great white Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Hi all On Monday recieved a late invite to join Humphrey fishing the RIPs on Ow Much yesterday. A couple of phone calls to work saw me with the day off and awaiting the crew at 0730 on the dock. We set off for the RIPs in company with Fair Lady a stop 6 miles out saw plenty of mackeral including some small joeys, the bait tank was rapidly rigged and a few fish added for use on the drift. the first wreck was too quiet, so we had a short move. the second was much better, Neil had a pollack of 9lb 2oz on a live Joey Mackeral, I then had a small pollack on a redgill, followed by my first Cod in a couple of years [5lb 6oz] on the redgill. The tide then eased away and catching stopped. we even anchored for an hour with tope baits without success. for the last hour or so, we went back on the drift Neil was rapidly back into a decent fish on a Tiger Shad, a lovely Cod came up through the deep clear water, this fish weighed in at 23lb 6oz Humphrey then had another good fish on his large pirk, that fought well to mid water before shaking the hook. He was not happy!!!!!!! While he was still groaning about the one that got away he hooked another, this one came to the net and was weighed at 18lb. We had not caught a hge number of fish but the quality made up for the lack of quantity. we knew that the drift fishing may be slow on such a small tide. It was nice to be out in the deep water on a day when the improving weather forecasted was what we actually got, Thanks for the trip H Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Neils fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Humphreys fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Lovely fish, especially we caught nothing special yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Well done Charlie,I thought Cod was something you only got in Chip Shops. jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 It was nice to see three on the boat, even if mine was the small one. especially on a nice day in the sun. worrying about putting sun cream on is not how I remember Cod fishing Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Nice report Charlie. Good to hear a report from the Rips for a change. BF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 do you guys think that the rips are just to far for us smaller boat owners or is it for the bigger boats only and what amount of fuel would i use on my boat what are we looking at useing there and back engine size 115 four stroke boat quicksilver 640 for those that dont know and it holds 90l of fuel mark b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 How far/where is the rips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 coincidentially my ruff estimate, inc 20% contingency, would be 18 gallons (90l!) however I would have thought with a spare 2 x 5 gallon carry on cans you would be well covered, alternatively 1 can and a buddy boat. The reason for the can is that if you did run out it's good to be able to put some in the tank for when you get back into the harbour (on a tow) - saves a lot of hassle (and embarassed looks!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Kam, pretty much due south on the 19's I believe, show on the charts and plotter. as PH entrance is on the 39 that gives 20 nm or so here's a chart (maybe!) - should be able to see the area on it (now marked with red circle). After clicking on the thumbnail click on the arrows box that appears bottom right of the image to expand further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Duncans about right 20 to 22 miles from the entrance. Mark its only about 5 miles further than where you were last Sunday, its just straight past Swanage and out instead of around the corner to the west. add about 25% to the fuel you used last week for a rough estimate. It is within range of your boat, If mine were faster I would go there more That said please remember to check the weather carefully, your fuel consumption will leap up if you can not maintain planning speed, and wind over tide on the RIPs can cause some overfalls and lumpy seas. It is a long way from any shelter out there, we could just see the isle of wight and the purbecks on a day with very good vis. We did not get masses of fish but what we did get were worth catching. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Don't forget to allow fuel for drifting its suprising how much you can use returning uptide for your next drift. If launching from Cobbs I would allow enough fuel to cover 100 miles of travelling in total = approx 32 miles each way from cobbs plus the rest for returning up drifts and spare Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 so is any smaller boat owners interested in going out there maybe follow some bigger boats for safety purposes just in case. mark b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 i wanna go have to persuade dad to take me this time sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Can I answer you once I have the outboard sorted, and see how much gas it comsume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 could be persuaded if we ever get a spell of settled weather Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 we will have to take the fuel barge with us what tides are we looking for when we decide to go and how long will it take at say 18 knotts . mark b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss2 Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 If we get a good settled period of weather and i am available i would love to come out with you guys as a safey boat and could carry your extra fuel if needed. As I am 33ft long and have 420hp to push me along, so if anyone needed a tow wouldn't be a problem. I have fished the rips quite often and the best time to get there is on the start of the flood as the ebb tide doesn't fish as well, also in a smaller boat you don't want to fish it on a spring tide as it gets very lumpy. I am out of the country for the first two weeks in June off to the states again. Reference bait dropper have a look at probass or boaters world at there chum dispensers, the white tube that looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Mark Allow about 1.25 hours from the entrance. Its a long haul without autopilot but will be a new experience for us. I havent been to the riops before but have done a 90 mile round trip on a couple of occasions before when fishing the IOW. Its not to bad going or playing around when out there but seems a hell of a long haul home at the end of the day Looking forward to expanding my horizons and confidence Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 My little boat is way too small but I would love to come along as crew and try out some completely different fishing........ and help out with the cost of fuel. Half term, any weekend or long summer hols. Cheers, Alun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Id have a crack if Bliss 2 was coming along. I could just carry enough fuel, and I would want a very good forecast - 1-2's, but yep Id be up for it. Maybe we could have a look at some dates and tides, then all we need it the weather and a few weeks to save up for the fuel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullodon Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 going out of site of land scary!! but i'd be up for it --weather permitting as adam says f1/2-- it would be a good warm up for x channel!!! tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I have 3x25l tanks plus a 20l jerry can, so I suppose I will have enough gas, will give it a go if weather is calm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Seem to be going over familiar ground here! http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=539&st=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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