Luce Bay Meet August 2008 ~ Final Details

[bigads]

Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th are booked for the return trip to Drummore.

We got a total of 23 species last year and will be aiming to better this on our return trip.

Total cost for the boat is £90pp based on 16 going. I'll need a £45 deposit to secure your place on the boats. Make cheques payable to Ian Burrett but post them to me along with your forum name and mobile. PM me for my address.

Cheques will NOT be cashed unless you fail to show on the day.

Accommodation you will have to arrange for yourself google Drummore B&B and you'll get plenty of places to stay, all within the town.

I will have a few prizes and of course the trophy for this meet.

Lewisteh ~ Confirmed
Me ~ Confirmed
Mike Jr ~ Confirmed
Lewis888 ~ Confirmed
Adeys ~ Confirmed

KeithR ~ Confirmed
Pelamid ~ Confirmed

emberman3 ~ Confirmed
millser ~ Confirmed

Bmac ~ Confirmed
Ticketty Boo ~confirmed
Kevinh ~ confirmed


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Reserves


Icecutter - own boat
Norrie
Crisdafish

I'll see who wants to go from the above list and then fill with a few reserves.

Thanks folks

[bigads]

Can I draw you attention to this thread for the Luce Bay Meet.

I'll fill Ian's boats first and then our private boats.

The places for each boat aren't finalised, I'll do it a few weeks before the trip.

[Manxman]

Jesus I must be going around with my eyes shut, I've only just spotted this section. I should be living in Drummore by the summer, so looking forwards to putting names to faces, in the Clash perhaps?

[Snatcher]

Jesus I must be going around with my eyes shut, I've only just spotted this section. I should be living in Drummore by the summer, so looking forwards to putting names to faces, in the Clash perhaps?

Go on then John :sun:

Are you bringing your big boat over to Drummore when you retire John or selling it ? If you are bringing it over fancy a bash at this comp then ?

Manx and Geordie,what a fish catching combo that will be :fishing::crazy::drunk::sneaky2::roll1:

[Manxman]

I sold the boat at the end of the summer John, and a couple of days before I was offered redundancy bought a small ali boat. So I'll bring that over too I think. Where I'm going to put it I don't yet know but its just the job for a beach launch, and there's lots of places that need a good looking at.

Sorry about hijacking your thread Bigads I owe you one in the Clash

[crisdafish]

Hi Bigads
Just picked this thread up, dunno how I've missed it.
I really fancy coming along - sounds a great meet, I usually take the late bank holiday week off so I'll be in the area for the whole week.
I'm based at the Isle of Whithorn, so it's not too far to trail the boat round to Drummore - could even drive the boat round if the weather's OK.
What’s the entry fee/rules/craic for guys bringing their own boats?
Chris

[bigads]

Hi Bigads
Just picked this thread up, dunno how I've missed it.
I really fancy coming along - sounds a great meet, I usually take the late bank holiday week off so I'll be in the area for the whole week.
I'm based at the Isle of Whithorn, so it's not too far to trail the boat round to Drummore - could even drive the boat round if the weather's OK.
What’s the entry fee/rules/craic for guys bringing their own boats?
Chris

By all means bring your boat over, the more the better. If you bring your own boat there is nothing to pay m8.

I'll be adding more details closer to the trip, look forward to meeting you.

[Ian Burrett]

My missis is doing a turn at the clash on the 23rd. i am sure snatcher will take delight in reposting the piccies from last year. Should be a great night, the more the merrier

[Norrie]

My missis is doing a turn at the clash on the 23rd. i am sure snatcher will take delight in reposting the piccies from last year. Should be a great night, the more the merrier

LOL, I might just beat Snatch to it Ian,..any in particular you want left out ?...;)

[Ian Burrett]

LOL, I might just beat Snatch to it Ian,..any in particular you want left out ?...;)

Any with me in it for a start LOL

[Norrie]

Welll Ian, There I was chillin mate...:) as you do :)


http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/Norrie_album/MOfGjuly2007Tope019.jpg

We started catching some Black Bream....then who goes past, with his finger on the MOB button...??? ;)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/Norrie_album/MOfGjuly2007Tope010.jpg

Then, like a bus, there was another one along straight after..!!!! :)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/Norrie_album/MOfGjuly2007Tope016Small.jpg

The fishing was SO good, one of the crew on the "other" boat, decided to call for reinforcements...:)
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/Norrie_album/MOfGjuly2007Tope011.jpg

[ade]

this is my black bream caught on the same day else where

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/g3mk4/005.jpg

[Norrie]

Aye, else where !!, about 20 yds to the port of us !!! :):):)

[Ian Burrett]

Aye, else where !!, about 20 yds to the port of us !!! :):):)

Nice posts Norrie :happy::happy:

Your hole will be getting some stick in the next few weeks

[Norrie]

Ian, Its my Rock mate...not my Hole!!!! :):)

[Ian Burrett]

Ian, Its my Rock mate...not my Hole!!!! :):)

Not according to my plotter. :wacko::wacko:

[ade]

http://i2.bebo.com/034b/14/drawingsmall/2007/05/20/09/18123734a4101618515b113027927s.gif

[Happy Dude]

Not according to my plotter. :wacko::wacko:

mine neither:spiteful:

[Norrie]

What?? You use Plotters?? Dont they work?? Is that why you were following me?? :):)

[KeithR]

Hi guys, im travelling down on the sunday, not entirely sure where the digs are but im told Ian is the b&b's next door neighbour so shouldnt get lost! Anyone up for a shore session on the sunday evening? Can't wait for this:clap:Also told Stranraer is the last petrol station for unleaded, is this right? - cheers keith

[ade]

i shall be there from the sunday afternoon i wanna get a bit of bass fishing in weather permitting other wise it'll be fishing from the bar

[Norrie]

Hiya, I'm going down early on the Saturday before the meet....get me some practise in...:) Nick, you will have a PM in a wee while matey..:)

[Snatcher]

I arrive back in Drummore on the Sunday after dropping my daughter off at Newcastle airport,she is returning to Sydney after a brief holiday with us.

As far as the boat comp goes on the Monday and Tuesday Toonfireman has cordially invited me to fish it with him in his boat "Joshua". Really looking forward to it. Apart from the actual comp it will be good to put a few faces to names as well as scoffing a few bevvies with you in the Clash :)

What are the comp rules by the way? Is it a species hunt???

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

What are the comp rules by the way? Is it a species hunt???

*cough* We had rules last time? ;)

WSF will be donating a few goodies so I won't be entering, but I think rules and things are bigads' department ;) (well they are now :))

If you have a read over this...

http://www.worldseafishing.com/meets/wsf_tour_luce_bay_meet.html

Should give you an idea of how last year worked.

[Snatcher]

Thanks Mike

[Pauline]

We wont be able to do the boat fishing (cannot afford it, only hubby works), but would love to met up with everyone is there somewhere you all gather ;o)

[ade]

we'l all be meeting in the clashwhannon pub side im gettin theresunday afternoon sometime with wife n little'n

[Norrie]

I'm going down on Fri night/Sat morning,,...gonny get some pracise in, and will be taking my keep net !! ;)

We could get a bit fishing in matey, before al the riff raff shows up ..:)

[Pauline]

Cool will be good to see the guys from here, got to say its the best site I have been on and the coolest members ;o)

[bigads]

Thanks Mike

It's usually most species, biggest tope etc...... I usually wait untill I know what prizes I have.

[Ticketty Boo]

schedule for Bmac and I.................


fri - work 8-5
fri night - drive to Scrabster 300 miles.
sat - fish Scrabster
sun - fish Scrabster
sun night - drive to clashwhannon 430 miles
mon - fish MOG
tue - fish MOG
tue night - drive home 130 miles
wed 6am - up for work

[sultzer]

a lot of miles for you 2
glad both of you can drive .

[Ticketty Boo]

a lot of miles for you 2
glad both of you can drive .

Yeah, it means we can race each other :ph34r::ph34r::ph34r:

[sultzer]

i though you were traveling up together ,:oops:

[Norrie]

It's usually most species, biggest tope etc...... I usually wait untill I know what prizes I have.


Hmmm, And ,WHAT did you win last year Adam??? ;) except me allowing you to buy me a pint.:)..here, you didnt did you??,:( well always this year mate..:):)

BTW, Remember Martin would like a list of how many boats are going to be at the Clash, just the amount...:) Start it off with mine mate..:)

[bigads]

2 boats including yours atm Norrie, I've pm'd the other lad and awaiting reply.

[Norrie]

OOOPS, I told him mibbes 4 or so !! :) aha, just remembered, my mate Lex, is gonny sign up, and is taking his boat down too, and his mate, might be taking his,.....so, a wee flotilla looks likely...:)

[Norrie]

schedule for Bmac and I.................


fri - work 8-5
fri night - drive to Scrabster 300 miles.
sat - fish Scrabster
sun - fish Scrabster
sun night - drive to clashwhannon 430 miles
mon - fish MOG
tue - fish MOG
tue night - drive home 130 miles
wed 6am - up for work


LOL, A quiet week for a professional driver !!! :):) in 6 days, you have 4 days off fishing!!! :):) so, only TWO days work!!! ;)

[emberman3]

Looks like were coming down on the thursday for a bit of shore fishing first taken our caravan this time, got to get a tope this time or a smoothhound.

[Snatcher]

We wont be able to do the boat fishing (cannot afford it, only hubby works), but would love to met up with everyone is there somewhere you all gather ;o)

Hi Pauline,My caravan is No 5 on the Clash caravan park. I reckon our veranda (weather permitting) will see a bit drinking action during the event!!!!!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Van3.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Van2.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Van1.jpg

Really looking forward to the meet.Lets all start praying to the weather gods for good conditions !!!:notworthy

If my car is outside the van feel free to rap on the door :)

[ade]

how come u was'nt pluggin for bass on a day like that or is it too calm

[Snatcher]

how come u was'nt pluggin for bass on a day like that or is it too calm

Water temp still a bit cold for the bass to go chasing spinners/plugs. Even "Freddie the bass" my Drummore bass sensai has only taken 2 schoolies on poppers :giveup: Bigger fish are being taken on bait at the mo though. Crab and razorfish has accounted for a few.

Another two weeks and I will be out for a few hours everyday,weather permitting :thumbs:

[bigads]

Hi Pauline,My caravan is No 5 on the Clash caravan park. I reckon our veranda (weather permitting) will see a bit drinking action during the event!!!!!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Van3.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Van2.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Van1.jpg

Really looking forward to the meet.Lets all start praying to the weather gods for good conditions !!!:notworthy

If my car is outside the van feel free to rap on the door :)

Check that deck out.....Snatchers pad for the BBQ I reckon :D

[Snatcher]

Nee bother - mind you on the lawn outside and not on the decking. You can pass the cooked grub up to me:whistling

Cheers now :laugh::laugh:

[Snatcher]

My missis is doing a turn at the clash on the 23rd. i am sure snatcher will take delight in reposting the piccies from last year. Should be a great night, the more the merrier

HO HO HO Ian,just read this thread in its entirity :spiteful: The meet will be awesome I am sure. All we need is zero winds,can someone arrange that please

To those who have not been to the Clash this is the sort of "Gay Bar" it is!

Norrie with his "bits" sticking out!!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Spock.jpg

The gay orchestra. L to R Happy Dude,Snatcher and Mick

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Theorchestra.jpg

Peter the Fisherman in full flow

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Blessyou.jpg

Ungentlemanly conduct

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Hello.jpg

Christine is a really good chanter so what she is doing with these gimps on stage I do not know !!!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Thecrazygang.jpg

And finally - anyone recognise "the saint"
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Iantheangel.jpg

:roll1::roll1:

See you guys in August then,I am sure more good photo opertunities will come our way :spiteful:

[Matty Burrett]

The Question is who looks the drunkest?

[Snatcher]

The Question is who looks the drunkest?

Yer dad Matty
:whistling

[Norrie]

Yer dad Matty
:whistling


LOL, And heres the proof Matt :):)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/Norrie_album/MOfGJuly2007065.jpg

[bmac]

LOL, And heres the proof Matt :):)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/Norrie_album/MOfGJuly2007065.jpg

I was sober that night...................................... I think :ohmy:

[Norrie]

SOBER !!! With the look of Lust in yer eyes!!! :;)

It must have been me with the camera that was shaking then....??? :):)

[Manxman]

Is kissing compulsory at these doo's?

I might just stay away

[Happy Dude]

SOBER !!! With the look of Lust in yer eyes!!! :;)

It must have been me with the camera that was shaking then....??? :):)

aye shaking with excitement because you were next.....:roll1::kissing:

[bigads]

Looks like I have 1 possibly 2 spare spaces if anyone fancies it?

[john.hooker.boath]

guys

apologies and I dont want to be seen to jumping on the band waggon...

If you have extra guys wanting to fish I would gladly tow my quicksilver 580 down...been meaning to get down...just never had the time at the week ends...

I could easily take 3 on the boat...just need a hand launching etc

john

[ade]

im gonna donate a prize a bottle of morgans spice 1.14L

[kevinh]

Not long now guys, lets hope the weather is kind to us and we get out for some tope.

[Manxman]

Just to bring this back to the top, how many definates have you got Bigads, I'll be there from the 15th.

[bigads]

Just to bring this back to the top, how many definates have you got Bigads, I'll be there from the 15th.

I have filled 3 of Ian's boats, but there are a few private boats coming. Hopefully I'll be able to get a few bodys onto those if any extras appear.

[KeithR]

[quote=bigads;998226]Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th are booked for the return trip to Drummore.

Hi Adam, where are we to meet on the Monday & when?

Cheers, Keith

[bigads]

[quote=bigads;998226]Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th are booked for the return trip to Drummore.

Hi Adam, where are we to meet on the Monday & when?

Cheers, Keith

Hi Keith, I won't know that untill sunday when Ian checks the forecast, he then chooses his launch site. I think I have your mobile so I can ring you.

Normally we try to meet in the clash on sunday for a few pints and find out what we are doing, who's on what boat etc.

[theguyfulla]

[QUOTE=KeithR;1311373]

Normally we try to meet in the clash on sunday for a few pints and find out what we are doing, who's on what boat etc.

might just see you there then adam !! well after the fishin :fishing:

[KeithR]

cheers adam, see you there then

[bigads]

I'll be posting more details soon and sending out pm's lads

[ade]

if the weather is bad is there any backup plan im just going by the way the winds been latley etc or do we just fish for mixed on the west side
im gonna bring my beach stuff just incase

[bigads]

I'll wait to see what Ian thinks later in the week Ade, forecasts change all the time these days. He can launch in a few differant locations.

[KeithR]

Hi guys,

I'm going to tie up a few rigs to Ian's Tope pattern in the picture. I take it thats what is needed so I'll be going to GAC sometime this week to get the bits. Half a dozen should be enough? Probably a stupid question but what is the zip slider for, to attach a balloon ro some other float?

[Ian Burrett]

Hi guys,

I'm going to tie up a few rigs to Ian's Tope pattern in the picture. I take it thats what is needed so I'll be going to GAC sometime this week to get the bits. Half a dozen should be enough? Probably a stupid question but what is the zip slider for, to attach a balloon ro some other float?

Hi Keith

The boom attaches to the main line and is to hang the weight off.

My own preference is for a 6-8 inch tubi boom as it avoids more tangles as you lower to the bottom and adds a little more protection to your main line when the tope tail is thrashing around. See below

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/IanBurrett/tubiboom.jpg

[bigads]

I have 1 spare space if anyone fancies it, you could come for 1 or 2 days. Priority will be gicen to someone wanting 2 days though....unless i have both days filled....if that makes sense. :D

[ade]

i have some spare 120lb mono and coated wire trace

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

Can't believe this is less than a week away :) Looking forward to it now, a few days off, show Ads how to catch the species...only to be thrashed by Millser on that front :)

Cya in the Clash on Sunday!

[Scrudgy]

I will come for both days if still available Ads.

I will PM you too.

[ade]

Can't believe this is less than a week away :) Looking forward to it now, a few days off, show Ads how to catch the species...only to be thrashed by Millser on that front :)

Cya in the Clash on Sunday!

mike bring some decent weather up with ya

[bigads]

I will come for both days if still available Ads.

I will PM you too.

Yer in fella...thanks :thumbs:

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

mike bring some decent weather up with ya

Doubtful, its currently precipitating quite bad here :( (and has been for nearly 2 weeks!)

[Scrudgy]

Yer in fella...thanks :thumbs:

Thanks Ads :D

If anyone knows of any accomodation available (or wants to share the cost of a caravan) etc, I would really appreciate any tips or advice in that area.

[Snatcher]

Thanks Ads :D

If anyone knows of any accomodation available (or wants to share the cost of a caravan) etc, I would really appreciate any tips or advice in that area.

Try a google search "Drummore bed and breakfast". Also have a look at Ian Burretts "Onyermarks" website. He had quite a comprehensive list of accomodation on there.

If you are really stuck give the owner of the Clashwhannon site,Martin, a ring on 01776840632. He has a small camping area at the bottom of the site.

I would have taken a few bodies into our caravan if the wife and sister-in-law were not with me!!!

Hope this helps :thumbs: That clock is ticking down team! Will be picking up my rag worm from Frasers tackle shop here in sunny Whitley Bay :whistling and driving over on the Sunday.

[bigads]

For those attending and anyone in the area, we are all trying to meet up in the Clash bar sunday evening for a few shandys and sort the coming days fishing.

Prizes as follows

Mike Jr ~ Penn 975
Ade ~ A bottle rum
Ian H ~ Rig selection (proved he makes them in time cheers m8)
Ian B ~ Selection of goodies
Crisdafish ~ Champers & red wine

And what you all want your name on the WSF Trophy :D

Any major weather problems and I'll let you all know this weekend.

[ade]

see u all sunday night
anyone fishing sunday pm hi tide is 4.30 ish so i wanna cath some fish before hand

[bigads]

Before I forget....

Don't forget your wellies!

And remember Ian's conservation policy.......which I will summarise....it all goes back unless its bait :D

[ade]

conservation policy
if all hell breaks loose head for pub and drink like fish

[Ian Burrett]

Early forecasts which no doubt will change are 16mph South Westerlies on Monday and 14 mph South Westerlies on Tuesday.

Could be better but could be a dam site worse. Fingers crossed

[bmac]

Port Logan Species hunt ???? :happy:

[Norrie]

Hiya, I had a wee scare last night, as my travelling companion pulled out.... and I didnt think i'd make it down to the Mull......BUT, all is now sorted, and I'll be there on Saturday about 8-9am..:):) along with Shaun..:):) My new Boat bitch;)

[ade]

Port Logan Species hunt ???? :happy:

that would be good

look forward to seeing ya norrie

[kevinh]

I need my first tope, just need to get some gear together. This might hurt the wallet:wallbash:

[Norrie]

Kevin, There will be plenty of tackle going spare...dont worry about having to buy any mate...just keep yer cash for the beer..:):)

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

...along with Shaun..:):) My new Boat bitch;)

Get the lazy sod to make me some rigs on Saturday night instead of going to the pub, I'm sure he'll be more than happy :) Before he falls asleep :)

[ade]

I need my first tope, just need to get some gear together. This might hurt the wallet:wallbash:

i got some coated wire trace and 200lb mono and hooks if u need

[kevinh]

Im gonna try to make some tope rigs over the weekend so your offer might be taken up if mine are crap..cheers

[Matty Burrett]

Im gonna try to make some tope rigs over the weekend so your offer might be taken up if mine are crap..cheers

hi kevin

The trace we use is 6ft of 150lb nylon followed bye a 30lb class swivel followed bye 1ft of 150lb wire with a 6/0 o'shaunessy or equivalent hook.
The heavy nylon makes it easier on the hands to land the fish.

[Scrudgy]

Hiya, I had a wee scare last night, as my travelling companion pulled out.... and I didnt think i'd make it down to the Mull......BUT, all is now sorted, and I'll be there on Saturday about 8-9am..:):) along with Shaun..:):) My new Boat bitch;)

If anything else changes Norrie, I will be driving down from Aberdeen (just me in the car), passing Stirling, and the trusty sat nav I am sure could find you.

So if you need a lift, just shout.

[ade]

If anything else changes Norrie, I will be driving down from Aberdeen (just me in the car), passing Stirling, and the trusty sat nav I am sure could find you.

So if you need a lift, just shout.

can u tow a boat norrie bringing his boat with him

[Scrudgy]

can u tow a boat norrie bringing his boat with him


Oops then no I can't, unless I use my shockleader mono as a tow rope :unsure:

[ade]

did u get digs sorted out ........

[Scrudgy]

did u get digs sorted out ........

Yes I did thanks Adeys. Got a caravan for Monday and Tuesday night, and I think I am dossing on the floor of Bigads van for Sunday night, either that or Hotel Motor Car, which should be ok, as I will likely be pished anyway.

[kevinh]

Thats ma tackle sorted just about.
Had to borrow an uptider and reel fae a local tackle dealer, not new of course (it was better than buying them to fish just for 2 days).

Got some traces made up with 3ft of 150lb mono - swivel - 3ft of wire - 7/0 hook, that should be ok???

Got plenty of pollocking gear incase we dont get for tope and i'm hoping to get out to dig some fresh rag and lug but the problem is i'm fishing a match on sunday so the missus is p*ssed .lol

[ade]

kev u could of used the rods that come on the boats thats what i did last year at no extra cost

im nipping to gac on my way sunday i want a 8lb class rod something a bit lighter

u ok for lead

[kevinh]

kev u could of used the rods that come on the boats thats what i did last year at no extra cost

im nipping to gac on my way sunday i want a 8lb class rod something a bit lighter

u ok for lead

You should nip into the sports shop in stranraer, eric has some good deals on just now..

[ade]

is he open sunday?
the one i was gonna get from gac was a shakespear salt £25

[kevinh]

is he open sunday?
the one i was gonna get from gac was a shakespear salt £25

Dohh, ive just noticed you said sunday..
Na , he'll be shut then .. sorry bud.

Do we know whos on which boat?
Or will that be the focus of sunday night apart from:drunk:

[ade]

adam will sort it out sunday night
i can give u one sorted all ready

im gonna head for a bit of congar fishing port logan between the boat fishing or a bit of wrasse bashing

[kevinh]

What size of weights will i need and how many guys?

Oh and i'm not too sure if i'll make the clash on sunday due to fishing a match than the missus is working so i need to watch the wee man.

[ade]

im takin 8+12 oz weights and 1oz for float for pollack


for some reason i cannot be botherd not sure if its the weather

[Snatcher]

Oh well,tis nearly upon us :crazy: Had Norrie on to me earlier asking for a weather update for Luce Bay??? Well Norrie it is pishing down here in Whitley Bay!

To be fair to Norrie,as he did not know, back here for two weeks as my "wain" Amanda has come over from Sydney for a visit - luxury

Coming back over to our van on the Clash site late Sun afternoon. Will make the team talk in the Clash Sun night,it will be great to add even more faces to the guys I "cyber" to :)

Just got a PM off Ciderman,he is camping at the Clash for maybe a week and is into bassing. Give him a shout if you fancy it,he arrives Sat.

Tom (Toonfireman) if you read this I will be collecting our rag tomorrow amd possibly getting some "secret stuff" :ohmy:

Any betting men out there???? Put your cash on Toms boat(Joshua) Snatcher is the catalyst on this one - we hope :)

A safe jouney to everyone and see you at the "Clash" - our van is No 5 - all donations welcome :drunk::drunk::drunk:

[ade]

weather tomorrow
Some sunshine giving way to cloudy skies
Winds: SSW at 11mph
Wind Gusts: 22 mph

monday
Cloudy and breezy
Winds: SSW at 15mph
Wind Gusts: 25 mph

tuesday
Cloudy and becoming rainy
Winds: SSW at 12mph
Wind Gusts: 20 mph

[kevinh]

weather tomorrow
Some sunshine giving way to cloudy skies
Winds: SSW at 11mph
Wind Gusts: 22 mph

monday
Cloudy and breezy
Winds: SSW at 15mph
Wind Gusts: 25 mph

tuesday
Cloudy and becoming rainy
Winds: SSW at 12mph
Wind Gusts: 20 mph

What will this mean on the tope front mate?

[bigads]

Thats not the forecast me and Ian are looking at, Ian is confident we will be able to get amongst the tope.

Ian has a 70lber on the boat last week.

[ade]

i was using

http://www.accuweather.com
70lber sounds like a good scrap

[Snatcher]

Nearly blew it big style on the bait front!!!!! Had four bags of rag ordered from out local tackle shop here in Whitley Bay for collection today and totally forgot to collect them :ohmy:

Just happened to look at a thread on here an hour ago mentioning getting rag for the luce Bay comp. They are now collected and in my fridge :) Just need to remember to get them from the fridge now :crazy:

Dementia sucks :wacko:

[theguyfulla]

Nearly blew it big style on the bait front!!!!! Had four bags of rag ordered from out local tackle shop here in Whitley Bay for collection today and totally forgot to collect them :ohmy:

Just happened to look at a thread on here an hour ago mentioning getting rag for the luce Bay comp. They are now collected and in my fridge :) Just need to remember to get them from the fridge now :crazy:

Dementia sucks :wacko:

me an norrie will prob have some of that alcohol induced dementia tomoz morn john oll boy he,s in the clash with shaun as wee speak so managed to wangle it an me an our kid will be down there about 11pm plenty time to get a few in !!! woooo hoooo

[Snatcher]

me an norrie will prob have some of that alcohol induced dementia tomoz morn john oll boy he,s in the clash with shaun as wee speak so managed to wangle it an me an our kid will be down there about 11pm plenty time to get a few in !!! woooo hoooo

That Shaun is a lightweight drinker mind!!!! A mere 10 large whiskys at LA had him gaga :laugh: Mind you he is a pleasant "drunk" just sways aboot with a daft grin on :) Oh dear,could be digging a hole for myself here!! :drunk::drunk:

I am sure the meet will be a goodun Guy,see ya tomorrow mate :kissing:

[bigads]

Just getting myself sorted to drive over to millsers, be good while I'm away :D

Eveybody going I'll see you tonight in the Clash, if you want supper give Martin a ring and book a table.

Lets hope the weather gods smile on us and we bag a few fish!

[Snatcher]

As your roving MOG reporter I feel that it will be my duty to photograph WSF members on the lash in the Clash. Then the whole world can see what a drunken rabble they really are!!! :spiteful:

Adios amigos,just about to pack up my fishing bus and drive over to Drummore. Try not to break the place whilst we are away :crazy:

[Para Handy]

Tight lines to all. Couldn't make it myself as Pelamid will explain in detail. I lost out to the Horse Trials at Blair Atholl, without a fish in sight. Next year, make sure the two events don't overlap, or stop the Toulouse to Edinburgh flights!

[kevinh]

Its not looking good, the winds blowing a hoolie.
GUTTED

[Norrie]

Hi Kevin, Was good to meet you mate, and surely you can't be THAT gutted?? :):):)

[BMcN]

Hi Kevin, Was good to meet you mate, and surely you can't be THAT gutted?? :):):)



He is jammy, trust me on that one.

Look forward to the pics of 'it' though.

[Norrie]

LOL, Wish I was That jammy..:) We watched from my boat, all sitting in amazement when he was playing it, right out the water it went..:) Adeys got a belter of a pic...:)

[BMcN]

LOL, Wish I was That jammy..:) We watched from my boat, all sitting in amazement when he was playing it, right out the water it went..:) Adeys got a belter of a pic...:)

Hope he cut off his smut blonde head in the pic? :clap3:

Na, sounds like a cracker, its just I am the one who has to listen to him at work.

[Norrie]

Hope he cut off his smut blonde head in the pic? :clap3:

Na, sounds like a cracker, its just I am the one who has to listen to him at work.

LOL....Youre a bad man !! :):) No doubt Adeys will post it when he gets home, probs tomorrow, the prize giving is tonight...:(, and I'm at home!! :(

At first we thought it was just a small Tope!! :):) Then the glint off it, gave it away...it was a cracker..:)

[kevinh]

Aye Norrie, nice to meet everyone and even nicer to get that fish, for me it a fish of a lifetime.

[Norrie]

Well done Kevin...can you say who got the reel. ??? :)

[kevinh]

Well done Kevin...can you say who got the reel. ??? :)

I dunno if i should say until a report is drawn up but has anyone got a spare spool of braid.:oops:

[Matty Burrett]

I dunno if i should say until a report is drawn up but has anyone got a spare spool of braid.:oops:

ha ha nothing like blowing your own trumpit. Everyone enjoyed it despite the weather.It was good to meet everyone looking forward to next year.

[kevinh]

ha ha nothing like blowing your own trumpit. Everyone enjoyed it despite the weather.It was good to meet everyone looking forward to next year.

Aye cheers bud, it was great!!

The weather wasn't kind but thats the way it goes eh?

Think it blew some cobwebs especially coming back in from the first mark we fished the day, the boats were doing some bouncing but you looked like you were having fun.

[Matty Burrett]

Aye cheers bud, it was great!!

The weather wasn't kind but thats the way it goes eh?

Think it blew some cobwebs especially coming back in from the first mark we fished the day, the boats were doing some bouncing but you looked like you were having fun.

it wasnt to bad a little breeze. lol:laugh:

[lewis888]

Great trip despite the weather, I personally didn't do very well but a big well done to everyone who did! Got my first black bream though which made my day! Was good to meet everyone and get a few pints in, it was nearly worth feeling like death warmed up all day on monday...won't be doing that again :wacko:

Big thanks to the skippers for putting us on the fish in difficult conditions, Bigads for organising the trip and Norrie for letting me crash in your van!

Roll on next years trip!! :bones:

p.s - Bmac and Tickety, pm me email ad's and I will send your pics, cheers! :fish:

[emberman3]

Great trip, well done on Adam on organising the meet, some good fish caught, wish I seen the Bass, got my first bream, lost a tope bringing on to boat, weather could have been better, and thanks to Ian for trying his best to put us on the fish, the wife also had her first conger from the shore, roll on next year!!

[ade]

hi
i enjoyed it with another good tope just looking for some silverware cleaner
came home to a nice flodded floor where the fish tank poped

[Happy Dude]

ha ha nothing like blowing your own trumpit. Everyone enjoyed it despite the weather.It was good to meet everyone looking forward to next year.

hi matty,

who got the most tope, you or the old man??

les

[Ian Burrett]

hi matty,

who got the most tope, you or the old man??

les

Who do you think?

[ade]

we had 4 on spikes boat

[Matty Burrett]

hi matty,

who got the most tope, you or the old man??

les

well les the the thing about that is he had longer on the tope than me and had two more and I had longer on the speices and kicked but.:victory:
I will be gettin my but kicked when he reads this.:bangin:

[Ian Burrett]

well les the the thing about that is he had longer on the tope than me and had two more and I had longer on the speices and kicked but.:victory:
I will be gettin my but kicked when he reads this.:bangin:





Matty had to leave the tope mark on Tuesday cos it was getting a bit rough for him:crazy::crazy:

At least his feet were warm in his wellies. LOL

Norries Hole finally delivered with a couple of Bream

[bmac]

Great couple of days.... Thanks Adam for arranging, Lewis for a bed in your caravan and Ian, Matt, Spike and Andy for a couple of top days fishing in poor conditions. :boat: :boat: Not a great weekend for me species wise, I only managed 6...The best fish i had were a 5lb 4oz Pollack and 2x Tope on Tuesday (28lb & 32lb)
Great to see everyone again and meet a few new faces, Roll on next year !!!!!!!! :) :)

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

It was great to meet all the guys again as well as some new members I’d never met before, and those I’d known since the forum was created but had never actually met.

Once again, huge thanks to Ian, Matty, Spike and Andy for all their hard work over the 2 days of the meet, and second thanks for Matty for putting up with the “mod crew” for 2 days.

Huge credit has to go to bigads for all the hard work he puts into getting these meets organised, I know it can be a headache at times but you can bet everybody who attends the meets really appreciates all the work you do to getting them sorted.

Roll on next year’s trip, can’t wait!

[millser]

I had a great time again - thanks Matthew for finding the fish for us ( a great skipper in the making) not forgetting Ian, Spike and Andy. Well done Adam for organising the meet and big congratulations to Kevin for his cracking bass :victory:.

Looking forward to next years meet already I just hope we get the weather :boat:

[ade]

I had a great time again - thanks Matthew for finding the fish for us ( a great skipper in the making) not forgetting Ian, Spike and Andy. Well done Adam for organising the meet and big congratulations to Kevin for his cracking bass :victory:.

Looking forward to next years meet already I just hope we get the weather :boat:

couldn't agree more even my wife wants to go on boat meet next year

[Happy Dude]

well les the the thing about that is he had longer on the tope than me and had two more and I had longer on the speices and kicked but.:victory:
I will be gettin my but kicked when he reads this.:bangin:

ha ha matty, did he stay out until midnight again to beat you.....:crazy::laugh::laugh:

what a guy, i usually let my bairns catch more than me....sometimes....:laugh:

[Happy Dude]

Matty had to leave the tope mark on Tuesday cos it was getting a bit rough for him:crazy::crazy:

At least his feet were warm in his wellies. LOL

Norries Hole finally delivered with a couple of Bream

what you mean if he's not as desperate as you for a tope, or was he beating you again....:giveup:

did you have norrie's permission to have a poke about in his hole??:yucky:

[bigads]

I'd like to thank all those that attended and our skippers for the meet. I think everyone had a great time with a fair few shandys being consumed :D

A mention needs to go to Kev, Spike and the lads on his boat for their efforts catching and releasing such a brilliant fish. Well done fellas!

I'd also like to thank crisdafish, Norrie and Toonfireman for making the special effort to attend with their own boats, we had over 20 members this year.

A final note on species we beat last years total of 23 by 3 giving us a total of 26 species, next years target is 30 :D Top species boat was Matty n' The Mods with 17. ( I have a nice box of hooks for you Matt :D )

Thanks again and I'll get some pics up the morn.

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

( I have a nice box of hooks for you Matt :D )

You forgot the Amnesia mate...what lb'age did you want Matt? ;)

[Matty Burrett]

You forgot the Amnesia mate...what lb'age did you want Matt? ;)

ha ha thats 1000 metres at 20lb mike and 47 boxes of hooks.

and the clash will have to stock up on cows for adams supper next year.lol

[Matty Burrett]

I'd like to thank all those that attended and our skippers for the meet. I think everyone had a great time with a fair few shandys being consumed :D

A mention needs to go to Kev, Spike and the lads on his boat for their efforts catching and releasing such a brilliant fish. Well done fellas!

I'd also like to thank crisdafish, Norrie and Toonfireman for making the special effort to attend with their own boats, we had over 20 members this year.

A final note on species we beat last years total of 23 by 3 giving us a total of 26 species, next years target is 30 :D Top species boat was Matty n' The Mods with 15. ( I have a nice box of hooks for you Matt :D )

Thanks again and I'll get some pics up the morn.

The count was 17 you silly goose not that am trying to blow my own trumpit.it was 15 on the monday.

[bigads]

Oooopppssss I totally lost count we'd caught that many :D

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

Oooopppssss I totally lost count we'd caught that many :D

And you were the guy that wrote them all down in his diary as well...tut tut tut :)

[Norrie]

Les, we took a run up to my hole, and Andy was sitting on it!! most disconcerting I may add.....the water was black with mackeral...:):)

[Ian Burrett]

and Andy was sitting on it!!..:):)

You didn't know it at the time though. LOL

We had just a couple but missed loads of bites

[Ian Burrett]

, did he stay out until midnight again to beat you.....laugh:

What and waste valuable drinking time?...... Your having a larf :roll1::roll1:

It will take three weeks for liver to recover after being rat axxxd three nights out of four. LOL

[Scrudgy]

A big thank you from me too for letting me come along at short notice, also for allowing me to have self induced liver damage :drunk:, and introducing me to the Clash mixed grill....................

Special thanks to Grandpa Burrett for confusing my lack of experience with stupidity, you'll get me next time maybe mate as yes, I can be that gulllible somtimes.

Even more special thanks to Matt for keeping me drier than Bigads and Millser, especially as I left the floatey suit bottoms at home, and forgot the wellies too.

I had a great time, and hope I can make it along to another one.

[Snatcher]

Well I arrived at our van on the Clash site on the Sunday tea-time. I would have arrived earlier but for the fact that I had to drop my daughter off at Newcastle airport for her flight back to Sydney

I had a bit craic with some of the lads and Shaun and Roddy(Ciderman) came over to the van and had a bevie with me on the veranda.I really enjoyed the banter in the Clash on the Sunday night and from what I can recall I believe we had a "late one"
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For those of you who were in the Mariners cafe on the Monday morning for breakfast and heard the "animal fight"out the back I can clarify what happened. Sandra and Shaun own a bull terrier and it managed to get a grip on a puppies head and fractured its jaw. The puppy had to be destroyed!!
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It was a real shame about the wind and we were all stuck in East Tarbet Bay for the duration. I could not believe the mountainous sea just off the Mull..Anyway I was fishing with Tom(Toonfireman) in his boat "JOSHUA". We really struggled to pick up mackerel and just got enough for a rubby dubby bag. After about an hour we hauled in the anchor only to find the bag had parted company with the chain,that was our toping scuppered !!!

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[Snatcher]

We then went closer in using bait and lures to try and pick up a few different species. Tom did best and picked up quite a few wrasse and pollack and doggies and also got an edible crab into the boat. I did less well but managed to pick up two pollack on one drop.By five we had had enough and headed back to East Tarbet
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Tom dropped me off at the Clash and said he would pick me up next morning. Ten minutes after dropping me off I got a bell on my mobile from Tom."Snatcher I have lost a wheel off the boat trailer and need a hand". I drove down to Terally to find Tom looking for the offending wheel and noticed the 60/70 yd gourge in the road. Tom borrowed my car and went back to Sandhead to collect his spare wheel. All turned out fine in the end.

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[Snatcher]

On the Tues morning we launched on Sandhead beach right in front of Toms caravan. He did not want to risk taking his trailer onto the road again.Mackerel were not a problem this time and we quickly got half a box. We anchored up by the Ardwell bouy and waited for the tope action - it just never happened. On lifting the anchor to try another spot we managed to lose our one and only rubby dubby bag again!!

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Things were looking very bleak by two pm with no fish in the boat.Check my catch report book. The highlight of the day had been feeding one plucky fulmar who was even attacking a black back at one stage. Tom then picked up two doggies and I eventually struck into a bite which proved to be a 7.5lb thornback. At 3pm we decided to head back to Sandhead beach as Tom did not like the look of the weather. Tom was correct,the retrieval did prove tricky and Tom nearly broke his hand in the process.

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Concidering the weather conditions we done really well to get 26 different species. I understand that my thornback was the only one as well.I really enjoyed the presentation back in the Clash. Well done to the winners. It was a pleasure meeting some of you guys for the first time.Roll on the 2009 boat meet.

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This is your roving Mull of Galloway reporter,Snatcher,signing off.

[Happy Dude]

What and waste valuable drinking time?...... Your having a larf :roll1::roll1:

It will take three weeks for liver to recover after being rat axxxd three nights out of four. LOL

aye ya wuss, chickened out on the friday night. didn't ya....lol

[Happy Dude]

some nice pics there john, sorry we headed off before you got to your van....

all tonys fault...i swear.....

[bigads]

some nice pics there john, sorry we headed off before you got to your van....

all tonys fault...i swear.....

We passed you on the road down Les....must have have missed you by an hour at most.

I'll catch up with you at the Tagathon though

[Ticketty Boo]

So who / what were the winners / prizes Adam?

[bigads]

So who / what were the winners / prizes Adam?

Adeys - 42lb Tope - WSF Cup, Bottle of Champers & On Yer Marks goodies

KevH - 13lb Bass - Penn 975, & O.Y.M. Goodies

Millser - Tied most species with kev - O.Y.M goodies and a bottle of red

Pelamid - 14lb Huss - Bottle of Morgans and O.Y.M Goodies.

A full report will follow for the WSF Mag

[Happy Dude]

We passed you on the road down Les....must have have missed you by an hour at most.

I'll catch up with you at the Tagathon though

you should have waved mate....:bye1: :fishing:

aye, the tagathon.....

we'll be in the magnificent salen hotel from the friday to the sunday, which we have taken over for the 4th year for our FB-ABR presentation.:drunk:

see here....

http://www.freewebs.com/fbrcup/index.htm

hopefully we won't get as close to the line this year as we did last....:whistling, but we're bringing a nurses uniform for jason just in case:shutup:

will you be staying at shauns dads digs??

[Snatcher]

Adeys if yer want that family shot can e-mail it to yer mate :thumbs:

[Happy Dude]

just a couple of the fish we had a couple of days before everyone turned up...

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[Snatcher]

nice pictures Les,hasnt Tony got big hands :bleh:

[Happy Dude]

nice pictures Les,hasnt Tony got big hands :bleh:

you know what they say about men with big hands??

big hands, big.....gloves....:bleh:


he's also got a nob like a blind cobblers thumb, but the least said about that the better....:nono:

[Pelamid]

A few more photos from the Monday fishing on Spikes boat:

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We all know who caught the bass!

Keith had his first tope and not too sure who had the gurnard.

I managed a tope during the last seconds - which ran off 200metres of line and still wanted to bite everyone in the boat - bloody b*tch fish!

Who has got the rum?:drunk:

Had to go down to North Wales to get my bass and a couple of bream along with another tope. That's why I am late adding this.

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Young Morgan holding my catch - and it went home with him. His reward for being his dads (the skipper) crewman for the day.

[kevinh]

I got the Gurnard mate, ohh and that late tope you got didnt half take off. i thought we would have to up the anchor and chase it.
It even took a liking for Spikes waders.