Adam F Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Im taking the old man out for a birthday fishing trip, launching from Lymington, and planning to fish Sowley for the day. I dont have any room for crew, but would appreciate another boat for company if anyone fancies it?? Anyoen know how the Solent is fishing at the moment? Are the Smoothies showing? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Tuesday is my day off, I'll come if I can get crew. Spoke to Rob Thompson on Tuesday and he said no smoothies yet in the solent, and plenty of weeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Speciman_Fisherman Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I just had an email from a friend who fished along the shore near there last night. Smoothies are now in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 i can proberly come if anyone is short of crew, i have a week off and would love a couple of trips. sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Kam...if you still need crew, I'm available...as far as the smoothies go...they are being caught off Marchwood!! That far up the river at this time of year shows promise!! Ive not heard of any stingers coming in yet...although its worth a try. Kam, you have my mobile if u need to call. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Sorry, just been (politely) pointed out 31st is half term, and my sons would like to see me sometimes especially I'm already fishing the 29th, 3rd, 5th,11th,12th, possibly 18th/19th....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Adam, I will see if I can get the day off work - I have been fancying having a crack at the Smoothies in the Solent for a while now. Will see if Helen and/or Elaine wants to crew and if not then I will be looking for crew ( you can fight it out Rich and Sam ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 come on rich i got the boxing gloves sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 OK Game on. Helen is not keen going on that day ( as we have Elaine's friend staying around ). Provided I can get the day off work ( which shouldn't be a problem ), then Solent here we come. What time were you considering launching Adam ? Presume it is off to Sconse buoy for some macckie and then over to the smoothy spot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 paul i am free for crewing that day got no school if you have no crew. sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 However, reports state most areas of the Solent are full of weed ( hopefully it will have cleared a bit by then ) weed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Where is Sconse buoy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Yes Paul, that is the plan. Havent seen the tides yet, but I would think a launch about 7.30 - 8.00am come in about 4ish?? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Yes - that is fine. Only down the road for me and I will be able to launch / retrieve using the new 4x4 Just need to find out if it is Sam or Rich as crew ( I presume depends if Sam can get over in time ). Kam, The Sconse buoy is just off Sconse point which is past Yarmouth opposite Hurst castle ( big buoy with bell on ). - see attached map showing Sconse point. Note : Image produced from Ordnance Survey's Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Thanks Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Paul, I wont bring the Rav then, if you have your 4x4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Should have it on Wednesday but will need to fit a tow bar ( plan to do this on Saturday as it is sitting in a box at the bottom of my stairs). If I have it for the Burnham comp then will be OK for Lymington. If I haven't got it ( which will be really bad news ) then I will know at time of Burnham trip. ) Either way, if I haven't go the car with tow bar ready ( unlikely ) , I will use Helen's HR-V although Lymington is easier enough to retrieve with 2WD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 LW looks to be a round 10:30 ish. and HW around 17:30. Tides are smallish I believe ( which is probably a good job if the Solent is full of weed ). If the fishing is really good on the flood then can always come back a little later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Make that 11:30 and 18:30 ( forgot to add the hour for BST ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 You guys still going? I will be out with the other half and the kids, probably not fishing much, just finishing the rest of the breaking in. A few mackerals and a few bream for dinner if possible. See you out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Yes , Kam, we are still going. 7:30 launch from Lymington. Give us a shout on teh VHF - we will be drifting the sconce buoy for mackeral to start then over to Sowley ( ish ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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