Adam F Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I enjoyed a cracking day out last Thurs with Charlie on Alfresco, as something of a consolation trip for the disaster I had on the way to Cherbourg a few weeks ago. We had planned for weekend trip but as the wind was due to come up we booked days off and went out on what is probably the calmest day Ive ever spent in the Channel. It was super flat, and super hot all day. Ben and Alun J completed the crew. Whilst I was gutted not to have JV out there, it was really nice to have a rest from skippering and really enjoyed crewing for the day. The fishing was good, if not a little sporadic and sadly wasnt that evenly split across the crew. Nevertheless, some good fish were caught, including a 14lb Pollack and a 1lb 4oz Cukoo Wrasse to me, and a 52lb Conger to Ben, best cod went to Charlie about 10lb. We ended the day with about 7 cod and 7 pollack, 3 eels and a few wrasse. Thai turbot fishcakes and homemade Elderflower Champagne for lunch was a nice touch.... even if I did make it myself Anyway, as they say a picture paints a thousand words, hopefully this little video will show the trip! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xPcdIrjQ2s&feature=youtu.be Kingfisher 126, niggle, Stuie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Excellent video and great fun too by the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great vid enjoyed that especially Ben 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Benny Allen? Stuie and Adam F 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great Video Adam It does not look like you camera was cable tied to the boat hook. Really pleased that you invited me out for a days fishing on my boat and Wendy talked me into taking a day off when we arrived it was nice to find a friendly face, even if talking to Tom is hard on the VHF, its nice to have friends nearby. The day started well with a few cod, then we moved out to see if there were a few other species. On the tide we found a few pollack, including this one for Adam At slack tide the congers started to show, Ben had a good one on light gear After his Benny Allen moment for the video, he posed with his new PB [51lb] It was time for a great lunch and some of Adams home made Elderflower Champers Then a cooling dip for some of the crew As we set off to look for a few more cod we passed a RIB the crew had made plans for the hot weather and had fitted a parasol The fishing was not setting the world on fire , but what a great day to be mid channel Thanks for joining me guys Stuie, JIMBOB, niggle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great reports guys and well done on the fishing too! Work eh, always ruins a good days fishing! You picked a cracker to get out. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 glad to see some are making the most of the weather window - first for 8 years to my mind, what a pleasant change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Great Video Adam It does not look like you camera was cable tied to the boat hook. Really pleased that you invited me out for a days fishing on my boat and Wendy talked me into taking a day off when we arrived it was nice to find a friendly face, even if talking to Tom is hard on the VHF, its nice to have friends nearby. The day started well with a few cod, then we moved out to see if there were a few other species. On the tide we found a few pollack, including this one for Adam At slack tide the congers started to show, Ben had a good one on light gear After his Benny Allen moment for the video, he posed with his new PB [51lb] It was time for a great lunch and some of Adams home made Elderflower Champers Then a cooling dip for some of the crew As we set off to look for a few more cod we passed a RIB the crew had made plans for the hot weather and had fitted a parasol The fishing was not setting the world on fire , but what a great day to be mid channel Thanks for joining me guys Cheers mate good day out !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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