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Remember Felixstowe after the Essex vs Kent match, where all the banter was about taking on the South Forum. Well you Forum needs YOU.
Now is the time to stand up and be counted, to show the South Coast that we are not afraid to fish Brighton Marina, and that we know how to catch garfish, pollock, wrasse, bream, doggies and smoothounds.
Remember your kent t-shirts and Essex fleeces, well its time to get them out of the cupboard and show your colours on July 28th.
Rememeber your Forum needs you.
Remember Felixstowe after the Essex vs Kent match, where all the banter was about taking on the South Forum. Well you Forum needs YOU.
Now is the time to stand up and be counted, to show the South Coast that we are not afraid to fish Brighton Marina, and that we know how to catch garfish, pollock, wrasse, bream, doggies and smoothounds.
Remember your kent t-shirts and Essex fleeces, well its time to get them out of the cupboard and show your colours on July 28th.
Rememeber your Forum needs you.
Sorry Jassyfa but Brighton Marina marina does not appeal to me at all as you know I only like to fish from the beach and not piers or seawalls.
Alan
Like I said Jason, I could only fish part of it anyway, but the real trouble is I am committed to helping out on an important cycle race on that date, so for a number of reasons I am completely stuffed for thia one and I would like to fish the Marina.
Get em on the return at Felixstowe and we will really thrash them 3 Rockling to nil mate.:yeah:
Sod the home leg Issy, this is when we the South East forum stands up and be counted. This is the chance to be the icing on the cake by beating Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset on their door step.
This is the time to check if you have balls or not.
Look at the numbers at Dungeness that turned up to do battle against each other.
Just imagine July 29th you can wake up and say "I fought them on the Marina at Brighton and I have pride".
Sod the home leg Issy, this is when we the South East forum stands up and be counted. This is the chance to be the icing on the cake by beating Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset on their door step.
This is the time to check if you have balls or not.
Look at the numbers at Dungeness that turned up to do battle against each other.
Just imagine July 29th you can wake up and say "I fought them on the Marina at Brighton and I have pride".
Yeah, I know mate but as I said I am committed to something else on that date and have been for 17 years now, it's ajob I de every year for the cycling club and I may even have to make different arrangement for that if my car is still buggered, but I am still committed to help out mate. I do really want to fish it but this is one thing I can't get out of.:uhuh:
Oh and I could on the 29th be saying OH dear some guy got seriously injured because I was not there to do my job, that I couldn't handle.
By the way Jassy, why have the South Coast lads started calling us "The Essex Team", surley it can't be that the Kent lads are backing out can it :uhuh::yeah:
By the way Jassy, why have the South Coast lads started calling us "The Essex Team", surley it can't be that the Kent lads are backing out can it :uhuh::yeah:
Thats because they are so scared of the Kent team they dare not mention our name:)
Dave Oldman
01-07-2007, 19:52
not backing out issy,just booked on a boat out of dover that day.it'll cost me Ł35 to get out of it or i'll have to find a replacement.good luck to all that do go though.....dave.
DJMCJERICO
01-07-2007, 20:10
It will cost me two night annual leave, No disrespect to anybody who has organised it but the dates have already been changed twice, I'm still not clear if it's a day or night match, I can't see what has been decided if the weather is to rough to fish the pier, there's only 7 blokes from the South East attending and every couple of weeks there's a new organiser.
Not forgetting the fact that you Jassa are team captain and the only chance of you catching is if there are suicidal dogfish about :lmao:
If it was on my week off I would be in like a shot but as I only get about 12 days annual leave a year so I don't want to take the chance of it being changed again.
I hope those that fish have a good day and the South East come up tops.
Its funny that the people who said they couldn't fish it in earlier posts re the only ones that are replying to this post. What about the rest of you.
Well im going. And i'm going to (try) and give those south coast lot a damn good thrashing! If the weathers sheite though i may stay at the wedding doo i am going to in the day time and get hamered :)
lets just have this thread for those who are going to fish. So far its
Jassyfa
Thames Rover +mate
Whopper (unless its raining)
Onecodbob
Wriggy
Misfit
lets just have this thread for those who are going to fish. So far its
Jassyfa
Thames Rover +mate
Whopper (unless its raining)
Onecodbob
Wriggy
Misfit
In my defence i dont have any water proof clothing that would last a good drenching, and my hair would go curly :)
cant have curly hair now can you
Its funny that the people who said they couldn't fish it in earlier posts re the only ones that are replying to this post. What about the rest of you.
Perhaps that's because we who have genuine reasons from not making it still feel a bit guilty about letting the side down:uhuh:
What im trying to say is that you lot have already answered on earlier posts with reasons why you cant fish, which is fair enough. But dont tel lme that only 8 or 9 people read these posts.
Ashley_Southend
01-07-2007, 21:24
make it 10 peeps
does any of the SE team come from Thanet? Leadbeatter would like to fish but has no transport and he's 60 miles in the wrong direction from me
Im not sure where Wriggy or onecodbob lives
crazyplums
02-07-2007, 08:38
for those worried about the date being changed, fear no, that won't happen,
in hindsight, i don't think the date has ever been changed, i gave two options of days i knew would be free for a chunk of us lot, as i'd already earmarked them for other meets, all i did was ultimately cut it to one weekend once my dover breakwater meet was finalised for the 10th august.
Jassyfa is doing a grand job here, in trying to rallye the troops, so come on lads, don't let him, yourselves, or team extreme, sas, dab and hh, (teams representing e & w sussex, hampshire and dorset), the 40 or so anglers who postponed the team extreme leg of our inter forum meets for a chance to spank you lot !! :bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::yeah::lmao::lmao:
Hugh
for those worried about the date being changed, fear no, that won't happen,
in hindsight, i don't think the date has ever been changed, i gave two options of days i knew would be free for a chunk of us lot, as i'd already earmarked them for other meets, all i did was ultimately cut it to one weekend once my dover breakwater meet was finalised for the 10th august.
Jassyfa is doing a grand job here, in trying to rallye the troops, so come on lads, don't let him, yourselves, or team extreme, sas, dab and hh, (teams representing e & w sussex, hampshire and dorset), the 40 or so anglers who postponed the team extreme leg of our inter forum meets for a chance to spank you lot !! :bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::yeah::lmao::lmao:
Hugh
mention the word spank and Ron will definitely show up
Why Worry Angling Charters
02-07-2007, 08:43
Are undersized fish being counted in this match are you fishing too say NFSA size limits?
Ashley_Southend
02-07-2007, 08:48
Are undersized fish being counted in this match are you fishing too say NFSA size limits?
If its the same rules as the other 2 matches, we are fishing to nfsa size limits....
I will be taking all the undersize bass home in a bag with me, mmmm boney bass, love them!
Why Worry Angling Charters
02-07-2007, 08:57
mention the word spank and Ron will definitely show up
If thats a promise big boy I will come down.....What happened last week,I take it you never needed that bait you phoned about? I stayed a bit later in case you turned up.
crazyplums
02-07-2007, 09:24
If its the same rules as the other 2 matches, we are fishing to nfsa size limits....
almost correct.
yes size limits apply,
points are awarded as per the samf chart, sizeable fish are measured, the bigger the fish, the more points it's worth, species vary in the amount of points awarded.
we're not fishing length only. ie letting a 50cm eel beat a 49cm bass ! proper rules my boy !
If thats a promise big boy I will come down.....What happened last week,I take it you never needed that bait you phoned about? I stayed a bit later in case you turned up.
sorry mate, had a couple of jobs to do at home which didn't quite go to plan
So 40 against 10!!! Thats not cricket!!! :)
fishyrob
02-07-2007, 15:15
Indeed, not Cricket, but the art of angling. To be honest, as a result of a lack of fish IMHO Thames anglers are far better at pulling fish from the sea than many other areas, because in many other areas the anglers are spoilt by good numbers of fish available. I am talking about the average angler here, not the match angler, as Sussex match anglers are every bit as good as anywhere in the country. To catch consistently from the Estuary you need to know your onions, as it were. I reckon you will all be fine. Dont get too hung up on the idea of smoothhound. If they are there, then they are easy to catch. If they are not there, then no-one will catch them. Dogfish are not a match target on the marina for some reason, unlike Worthing just a few miles down the coast. Recommend you all go and filter benfleet creek for plenty of harbour rag before you come, as this will give you a big advantage regarding sole once the evening comes. All other bait, I reckon you can pretty much catch while you are there, ie fresh mackerel and spider crab. I will attempt to stock up on Prawn for everybody, if possible. Maybe a few blow lug as a change bait for sole. But dont worry about the numbers. There might be 40 south coast anglers, but in fact they will be split down to the teams they represent, ie HHAC, SAS, TE and hopefully DAB. Basically, dont worry about the competitive element, come along for the new experience. The marina is just one hour from the tunnel. Išve seen how you guys travel all over Essex and Kent for your fishing. Well, it is quicker to get to Brighton than Clacton from Southend, so just come for the craic and enjoy.
crazyplums
02-07-2007, 15:39
well said Rob, you tell em !
Indeed, not Cricket, but the art of angling. To be honest, as a result of a lack of fish IMHO Thames anglers are far better at pulling fish from the sea than many other areas, because in many other areas the anglers are spoilt by good numbers of fish available. I am talking about the average angler here, not the match angler, as Sussex match anglers are every bit as good as anywhere in the country. To catch consistently from the Estuary you need to know your onions, as it were. I reckon you will all be fine. Dont get too hung up on the idea of smoothhound. If they are there, then they are easy to catch. If they are not there, then no-one will catch them. Dogfish are not a match target on the marina for some reason, unlike Worthing just a few miles down the coast. Recommend you all go and filter benfleet creek for plenty of harbour rag before you come, as this will give you a big advantage regarding sole once the evening comes. All other bait, I reckon you can pretty much catch while you are there, ie fresh mackerel and spider crab. I will attempt to stock up on Prawn for everybody, if possible. Maybe a few blow lug as a change bait for sole. But dont worry about the numbers. There might be 40 south coast anglers, but in fact they will be split down to the teams they represent, ie HHAC, SAS, TE and hopefully DAB. Basically, dont worry about the competitive element, come along for the new experience. The marina is just one hour from the tunnel. Išve seen how you guys travel all over Essex and Kent for your fishing. Well, it is quicker to get to Brighton than Clacton from Southend, so just come for the craic and enjoy.
Well said, Rob. :clap3::clap3: Its about the craic not the comp. Just as a pedantic point though, we will not be fishing as component teams as this one is a forum v forum match. Doubt the south forum will manage 40 to be honest but even if we do then the average points per angler approach will act as a leveller. And don't forget that not many of those who'll be fishing for the south forum are regulars on the Marina - I last fished it a year ago! The venue was not chosen for home advantage rather as one where we can accomodate a good few anglers without there being potential hassles with other beach users.
Ian Houlton
02-07-2007, 15:50
don't know about other anglers from Dorset, or DAB, but i will be returning home that from from a course and I reckon Lisa will be a tad miffed if i bugger off to Brighton, But a few of us are planning to fish it sometime in August.
Its not the comp its meeting the south coast lot. I have found that a lot of the south coast lot put decent reports on here so it would be a pleasure to meet some of them. Then beat them in a comp.
Ian Houlton
02-07-2007, 21:15
Its not the comp its meeting the south coast lot. I have found that a lot of the south coast lot put decent reports on here so it would be a pleasure to meet some of them. Then beat them in a comp.
see now I want to come, and I am going to be in trouble at home
At the Essex vs Kent matches we had 3 hooks max, with eels not counting and all fish catch and return.
What rules are we using for the comp.
fishyrob
02-07-2007, 22:26
see now I want to come, and I am going to be in trouble at home
Bring Lisa along. One of the other things Brighton is famous for is its shopping........
Bring Lisa along. One of the other things Brighton is famous for is its shopping........
Dont mention the "S" word!! They can hear that word in there sleep you know!:blink::)
At the Essex vs Kent matches we had 3 hooks max, with eels not counting and all fish catch and return.
What rules are we using for the comp.
3 hooks max, no eels, and catch and return is fine by me. Mackerel should also be excluded. Suggest length to points as per SAMF charts but with only sizeable fish to count. Divide each teams's total points by the number of anglers in the team and you get average points per angler. The team with highest average is the winner and gets bragging rights until the return leg!
Sound fair?
3 hooks max, no eels, and catch and return is fine by me. Mackerel should also be excluded. Suggest length to points as per SAMF charts but with only sizeable fish to count. Divide each teams's total points by the number of anglers in the team and you get average points per angler. The team with highest average is the winner and gets bragging rights until the return leg!
Sound fair?
i think that's the fairest way to go, where can you get a copy of the SAMF chart?
Unless you want all eels to be a count as a certain size e.g 40cm but they do not count in the biggest fish pool.
I'll sort out some copies of the length to points chart, Misfit, unless someone already has scanned or word versions easily to hand.
Not bothered either way about the eels, Jassyfa. Happy to go along with majority views.
I'll sort out some copies of the length to points chart, Misfit, unless someone already has scanned or word versions easily to hand.
Not bothered either way about the eels, Jassyfa. Happy to go along with majority views.
cheers Mark
crazyplums
03-07-2007, 14:59
samf chart is the way to go, i'd suggest no eels at all, orrible things. but that's my preference, i deliberately try to not catch them !
Can't understand why some folk hate eels. An eel of a pound and a half can put up a decent scrap and its only the bootlaces that snot your rigs up.
Hugh - you got an SAMF chart in any electronic form?
crazyplums
03-07-2007, 16:07
Can't understand why some folk hate eels. An eel of a pound and a half can put up a decent scrap and its only the bootlaces that snot your rigs up.
Hugh - you got an SAMF chart in any electronic form?
i think i have, i'll have a look, might be on disc if i recall.
as for eels, agreed, big ones are fine, little ones are better not being caught.
Its funny that the people who said they couldn't fish it in earlier posts re the only ones that are replying to this post. What about the rest of you.
Sorry mate, first time that I have looked at this thread. I will be there to boost the numbers. Is it the day of the 28th or the night?. Where will everyone be meeting and at what time?. Sorry if everyone else already knows this imformation but as I said, this is the first time that I have looked at this thread.
Come on the SE:clap3::clap3::clap3:
Good man, Flatty. As for times - I suggested a while back that we aim for a 4pm meet at the Tackle Box in the Marina with the match bit to run from 6.30pm to 11.30pm and the fun fishing either side of those times. That would mean we fish the flood tide basically as high water is around 11pm. Seems to me that those timings will suit those who want to get home in time to get enough sleep for them to be able to enjoy Sunday activities. No-one has argued against those timings so I have been assuming that they have been agreed.
I'll do a summary thread with all details of meeting times, match rules, etc soon and hopefully get it stickied.
Now let me see, who was the best fisherman from Essex and Kent at the Dungeness meet....Oh that would be me.
Who won the return leg....Oh that would be flatty.
South Coast, be scared be very scared.
We know no fear, Jassyfa, just quiet confidence....
fuzzball
03-07-2007, 22:46
but then there might be a few new southies coming.. unknown lucky sods like me self.... no skill:yeah:....... but i just like fishing the marina and fancy meeting a few peeps on this forum... i will need samf sizes and rules for the day..been a while since i did fishing with rules.....:g:
I have never fished the South coast before so any hints, tips, rigs, bait etc, that might be coming my way would be very welcome.:secret:
ps: South coast forum need not respond:)
crazyplums
05-07-2007, 07:33
going by how well jassy and pals did when they came down a few weeks ago, i'd say he's the one to ask !!!
i don't fish the marina, so i'll try anything, 2/3 hook rigs, size 2 or 4 hooks, big pennels on long flowing traces/sliding ledger, for big baits (4/0 or 6/0), float fishing, maybe even a dexter or two, who knows !
TOM PARKER
05-07-2007, 09:07
It all depends on what you want to catch. Have a search on here for past reports on the Marina and you'll get an idea of what most people catch and how.
I have never fished the South coast before so any hints, tips, rigs, bait etc, that might be coming my way would be very welcome.:secret:
ps: South coast forum need not respond:)
Its not the hint on rigs what to use..ITS trying to get WHAT is WHAT so many people putting their tuppence worth in its gets to be a JOKE.. can some one just lay the rules down the dates and the times and who is actualy running it.......as for the fish catches just count what every-one gets and release BIG or small.....:)
Firstly I would like to say Hello to Suggsey, as its been a long time since he's been on here.
Bait would be crab, rag, lug squid and fish bait, with crab being the main bait. failing crab Iwould rag fished on a paternoster using french booms down the marina wall for wrasse, pollock etc. Also during the daylight hours a bit of float fishing for gars (although Ihave never float fished in my life and im not starting now).
Also if Ash and only if is unavailable to fish then I will have a spare seat in the car.
The comp is at Brighton Marina from 18.30 to 23.30 and so far i believe its free with cheap 24 hour parking nearby. The rules are basically the same as the other comps with it being catch and return and sizeable fish only. However they are using a different measuring technique depending on the type of fish to size of fish gives so many points. This means that a 25cm flounder (which is just about sizeable) does not as many points as a 25cm dab (as a dabs minimal size is 20cm).
(although Ihave never float fished in my life and im not starting now).
Why not its a good laugh mate. easy to set up and alter the length of the snood (varying on depth of water and how deep or shallow the fish are) using a piece of rubber band. Go on you know you want to!
exoticburm
07-07-2007, 22:42
would it be possible for me to join in this fishing trip? my only problem is transport as i dont drive.
exoticburm
08-07-2007, 13:06
i am in southend
Well thats not to far from me
exoticburm
08-07-2007, 18:14
wicked jassyfa i dont mind paying half for fuel costs if any one is going and i could travel there and back and i am only taking one rod with me so wont be taking up that much space either lol I JUST WANNA FISH :)
Cant see that being a prob, regardless if im giving Ash or Flatty a lift. I can get 3 in my car easiliy enough (as long as you are a pygmy).
exoticburm
08-07-2007, 19:54
erm....not quite a pygmy but will cut legs off to fit in boot lol.....need the arms to fish with but other than that willing to squeeze into any hole available.
thanks Jassyfa i cant wait...
erm....not quite a pygmy but will cut legs off to fit in boot lol.....need the arms to fish with but other than that willing to squeeze into any hole available.
thanks Jassyfa i cant wait...
Thats just asking for a rude comment
exoticburm
08-07-2007, 20:06
lol just read it back guess i kinda put my foot in it.Jass just let me know what you require of me.....details etc.
fishyrob
09-07-2007, 03:36
willing to squeeze into any hole available.
..
Careful, you do realise the marina arm is a dark and lonely place, and it is in BRIGHTON....... Comments like that could leave you very sore by daylight..........:unsure:
exoticburm
09-07-2007, 20:27
:boxing: got the heads up about brighton already thanx rob :blink: heard it is a real scarry place so will be taking couple of bricks with just for incase :black_eye.
fishyrob
10-07-2007, 09:45
:boxing: got the heads up about brighton already thanx rob :blink: heard it is a real scarry place so will be taking couple of bricks with just for incase :black_eye.
Good move. Its looking like Ron might be coming along, wearing sandals and a thong. Im packing a shooter........ oops.... no I wont. Keep forgetting how many officers of the law are on here.......:giveup:
Ashley_Southend
10-07-2007, 17:33
If ron turns up in sandals and a thong im getting laid!!!
fishyrob
12-07-2007, 15:21
Now that is a vision I dont wish to visualise.......
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