Ron Elliot Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Just a quick note to say hello I've Just joined the forum and the club and thought I'd introduce myself. I have a small Shetland fishing boat which I share with my father and we are just getting back into sea fishing after many years away from the sport and this is this year is the first time we have had our own boat. Had a few trips out this year and really enjoying just bobbing about and catching a few. Hoping that we can improve on our catches, had a few mackerel, dog fish, pouting, whiting, wrasse, squid and even a couple of bass which were unfortunately to small and had to go back. As been a bit hit and miss but guessing we where in the wrong spots. We've been fishing the harbour entrance and Bournemouth rocks with best results but not got anything much from elsewhere. Hoping to upgrade to a larger boat this winter as it's a bit cramped on the Shetland. See you out there. Jim and Stuie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Sounds like a useful start Ron! The Forum does have some members marks recorded, for which you'll need a chart plotter to get best results. They'll all produce something, at certain times of year, at the right states of tide. You just have to suss out how and when Lots about boats on the Forum, and Coddy has his own website with lots of member reviews. If your mind is not made up, it might be food for thought. There's also lots of stuff about safety, which is worth digesting. Finally, it's definitely worth attending club meetings, and chatting with as many members as possible, who might be in need of crew, giving you an opportunity to see different boats and marks, and potentially better techniques. Good luck, Mike Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Elliot Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Cheer Mike, thanks for the helpful pointers. Spoken with a few members at baiter when putting the boat in and you all seem very helpful and keen to help. Guess catches will improve with time, it's never a bad trip out as the scenery is outstanding round Poole. Regards Ron Stuie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Welcome! Before you change your boat try speaking to members who have had or have what you are thinking of changing to. Maybe grab a ride on a few different types as crew so you can try before you buy, and hopefully catch some fish!!! Club meeting this Thursday at Parkstone Trade and Labour club , 7:30 for 8:00 R Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Guess catches will improve with time, it's never a bad trip out as the scenery is outstanding round Poole. Regards Ron My sentiment entirely Ron. Joining the club was the best move I ever made. Great bunch of members - and always helpful too. Masses of information on the website as well. charlieannear and Ron Elliot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Hi Ron Welcome to the club. Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Hi Ron and Dad Welcome to the Club Charlie Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Hi Ron. Welcome to the club. The info available if you put in an effort is amazing. 6 years ago I'd never held a fishing rod. We do a species hunt each year for members boats, and the variety caught is amazing. So far this year as an individual, not a boat, I'm on 27 with an aim for 31. This is partly down to the help the members give with providing info on what and where. Try to make the meets and you'll be welcomed into the fold charlieannear and Ron Elliot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Welcome and ditto what the others have said Ron Elliot and Wight Magic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Thomas Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Welcome Ron. We also have your safety in mind now you have joined the club so if you can come to the meeting we can meet and discuss your safety at sea and hopefully offer you training and guidance if you require any. Good luck Mal Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Welcome Ron, just join in, ask and enjoy your fishing and boating. Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Welcome Ron. Jim Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Elliot Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks guys Hoping to make it along to a meeting soon Regards Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Hi Ron and welcome to the club This page gives some general marks to help start you off, can't guarantee any fish but may worth a try in the local area. http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/ipb/topic/5646-new-member-club-marks/ I too have a Shetland, mine is a 535 which has more cabin space than deck area but they are good safe boats and are ideal to start with or on a budget Look forward to meeting you at a club night, you can even bring the FPO (fishing permission officer) if you wish! Dave Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich185 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hi Ron, welcome to the club Rich Ron Elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Elliot Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hi Ron and welcome to the club This page gives some general marks to help start you off, can't guarantee any fish but may worth a try in the local area. http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/ipb/topic/5646-new-member-club-marks/ I too have a Shetland, mine is a 535 which has more cabin space than deck area but they are good safe boats and are ideal to start with or on a budget Look forward to meeting you at a club night, you can even bring the FPO (fishing permission officer) if you wish! Dave Thanks for the marks list but haven't been upgraded yet so can't see the members only part of the forum yet Yes my boats a 535 too but with only a 30 hp engine but gets it going as the boat not that heavy Regards Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hi Ron I emailed Martin about upgrading you to club member, but it appears he's away on holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Elliot Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hi Ron I emailed Martin about upgrading you to club member, but it appears he's away on holiday. No problem thanks for checking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Welcome to the club, I will upgrade your forum status when I return or maybe if Oli spots this he may do it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Elliot Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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