crazy fred Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Well after getting a great result on Saturday which I would definitely put down to practice and it wasn't all down trying to catch species but chasing tide flows as we already know where the spieces are most of the time. So now we are being thrown in at the deep end, no practice and no idea about La Rochelle except it's in Spain !! . You can't use your own tackle they supply all the tackle the day before which is going to be like doing the Tour de France with a wooden leg and solid tyres it's going be difficult . The fishing is all lure fishing for bass now that's the one thing in our favor as we've caught a few over the years so it is not all doom and gloom just got to practice throwing them back which will be mentally challenging . Our team is Richard Herbert ,Jim whiplash , Pete the diver , and Crazy Fred . Jim is the skipper don't know how long that will be in force will see how good his boat skills are on the drift !! I will be a hard taskmaster . Then we have Jim Whiplash as press officer taking photos of me and Pete hauling in sea bass trying to make a decent story for his new magazine. ITINERY May 31st flights from Southampton at 14.35 direct to La Rochelle Staying at the Hotel ibis La Rochelle Centre Historique. Fred & Pete sharing a room I am afraid. Just hope it's a twin room or somebody's head will roll Accommodation booked from 31st May to 5th June Flights back to Southampton 16.15 on Sunday 5th June I will have a better idea of schedule for the event closer to the time but guidelines as follows. June 1st: 12.00 onwards registration and issue of boat and fishing gear. 19.30 drinks party June 2nd: 7am briefing. Group A fish 8-12 12.30 lunch at Barracuda club Group B fish 2-6pm 18.30 drinks and results 20.00 Meal for crews June 3rd 7am briefing. Group B fish 8-12 12.30 lunch Group A fish 2-6pm 18.30 drinks and results. Free evening June 4th 8am Briefing Final round SILVER 9-1 Final round GOLD 2-6 19.30 drinks 20.30 prize giving and closing dinner Will keep you all updated as we go along and hopefully we hold our own it's a bit like blind date!!!!!! Kingfisher 126, Greg, Mal Thomas and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Fisheagle Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Sure La Rochelle is in Spain? Was in France whenI went last year. Coddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Good luck Crazy Fred! Never met, but you deserve your trip after all your hard work/ homework after last Saturday. I hope you have a great trip and hope Mr Whippys new venture comes good for one and all. Have fun, very jealous!! Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 missed the joke i think Alan! Leicester Fisheagle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Well done Fred I'm really looking forward to your reports especially the bit where you mutiny and take over skippering the boat Kingfisher 126, Leicester Fisheagle and niggle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansimpson63 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Have a great trip and enjoy the poisson et frites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy fred Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Busman's Holliday fish and chips with a bit of bass fishing thrown in and free beer can't be bad. Kingfisher 126 and iansimpson63 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Blimey Fred your passport is getting a hammering this year with all the fishing trips!! Good luck to you all and look forward to the reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy fred Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Yea but Norway soon then you can write the reports Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Good luck Fred Give them hell Be interesting to read the report to see what tackle and lures you get to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfishdave Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 You have to much time on your hands Fred with these reports, perhaps you should speak to Jim whilst in FRANCE about becoming a journalist for his new magazine. gaffa, niggle and Kingfisher 126 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Have a great time,look forward to hearing about it.You will probably have a double bed for you and Pete as Dave told them you were a couple with the same surnames[emoj Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy fred Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Pete's already opted for the floor makes me feel unwanted niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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