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Lewisman
05-10-2009, 21:14
Gents, let's try and make sure that we make this happen.
Griff, would you be so kind as to transfer your format suggestions and possible attendees into here?
Si.
Dear All,
Early days, so let's focus purely on a social, plugging get together later this month (weather permitting) and we can talk about future "events" when we are sat around a bar somewhere.
Dates: I need to know your availability so we can include as many people as possible - I know that whatever dates we choose, some people will be unable to attend, but we'll do our best to please the majority. My initial thoughts would be 24th (Saturday) or 25th (sunday) of October but I haven't looked at tides yet (I guess they'll be small?). Also this is the start of half term so is that a good or bad thing?
Location: I was thinking South Pembs rather than Cardigan Bay but I am open to suggestions. I don't have many personally proven marks down there, but I am sure we can come up with some likely spots if we try hard enough and get our heads together.
Format: Purely social and informal, no competition, prizes, money to be exchanged in any way. I suggest we find a location to meet for coffee/breakfast in the morning. Allocate/choose marks or beaches to fish and reconvene later at a pub. Catch & release lure fishing, shore only, lots of photos and swapping of skills/ideas.
Numbers: No need for any strict limits, simply what is practical to organise via the forums and actually find half decent spots for to fish on the day (one or two spots would really only accomodate a couple of anglers but I guess we can make it a mobile thing where you can fish wherever you like and as many spots as you like).
I know some of you have confirmed already, but please send a reply (without quoting) to this thread if you are interested. If you need different dates, let me know as we may move if required.
I'm off to bed but will coordinate this with some help (LewisMan you just volunteered :rtfm:!).
mrfishjersey
05-10-2009, 23:34
I couldnt make the initial meet bud would love to come to the big meet next year. Even if its just to talk turkey and go and throw some plastic together, it would be grat to meet some of you. Wales is a beautiful place it wouild be a great little break, and the no pressure, keep it simple and no prizes is so refreshing to be honest.
Mr Zzippy
05-10-2009, 23:37
the 24th is 100% yes from me, im booked on a wrecking trip on the 25th from dartmouth. (please dont all abuse me for going wrecking - i exclusively use soft plastic lures!!!!!!!) :fish:
stormryder
06-10-2009, 07:53
I would love to.... but wife is due to drop on the 1st of November so it might be a no no, I will keep testing the waters.:schmoll:
Lewisman
06-10-2009, 09:23
Wales is a beautiful place it wouild be a great little break, and the no pressure, keep it simple and no prizes is so refreshing to be honest.
I think that this comment by Mick could be something that we hang on to. If we keep the Meet in this type of spirit, there are a couple of key benefits . . .
1) It'll be easier to organise, and therefore more likely to happen.
2) It'll attract the right sort of people.
btw - if it is the 24th or 25th, i'm in !!! :thumbs:
Griff - we may need to do a couple of reconnaissance missions :whistling i'm sure that softie volunteered to help with that 'chore' too :spiteful:
S
Agreed, Si. I think we should head down to Tenby this weekend and find a cafe or similar to meet up at, and then check access to a few marks. Anyone know of a Little Chef or somehing locally? I'll call you later in the week to discuss. Also, we could do with finding a pub that is easy to access so we can have a chat after fishing. What are we looking at - 6 hours fishing session or so followed by a chat and social gathering?
Maybe meet around 9am, set off 10am, fish to 4-5pm then get together for as long as individuals wish? As some of you know, I don't do so well with the "dawn raids" and we need to give those travelling from further afield a fighting chance. I'll do more in this later in the week, but I have to get some work done now!
Agreed, Si. I think we should head down to Tenby this weekend and find a cafe or similar to meet up at, and then check access to a few marks.
I was thinking of the same thing. Meet at Tenby, bite to eat and then with everyone having transport, the list of possible marks would be huge ! Make it a rover and give people the opportunity to do some homework and it might throw up some new marks. That's not to stop you doing your own trip to the area to sus things first though ! Then back to Tenby for a pint and a chat....:yeah:
I would love to attend but the dates are not suitable for me, reckon I would need a date at least 3 weeks later.
ATB
Tom
I was thinking of the same thing. Meet at Tenby, bite to eat and then with everyone having transport, the list of possible marks would be huge ! Make it a rover and give people the opportunity to do some homework and it might throw up some new marks. That's not to stop you doing your own trip to the area to sus things first though ! Then back to Tenby for a pint and a chat....:yeah:
We are on the same page then - I needed to check the general idea but if you are in agreement I'll start pinging PMs about later in the week to all who have expressed an interest, encouraging everyone to do some research ahead of time. As long as you all promise to share the marks you find with me :whistling so I can look after them while you are away...
Looks like we would be fishing a falling tide: high around 10:30am, low about 5pm, so we could fish a whole tide before reconvening. So far, Saturday 24th is looking favourable. May be better that way if people are coming any distance, and they can even consider staying over?
I would love to attend but the dates are not suitable for me, reckon I would need a date at least 3 weeks later.
ATB
Tom
Tom,
I hope we are still fishing and catching by the time you are mobile. If so, I will take you to the "other" mark I have been fishing with George, rather than where we normally fish (if you like?).
Lewisman
06-10-2009, 14:19
I'll be Google-Earth'ing it tonight, as well as looking through some other material i've got (books, maps, etc...).
I still like the idea of a reckie this wkend though. Probably better to wait another day or so to see the forecast first, then i'll be firming something up - anyone who wants to come along, let me know. The more the merrier.
S
How far west or east of tenby were you thinking of going? As we seen on this forum there some productive marks close by but have to be carefull we don't end up same place!!!!:g: there's plenty of coast there which could be picked out of a hat:)
Count me in for sat as I will be in caravan in penally other side of tenby.
No real restrictions on location, just seemed that Tenby was as good a place as any to meet up (this can be changed if a better location can be suggested). This is not a competition so there are no rules as such. As far as individuals care to travel I guess? I think the meet-ups at the beginning and end of the day are the main thing.
Can anyone genuinely interested in attending please PM me so I can get your details and keep you posted on how this develops. If you have commented on this or the previous thread already I should have sent you a PM. If there are others you think are interested, please contact them and get them to let me know - this is not a closed event, just a meet-up of WSF'ers in West Wales. I am happy to coordinate arrangements as otherwise it will just be another good idea that never got acted on :idea: Where you fish on the day is down to you :fishing1:
I'll be Google-Earth'ing it tonight, as well as looking through some other material i've got (books, maps, etc...).
I still like the idea of a reckie this wkend though. Probably better to wait another day or so to see the forecast first, then i'll be firming something up - anyone who wants to come along, let me know. The more the merrier.
S
Have a look here (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=lydstep&sll=51.481307,-3.180498&sspn=0.204403,0.440826&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Lydstep,+Tenby,+Dyfed,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.651099,-4.785318&spn=0.025455,0.055103&t=h&z=14) Simon,, some great looking marks between Lydstep and Manorbier.. Marc..:thumbs:
How far west or east of tenby were you thinking of going? As we seen on this forum there some productive marks close by but have to be carefull we don't end up same place!!!!:g: there's plenty of coast there which could be picked out of a hat:
I think Pembrokeshire should be big enough for a few lure fishermen to be able to get away from each other, if they want to ! If you turn up at a spot and someone's beaten you to it, try around the next corner and see what you find, or have a backup spot at the ready. I can see a few people rushing their breakfast !! Lucky low's not till late !! It maybe an idea to set a start and finish time for fishing, to give everyone a chance to get to and back from their chosen spots :fishing1:
Are we all going to be wearing 'red caps' ?:yeah::)
Lewisman
06-10-2009, 15:44
Are we all going to be wearing 'red caps' ?:yeah::)
Only the chosen-ones get to wear red caps !!!!
mosseydog
06-10-2009, 15:54
If your going to Tenby this weekend on a recce it might be worth going into Tenby market. You have a cafe where you can get a breckie and opposite is Tenby Angling, the bloke forgotten his name is very helpfull when I've been in before and may give you a few pointers.
Still working on getting the day off, FPO wont be too impressed with me away the week before but you know its gotta be done:whistling.
Should I be arranging a minibus from the Swansea area??? (sorry mike but the van can only sit 2 mate!:bye1:)
Maybe we should check the swell/winds too.....this might affect loads of the potential marks.......how flexible is everyone with the dates??
mrfishjersey
06-10-2009, 17:55
Tenby Angling are getting some great lures etc in soon (with any luck anyway) So a lure friendly shop in the area is a good thing. I am really looking forward to this, shame I cant make the recce thing really.
mosseydog
06-10-2009, 18:03
Tenby Angling are getting some great lures etc in soon (with any luck anyway) So a lure friendly shop in the area is a good thing. I am really looking forward to this, shame I cant make the recce thing really.
Thats good to hear, he should be keen to get us lure danglers to some fish then if theres a hope of us returning for some lures at some point. Think I had a few sidewinders off him last time I went in. He's got a photo in there of a monster bass he caught at Ginst point, cant remember the weight but it was huge, caught on fresh Razor if I remember right. And you gotta love it being about 6 foot from a cafe table and a fat mug of tea:wiggle:
Isn't parking a bit of an issue in Tenby town centre though, (especially if we decide to meet in the market) as we used to have to park on the hill (near the burnt out building on the sea front) when we used to go there to pump worm,, which is a fair old trek from the town centre?
just a thought, but seeing that most vehicles will have alot of expensive tackle left in them, it might be best to meet up somewhere where we can see the cars, Marc..
mosseydog
06-10-2009, 18:25
Isn't parking a bit of an issue in Tenby town centre though, (especially if we decide to meet in the market) as we used to have to park on the hill (near the burnt out building on the sea front) when we used to go there to pump worm,, which is a fair old treck from the town centre?
just a thought, but seeing that most vehicles will have alot of expensive tackle left in them, it might be best to meet up somewhere where we can see the cars, Marc..
You right Parkings not great for getting really close to the centre of town unless you park in the one next to the supermarket, I normally park at the bottom of the hill, its only about 10min walk up and resonable £1.50 for the day. Just mentioned it as I thought it might be handy for Tim if hes going to recce it first.
Thats good to hear, he should be keen to get us lure danglers to some fish then if theres a hope of us returning for some lures at some point. Think I had a few sidewinders off him last time I went in. He's got a photo in there of a monster bass he caught at Ginst point, cant remember the weight but it was huge, caught on fresh Razor if I remember right. And you gotta love it being about 6 foot from a cafe table and a fat mug of tea:wiggle:
Sounds good Andy, and I will check it out this weekend and report back.
Isn't parking a bit of an issue in Tenby town centre though, (especially if we decide to meet in the market) as we used to have to park on the hill (near the burnt out building on the sea front) when we used to go there to pump worm,, which is a fair old trek from the town centre?
just a thought, but seeing that most vehicles will have alot of expensive tackle left in them, it might be best to meet up somewhere where we can see the cars, Marc..
Marc, fair point. I haven't actually been into Tenby town centre so don't know how practical my suggestion is. I am anticipating we would only be there for breakfast and a quick chat then off fishing with an evening meet at a pub elsewhere. I'm open to suggestions on this guys - let me know and I'll check it out at the weekend.
I think Pembrokeshire should be big enough for a few lure fishermen to be able to get away from each other, if they want to ! If you turn up at a spot and someone's beaten you to it, try around the next corner and see what you find, or have a backup spot at the ready. I can see a few people rushing their breakfast !! Lucky low's not till late !! It maybe an idea to set a start and finish time for fishing, to give everyone a chance to get to and back from their chosen spots :fishing1:
That's exactly what I was going to suggest. We aren't getting competitive about this though, are we? :bangin:
Regarding weather and swell, I will keep an eye on Magic Seaweed.com which seems good for this area. If it's a complete no-no we can reschedule or head north?
chaps, there is car park above north beach where the buses park and there is some cafe there but not sure what its like. This car park is some 10 mins walk to market. There is a multi store car park next to sainsbury and loads of other smaller ones but think it could be half term so if weather good it could be busy.
We have had some good sunday lunch /food in a place in Amroth (just outside tenby) the cartwheel, doesn't look much from outside but plently of room inside for tables of 20 +, (Tim check it out over weekend, it 2nd pub on left hand side when you come down hill from tenby way. with large car park not far away.Just a suggestion,
You right Parkings not great for getting really close to the centre of town unless you park in the one next to the supermarket, I normally park at the bottom of the hill, its only about 10min walk up and resonable £1.50 for the day. Just mentioned it as I thought it might be handy for Tim if hes going to recce it first.
Yeah, good thinking Andy,, its ideal for recce purposes,,
Isn't there a transport type cafe on the main route into Tenby?, i'm sure we popped in there a couple of years ago, and if i remember correctly, it has its own carpark, and does a mean full breakfast at a very reasonable price.. Marc.:thumbs:
I'll look out for the cafe on the way in on the weekend - Lewisman and me will be doing some orientation and checking access to potential marks in the vicinity. I do think that if we can suss the parking it would be good to get into Tenby and the tackleshop? We won't be there for hours and will probably be away fishing before it gets too busy I would think?
Marc, any of your old bait-fishing haunts worth us taking a peek at this weekend with lure fishermen's eyes? PM me if you'd rather....
Mr Zzippy
06-10-2009, 21:50
evening men, i have a few suggestions for marks/areas and hopefully access to a potential mark from a fellow guide, all suggestions thus far have been top drawer. im hoping to get down myself over the next couple of days (weather dependent) or beginning of next week. I will rely on the expert organising of griff and lewisman about where to meet so will be mainly sussing marks/access etc.
will report back.....
ps keep up the excellnt work guys :fish:
Tim, magicseaweed is poo.......use this one
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=119
its much closer to the actual size.
mrfishjersey
06-10-2009, 22:44
See you all in few weeks, looks like the Saint and myself are gonna try and make it.
See you all in few weeks, looks like the Saint and myself are gonna try and make it.
Top marks for effort Mick and Paul.
Will hope to come to the meet next year, sounds good lads, certainly been impressed with some of the bassy coast line I've seen in your pics through the year, some great results too.
:thumbs:
Mr Zzippy
06-10-2009, 23:46
See you all in few weeks, looks like the Saint and myself are gonna try and make it.
as joe said, a cracking effort guys. be a real pleasure to meet/fish with you guys and generally speak about lure fishing. The same goes for everyone involved :yahoo:
:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy
mosseydog
06-10-2009, 23:58
See you all in few weeks, looks like the Saint and myself are gonna try and make it.
That would be great if you guys can make it, and I owe you a pint too.
Pressures on now guys,:whistling hope the recce goes well, will see what time I can wangle off
See you all in few weeks, looks like the Saint and myself are gonna try and make it.
:yeah::thumbs::yeah: That'll be great guys,, really look forward to meeting you both... :group: Marc..
Mr Zzippy
07-10-2009, 00:20
i wonder if mick will bring any red caps with him???? :roll1::roll1::roll1:
evening men, i have a few suggestions for marks/areas and hopefully access to a potential mark from a fellow guide, all suggestions thus far have been top drawer. im hoping to get down myself over the next couple of days (weather dependent) or beginning of next week. I will rely on the expert organising of griff and lewisman about where to meet so will be mainly sussing marks/access etc.
will report back.....
ps keep up the excellnt work guys :fish:
Good stuff (as long as you share!). We'll post more about locations to meet after checking a few out at the weekend.
Tim, magicseaweed is poo.......use this one
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=119
its much closer to the actual size.
Okay, Softie - I just find Magic Seaweed easier to interpret. Maybe you can help me understand WindGuru?
See you all in few weeks, looks like the Saint and myself are gonna try and make it.
Wow! Be great to see you both if you can manage it. Pray for good weather!
I'm sure I would willing to give donation to the local RNLI in tenby for one, we could even have photo for the local 'tenby observer' news paper.:)
I'm sure I would willing to give donation to the local RNLI in tenby for one, we could even have photo for the local 'tenby observer' news paper.:)
I'm not sure how Photogenic a bunch we are for the papers, but the RNLI idea is the very same one I just suggested to LewisMan. It would give something back and a bit of purpose to the whole thing. I am already a member and pay a subscription, so a donation from each angler may be a very good idea.
yes lets give something back to the communuity we fish, we could for quick tour of new station if people wanted it. 3 mins walk from market?
mosseydog
07-10-2009, 12:23
Got to see the lifeboat launch from the new station last time I was down there whilst waiting to take my son out on a mackie boat trip, makes a good old splash,
http://www.tenbyrnli.co.uk/images/Tamar/Slip%20Trials/Splash.jpg
wouldnt be suprised if theres the odd bass hanging round there too.
Lewisman
07-10-2009, 12:24
yes lets give something back to the communuity we fish, we could for quick tour of new station if people wanted it. 3 mins walk from market?
Don't worry, the community will get plenty . . . . . of beer money !!!! :yeah:
Lewisman
07-10-2009, 12:41
Gents,
As a bit of a momento of the "1st Annual Welsh Plugging Meet", how would you fancy the idea of having the option of a T-Shirt, Polo Shirt or Hoody ?
I've got some prices from a local supplier, and propose to take pre-orders, and charge it on at cost-price (i.e. non-profit).
I've PM'd Mike Thrussell Jr to ask for permission to use the WSF logo on the kit, and propose to put a bit of writing on them too.
Rough prices:
T-Shirts, £9, with large WSF logo on back, and embroidered small logo on front with txt.
Polo Shirts, £8, with embroidered small logo on front with txt.
Hoody, £12, with embroidered small logo on front with txt.
There will also be an origination cost of appx £20 in total, that i would look to spread evenly across the orders, therefore probably adding less than a £1 to the prices assuming that there is interest in it. The kit is "Fruit Of The Loom" i think, so should be decent quality.
If i can't get permission to use the WSF logo for any reason, then it'll probably be a Welsh Dragon or something - either way, i'll come up with something that looks the part.
Time is relatively short on this one for me to get everything organised. Therefore, if any of you are interested, could you please PM me with what you'd like, and an indication of sizes. I'll then collate these, get the gear designed & dish it out when we meet that morning (& take payment that morning too).
Also - any strong opinions on the base colour of the gear (Red or Navy i was thinking?)?
Si.
Mr Zzippy
07-10-2009, 12:59
Superb idea :clap2: all for it. i think it has to be red to match the rods and baseball caps!!!! :bleh:
ive also had an idea to bring my digital video recorder and film some of the heavily talked about and popular lures "in action" so to speak. maybe have a sticky with some video clips?
See you all in few weeks, looks like the Saint and myself are gonna try and make it.
Try being the operative word. :oops:
Turns out the flights are all to cock, the carrier won't guarantee taking our rods and the cost is mad - more than the price of a red rod for one day's fishing - and I haven't got any spare holidays to stretch out the weekend?! :wallbash:
Looks like we're going to have to wait for the big one next year and make it a trip of a few days and bring a car over by ferry. :g:
Sorry guys.:doh:
mosseydog
07-10-2009, 13:33
Thats a shame St, it would be a long way to come though considering we are looking at fresh marks that we dont know that well. Maybe next year:thumbs:
With regards fundraising that I'm all for in general, I dont think there will be that many of us and whilst were all travelling I think we'll be itching to get the lures wet rather than doing a tour, press shots etc.
I think that the original plan keeping it a plain old meet, fishing and a chat/drink sounds best...... baa humbug:schmoll::laugh::laugh: but thats just my opinion, wont moan if the majority think otherwise.
Love the enthusiasm though, shows how bass lure fishing is growing, exciting times:yeah:
Spitfire66
07-10-2009, 13:45
Try being the operative word. :oops:
Turns out the flights are all to cock, the carrier won't guarantee taking our rods and the cost is mad - more than the price of a red rod for one day's fishing - and I haven't got any spare holidays to stretch out the weekend?! :wallbash:
Looks like we're going to have to wait for the big one next year and make it a trip of a few days and bring a car over by ferry. :g:
Sorry guys.:doh:
Paul - if you boys want I have a BAR270 a Supermix 240 (still in jersey but will be posted soon) and a Shukan - you guys would just need to collect and return them to Penarth (by Cardiff) - if you want (drop me a pm if you do)
With regards fundraising that I'm all for in general, I dont think there will be that many of us and whilst were all travelling I think we'll be itching to get the lures wet rather than doing a tour, press shots etc.
I think a whip-round for the RNLI is in order, then off fishing with our new shirts? We can always send a report and pics to the local rag for editing. All we need to do is get a group picture before we set-off.
Tom, nice touch for offering to help Paul & Mick. Be great to see them over here, but it is a big ask for just one day's fishing. If we get on well and decide to do something next year we can give them, you (and everyone else!) more notice. Maybe we'll make it a two-day event as well? This is all a bit last minute hence the simple agenda.
Try being the operative word. :oops:
Turns out the flights are all to cock, the carrier won't guarantee taking our rods and the cost is mad - more than the price of a red rod for one day's fishing - and I haven't got any spare holidays to stretch out the weekend?! :wallbash:
Looks like we're going to have to wait for the big one next year and make it a trip of a few days and bring a car over by ferry. :g:
Sorry guys.:doh:
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad023.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) Sorry to hear that guys, but if the flights are that expensive i can understand your reasoning,, probably see you next year.. Marc,,
Gents,
As a bit of a momento of the "1st Annual Welsh Plugging Meet", how would you fancy the idea of having the option of a T-Shirt, Polo Shirt or Hoody ?
Also - any strong opinions on the base colour of the gear (Red or Navy i was thinking?)?
Si.
That's a great idea Si,, and i reckon red (as in dragon :)) has got to be the colour,, put me down for a polo shirt & / or hoody.. :victory:
Lewisman
07-10-2009, 16:45
That's a great idea Si,, and i reckon red (as in dragon :)) has got to be the colour,, put me down for a polo shirt & / or hoody.. :victory:
Which is it to be & / or, and what size?
S
Which is it to be & / or, and what size?
S
Well if the prices you've quoted are correct Simon, i'll have one of each to fit a 42"/44" chest,, (and a 58" beer belly,, :laugh:)
Lewisman
07-10-2009, 17:05
Well if the prices you've quoted are correct Simon, i'll have one of each to fit a 42"/44" chest,, (and a 58" beer belly,, :laugh:)
The price will depend a little on volume, but it's about right, it'll certainly will be within a couple of quid (getting a good deal via a mate of a colleague).
Same size as me then . . . . . . . 'fat-boy' size!!!! :laugh: I'll say XXL :victory:
S
Same size as me then . . . . . . . 'fat-boy' size!!!! :laugh: I'll say XXL :victory:
S
LMAO.. Yeah, you've got it bud', i knew i shouldn't have stopped smoking, I've put on 3 stone in as many years..:hammer:
mosseydog
07-10-2009, 18:15
LMAO.. Yeah, you've got it bud', i knew i shouldn't have stopped smoking, I've put on 3 stone in as many years..:hammer:
I'm trying to decide too, do I just order a momento for my son or do I risk ordering something that is unlikely to fit me. T-shirts, hoodies etc normally end up like crop tops on me, that and a face blessed for radio aint a good combo:g:
:drunk::drunk::laugh:
LMAO.. Yeah, you've got it bud', i knew i shouldn't have stopped smoking, I've put on 3 stone in as many years..:hammer:
I like to think of mine as a fuel tank for a s*x machine :laugh::laugh:
I like to think of mine as a fuel tank for a s*x machine :laugh::laugh:
Mines more like a fuel tank for a wrecked machine..:cry:
Should I be arranging a minibus from the Swansea area??? (sorry mike but the van can only sit 2 mate!:bye1:)
No worries Si. My 10 year old is coming too and if we were with you you'd have repetitive strain injuries to your ears from the amount of questions he's likely to ask ! See you there !
Mike.
No worries Si. My 10 year old is coming too and if we were with you you'd have repetitive strain injuries to your ears from the amount of questions he's likely to ask ! See you there !
Mike.
Get him on the same beach as Luke - they'll talk the fish out of the water! Looks like we will have a good "junior" turnout which is cool!
Getting excited now........put me down for a hoody and 3 polo's.....not quite sure on the sizes.......but 1 is an XXL(I guess they will shrink ;))
Tom, are you lending your kit out :unsure::unsure:good man if you are, or are they to be unofficial prizes?
People can have a chuck of my rodbar270 and the megabass if they feel the urge, but be aware of the impending hole within the wallet if you do :laugh::laugh::laugh:
No worries Si. My 10 year old is coming too and if we were with you you'd have repetitive strain injuries to your ears from the amount of questions he's likely to ask ! See you there !
Mike.
Mike, if pops is bull fighting in Spain, there will be room for a big'un but we'd be breaking the law with the little'un in the back as no seats :( (maybe he could run alongside :unsure:)
Lewisman
07-10-2009, 19:25
I'm trying to decide too, do I just order a momento for my son or do I risk ordering something that is unlikely to fit me. T-shirts, hoodies etc normally end up like crop tops on me, that and a face blessed for radio aint a good combo:g:
:drunk::drunk::laugh:
Don't worry, i'll make sure that they come in 'real' men's sizes (or should that be Real Ale???) !! Seeing some samples in the next few days - as i'm not prepared to leg us up with sh1te quality gear!!
Get him on the same beach as Luke - they'll talk the fish out of the water! Looks like we will have a good "junior" turnout which is cool!
The lads will have a blast together . . . . .and i'm sure Luke talked that Bass out of the gulley on Sunday . . . god knows the Bass was close enough to hear him :secret: !!!
Paul - if you boys want I have a BAR270 a Supermix 240 (still in jersey but will be posted soon) and a Shukan - you guys would just need to collect and return them to Penarth (by Cardiff) - if you want (drop me a pm if you do)
Spit you are a real gent. :notworthy
Unfortunately the rod issue is only the tip of the iceberg but the offer is much appreciated. If I had more hols left I would have come for a few days to make it worthwhile but I'll have to leave that to next year.
BTW the spots I fancied are your spots apparently - I had seen them on Google Earth and mentioned them to Griff. So your bass will be safe until next year at least. Not sure if my mind working like yours isn't a worry though!! LOL.
Spitfire66
07-10-2009, 19:37
Spit you are a real gent. :notworthy
Unfortunately the rod issue is only the tip of the iceberg but the offer is much appreciated. If I had more hols left I would have come for a few days to make it worthwhile but I'll have to leave that to next year.
BTW the spots I fancied are your spots apparently - I had seen them on Google Earth and mentioned them to Griff. So your bass will be safe until next year at least. Not sure if my mind working like yours isn't a worry though!! LOL.
no worries mate - got plenty of rods for you guys to use there if you ever want - every time I come to Jersey I buy a red un as it would cost me 160 euros just for transport (takes me 10 hours to get to Jersey - Mr Mukkins should do a prize for furthest visitor I say lol)
buy a rod and save money I say
no worries mate - got plenty of rods for you guys to use there if you ever want - every time I come to Jersey I buy a red un as it would cost me 160 euros just for transport (takes me 10 hours to get to Jersey - Mr Mukkins should do a prize for furthest visitor I say lol)
buy a rod and save money I say
Fair enough. Next time you are over you'll have to come for a chuck from shore or boat and you can try one of mine - if you haven't got one already at this rate!
Spitfire66
07-10-2009, 19:57
Fair enough. Next time you are over you'll have to come for a chuck from shore or boat and you can try one of mine - if you haven't got one already at this rate!
You are the only one with the injection methinks :notworthy
You are the only one with the injection methinks :notworthy
Its yours to try for a session when you come over. Trust me you'll be offering silly money for it (unsuccessfully).:secret:
Griff_
Both of the Hendy crew will be there, pops goes to Spain this tuesday...........do you want any assisstance with the recce this/next weekend??
mrfishjersey
07-10-2009, 23:01
Gutted indeed!! Will defo be there next year boys, I have always loved the look of Wales, Twin Town is one of my favourite films, youre all nuts. Very kind of you Tom, gentleman as ever. As for the T Shirts I thinks its a great idea, they go down well over here as a keepsake, and I think there should be a Welsh Dragon on it somewhere if possible.
Buy your own f***in' glue!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS8_APv-ZrU
Lewisman
07-10-2009, 23:05
:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:
Havent seen that version before!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!
"Excuse me, could you take us to Cwmdonkin Bowls Club please?" :crazy:
Mr Zzippy
07-10-2009, 23:26
Try being the operative word. :oops:
Turns out the flights are all to cock, the carrier won't guarantee taking our rods and the cost is mad - more than the price of a red rod for one day's fishing - and I haven't got any spare holidays to stretch out the weekend?! :wallbash:
Looks like we're going to have to wait for the big one next year and make it a trip of a few days and bring a car over by ferry. :g:
Sorry guys.:doh:
gutted aswell guys :cry: makes next years meet even more of an event now and for me will make me push my lure fishing to new levels. dare i say it but i may even switch from my loomis and st croix rods to the devil himself and get a red rod!!!
Mr Zzippy
07-10-2009, 23:32
forgot to say put me down for a hoody, t-shirt and a polo shirt please at thoose prices its a "super duper deal" lol.
size wise i think a generous Medium will do!!! :crazy:
Lewisman
08-10-2009, 14:05
Just a quick update on the kit we're having.
I've just come back from seeing the local guy that i had the prices off, and i've seen some samples, and got a catalogue off him. I can confirm that the quality is very good - it's not cheap crap that we're having (i was concerned that the prices were suspiciously cheap - but it's just that i'm getting them at 'mates' prices due to him being a pal of someone that works with me).
I've got a full size-list if any of you are unsure (XS to 4XL all available), and there's also a full range for the kids, so for those of you that have asked for gear for the kids, that's not a problem at all. There are also loads of other options for gear, but i think it'll probably be easier on this occassion to stick to the 3 options already indicated.
The only slight issue, is that whilst the T-Shirts & Polo Shirts are available in Red, the Hoodies are only available in Black, Navy, Royal Blue or Grey. There are cheaper Hoodies available in Red, but i think we'll be better-off with the better quality, and going for either Navy or Royal Blue, and sticking to Red in the T-Shirts & Polo's.
Si
Mr Zzippy
08-10-2009, 14:24
how about the grey hoody with the decal in red?
(sorry guys im a bit fashion concious!!!! i blame the mrs!!):roll1:
how about the grey hoody with the decal in red?
Yeah that sounds good to me..:victory:
Mr Zzippy
08-10-2009, 23:51
any updates on the kit? and have we been granted permossion to use the wsf logo?
Lewisman
08-10-2009, 23:57
any updates on the kit? and have we been granted permossion to use the wsf logo?
No major updates. Got a good list of gear that people have requested. I'll be looking to get final confirmation off everyone on the gear that they want over the next couple of days, then look to place the order (and firm up the price) early next week (Mon/Tue).
After meeting the guy today, im pretty confident that we'll have no issues.
I'll try and get a look at the grey for the hoodies, and then if it looks ok (cause some Grey's are pants) then we'll go with the grey with red logo/writing.
S
Lewisman
12-10-2009, 14:57
We need to start to think about a meeting place for the morning & evening.
I know that Griff_ has a place in mind - does anyone else have any suggestions to throw into the pot before we firm up?
Criteria would seem to be . . . .
1) Easy to find.
2) 'Ideally' same place for morning & evening (so, somewhere that'll do us Bacon-Butties & a pint).
3) Good secure parking as we'll all have monies-worth of gear in the cars.
4) Somewhere between St. Clears & Tenby?
If you know anywhere guys, let us know.
S
We need to start to think about a meeting place for the morning & evening.
I know that Griff_ has a place in mind - does anyone else have any suggestions to throw into the pot before we firm up?
Criteria would seem to be . . . .
1) Easy to find.
2) 'Ideally' same place for morning & evening (so, somewhere that'll do us Bacon-Butties & a pint).
3) Good secure parking as we'll all have monies-worth of gear in the cars.
4) Somewhere between St. Clears & Tenby?
If you know anywhere guys, let us know.
S
Si
I'll have a chat with the landlord at the wekend - you know where. I may well be fishing very nearby with Spitfire66 anyhow, so perfect opportunity.
I am open to suggestions though!
The cafe/breakfast stop that was mentioned earlier is in Llanddowror...its about 3 miles after St Clears on the left hand side. Its like a transport cafe...carpark is outside but not visisble from the cafe(for those concerned with Red rods!!).
There used to be one further on the right(The Old Mill) but thats closed down.
As for the Cartwheel in Amroth.....you'll need to double check what time its open...think it may be later than 9. Although if you confirmed numbers they may open earlier?
Looks like Hywel (Boozard) will be joining us on the 24th lads,, :victory:
Marc..
Lewisman
14-10-2009, 23:09
Looks like Hywel (Boozard) will be joining us on the 24th lads,, :victory:
Marc..
Excellent . . . . this is turning into an excellent social event!!
Sounds like loads of reccies planned for this weekend too.
I'm 'Down West' early-doors on Saturday with Luke Basswalker & 'i am going spinning' (Marc), and possibly stevelewis43010.
Got a couple of different marks that i'm planning on hitting.
Mr Zippy (Iestyn) - you've been quiet - you up for a reccie on Sat?
S
Mr Zzippy
15-10-2009, 02:56
Hi all just posting quickly as I`m about to head down West to mission control!! (well the in-laws static!) in Lydstep, my base for the next couple of days providing I can find the bloody place :crazy: I`ve got a shortlist of possible marks and hoping to get a session in as soon as ive dropped my stuff off! the plan is to get 2 or maybe 3 short sessions in each day (early morning over high; afternoon over low and evening over high) everything bar the kitchen sink has been crammed in the car including the dog!! so all i need is mr spikey to play ball and the weather to remain!! will post on the weekend.
Si, i may be comming home sat (depends if the in-laws are back down, they were reluctant to come home earlier with all the nice weather!!) but could meet for an early sesh in the morning :victory: have to take the FPO out sat night for her "letting" me go and "arranging accomodation"!!! I`ll pm you my mobile.
Z
Lewisman
15-10-2009, 16:41
any updates on the kit? and have we been granted permossion to use the wsf logo?
Unfortunately, after a couple of PM's to try and get permission, i didnt get a reply. I was gonna just chance it and use the WSF logo anyway, but i had a 'sensible' moment, and decided not to.
So, it's all generic 'Welsh' logo's (sorry Griff) for the gear, which is being made as we speak.
S
Unfortunately, after a couple of PM's to try and get permission, i didnt get a reply. I was gonna just chance it and use the WSF logo anyway, but i had a 'sensible' moment, and decided not to.
So, it's all generic 'Welsh' logo's (sorry Griff) for the gear, which is being made as we speak.
S
Never mind Si,, we wouldn't want blue logo's interrupting the beauty of the "y ddraig goch" would we??? can't wait now, its like looking forward to crimbo... Marc. :bones::crazy::bones:
Never mind Si,, we wouldn't want blue logo's interrupting the beauty of the "y ddraig goch" would we??? can't wait now, its like looking forward to crimbo... Marc. :bones::crazy::bones:
areithi Cymraeg Marc? I didn't think so!!
As we're fishing in Wales I suppose I can't moan. I resisted for a long tiem LewisMan, but you got your rise out of me! Good luck to all on their recce's this weekend - make sure to leave some fish for the 24th!
Lewisman
16-10-2009, 15:04
As we're fishing in Wales I suppose I can't moan. I resisted for a long tiem LewisMan, but you got your rise out of me! Good luck to all on their recce's this weekend - make sure to leave some fish for the 24th!
There's a forward reconnaissance mission setting off early tomorrow morning!!!!
Griff . . . . knew if i twitched that W-Claw long enough, you'd take a bite!!! :lmao:
Hopefully more pics of fish & stunning locations by tomorrow evening!!
Also Griff, i'll give you a bell tomorrow when we're down there to see if we can manage to meet up to chuck a couple of lures / partake in an aperetif !! :group::drunk: It'd be rude not to.
Bungle-on !!!!
S
Oh also, got permission to use WSF logo late last night - may be too late though for this occassion, as gear is being made!! Hope you all like what i've done with it?? Pink & Green yeh Zzippy ????
Where is everyone off tomorrow?
Hopefully I'm out after the bass from my boat...but could be tempted into a beer or two?
[QUOTE=Lewisman;2191098]
Also Griff, i'll give you a bell tomorrow when we're down there to see if we can manage to meet up to chuck a couple of lures / partake in an aperetif !! :group::drunk: It'd be rude not to.
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I'm out with Tom (Spit66) & my mate tomorrow over low water. Might go elsewhere afterwards. Give me a buzz on my mobile in the afternoon if you like. I won't be staying late as I hope to get a pass for Sunday as well!
Okay guys, here are the details:
Meet 9am Saturday 24th October at the Wisemans Bridge Inn, Wisemans Bridge, South Pembrokeshire. Wisemans Bridge is clearly signed from the A477 Pembroke Dock/Tenby road, between Llanteg and Saundersfoot. Follow the signs, go through Sunny Hill and come down to the bottom of the hill (narrow lanes - beware!) where the pub will be on your left. Plenty of FREE off-road parking on either side of the road right by the beach.
The pub will be open from 9am and we can use the bar area for a chat and look at maps etc, and they will have tea & coffee for purchase and hopefully bacon rolls.
I suggest we head off to our chosen marks in groups by 10am and fish as long as you choose, returning to the pub when you are done. They serve food from 6pm so there is the chance to stop and have a good chat afterwards.
For those unfamiliar to the area we will be able to offer suggestions on marks that will be fishable in the prevailing weather, but will not have personal experience on all of them. Can I suggest you all have a look at maps, reference books, google earth etc before coming down? Nearest Tackle Shop is in Tenby (I've not been there myself), but hopefully you will all have your own gear.
I hate to be boring but please note:
You are all responsible for your own safety and if bringing youngsters please take extra care. I would suggest I keep a register of contact numbers for everyone just in case (i'll take these on the day).
This is purely a social meet and no entry fees or registration are required. Consequently there are no prizes or rewards but please do take photos of any fish to share with us!
I would kindly request that we fish on a Catch-and-Release basis so we do not impact local stocks too much (I have to fish here when you have all gone :laugh:).
If you have ordered T-shirts etc from LewisMan please ensure you have payment for him on the day as he has organised this at his own expense and at cost price.
I aim to PM everyone who has expressed an interest through the course of the week. If you could confirm attendance (just so we don't wait for you to arrive if you aren't coming) and PM me if you want more details. I see no need to limit numbers, so if you want to join us, just let me know.
See you on the 24th - Tim.
Lewisman
19-10-2009, 12:03
Great work Tim !!!! :clap2::clap::yahoo::1a::bounce::punk:
Must've been a hard job reccy'ing all those pubs (10 or 12 wasnt it???:spiteful::drunk:!!!!) Just joking of course!! Nice arrangements - very sociable, which is the goal of the day, and Luke & I will be there :victory:.
On Tim's point of anyone bringing kids along, Luke will be with me, he's 8 (as of today!!), and he and I have fished quite a few of the venues down there over the past few weeks, and there are some that are very safe and suitable for youngsters - again, we can have a chat about that when we meet in the morning, and 'advice' on those marks will be available . . .alternatively, just tag along with us !!
See you all on Saturday morning (and again at 6pm for a pint hopefully !!).
Simon.
Well done Tim, cracking job, how the fekk did you get the boozer to agree to open at 9.00am??? My local landlord would have said you can meet up in the carpark, bring a flask and keep the noise down..:laugh:
just checked tide times for Tenby, and they are as follows:-
Sat 24 Oct
LW - HW - LW - HW
03:58 - 10:15 - 16:23 - 22:35
2.6 m - 7.1 m - 2.8 m - 6.6 m
this is the prediction from easytide,, :victory: Marc..
Nice work Tim, top man for organising it:clap2::clap2: You can even cast into the sea from the pub's balcony at high tide!!!! Can't wait :)
Well done Tim, cracking job, how the fekk did you get the boozer to agree to open at 9.00am??? My local landlord would have said you can meet up in the carpark, bring a flask and keep the noise down..:laugh:
My natural charm, Marc :laugh:
That and the promise of 20+ hairy-ar*ed and thirsty plug fishermen to feed and water in the evening! I think they do B&B anyhow so have staff in to open up.
Tides are good - medium sized and we can fish from high water right down (less risk of being cut-off on unfamiliar marks) , and even the start of the flood. Depends on how committed people are!
Lewisman
19-10-2009, 15:48
Depends on how committed people are!
There'll be plenty there that ought to be !!! :crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:
:secret: :crazy: http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-char039.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) :crazy: :secret:
Boozzard
19-10-2009, 18:53
Hi All,
Yeah i'll be coming down with Marc, I can't wait and be really good to meet you all.
Cheers,
Hywel
Hi All,
Yeah i'll be coming down with Marc, I can't wait and be really good to meet you all.
Cheers,
Hywel
We'll have to start some serious googling Hywel.. but i'm sure Luke or George will show us the best marks, :laugh::crazy::laugh:
We'll have to start some serious googling Hywel.. but i'm sure Luke or George will show us the best marks, :laugh::crazy::laugh:
They'll show you, Marc - but they drive a hard bargain! Be cheaper asking me or Si!
im realy interested in coming down,anyone from the rhondda wants to come with me to share cost pm me.
also iv put a add in classifieds looking for some gear .
tight lines roamer.
Tim, there will be two of us.........and we love fishing the start of the flood, so we might be a little late back :victory::victory::victory:
We be in the car-park in a turkish blue 'Megabass' van!
Mr Lewis, exactly what garments did I order? and how is payment to be made??
Lewisman
19-10-2009, 22:28
Mr Lewis, exactly what garments did I order? and how is payment to be made??
I havent got the details to hand, but from memory, it was 3 polo shirts & a hoody - does that sound about right? Payment will be cash or cheque, or similar, if that's any good to you? Let me know if that's a prob :thumbs: i'm sure payment via lures can be arranged if you fancy a bit of bartering !!!:laugh::crazy: Or you can show me one of those super-dooper-big-bass marks of yours!! Actually - youd've had to have ordered about 100 garments to cover that!!!
I havent got the details to hand, but from memory, it was 3 polo shirts & a hoody - does that sound about right? Payment will be cash or cheque, or similar, if that's any good to you? Let me know if that's a prob :thumbs: i'm sure payment via lures can be arranged if you fancy a bit of bartering !!!:laugh::crazy: Or you can show me one of those super-dooper-big-bass marks of yours!! Actually - youd've had to have ordered about 100 garments to cover that!!!
Cool, one for me/pops/bro and a hoody for me on the cold winter plugging marks I fish:cold::cold:
Lewisman
19-10-2009, 23:04
I managed to intercept the order & get the WSF logo on, as well as our Dragon!!!
Hopefully the gear will look the biz. Prices will be very close to the numbers i indicated - just waiting for him to firm-up the origination costs (should know tomorrow). All the gear will be ready for Sat morning though!!
Looking forward to Sat - exciting init !!!
S
mosseydog
19-10-2009, 23:25
Hi Guys cant wait for the weekend and to put faces to those I've not met.
Bringing a mate from work whos just started and yet to catch on a lure, would be a good time to get him one:)
I am going spinning
20-10-2009, 08:50
im realy interested in coming down,anyone from the rhondda wants to come with me to share cost pm me.
also iv put a add in classifieds looking for some gear .
tight lines roamer.
look forward to seeing you there.
Marc
im realy interested in coming down,anyone from the rhondda wants to come with me to share cost pm me.
also iv put a add in classifieds looking for some gear .
tight lines roamer.
Hello Jeff, it looks like you're starting to get the bug m8 :laugh:, I know that Mr Zzippy lives up the Rhondda somewhere, so drop him a PM as i think he's coming too. Marc. :victory:
Spitfire66
20-10-2009, 13:32
im realy interested in coming down,anyone from the rhondda wants to come with me to share cost pm me.
also iv put a add in classifieds looking for some gear .
tight lines roamer.
got a link to the ad? (what you after?)
got a link to the ad? (what you after?)
There you go Tom,, http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209249
Marc..:victory:
Okay guys, here are the details:
Meet 9am Saturday 24th October at the Wisemans Bridge Inn, Wisemans Bridge, South Pembrokeshire. Wisemans Bridge is clearly signed from the A477 Pembroke Dock/Tenby road, between Llanteg and Saundersfoot. Follow the signs, go through Sunny Hilland come down to the bottom of the hill (narrow lanes - beware!) where the pub will be on your left. Plenty of FREE off-road parking on either side of the road right by the beach.
The pub will be open from 9am and we can use the bar area for a chat and look at maps etc, and they will have tea & coffee for purchase and hopefully bacon rolls.
I suggest we head off to our chosen marks in groups by 10am and fish as long as you choose, returning to the pub when you are done. They serve food from 6pm so there is the chance to stop and have a good chat afterwards.
For those unfamiliar to the area we will be able to offer suggestions on marks that will be fishable in the prevailing weather, but will not have personal experience on all of them. Can I suggest you all have a look at maps, reference books, google earth etc before coming down? Nearest Tackle Shop is in Tenby (I've not been there myself), but hopefully you will all have your own gear.
I hate to be boring but please note:
You are all responsible for your own safety and if bringing youngsters please take extra care. I would suggest I keep a register of contact numbers for everyone just in case (i'll take these on the day).
This is purely a social meet and no entry fees or registration are required. Consequently there are no prizes or rewards but please do take photos of any fish to share with us!
I would kindly request that we fish on a Catch-and-Release basis so we do not impact local stocks too much (I have to fish here when you have all gone :laugh:).
If you have ordered T-shirts etc from LewisMan please ensure you have payment for him on the day as he has organised this at his own expense and at cost price.
I aim to PM everyone who has expressed an interest through the course of the week. If you could confirm attendance (just so we don't wait for you to arrive if you aren't coming) and PM me if you want more details. I see no need to limit numbers, so if you want to join us, just let me know.
See you on the 24th - Tim.
Just in case people think they are lost...its actually Summerhill...not Sunny Hill
I'm going to do my best to meet you guys there
Matt
got a link to the ad? (what you after?)
well looking for middle of the road gear to get me going but mostly looking for some modern lures .seen a add from garry evans for the bushwhacker and free reel for £60 but would love it if someone was selling up the lot breathable waders fish grip tool ect.
ps what ever tackle it is its got to be lucky.
also friend wanted to show how to get the best out of it and take pics of myself with big fish,lol.
Just in case people think they are lost...its actually Summerhill...not Sunny Hill
I'm going to do my best to meet you guys there
Matt
I stand corrected! Matt - you're fishing on your own for being a smart ar*e :laugh::laugh:
Lewisman
20-10-2009, 21:55
Discovered that i work just a few miles from the Shimano Service Centre in Felindre :victory:!! So, dropped the Technium in for a service today, and should be getting it back on Thursday :yahoo:. So, that should be tip-top :kissing:
Rod is clean. Need to select my lures for the day - that can wait until Friday evening, as some will be weather-dependant. Bass grabber is clean & lubricated. Should probably give my foreceps a clean down & lubrication. Need to remember to charge my digicam.
It's all about the weather now!! That'll dictate specific marks for Saturday - OS Map ready, and weather being monitored (not that they have a clue beyond tomorrow :crazy:)!!
:yahoo::bounce::punk::bounce::wiggle::bounce::fish ing::bounce::clap:
Discovered that i work just a few miles from the Shimano Service Centre in Felindre :victory:!! So, dropped the Technium in for a service today, and should be getting it back on Thursday :yahoo:. So, that should be tip-top :kissing:
Rod is clean. Need to select my lures for the day - that can wait until Friday evening, as some will be weather-dependant. Bass grabber is clean & lubricated. Should probably give my foreceps a clean down & lubrication. Need to remember to charge my digicam.
It's all about the weather now!! That'll dictate specific marks for Saturday - OS Map ready, and weather being monitored (not that they have a clue beyond tomorrow :crazy:)!!
:laugh::laugh::laugh: CALM DOWN SI,, DIDN'T ANYONE TELL YOU ITS A MEET NOT A COMP???..
:shutup::crazy::shutup: MARC.
Mr Zzippy
20-10-2009, 23:55
There's a forward reconnaissance mission setting off early tomorrow morning!!!!
Griff . . . . knew if i twitched that W-Claw long enough, you'd take a bite!!! :lmao:
Hopefully more pics of fish & stunning locations by tomorrow evening!!
Also Griff, i'll give you a bell tomorrow when we're down there to see if we can manage to meet up to chuck a couple of lures / partake in an aperetif !! :group::drunk: It'd be rude not to.
Bungle-on !!!!
S
Oh also, got permission to use WSF logo late last night - may be too late though for this occassion, as gear is being made!! Hope you all like what i've done with it?? Pink & Green yeh Zzippy ????
:crazy: not sure bout pink will clash with them rods and hats!!! :crazy:
:bones: as long as its chartreuse green!!!:bones:
have not been online for a few days due to unforseen family circumstances, but a massive thanks to Tim and Si for making this meet happen and all their hardwork and effort, i know i speak for everyone attending that is massively appreciated. :notworthy
See you all on Saturday gents.
Lewisman
21-10-2009, 19:08
:laugh::laugh::laugh: CALM DOWN SI,, DIDN'T ANYONE TELL YOU ITS A MEET NOT A COMP???..
:shutup::crazy::shutup: MARC.
I'm like that before every fishing trip . . . . i probably won't sleep a wink on Friday night!! Can't help it . . . . i'm like a kid on Xmas Eve!!!:crazy::crazy:
Just gonna spool some fresh line onto Luke Basswalker's reel!! Then gonna check my trebles & slip rings!!
Heavy showers forecast for morning but clearing in afternoon :) So waterproofs ready chaps :) Can't wait to start!!!
I'm like that before every fishing trip . . . . i probably won't sleep a wink on Friday night!! Can't help it . . . . i'm like a kid on Xmas Eve!!!:crazy::crazy:
LOL,, its great innit,,, you know that in 52 hours from now, there is no way we are gonna be able to get to sleep.. :laugh: :yawn: :laugh:
Lewisman
22-10-2009, 09:09
If the weather forecast stays as it is, it'll be baton-down-the-hatches fishing on Saturday morning!!!
He who dares Rodney . . . . he who dares!!!!!
At least we won't have to battle flat-calm gin-clear conditions!! I tend to do better in a bit of the wild-stuff!!
:crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:
LOL,, its great innit,,, you know that in 52 hours from now, there is no way we are gonna be able to get to sleep.. :laugh: :yawn: :laugh:
I woke up and shot out of bed this morning. I'd dreamt I was late....and it's Thursday !! :hammer:
I've just done a trawl of the weather sites and it looks a bit precarious for saturday...
http://magicseaweed.com/spot-forecast-detail.php?spotId=33×tamp=1256385600
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=47851
if you look at the windguru above, its forecasting gusts to 40 mph.. so that should make for some interesting scenarios..:laugh::crazy::laugh:
Lewisman
22-10-2009, 16:35
We'll see who's hardcore & who's not then!!!!
:laugh::laugh::laugh: Robson Green fans need not apply..:crazy::crazy::crazy: YEEEHAAAARR!!!
Lewisman
22-10-2009, 16:48
It's just gonna make choice of mark more critical - plenty of places to tuck away, but finding the right ones will be key.
http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/madowney63/wthr22.gif PARDON SI??? I CAN'T HEAR YOU IN THIS WIND...:laugh:
Lewisman
22-10-2009, 16:57
http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/madowney63/wthr22.gif PARDON SI??? I CAN'T HEAR YOU IN THIS WIND...:laugh:
Don't worry . . . . . . . I'll be tucking in behind you!! :crazy::cold:
LMAO, i hope i don't get any wind knots..:unsure:
been having trouble with wind for a while .
Lewisman
22-10-2009, 21:16
Got my Technium back from Shimano Felindre today (popped up there . . 6 miles from work). New bearing fitted, and spick-&-span !!!! Gonna tie a new leader on & it'll be ready for action . . . . although, with the water coloured, i'm tempted to go straight-through!!!
mosseydog
22-10-2009, 21:31
Got my Technium back from Shimano Felindre today (popped up there . . 6 miles from work). New bearing fitted, and spick-&-span !!!! Gonna tie a new leader on & it'll be ready for action . . . . although, with the water coloured, i'm tempted to go straight-through!!!
Si, whats the cost for a service?
Lewisman
22-10-2009, 21:37
Si, whats the cost for a service?
Honest answer . . not entirely sure. I noticed some roughness on the last couple of outings. Awesome guys there - sorted me out F.O.C !! Now that's what i call service. I think that they could see that it was relatively new (only bought in around March), well looked after kit, and so sorted me accordingly. Also, they turn it around very quickly (48hrs).
They have a website, if you do a search for Shimano Felindre, and from memory, i think that it's about 8 - £10 per hour labour - but cant imagine these boys taking long to do a job, as that's all they do.
Lovely spot they are in too . . . out in the sticks !!!
Si, whats the cost for a service?
Mosseydog, I got my stradic back from them the other week......after a new set up gears/shaft (basically all the innards!) and they only charged me £21 :punk:
Does make you wonder where the rest of the expensive parts are on the reel though :g::g::g::g:
mosseydog
22-10-2009, 21:53
Honest answer . . not entirely sure. I noticed some roughness on the last couple of outings. Awesome guys there - sorted me out F.O.C !! Now that's what i call service. I think that they could see that it was relatively new (only bought in around March), well looked after kit, and so sorted me accordingly. Also, they turn it around very quickly (48hrs).
They have a website, if you do a search for Shimano Felindre, and from memory, i think that it's about 8 - £10 per hour labour - but cant imagine these boys taking long to do a job, as that's all they do.
Lovely spot they are in too . . . out in the sticks !!!
Thanks for that, mine can go on a quick Winter Holiday when it gets snowy unless something happens before then.
mosseydog
22-10-2009, 21:54
Mosseydog, I got my stradic back from them the other week......after a new set up gears/shaft (basically all the innards!) and they only charged me £21 :punk:
Does make you wonder where the rest of the expensive parts are on the reel though :g::g::g::g:
:thumbs:just spotted your post too, sounds well worth it
Mr Zzippy
22-10-2009, 23:18
Hi Simon any updates on our kit?
itching to see what you have had arranged :punk::punk:
any chance of a sneak preview? lol
glad u decided on the gold and black lace with sequin decal!!!! :help:
Lewisman
22-10-2009, 23:24
Hi Simon any updates on our kit?
itching to see what you have had arranged :punk::punk:
any chance of a sneak preview? lol
glad u decided on the gold and black lace with sequin decal!!!! :help:
HHHHhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
If i'm honest, i'm a little nervous there . . . . . . the postal strikes slowed down the delivery of the base garments, which has slowed down the embroidery . . . . . it's gonna be touch-and-go !!!! I'm hoping to get the stuff by end of play tomorrow. . . . may involve a bit of farting-around and travelling-around for me after work tomorrow, but hopefully it'll be ok!!
My reputation is at stake on delivering on the clothing . . . . so this guy better not let me down . . . .it's turning into a last-minute job though!!!
S
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 08:30
I was chatting with Luke last night . . turns-out that his best mate in school has got a birthday party tomorrow . . bowling . . cimena . . etc....
So i asked Luke what he was gonna do, as it clashes with the fishing, and i want him to do what ever he wants . . no pressure from me.
Well . . no contest . . . as he said, "i've seen that film anyway, and it's only a party" !!!! Fishing all the way :punk:!!!! Good lad !!!!!
Oh . . and looks like the forecast has eased a little . . . not so much rain . . . and just a Force 6 now !!!! Yeeehaaaaaa!!!!!!
Well done luke, beter to see the real comedy in action in and gales :)
Do we know how many are coming to the meet?
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 09:26
Well done luke, beter to see the real comedy in action in and gales :)
Do we know how many are coming to the meet?
I think that Griff will have the best perspective on that one, as he's been keeping tabs . .. . . . i think that around 25 have indicated that they are coming, so perhaps 15-20 in reality? We'll see in the morning!!
Hopefully i will be there off out soon to fill the car
been having problems with builders and My Ann so may not be able to make it don't wait for me if i can make it i will be there early so don't wait for me if i'm not there
How the hell can you make a custom staircase in the house that dosen't go up to the landing ffs fgair do's to them they have made a lovely job of the staircase it just don't fit
stressed me you bet dai
Until we know who braves the weather, it's hard to be sure, but I am expecting at least twenty of us tomorrow morning. Should be a nice mixed group and we can discuss what marks and what groups to fish in when we get there. I am hoping some of the more experienced guys will be happy to take a couple of less experienced guys with them, just so they get a chance to be somewhere sensible and have a chance of a fish.
The weather is the big challenge - if only we could swap today for tomorrow :wallbash:! I am half an hour away from where we are meeting and we have bright skies and absolutely zero wind right now. Bear in mind I am 600+ feet above sea level here, it must be gorgeous down at the coast.
Oh well at least we can have a beer together afterwards :drunk:
Watched the weather this morning and the forecast is for it to clear tomorrow by about half eleven. I think more than the one cup of coffee may be called for in the morning and hopefully clear skies wont be far behind !! The weather for the drive down though looks grim !!
The rain may actually flatten the water off a touch? Get out there in waterproofs I reckon - no guts, no glory!
I was chatting with Luke last night . . turns-out that his best mate in school has got a birthday party tomorrow . . bowling . . cimena . . etc....
So i asked Luke what he was gonna do, as it clashes with the fishing, and i want him to do what ever he wants . . no pressure from me.
Well . . no contest . . . as he said, "i've seen that film anyway, and it's only a party" !!!! Fishing all the way :punk:!!!! Good lad !!!!!
Oh . . and looks like the forecast has eased a little . . . not so much rain . . . and just a Force 6 now !!!! Yeeehaaaaaa!!!!!!
:laugh::laugh::laugh: I pity his future Wife or should i say Fishing Widow, (thats if he's ever got time to go and meet any girls LOL). Good lad..:punk:
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 11:53
OoooooooooooooOoooooooooHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Just spoke to my man!! The stuff arrived, and is being embroidered right now!!! He's confident of hitting the dead-line of later today!!
You'll know if he has, as i'll be modelling it on here tonight to whet your appetites, and make the guys who didnt order anything jealous !!!! :2:
OoooooooooooooOoooooooooHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Just spoke to my man!! The stuff arrived, and is being embroidered right now!!! He's confident of hitting the dead-line of later today!!
You'll know if he has, as i'll be modelling it on here tonight to whet your appetites, and make the guys who didnt order anything jealous !!!! :2:
Don't try mine on - it won't fit after you've been in it :doh:
Seriously though, well done Si as this will be a close-run deadline!
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 11:59
Don't try mine on - it won't fit after you've been in it :doh:
Seriously though, well done Si as this will be a close-run deadline!
Your special-order of Boxers & Vest was what delayed it !!! :drunk:
Getting the Union jack on the ar5e was a major operation !!! & i will try them on, just to have a little 'scratch' :spiteful:
Your special-order of Boxers & Vest was what delayed it !!! :drunk:
Getting the Union jack on the ar5e was a major operation !!! & i will try them on, just to have a little 'scratch' :spiteful:
Mmmm - nice!
Just spoke with the Landlord at the Wisemans Bridge Inn to confirm all okay. He will make sure that he is ready for us all from 8:45am latest. Tea & coffee, and bacon rolls available. Sounds a top chap and I think we will need to get in out of the rain anyhow!
Just spoken too my Ann GREEN LIGHT
Well done Ann, just make his 'to do' list a bit longer !!!! ;) I sure she'll get a stick of rock as a present!!!:)
Just spoken too my Ann GREEN LIGHT
Nice one Dai,, see you there bud', Marc.. :punk:
Well done Ann, just make his 'to do' list a bit longer !!!! ;) I sure she'll get a stick of rock as a present!!!:)
when Bob rang me the other night she went to bed sulking and told me to put kill yourself at the top of my to do list
Ok, 2 sticks of rock and some candyfloss then? Just tell her it's a tackle tarts convention!!!:)
Ok, 2 sticks of rock and some candyfloss then? Just tell her it's a tackle tarts convention!!!:)
Right thats the Boner got out and the TR4 the salina is on the boner the duran's in the box ready to go on the TR4 probably made a mistake as i have just reversed the line on the reels but what the hell got half a dozen or so lures packed into my old paint bucket the softies are already in the car just have to remember my cold box and a box of squid[who said i cant cheat] out of the freezer fill the car up get a couple of pasties and a bottle of milk and i'm sorted
see you all in the morning dai
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 14:50
All my lures are packed, Im ready to go
Im standin here just by the door
I won’t wake-up the misses to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin, Its early morn
The Bass are waitin, I’ve got the horn
Already Im so excited, I might cry
So fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go (mind the treble)
Cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love to go
There’s so many times Ive used the Zonk
So many times Ive played them in
I tell you now, they mean everything
Evry place I go, Ill think of Bass
Evry gulley i see, Ill think of Bass
When I go out, Ill take my Boga Grip
So fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like youll never let me go (mind out for the Gill Rakers!!)
cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, i love the craic
Now the time has come to release you
One more time
Let me kiss you (Rex)
Then off you go
Ill be on my way
Dream about the ‘double’ to come
When I won’t have to knock you on the head
About the times, I lost my favourite Z-Claw
Oh, fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go (watch the spikey bits!!)
cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Dont know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love to catch
But, Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love the take
Words and music by John ‘Lewisman’ Denver
All my lures are packed, Im ready to go
Im standin here just by the door
I won’t wake-up the misses to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin, Its early morn
The Bass are waitin, I’ve got the horn
Already Im so excited, I might cry
So fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go (mind the treble)
Cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love to go
There’s so many times Ive used the Zonk
So many times Ive played them in
I tell you now, they mean everything
Evry place I go, Ill think of Bass
Evry gulley i see, Ill think of Bass
When I go out, Ill take my Boga Grip
So fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like youll never let me go (mind out for the Gill Rakers!!)
cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, i love the craic
Now the time has come to release you
One more time
Let me kiss you (Rex)
Then off you go
Ill be on my way
Dream about the ‘double’ to come
When I won’t have to knock you on the head
About the times, I lost my favourite Z-Claw
Oh, fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go (watch the spikey bits!!)
cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Dont know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love to catch
But, Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love the take
Words and music by John ‘Lewisman’ Denver
Brilliant too much time on your hands but brilliant all the same
Brilliant too much time on your hands but brilliant all the same
I agree totally! Simon we need to talk: just what are they paying you for over there :crazy: :laugh:
When are you going to sing this song, before or after the meet?:crazy:
just got back from garry evans with my new whacker and free reel a abu ultracast ult 4000 looks the biz hope its a lucky outfit.
see you in the morning.
tight lines roamer.
I am going spinning
23-10-2009, 15:41
just got back from garry evans with my new whacker and free reel a abu ultracast ult 4000 looks the biz hope its a lucky outfit.
see you in the morning.
tight lines roamer.
Sounds a good deal.
the rods a short 7ft i wanted the 8ft 6in to also use on the golden greys on llangennith, never mind as long as its a lucky rod lol.
see you tommoro m8.
Brilliant too much time on your hands but brilliant all the same
:crazy::crazy::crazy: 'COS YOUR LEAVING IN A WHITE VAN, LOCK UP THAT CRAZY FISHERMAN,,, :laugh::laugh::laugh: you've certainly got it bad Si',, Marc..
just got back from garry evans with my new whacker and free reel a abu ultracast ult 4000 looks the biz hope its a lucky outfit.
see you in the morning.
tight lines roamer.
I currently use a 7ft whacker jeff, cracking little rods,, and the abu's a tidy little reel too.. Marc..
:crazy::crazy::crazy: 'COS YOUR LEAVING IN A WHITE VAN, LOCK UP THAT CRAZY FISHERMAN,,, :laugh::laugh::laugh: you've certainly got it bad Si',, Marc..
Well i'll be arriving in a white fiesta
Well i'll be arriving in a white fiesta
LOL, its my grandsons birthday today so he's climbing all over me singing the "iggle piggle" song (dont ask) so i quoted your post dai by accident instead of simons, arrrrrrrgghhh, (bloody kids) :laugh::victory:
LOL, its my grandsons birthday today so he's climbing all over me singing the "iggle piggle" song (dont ask) so i quoted your post dai by accident instead of simons, arrrrrrrgghhh, (bloody kids) :laugh::victory:
We were ment to be having our Josh[grandson] over tonight but as we have all the doors, cornice's, drawer fronts and other assorted bits of kitchen stored in the living room it,s not a good idea it.s bad enough trying to keep Mik[the mutt] from unpacking and climing all over them
mosseydog
23-10-2009, 17:43
All my lures are packed, Im ready to go
Im standin here just by the door
I won’t wake-up the misses to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin, Its early morn
The Bass are waitin, I’ve got the horn
Already Im so excited, I might cry
So fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go (mind the treble)
Cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love to go
There’s so many times Ive used the Zonk
So many times Ive played them in
I tell you now, they mean everything
Evry place I go, Ill think of Bass
Evry gulley i see, Ill think of Bass
When I go out, Ill take my Boga Grip
So fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like youll never let me go (mind out for the Gill Rakers!!)
cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, i love the craic
Now the time has come to release you
One more time
Let me kiss you (Rex)
Then off you go
Ill be on my way
Dream about the ‘double’ to come
When I won’t have to knock you on the head
About the times, I lost my favourite Z-Claw
Oh, fish me and catch for me
Tell me that you’ll weigh-it for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go (watch the spikey bits!!)
cause Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Dont know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love to catch
But, Im leavin on a Bass Meet
Don’t know when Ill be back again
Oh Bass, I love the take
Words and music by John ‘Lewisman’ Denver
:hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer:
:roll1::roll1::roll1::roll1::roll1::roll1:
Totally mad, love it
Spitfire66
23-10-2009, 18:47
hope you guys all have a blast & that a few fish are taken :)
looking forward to the pics
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 19:02
Ok, not everything went exactly to plan, as time was against me . . .
But, here we have a sample of the Team T-Shirts's . . . .
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv264/Lewisman_bucket/IMG00186.jpg
. . . and the Hoody . . .
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv264/Lewisman_bucket/IMG00191.jpg
Thank-you to 'Luke Basswalker' for modelling the gear for us !!!
I didnt manage to get the WSF Logo onto the T-Shirts & Polo Shirts, because, basically, we ran out of time. These things were embroidered today! Sorry! But, if anyone wants any more gear, then i can get it fully logo'd up.
Final costs (including origination costs) are . . .
T-Shirt . . . £8
Polo . . . £10
Hoody . . . £14
I hope that's ok for everyone that ordered the kit? If not, please let me know.
See ya in the morning (in me new gear !!!) :victory:
hope you guys all have a blast & that a few fish are taken :)
looking forward to the pics
Hey bud', it's a shame you had to go home just before the meet, but hopefully if we get it off the ground proper, you'll be able to make next years meet /comp??? speak to you soon matey. Marc.. :victory:
Spitfire66
23-10-2009, 19:09
Hey bud', it's a shame you had to go home just before the meet, but hopefully if we get it off the ground proper, you'll be able to make next years meet /comp??? speak to you soon matey. Marc.. :victory:
Hopefully next year (was already booked this year)
will be seeing you guys before then Im sure ;)
Simon those t shirts and hoodies look great,, can't wait to see my little "chuckle belly" stretching the fabric to the max...:laugh: :shutup: :laugh:
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 19:25
Hope you boys like em', i've been rushing around after work today trying to get em' sorted.
btw . . . if anyone who didnt order anything see's them tomorrow, and then wants some gear, then i've got it set-up that we can order more stuff next week (as someone has already enquired about a Hoody).
Again, i must reiterate, that i'm not making any money on this at all, i assure you (hopefully the prices speak for themselves on that also).
:victory:
Luke Basswalker
23-10-2009, 19:44
do you like the t-shirts ?
c you in the morning.:victory:
I am going spinning
23-10-2009, 19:48
do you like the t-shirts ?
c you in the morning.:victory:
Bright and early. I wonder if you can catch a bass that weigh's more in pounds than years you are old? There is a target for you catch a double figure bass before you hit double figures.
With the fish you have caught this year, I fancy your chances young Luke.
Go get them bass:victory:
Bright and early. I wonder if you can catch a bass that weigh's more in pounds than years you are old? There is a target for you catch a double figure bass before you hit double figures.
With the fish you have caught this year, I fancy your chances young Luke.
Go get them bass:victory:
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw022.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) FFS,, don't encourage him, he outfishes most of us as it is!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw022.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
I am going spinning
23-10-2009, 20:01
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw022.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) FFS,, don't encourage him, he outfishes most of us as it is!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw022.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Pressure on tomorrow lets see if he does it again!:laugh:
Simon,
Cracking job on the clothing - I am sure George & I will be ordering more!
Luke, nice modelling job - better get onto the Next catalogue for some work (maybe let your second teeth arrive first though :laugh:).
See you all in the morning and let's hope the weather lets us get after those bass!
cheers - Tim.
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 20:27
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw022.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) FFS,, don't encourage him, he outfishes most of us as it is!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw022.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::preachon::pre achon::preachon:
just had my first fish on my new today whacker and abu reel,not a spikey but a green fish around 6 or 7lb from our local fresh water on a plug that cost me £2.50p from the market last week.
hope its a lucky rod.
tight lines and see you tommoro.
mosseydog
23-10-2009, 21:34
Nice one Roamer, I might use my 7 footer, or maybe the boner, If its really coloured will use the Boner and get the big boys out if all else fails, Saltiga popper & NoAlibi:crazy:
PS Jeff, hope theres not to much mud about:shutup:
Lovely job with the clothing Lewisman,
see you all tomorrow, Bringing one of my mates from work whos going after his first bass or lure caught fish:victory:, just put a selection of lures together for him to use.
It very wet and windy down tenby tonight :( but hopefully the rain will have blown away late morning. See you all tomorrow morning, take it easy on way down chaps with the bad weather 1st thing.
Van is packed up and ready to go......see you gents in the morning :thumbs:
Lewisman
23-10-2009, 22:52
Van is packed up and ready to go......see you gents in the morning :thumbs:
See ya in the morning !!! :victory:
Mr Zzippy
23-10-2009, 23:14
Ok, not everything went exactly to plan, as time was against me . . .
But, here we have a sample of the Team T-Shirts's . . . .
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv264/Lewisman_bucket/IMG00186.jpg
. . . and the Hoody . . .
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv264/Lewisman_bucket/IMG00191.jpg
Thank-you to 'Luke Basswalker' for modelling the gear for us !!!
I didnt manage to get the WSF Logo onto the T-Shirts & Polo Shirts, because, basically, we ran out of time. These things were embroidered today! Sorry! But, if anyone wants any more gear, then i can get it fully logo'd up.
Final costs (including origination costs) are . . .
T-Shirt . . . £8
Polo . . . £10
Hoody . . . £14
I hope that's ok for everyone that ordered the kit? If not, please let me know.
See ya in the morning (in me new gear !!!) :victory:
fantastic job Si, will be worn with pride! just gonna quadruple check my gear!!! lol. see you all in the dawn :crazy:
Well lads the big day has arrived, i've been waking up on the hour every hour throughout the night so feel as though i haven't slept at all,,:laugh:
But WTF, can't wait to hit the beach and get into some serious fishing..
See you all in a couple of hours, :group: Marc. :victory:
which way is pembroke lol ?
have been lookin for my little book fishing the pembroke coat malcom halpenny but cant find it.
havent had alot of time to google any marks but it will be like being out in ierland lets see whats round the next corner.
punctures done.
Brilliant effort chaps! Twenty two bass fishermen in West Wales in testing weather conditions - good effort! No-one cried off and we had a fair few fish between us considering the limited areas we were able to fish. I am so chuffed that so many of you made the drive down today- thanks guys. I hope you liked the ground down here and will consider fishing down this way again - whether we have a meet or just as a private trip. Let me know if you are coming - I will try and join you.
Cheers chaps for the support and let's do it all again next year (maybe twice?).
All the best and I hope to meet you all again soon - Tim.
PS Love the T-shirts (wearing mine with pride as we speak).
PPS Don't forget to put your clocks back one hour tonight!
Tim , thanks for organising good day of plugging, great to meet all the guys and the boys, . even though some of us blanked nice to see everyone showing thier catches on the cameras. Thanks to Lewisman for organising the outfits at very short notice. Roll on next year and lets pray for better weather :)
what a great day out ,bit stiff this morning but hey a lazy day today doing nowt just putting my feet up. i wish.
well nice to put faces to names and speak to a few and i came away yesterday knowing alot more about plugging ,oh and i caught two fish ,not the biggest but what a buzz.caught the two fish on the same lure i had my pike on night before £2.50p spitting jack from the market,will defo be takeing the plunge now and my lure collection is only going to grow i hope not looseing to many on the way thanks for a great day.
griff you said yesterday that it was simple to organise i take my hat off to you as the time you have spent looking at marks wreckys pup grub tea coffee all takes time see you soon on the pembroke coast , and my local marks around gower.
tight lines roamer
ps my mate also enjoyed the day.
griff will you pm me your email address so i can send you some pics.
I have just put a post in the other thread and just want to say here
a big
THANKYOU
to everyone that made the day posible
it was a great day but i now need a few days rest
thanks all dai
oh yes nearly forgot i blanked
Brilliant guys - cheers. I will pop up some more pics later as I have some chores to do right now! Glad you all enjoyed it, and we will do it all again next year.
Loving some of the pics already up - especially MosseyDog at Manorbier! Never seen so much white water in one place.
mosseydog
25-10-2009, 10:55
Brilliant guys - cheers. I will pop up some more pics later as I have some chores to do right now! Glad you all enjoyed it, and we will do it all again next year.
Loving some of the pics already up - especially MosseyDog at Manorbier! Never seen so much white water in one place.
Never fished in surf that big before it was Exhilarating, you know when your 6' 8" and the waves are exploding over your head on a couple of occasions that its a bit extreme. Funnily when the first one soaked me and I learnt that my jacket has a hood for a reason I had flashbacks of pictures that were put up of Spitfire66 in a similar situation and thought here we go I'm doing a Spitty:laugh:
Unfortunately no fish for me but wasnt far off from bagging a surfer:crazy:
Thanks guys, for a great day!! :laugh::laugh: Shame we blanked, but we're used to that !! :hammer::hammer:
A little sore this morning and asked my son whether he felt the same way. Nope, I'm fine, came the reply. I'm gettin old !! :wheelchai
Catch you all again soon....Mike & Adam.
Has anyone heard from Iestyn (MrZzippy) today?
Thanks guys, for a great day!! :laugh::laugh: Shame we blanked, but we're used to that !! :hammer::hammer:
A little sore this morning and asked my son whether he felt the same way. Nope, I'm fine, came the reply. I'm gettin old !! :wheelchai
Catch you all again soon....Mike & Adam.
Mike
You were in the right places I reckon, just one of those days. Don't worry as I blanked too! And you weren't the only one with a sore back after yesterday. I am sure you can get it lubricated with some beer :laugh:
Great to see you & Adam, and you can come down with me & George on another day when it's not so wild. We should find some fish I am sure...
Mike
You were in the right places I reckon, just one of those days. Don't worry as I blanked too! And you weren't the only one with a sore back after yesterday. I am sure you can get it lubricated with some beer :laugh:
Great to see you & Adam, and you can come down with me & George on another day when it's not so wild. We should find some fish I am sure...
We may well take you up on that !! It looks like being coloured around here for a while, so we may be back down soon. We'll give you a shout.
:clap3::clap3::clap3:WHAT A SUCCESS!!! 'Nuff said...:victory:
Hats off to you Tim for organising a superb days plugging, top marks for Simon on the fishwear too :victory:
It was a hard day's plugging we thought, many beautiful marks, cracking scenery, excellent water clarity, nice water movement............tremendous pub too, well done on that find!!
Was also great to put many a face to a name, no doubts I'll be bumping into a few of you again :group::group:
When's the next meet mate?
Hey Softie - glad you had a good day and can now understand why we think the area has so much potential. When was the last time you could see the bottom when fishing in more than 2 feet of water, eh? I see no reason why we can't get together again in smaller groups anytime - just PM some of us and we can go any weekends. To be fair it is probably too late in the season to do it on a full scale again this year, but I see no reason why we can't do it next year as soon as there are bass being caught regularly - best to do it before the holiday season is in full swing as some of the beaches (and that pub!) get very busy. I'm sure we'll see over here again soon - I have a couple of the marks from yesterday that I am desperate to crack. May need Iestyn's help on one or two!:victory:
Keep in touch and wear the hoodie with pride! :group:
When was the last time you could see the bottom when fishing in more than 2 feet of water, eh?
Actually Tim, it was the last time I blanked!! Generally, our Gower water is slightly coloured much due to the lack of clean ground on the marks we fish I expect! Remeber, the bass like the dark ground, not the light ground!
We'll meet up again before the supposed 'end' on the season I guess.....but on marks with shallower water maybe :kissing:
Softie - your end or mine, shallow or deep, clear or coloured I'd be keen to fish with you & Jeff so let's see if we can get a sesh together before we hang the rods up for the year? Was great to see the enthusiasm and energy the pair of you have for your fishing though. I was amazed when you both went clambering around that little headland yesterday at Stackpole. You nutters!
I was amazed when you both went clambering around that little headland yesterday at Stackpole. You nutters!
Hey Tim, that ain't nothing bud', you want to see the ground that they call home, :crazy:,
its something that you could never imagine, 200 ft cliffs down to small coves with deep gulleys and "small rockpools" that are probably 10 ft deep, (which you cant see once the sea starts to foam and pushes its way back in :hammer:) also the whole terrain is like some kind of weird moonscape..:bones:
I've discovered that Simon (softie) and Jeff take hardcore Bassing to a whole different level down the gower.. :bones::crazy::bones: Marc...
Tim, clambering is sometimes the only means of access to certain marks.......it keeps the crowds down!
The rods won't be hung up this year mate........I reckon bass up to 5-6lb are there all year as they are not old enough for spawning?? Caught 2lb+ fish on the plug in early Jan this year.
The only problem with winter is the prevailing SW winds and swells :(
Thanks again for a great day
:kissing::kissing::kissing:you too Marc:kissing::kissing::kissing:
You up for another session down there sometime soon???
You up for another session down there sometime soon???
:crazy::crazy::crazy: YOU BET :shutup:, :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Mr Zzippy
26-10-2009, 01:36
Hey Softie - glad you had a good day and can now understand why we think the area has so much potential. When was the last time you could see the bottom when fishing in more than 2 feet of water, eh? I see no reason why we can't get together again in smaller groups anytime - just PM some of us and we can go any weekends. To be fair it is probably too late in the season to do it on a full scale again this year, but I see no reason why we can't do it next year as soon as there are bass being caught regularly - best to do it before the holiday season is in full swing as some of the beaches (and that pub!) get very busy. I'm sure we'll see over here again soon - I have a couple of the marks from yesterday that I am desperate to crack. May need Iestyn's help on one or two!:victory:
Keep in touch and wear the hoodie with pride! :group:
if i can i will!!! no problems. As i said to Si, Manorbier is an awesome spot in the right conditions with good average size to the fish, met a guy down there earlier this year (he`s on here, John-Dory) who fishes it regular and has had some stonking fish on crab. i think most people are put off because it has that summer/tourist vibe, and doubt anyone fishes it much and when they do they go left over the top.
(fish thrive on neglect)
Mathew rickard
25-03-2010, 22:24
High guys,i'm a big bass fisherman in west wales only using plugs or fly.i take customers out during the summer months as i'm a bass guide.If anyone would like to meet up and have a fish then please let me no,if there are any meetings or comps for bass fishing let me no
cheers
Mathew
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