orford island clean and fish 2009 attempt

[banglemouse]

okies all date set is 28th march crossing planned for midday ish will book this couple weeks prior to date
and post accordingly, volunteers so far are a follows

banglemouse
deesea
cambjohn
pbcambs
tyson and bro
james
fisher plus bro and m8 ,cant make it hes fishing 21st ,god hope thats ok
adam1978 plus his brother
midi plus 3
andrewjs plus the three tent warming sleepers lol
vifferrider
fishyrob plus lee
dytiscus
itgotaway
moofoo and splint
dante
codfather101
mattheagle plus 1

[midi]

i come along james :idea: you say a time date i just turn up clean and get sum fish

[adam1978]

Count me in as well James... Weather cant be any worse then last time!!!

[Cambs John]

I'm in James any week at the moment, let's all decide on a date, (nudge nudge) then secretly contact each other to arrange another date to fool the weather gods.

Oh and Adam, yes it can, December 6th 2007, a day that will live in the memory of many for years to come

[Chris1982]

You can count me in too - be good to meet up with you guys, might be able to get a few others to come along too if you need the extra help clearing up!

[pdcambs]

Depending on the date Jez and I will make the trip again.


Peter
Cambridge Uk

[banglemouse]

okies all ive looked at dates and 7th and 21st or 28th march seem viable will check tides unless someone has a chart and can do it for me :ahhh:, will go with the majority on date wise. and in reply to chris the more the better, we havent done a clean up for a while so may be tad messy also need to decide narrows or crouch. same idea as before i think go over mid day ish tide allowing and fish over nite , will give it till weekend see what ideas come back and then finalize details, in the words of delia WHERE ARE U , LETS BE AVIN YA .

[Cambs John]

21st looks reasonable although my table only shows time not whether they are neap or spring.

When i was at the crouch before Christmas it wasn't too bad, although there was lots of glass in the dips in midway across. Being selfish i'd like to do Narrows but would be willing to walk up towards crouch to collect once gear has been set up if there is enough of us

[Fisher]

Well I definately wouldn't go on the 28th, its a big spring tide:whistling:whistling

The other dates will be much better due to the smaller tides. :whistling:sun:

so let me recapp, the 28th is a definate no no for me: :whistling:sun:

Scotty

[Cambs John]

:whistlingSo Scott, you don't reckon the 28th will be any good then:whistling

So that's settled then not the 28th:whistling

Any other week we'll see you down there, in fact the 21st looks really good:whistling

[compo]

Hi james
Regarding orford you better put me down as a maybe, as i dont know if i will be working 6 days a week this year due to the fact my boss wants to buy all the bedding and basket plants ready made, rather than growing, so i may be able to opt out working one weekend; and getting a day release licience.Not sure about the overnighter though, it messed head up last time.(in between the snoring! -john LOL).Next time i'll remember my jacket as well.

MARK

[Chris1982]

Any of those dates seem ok to me - got one other volunteer at the mo, might be able to get a second if I can twist his arm!!:laugh:

[banglemouse]

Hi james
Regarding orford you better put me down as a maybe, as i dont know if i will be working 6 days a week this year due to the fact my boss wants to buy all the bedding and basket plants ready made, rather than growing, so i may be able to opt out working one weekend; and getting a day release licience.Not sure about the overnighter though, it messed head up last time.(in between the snoring! -john LOL).Next time i'll remember my jacket as well.

MARK

hi mark will do , as to over nighter plan is to go over mid day so to make it a tad easier on those that will be traveling distances and not be such along day and night. bring a sleeping bag so if you do snore we can drag you down the beach a little :laugh:

[fishyrob]

Well I definately wouldn't go on the 28th, its a big spring tide:whistling:whistling

The other dates will be much better due to the smaller tides. :whistling:sun:



More difficult to fish, but far more fish present on the big springs, especially at the end of March IMHO. As its a very long way to come for me, I will happily take part if the fishing warrants it, which for me means the biggest tides you can find in that month.

[fishyrob]

DOH....... Rahter missed the point there. I agree, any day other than the 28th will be perfect. Deffo not the 28th though, as I dont want to tire my arms out.

Further incentives - Five DVices to the biggest round fish, five to the biggest Thornback Ray.........

[Fisher]

DOH....... Rahter missed the point there. I agree, any day other than the 28th will be perfect. Deffo not the 28th though, as I dont want to tire my arms out.

Further incentives - Five DVices to the biggest round fish, five to the biggest Thornback Ray.........


Glad to see you eventually got with the programme there Rob. lol

P.S have you heard from Henry? He has been very quiet for a long time.

[Cambs John]

hi mark will do , as to over nighter plan is to go over mid day so to make it a tad easier on those that will be traveling distances and not be such along day and night. bring a sleeping bag so if you do snore we can drag you down the beach a little


Drag him down to just below the high water mark and we can watch him wake up gently as the waves lap at his feet:yeah:

[banglemouse]

nah head first be much cruler :sneaky2:

well it looks like possible gonna be a 28th then lol, whats thoughts on crossing time early or midday ish , im keeping options open till nearer time as wife is due mid april and i dont think she would be impressed if im stuck on island and she goes into labour ,may have to pack my inflatable dinghy lol marks suggestion was to bring her along what is he thinking :doh: thats why we go over to the island isnt it

[compo]

James, If she goes into labour on the day,it will be like jim 'l fix it.I thought you always wanted a ride in a sea-king helicopter! LOL,or likewise is that sleeping bag waterproof ?,you can paddle across on that,we can always supply teaspoons to act as paddles!.
mark

ps
on a more serious note make sure you can get the ferryman to collect you if you get a phone call,otherwise you may not be forgiven for missing the birth.
(You may then not need to to see the doctors at a later stage,with emma doing a home proceedure on certain parts of your anatomy ).:black_eye

advise from your older bro (not necessarily wiser!)::nerd:

[compo]

Whats happened to these threads now ,they're all over the place!

[Cambs John]

midday seems fine for me, easy drive over from mid morning.

Just a suggestion on getting back if needed, get a couple of deesea's sleds and strap them together and drift across from the crouch. :boat:

Alternatively get Scotty to confirm he's coming and you needn't bother coming if you know what i mean:cold:

[banglemouse]

yeah think i gotta have a back up plan, , do you think pete would tow my canoe along:doh:, what im going to do is edit my first post so it is always at the top , this way you dont have to scroll down all the posts,as to your refference think your right mark emmas itching to get some pay back for this alleged pain she goes through in labour , cant see what fuss is all about they get gas and air and a year off to boot lol

[fishyrob]

Glad to see you eventually got with the programme there Rob. lol

P.S have you heard from Henry? He has been very quiet for a long time.

I dont think he has been out for quite a while, but I will give him a tinkle and let him know about this one. I thnk Orford is his favourite place on earth!

[AndrewJS]

Hi James,
I'm up for it and I'll bring both sons.
If you need a lift let me know as we're coming right past your house.
I've been offline for 2 weeks! Had a big fall out with my ISP. That'll teach me for getting abusive! Lol!
Cheers Andrew

[banglemouse]

hi andrew and welcome back, bad service provider dont they know we are aloud to get ished off with them , pay enough money for it, lol
anyways cheers on lift offer im gonna take my car incase of emergency and having to get home quick , will add you and the boys to list

[adam1978]

James,

My brother would like to come this time too if thats okay?

another sucker for abuse from the harsh orford clean up weather!!

Adam

[banglemouse]

not a problem adam more the merrior , only reason i take names is so i know how much clear up stuff i need to get from council, and for ferry crossing, cheers

[midi]

hi james i got nigel & terry and mayb my mate rush that are comein over wiv me

[Dytiscus]

i'm in sign me up i'll be coming up with Rob

[rocket]

DOH....... Rahter missed the point there. I agree, any day other than the 28th will be perfect. Deffo not the 28th though, as I dont want to tire my arms out.

Further incentives - Five DVices to the biggest round fish, five to the biggest Thornback Ray.........What do you want you cake and eat it as well :bangin::bangin:

[rocket]

Weather report for the 28th

Severe snow blizzards with a strong to very strong easterly wind LOL

[banglemouse]

oi dont put the muckers on it lol we need all the good luck we can as scotty is coming ! oops i mean sorry isnt coming lol

[Fisher]

Weather report for the 28th

Severe snow blizzards with a strong to very strong easterly wind LOL

Is there something organised for the 28th then?? unsure: :laugh:

[Cambs John]

Yes but you aren't invited Scotty, wink wink nudge nudge, you have to go ANOTHER WEEK if you know what i mean.

Oh and Rocket i take it from the news it's a tad warm where you are

[rocket]

Yes but you aren't invited Scotty, wink wink nudge nudge, you have to go ANOTHER WEEK if you know what i mean.

Oh and Rocket i take it from the news it's a tad warm where you are
Just a tad :)

[concrete]

Just a tad :)

It's very localised though. He's farted.:roll1:

[rocket]

It's very localised though. He's farted.:roll1:
Last time you farted people paniced thinking it was Armageddon :roll1::roll1::whistling

[fishyrob]

Last time you farted people paniced thinking it was Armageddon :roll1::roll1::whistling

Admit it.... The thought of what is possibly going to be the best spring run of codling in living memory at Orford has made you just an incy bit homesick........??

[Cambs John]

We'll just have to post him some pics:)

[rocket]

Admit it.... The thought of what is possibly going to be the best spring run of codling in living memory at Orford has made you just an incy bit homesick........??Not 1 bit :), but I am missing the cold wet dark fishless days :P

[pdcambs]

It might just be me coming now, my m8 Jez will probably be in New Zealand for months on a snow boarding teaching course and the Mrs refuses to come until a public toilet is built on the island (fingers crossed that never happens!)

What’s the prognosis for getting a supply of worms from your contact during March John?

[Chris1982]

Hey All,

Unfortunately I can't make the clean and fish anymore as I've gotta go in for an operation on the 14th (Typical!!!)

I was however hoping to get across to the Island before my opp - I have Pete's number but before I gave him a ring, just thought I'd ask if any of you know if he takes across just 1 or 2 people or does he need a full boat??

[midi]

Hey All,

Unfortunately I can't make the clean and fish anymore as I've gotta go in for an operation on the 14th (Typical!!!)

I was however hoping to get across to the Island before my opp - I have Pete's number but before I gave him a ring, just thought I'd ask if any of you know if he takes across just 1 or 2 people or does he need a full boat??

think its 4 people but you never know give him a bell and find out

[banglemouse]

ive booked pete for a sat 28th march , midday 12 ish crossing hope this suits all , :crazy:

[fishyrob]

ive booked pete for a sat 28th march , midday 12 ish crossing hope this suits all , :crazy:

.....hmm..... Do we have a body count? IF it is low, I have a suggestion........ :)

[moofoo]

I was talking about this trip with my mate at the weekend and if there is still space then you can add another two to the list... We're both forum members (moofoo and splint)...

I'd be coming from Southampron and Splint from near Brighton.

Sounds like you are going for a midday crossing with the ferry - does that mean you will be coming back in the evening or kipping overnight and getting an early boat back?

[fishyrob]

Normaly back the following morning, or if you have the stamina, the following evening.

[banglemouse]

hi moofoo you and company are more than welcome to join us, plan is to leave orford quay at 12 ish lunch time and we get picked up between 7-8 am but im sure if those who,m wish to stay pete could collect later if enough decide, keep monitoring posts for further updates

[moofoo]

Cheers Guys. It will be a long drive back for me/us so I expect we would head off in the morning. I will get in touch with my mate and let him know the details.

What is the cost of the boat do you know...?

And does anyone have a good bait (lug) supplier up there? Hampshire is good for rag but not a lot else! Might be able to get hold of some peeler but guess it is mainly a lug/squid beach...???

Will keep checking back here for updates....

[Fisher]

Two more attendees for this one James, my bruv and a mate.

Cheers
Scott

[DanTe]

Pen me in BM. It's a good thing to do all round and the tides look even better.
I'll keep an eye on the posts nearer the time.

[fishyrob]

Another space for one of my guys plz, my mate Lee.

[fishyrob]

And another one for Codfather101. And I think also for Dysiticus, but I will confirm later.

[rocket]

Another space for one of my guys plz, my mate Lee.
I thought the only mates you have, come in packets of 3.

[mattheagle]

hi banglemouse, just wondering if you were looking for any more helpers or are you all booked up now? Me and my mate would happily attend if you had room??

[fishyrob]

hi banglemouse, just wondering if you were looking for any more helpers or are you all booked up now? Me and my mate would happily attend if you had room??

All are welcome. The more people we have there, the more rubbish gets shifted!!

Could you add another ferry space for me plz for Mesito.

[banglemouse]

hi banglemouse, just wondering if you were looking for any more helpers or are you all booked up now? Me and my mate would happily attend if you had room??


hi m8 ,no problem your added to list , boat has been booked and if it comes to it pete will do couple of trips, thankyou to all for voluntering,
also this clean up will be a registering one ,so will brief all when we get to the island,

on another note could you all kindly let me know if your bringing your car for parking purposes, many thanks james

[banglemouse]

scotty is booking to go over early sat so if any wish to head over let him know please for when he arranges ferry ,

[mattheagle]

good stuff, see you all there... 1 car for the 2 of us for parking purpose...:clap2:

[Fisher]

scotty is booking to go over early sat so if any wish to head over let him know please for when he arranges ferry ,

I'll contact Pete tomorrow and confirm a time for anyone that fancies an early start on the day of the cleanup.
Anyone interested in the early start then put your name down so I can give Pete some numbers.
The idea is to go accross to the Narrows, (7am hopefully), get a few hours fishing in and then to meetup at the drop off point with the guys arriving at midday for the cleanup.

James at least 2 cars for my contingent!

[rocket]

scotty is booking to go over early sat so if any wish to head over let him know please for when he arranges ferry ,Thats the weather down the pan :)

[Fisher]

Thats the weather down the pan :)

Shall I put you down for the early start then Ron. :)

[Cambs John]

I might come over early Scott to get set up before the weather worsens:bleh::bleh:

[AndrewJS]

Hi James. 1 car for my lot please.
Cheers Andrew

[banglemouse]

I might come over early Scott to get set up before the weather worsens:bleh::bleh:

weather forecast for sat is ,hot ...sunny .....cold ...windy ....wet ...foggy , think that just about covers all possibility lol

[Fisher]

I have just booked the ferry crossing for 7am the morning of the clean up. Anyone wishing to come along for the early start as said before to get a few hours fishing in before we start the big clean then please let me know and I will let Pete know. John I have put your name down for the early start.
I assume also James, (banglemouse), will need to have some numbers as it looks like the midday crossing will require two trips due to the excellent response so far.

Ahem!! long range weather forecast looks good, nw 6km/h for the day turning N at night decreasing to 4km/h. :laugh:

[mesito]

weather forecast for sat is ,hot ...sunny .....cold ...windy ....wet ...foggy , think that just about covers all possibility lol

You forgot to mention the blizzard forecast for later on :)

One car to add to the list please
Steve

[midi]

we will be in 2 cars james and i will stick to the midday ferry as i dont want to get all the cod b4 you get their:laugh:

[fishyrob]

Hey Fisher, Could you put my lot onto the early ferry. Were coming a long way so we might as well make the most of it!

[moofoo]

Just wanted to double check - we don't all need to seperately book the ferry over do we? Is someone taking charge of booking for everyone?

And just FYI myself and splint will be aiming for the midday ferry (not early one) as we are coming from Newhaven and don't want to leave at stupid o'clock to get there.....

Looking forward to the trip now.... should be a goodun!

[banglemouse]

fisher is arranging early crossing and im arranging midday crossing so aslong as we have figures to let pete know its not a problem , only two weeks to go get ya kit oiled and hookssharpened ooo and scissors to scupper those you dont want catching fish :crazy:

[Fisher]

No problems fishyrob, just remind me again how many of you there are and I'll let Pete know. I was thinking of running a book on you missing the ferry again for the third time in a row. lol

[moofoo]

Thanks for the info.

We will be coming in 1 car (for parking purposes).

Looking on Google maps, do we park right at the end of quay street?

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff121/nickjackson2gmailcom/Orford/orford_quay.jpg

[Cambs John]

midday has been dealt with by Banglemouse. if there are too many i think Pete will run two trips

[Cambs John]

moofoo, at the top of the map there is a car park on the left as you come in, you can't miss it. If the Jolly sailor is open they do a nice pint.

[rocket]

Shall I put you down for the early start then Ron. :):hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer: :hammer::hammer::hammer:

[Cambs John]

Get the plane ticket ordered now Ron and we'll see you at 7 on the 28th don't be late :crazy::cold:

[rocket]

Get the plane ticket ordered now Ron and we'll see you at 7 on the 28th don't be late :crazy::cold:
I will be back :victory::victory: but just not this year:wacko::wacko:
I have a mate coming over next week for 3 weeks, so will do plenty of fishing myself for once, so hopefully I will get to post a few reports.

[Cambs John]

look forward to the reports, Hammers 0 baggies 0 by the way at half time

[rocket]

look forward to the reports, Hammers 0 baggies 0 by the way at half time
We get every premiship game on live here, I'm watching it now, yet another injury :(

[rocket]

Crappest game ever.

[Cambs John]

usual story can't beat the bottom clubs

[fishyrob]

usual story can't beat the bottom clubs

John, your wifes horse....... Looks plenty strong enough to drag a sled with me and my tackle box and my fresh outs on it, and the Ness could use some fertilisation. Could she not give it a gentle ride from the Aldeburgh end.......?? ;)

[Cambs John]

She's certainly strong enough Rob, she's from good Norwegian working stock. Wifey isn't keen though, sorry

[rocket]

She's certainly strong enough Rob, she's from good Norwegian working stock. Wifey isn't keen though, sorry
What about using the wife instead then?

[Cambs John]

Ron, read your message to wife, unfortunately site rules restrict me from posting her comment:whistling

[rocket]

Weather conditions not favourable. Sunny and calm days leading up, expect a freezing cold night. I will be thinking of everyone 1 when Im drinking a nice cold bud in my swimming pool.
So John she wasnt up 4 it then lol

[coolboxx]

BM Count me in 1 car 12 oclock ferry if possible

[pdcambs]

Hi all

It's looking like I'm going to be coming on my own now, so one car for the carpark and one person for the ferry, at lunchtime please.

I'll check back here for times later next week.


Cheers

Peter
Cambridge UK

[banglemouse]

not long now all !!, ive spoken to pete regarding parking after having word with national trust please collect a parking note from pete if your going over on the early ferry others that are coming on the lunch crossing i will be in car park , most likely will have my red scenic , cheers all any other info i will update all

[Fisher]

James any idea on how many we have so far going?

[banglemouse]

last count was 28 but this is always subject to change lol

[fishyrob]

last count was 28 but this is always subject to change lol

Certainly is. I am now down three of what I said. Might yet get some more between now and then. Is there a maximum?

[rocket]

. Is there a maximum? 338 .

[coolboxx]

BM i cant make it now, so will have to text midi during the night see how its going good luck everyone hope to make the next one

[moofoo]

I guess everyone is keeping an eye on the forecast for the weekend...

I see it is going to be Force 4-6 NW on Sat/Sun with a couple of showers (www.windguru.cz - lowestoft).

Having never fished Orford before, does that mean the beach will still be fishable??? I know some beaches (Chesil in particular) are not fishable over a certain wind (line buried etc)...

[PoutMagnet]

Yes , it will be fishable. A wind like that will be coming from behind us and will therefore flatten the sea off. It should also put a few extra yards on the casts.:victory: See you there mate, i'll be with AndrewJS.

[rocket]

I guess everyone is keeping an eye on the forecast for the weekend...

I see it is going to be Force 4-6 NW on Sat/Sun with a couple of showers (www.windguru.cz - lowestoft).

Having never fished Orford before, does that mean the beach will still be fishable??? I know some beaches (Chesil in particular) are not fishable over a certain wind (line buried etc)...
Ideal conditions just make sure you have loads of lug, as a few previous reports show lug is best atm by a mile, and it was on the spring run last year.
LUG ME UP :)

[moofoo]

Cheers fellas. Have got 200 lug on order for me and my mate - hope that will be enough!!!!

Must remember to bring my waterproofs!

[Fisher]

Both Early boat crossings are now full for anyone making any last minute decisions.
Its going to be heaving with anglers tomorrow as Pete has 2 early boats 7am and 8am , both now full then the midday crosings full.

I have secured the early crossing 7am for Fishyrob +2, Viff, Cambs john and myself + 3.
Its fishing very well at the moment.

See you all tomorrow.

[Cambs John]

Cheers Scott

See you tomorrow

[PoutMagnet]

Thank you very much for arranging the trip James, it really will be a weekend to remember and the weather gods were nice to us.