat lifted out etc then headed out for an hour or so to see if there were any mackerel (there weren't :-( ). Sunday was a beautiful day and almost everyone shot round to the shoal banks (If thats how its spellled). Lots of boats, not that much radio excitement although one very unexpected species was caught by a club member (I'm sure he'll report soon). We on Serenity had a couple of Turbot and a mackerel. Monday trip home, weather and conditions were perfect to about half way when we hit a bank of fog that seemed to last an eternity. Wreck hopping back we managed a couple of pollock. Unfortunately I was pretty grotty on the way home so wasn't really "feeling" it and was very pleased to see home. Leaving Poole early Friday Anya mid channel Guess who in Braye harbour friday evening Freeboys playing in our wake Target species at last :-) niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 A couple of pics in the gallery at the top.As Graham said day one was for us a mackerel hunt over the wrecks where we managed 12 to 15, then straight over to the casquets first drift a turbo for me only small so went back.Lots of launce and more mackerel some pollack and a garfish.Then into harbour after a smooth crossing and a 115 miles covered and topped up on fuel and beer. Saturday was a bit blowy but we ventured out at lunchtime to the south banks where the tide was running at 3.5knts so we drifted with the anchor down with the trip cut.Numerous drifts without a take we headed back in with an anchor that now looked like a stainless one with a chain to match. Sunday had a perfect forecast so a plan was hatched.......leave harbour at 7...... So no breakfast.....out with Alfresco and JV to look for Tope.We arrived hooks down but it was obvious pretty quickly perhaps we should of been there at 6,so JV moved to a less tidal run area and Alfresco had just recovered their anchor when they got some discarded rope around the prop.JV to the rescue as I still had my anchor down.Then we went back to harbour so Dan could work his magic.....I bet it was a French piece of rope!!! We then went out to the Schole bank where again first drop I had a turbot,it was cracking weather and it was just nice to be on the water and chill so on Wishin Too the rods stayed in the rod rests most of the day.Later in the day I headed of o the nannels for some great pollack sport then the last spot we returned to speedy for another go at the tope with Alfresco but just bullhuss.We pulled the hook at 8pm and headed in with a glorious sunset behind us and a near 14hr day. Monday the return journey was another perfect day and some great wreck fishing,Wishin Too had pollack to 12lb,cod to 16.8lb and tubs to 4lb.I have to admit I enjoyed the wrecking the most as I do like to have my string pulled Thanks to all who helped me break my Alderney cherry :-))) Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Busy week at work! Will get mine posted up tomorrow! Video will take a little longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 excellent - ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 As with Adam freeboyz are busy at work. Should get a report up by the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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