Member Removed Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Hi all I'm Simon, just got round to registering but have been reading the forums and picking up a few tips from you guys for a while. I'm a bit of a beginner, only got my first boat late this season, an old Shetland 570. Got her moored in Christchurch near the quay. Done a bit of course fishing in the past and am keen to get into sea fishing. Haven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Welcome to the best small boat forum on the net. Hope you get what you need from the rest of the guys. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Hi Simon Welcome to our clubs forum and website. There are a few Shetalnd owners in the club so you will be in good company Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Hi Simon, Welcome, you'll soon get to know the Christchurch Mob, just look out for the yellow and red flags PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Welcome to the club Simon. Just in time for the Cod season out of Christchurch!!! Bob F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) Welcome to the site Simon, you've come to the right place. If you have a question then someone on here will have the answer. I've spent the last 9 months doing up a Family Four and trying to move on from being a novice angler and the advice from these guys has been invaluable. Edited November 3, 2006 by charlieannear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted November 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Thanks for the welcome Interesting to know there are a few other Shetland owners in the club and there is a Christchurch Mob. There are some very nice fishing boats moored near mine. I'll look out for the yellow and red flags and read up on Cod fishing. I'm particularly interested in how adventurous i be with my 570, what are it's limitations etc. Got lots of other questions, I better get posting! How are you getting on with your Family Four Charlie? What sort of sea/wind strength do you think it handle safely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Well, lets just say it's taken me longer than I had hoped! But after another weekend in the fresh air I'm almost finished. Replaced the windows (now isn't that a FUN job!) amongst other things this weekend. Was hoping to get it on the water for the Open and that's still just about achieveable if I can get Saturday to finish it off. As for conditions, I really couldn't say what the safe limits are, but will obviously be sticking to calm days to start off with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 (edited) klingon, if the weather and tide are ok then you will reach the cod marks fine. I took a little 14footer miles past the needles last winter and it was fine, likewise, Specimen is planning to fish the cod marks, so if hes brave enough, you will be fine....But remember to have the correct saftey kit and get the conditions right before you venture to far off. Get it wrong and it really can kick up out there, so be safe. Good luck Dan Edited November 7, 2006 by Gnasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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