Hooky Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 I'm not really sure how many members on here trailer their craft but thought I might try to see if anyone interested . I'm going down for the weekend for another crack at the cod, pollack etc from a few of my favourite wrecks. I have them all plotted , takes about 40 mins steam out to mark X , had a fantastic result a few years ago use lures only ( try to do at least 4 productive wrecks a day ) You would need at least 50 litres of fuel , a big ice box ( no bait required ) At the present time I have room for one crew ( must be full club member ) Cost of slipway and overnight pontoon mooring to follow . Post away if interested , let's get this section going again . Jim, Stuie, Maverick Martin and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Thomas Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Nice to see you back Hookey, good luck and tight lines. Hooky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gummage Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Sounds like a great crack! When do you reckon on doing it? Endeavour 3's other owner ( Marcel ) might wake up fr this. We'll have to convert his old double kayak into an oiler and tow it behind. Ps sorry about the spelling mistake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 I go out wrecking on my Warrior, what is the venue for this exped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Terry, I think he's talking about using West Bay. That's a bit far for me for a day trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Venue https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/travel-dorset/harbours/boat-and-trailer-parking/bridport-west-bay Superb venue , brilliant fishing . IF you can get on the slip (before 7 am and return after 7pm ) you could miss the harbour master so may miss the charges ! Overnight on the pontoons is £ 35.00 ish. I'm bringing a sleeping bag and my portable gas Webber BBQ so ( as usual weather permitting ) I'm going to book 3 days off ! Fuel : allow plenty , my old tub carries at least 50 litres , from the last time I used this per day . Gummidge on Endeavour 3 will of course run out within a hour or so !!!! So anyone that has a little more room for a extra tanker or two please bring them , my old bus can't drag around his lump for too long !!!!!!!!! Fuel available 3 miles away . Checking tides etc ( need neeps as some wrecks rather deep .) Loads of wrecks to hit but many are netted but (according to my gestimate ) around 26 good ones to try all within 40 mins or so of the slip It is a possibility I'm may be out on my new tub ( sshhhhh) tiz a secret , don't tell the wife . Any boat around 16ft will be fine , buddy boat system in place so noobs will be looked after ., all welcome Will update soon , keep checking , ta chaps Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Here we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 That will do Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 X marks the spot ! (Ish ) We could also all anchor up just round in the next bay for a overnight sesh on the Brill banks ?? Dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Alway help available if required ; that's why it's called a slipway . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassncodformeplease Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Think I'd be up for this either crew or drag mine down. Can do as I please now I'm my own boss earning a mint (polo that is). Which month you thinking ? Codnpollockformeplease . Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I could be up for it, let me know dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hi hooky I used to trial my warrior down to west bay, those were the days of the old wooden slip way go to far and a two foot drop of the end. I used to go out to the gible hamen about 8-9 ish miles out, always provided a good selection of fish i.e. Bass cod pollock I had my best pollock out there 17 1/2 pound, There are good many good places all around there, Lyme Regis is another good place to launch you need to be out early to beat the crowds and for parking Have a great trip Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks all , looking at weekend of Saturday 8th July , I hope the weather gods let this happen because it's a case of ' you can have this week off ' sometimes I wish a was not a employee ! Just another thing to get used too after 25 of self rule . I'm planning on getting to the slipway around 6am , it won't be possible to get out if it's blowing W/SW so looking at a plan b Plan B - launching from Weymouth or Portland , choose of harbour or back of the Bill , plan c , stay at home and sulk ! Checking tides etc Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I usually launch from Portland slip, easy peasy with free parking and quick access to the open sea. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yep all looking good , high water 7:33 , return at 7 pm ish , nice gentle tides , ideal . Saturday & Sunday 8/9th July Yep ; Gible Harman , please don't forget you will need to be a early bird , loads & lots of pleasure boaters to contend with. You don't have to worry about the gate to the slip , it's not closed in the summer months. Trailer parking can get a little busy , you 'could' after the day out leave your boat on its trailer in the trailer park , no harbour master or restrictions after 7pm ( ?????? ) but things change . Looks more than likely I will stick with the old Shetland Suntrip , she does enjoy the fuel ( 60 Hp smoker) . I think it's a wise idea to buddy up as she's getting on a bit , never let me down but the wreck is some 12 miles off shore , not part of the coast to be faced with issues , it's just on the limit for my Capability . Please don't be concerned if you don't have 4wd , I have along with a rope ! . You will ( must ) use a safety chain on launching / recovering , it's a steep slip , hours of fun can be spent watching those who don't ! Feel free to chip in , I have space for one crew ( must meet me at my gaff early ) first come etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I usually launch from Portland slip, easy peasy with free parking and quick access to the open sea. Yep , usually I do the same but had a bit of fun over the race , scared me a bit , I'm trying to think of others that have smaller craft , hence West Bay , we have a few new boaters in this club , I would like to think they would come along and get looked after . Be nice to see getting this section moving again , I have no idea how many club members still use a trailer boat ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble banker Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Be nice to see getting this section moving again , I have no idea how many club members still use a trailer boat ??? I've still got to sell my Wilson flyer if anyone feels the urge to buy a boat for the occasion 🤣 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassncodformeplease Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hooky. if you want to put me down as guaranteed crew im happy with that but if any others want to crew with you then im happy to take my converted 536 down and will possibly need crew. mike. (slight chance mite have different boat by then. shhhhh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Living in Oxfordshire, I always trail and used to do the club trips to Portland and Burnham on Sea. I still have two or three trips to Portland each year so would be happy to stretch a bit farther. I'll check dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan F (bathclaret) Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Unfortunately I'm snookered for weekends in July, but West Bay is my home port, so if you need any help picking the fish-fests from the barren hunks of steel out there, just drop me a PM or call.Gibel Hamam is often a decent shout, only 8 miles from the slip, but it is on EVERYBODY's route out to the deeper wrecks. Consequently it sees and swallows lots of RedGills. Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Unfortunately I'm snookered for weekends in July, but West Bay is my home port, so if you need any help picking the fish-fests from the barren hunks of steel out there, just drop me a PM or call. Gibel Hamam is often a decent shout, only 8 miles from the slip, but it is on EVERYBODY's route out to the deeper wrecks. Consequently it sees and swallows lots of RedGills. Duncan Cheers Dunks : could you check out the pontoon overnight costs etc ? harbourmaster on duty times etc ? ta Keep it coming with any wrecks that may hold a few biggies ( with 12 miles if poss ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicky Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Living in Oxfordshire, I always trail and used to do the club trips to Portland and Burnham on Sea. I still have two or three trips to Portland each year so would be happy to stretch a bit farther. I'll check dates. Terry where are you in Oxfordshire? i live in Witney and although not a pbsbac member i am a member of Burnham boat club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Think he is Carterton. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicky Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 that' 6 miles from me and i work even closer. does he keep his boat at home? Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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