Adam F Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 (edited) Charlie, If Adam can't make it, then I have permission Sorry Mate - brownie points already submitted. Looking forward to it, lets hope the weather plays nice. Metcheck is giving a bit of wind at the moment - but with 14 days to go - who knows.... http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp?zipcode=poole Edited April 19, 2008 by Adam F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 At the moment I have a trip planned for a the week end of the 17th and 18th to Alderney with customers (not my boat) I would also like to go on the May Bank holiday week end with Court Jester (if FPO allows)- and if so, have room for a couple more (not all sleeping overnight on the boat) So if anyone else hasn't got a place yet and wants to go PM and "first come first served" I also have a Zodiac inflateable with outboard to get to and fro moorings. Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Great News that other boats are available If we plan for the bank Holiday and its off other weekends may be a backup, although in May I will struggle. It would be great to take 5 boats and Neal your tender would be useful It sounds like the following are interested Alfresco Awol Phaeton Ahoy Court Jester I too will be very happy to cruise at 18-22 knots with stops for bait and some drift fishing on route. we will try for the extra bait for the other boats. I think all boats will struggle to accomadate all crews onboard so perhaps its time to check what is available on the Island.[Anyone want to volunteer for that?] All info on the fishing, tides, baits etc required will be very useful [shytalk?] Weather and clear waters permitting it must be a chance to have a go at the Clubs Turbot and Brill records With some excellent back up fishing if the water stays cloudy [Tope, Bass and Bream] Bring it on Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'll have a chat with the Armoury this week. I also know Mark at Alderney Angling has just set up a new B&B. There are plenty of B&B's on the island - the usual problem is getting in at short notice. In previous years Ive needed to book up at least 6 months in advance. The Armoury is great as they dont charge if you get blown off. Plus they do a mega breaky. The downside is if you want to leave the mooring early to get to the banks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Sea Dean Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Word of advice, If Duncan goes and takes crew, do not stay at The Armory, it is a great place to stay but a long way to walk at 5.30/6.00 in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 (edited) Charlie - don't forget their are some very big eels and pollack (pollock) to be had on the French side of the channel see below - 85lb (estimated) eel caught 4th May 2006 Edited April 19, 2008 by Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thanks Neal Nice eel I was not sure that others wanted to go to the Islands for a conger trip On the tides that weekend the slack times will be short so I expect most will want to try for the flatfish, bass etc May be interested if we get a slack on the way over or back, Do you have any rusty bits in mind? Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Slack tides = ling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 not a whole lot of ling get reported in the catch reports............and I have never caught one! I struggle to relate the current club record to the fish out there either, in the way I can with the existing pollack for example. Do the ling on the channel wrecks in club waters go much over 22lb ? back to fitting the new doors and dreaming......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 not a whole lot of ling get reported in the catch reports............and I have never caught one! I struggle to relate the current club record to the fish out there either, in the way I can with the existing pollack for example. Do the ling on the channel wrecks in club waters go much over 22lb ? back to fitting the new doors and dreaming......... They can get far bigger Duncan. 22lb isn't a big fish by Ling standards, although it will pull your string well if taken on Pollack gear. I took Mark B to a wreck on the way back from Alderney last year and we had plenty of them on flappers on a slowish drift. Best fish went about 18lb I think(?). Unfortunately the wreck lays just to the west of club waters and is interestingly nicknamed... "The Ling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 fingers and everything else crossed for good weather PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hi Duncn They do get a few Ling around the Islands But I believe their Spcimen size is smaller than ours so that does indicate that teh NFSA see there average size as smaller. Nether of my boys have ever caught one so I would not mind having a Go if someone has an idea of which wreck is worth a try. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'm gessing the hurd deep is the place ........... I have no numbers other than the charted wrecks so if anyone has any suggestions for my (our) chartplotters please post or pm ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shytalk Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 solway prince or if you are brave the mohenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 so why do we have to be brave sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks Peter I will have a look on my Data bases to see if I have the numbers Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Guys I've PM'd a couple of numbers to some of you. Also, just been chatting with Mark at Alderney Angling. If any of you are in need of accomodation, he can sort you out. He may be up for joining one or two of you too. Tom Edited April 21, 2008 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks Tom All assistance on this first trip will be appreciated. Do you think it worth while contacting Mark direct? Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Thanks Tom All assistance on this first trip will be appreciated. Do you think it worth while contacting Mark direct? Charlie I told him to pop on here and say Hi, offering his services, but yes, give hima shout if you have bodies that need beds. I never even realised he ran a guest house too! http://www.alderneyangling.com Edited April 21, 2008 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks Tom I was browsing his site last night and it mentions that he has finished the guest house. I will pop an email to him later Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks Tom All assistance on this first trip will be appreciated. Do you think it worth while contacting Mark direct? Charlie I told him to pop on here and say Hi, offering his services, but yes, give hima shout if you have bodies that need beds. I never even realised he ran a guest house too! http://www.alderneyangling.com he is a registered forum user - but he's been a bit busy I guess! we tried to meet up last Sept but the weather conspired against both trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alderneyangling Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi Guys, Yes its been a while since I've been here, thanks to Tom for pointing it out to me. If you've not anything booked for that weekend and need to get your head down we have vacancies at the moment. We have a courtesy car you can use as well. Either way I have stuck it in my diary so if it is a good weekend then if welcome I'd be only too pleased to buzz around with you guys for the weekend. Keep me posted and if I forget to look at the post someone send a reminder, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi Mark, There'll probably a few of us looking for B&B if the weather allows to get over for that weekend; myself and Paul Dore for a start ....I think! Fingers crossed, Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi Mark, There'll probably a few of us looking for B&B if the weather allows to get over for that weekend; myself and Paul Dore for a start ....I think! Fingers crossed, Alun. Alun It will be best to contact Mark directly rather than rely on him spotting the post again. Not by PM, but by phone (the numbers on his website). Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Mark, I'll give you a call tomorrow - a few of us need a bed, so it's easier for one to book than indviduals. Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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