Offshore Rebel weymouth 29/10/07 (Fully booked)

[welshkev]

Hi lads

Ive booked a trip on offshore rebel for the bass on this date. Apparently its really good fishing down there for bass during oct/nov. We will be using storm shads etc as the sandeel will be gone by then:unsure:

Cost of the trip is £36 per person, the guys who have sent me the deposit for the wreck trip and are coming on this trip aswell, i will just split the deposit for the both trips. If theres space left for anyone else they can pm me and i will giove them my details to send a £10 deposit for this one.

Names so far:
Welshkev
alan.w
seahawk
fishyfingers
voodoo man
ken davis
marcus
paid4
steve w

No spaces left at the moment but people are welcome to put there names down as reserves:)

[welshkev]

The trip will be 8am till 5pm. Whats everones idea on travelling down? Would you wanna go down the night before and stay in a b+b or meet up in magor services at 5am and drive down then?

[Marcus]

drive down innit...

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

It would work out expensive for me to B&B I think we should drve down in the morning doing a car share system. I don't mind using my motor for the lads from carmarthenshire and maybe if they are insured for other cars , even if it's only third party,I don't mind someone else driving it? Lets see how that could work out?

[Marcus]

Well..You,me,Ken and Paid4 can work somthing out im sure..

As long as you dont feed Ken any Pears!!...

[welshkev]

I would prefer to drive down in the morning myself. If we meet in the services we can sort out whos going with who and who can take a bit extra tackle in there car etc:)

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

I would prefer to drive down in the morning myself. If we meet in the services we can sort out whos going with who and who can take a bit extra tackle in there car etc:)

kev it costs quite abit these days to leave a car for more than 2 hrs in a sevice area car park. As marcus said us lads down this end can sort something out and then meet up with you further down the mway and then drive in convoy incase somebody has a breakdown or something.

[welshkev]

kev it costs quite abit these days to leave a car for more than 2 hrs in a sevice area car park. As marcus said us lads down this end can sort something out and then meet up with you further down the mway and then drive in convoy incase somebody has a breakdown or something.

Thats what i meant mate. Meet in magor services and drive down from there:)

[steve w]

Kev you live across the mountain from me,could I have a lift down with you?(I don't drive so my missus would drop me to you)

[welshkev]

Yes we need to sort something out for the 6 down here coz i dont think fishyfingers drives either so he will need picking up or dropping off aswell. When i get in touch with him we can work something out.

[Marcus]

you know what..would it be cheaper in the long run to hire a minibus??..

Say if you all drove to mine..which is halfway point between everyone??and ill get it to pick us up from here

i could ring up my old boss(runs a bus hire company),,and see if i can get a deal??

[Marcus]

if we hired a Self drive bus from wick van hire..it will be £102 for the day..add the diesel..which i imagine cant be much over £100..its around £20 each!..

Its a 17 seater too,,so we got plenty of room for Eye spy and hide and seek!..

[welshkev]

Would we be able to pick it up that early though, if not would it be a 2 day charge because it would have to be picked up on the sunday and dropped off on the tuesday,or late monday night? If we could have it for £102 that would be good coz it would probably be £15 quid each petrol there and back. See what you can do mate i think that would be the best option though.

[Marcus]

ive already thought of this..I rang the company and explained the details..
£102 is a 2 day charge..I will be picking up the van the night before we leave,and then dropping it back in the night,then dropping the keys in the morning after ..

[alan.w]

Hi marcus,might need a roof rack with all the tackle we are taking mate,rods,boxes,etc!

[Marcus]

its a 17seater dude...only 10 of us going,,theres plenty of room

[alan.w]

Lets see wot the others think then matey,tight lines

[Marcus]

theres plenty of time to think about it,,It was just an idea..

But its all set up if we decide to go down that road

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

would we be able to have a couple of named drivers?

[welshkev]

I was thinking earlier today:g::g:(Not very often i do this mind!!!) We would be better off going down in cars, because as most will know, the boats down the south coast you gotta ring up the night before to see if its still on. If we've got a settled period then theres no problem, but if the weather tarts dont know whats happening and we order the minibus and its called off the night before we will lose 20 quid each on the bus:yucky:

So i think the best thing to do is wait till a week before and see what the weather is supposed to be like:unsure:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

sounds like the sensible suggestion Kev. You carry on like this what with good ideas and identification of strange marine creatures people will have to change their opinions of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL You never know Paid4 might even let you play I spy with him next time you'r on the boat together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[welshkev]

Im far too intellectual to play silly child games with the inferiors. I spend my time,whilst travelling between marks, observing these mammals to discover their mental state. I have come to the conclusion that....yes...they are WELL mental:clap2::clap2::clap2:

The wreck trip could have quite a few games of i spy if it takes 2 or more hours to get out there :yucky::yucky:

[welshkev]

Due to des starting a new job theres one space left.

[welshkev]

Anyone interested???

[paid4]

Im far too intellectual to play silly child games with the inferiors. I spend my time,whilst travelling between marks, observing these mammals to discover their mental state. I have come to the conclusion that....yes...they are WELL mental:clap2::clap2::clap2:

The wreck trip could have quite a few games of i spy if it takes 2 or more hours to get out there :yucky::yucky:

Shut up Kev and let someone else get a word in;)








talking of words I learnt a new one the other day - 'Taciturn'














that's our Kev:)

[welshkev]

I talk a bit when i can get a word in, when marcus isnt moaning about something,which isnt very often:clap2::clap2::clap2:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Kev if I was you I would bump this into the BOATS FORUM i would think somebody from down that way might be interested

[welshkev]

Might have the space filled, just waiting till monday to see:) If not i will put it in there then mate, or the south forum:)

[welshkev]

Give it till friday then its going in the boat forum!!!

[TomBettle]

Have a great trip guys.

Here's a couple of friends of mine (co-owners of Quest II) Bassing in Portland Race using Calcutta Shads on Tiger Lily.

...hope you don't get sea sick!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4AaHT6ldpM

[welshkev]

i've put this trip on the sw forum and its got 40 odd views but no replies!! Does anyone mind paying an extra 4 quid for a bit of extra space?? It would be 40 quid each if 9 of us fished the boat?

[Marcus]

i dont mind...

Just keep bumping the thread though..You never know

Put it in the main welsh forums as well!...

Also..When you got time..Can you find out off the skipper exactly what fishing we're doing ,tactics etc..so i have half a chance of catching somthing!..

Ta mucker

[steve w]

i've put this trip on the sw forum and its got 40 odd views but no replies!! Does anyone mind paying an extra 4 quid for a bit of extra space?? It would be 40 quid each if 9 of us fished the boat?

Kev,for £4 extra close the trip now,and we'll go with 9,that's fine by me!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

I have no problem with the extra Kev. Close it now if you like. Roger

[paid4]

i dont mind...

Just keep bumping the thread though..You never know

Put it in the main welsh forums as well!...

Also..When you got time..Can you find out off the skipper exactly what fishing we're doing ,tactics etc..so i have half a chance of catching somthing!..

Ta mucker


I'll pay the £4, and you got no chance of catching anything anyway:)

[welshkev]

Also..When you got time..Can you find out off the skipper exactly what fishing we're doing ,tactics etc..so i have half a chance of catching somthing!..

Ta mucker

I think we will probably be drifting the portland race, storm sandeel lures( i like these) and shads. But i will give him a ring and find out for deffo:)


Kev,for £4 extra close the trip now,and we'll go with 9,that's fine by me!


I have no problem with the extra Kev. Close it now if you like. Roger


Fine by me:) All spaces taken 3 on each side and 3 on the back. Plenty of room for everyone:) All we have to do now is sort out the cars down:blink:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

I am willing to drive and could take Paid4 and Ken.davison4 if that is any good? Sorry Marcus should be able to get you in as well providing we are all sensible about the amount of kit we take.

[Marcus]

i think the plan is we're(Ken you and me piling in P4's car...thats the plan...Comfort and speed and Sat Nav..

we're only taking one boat rod each(depending on tactics) and im taking my old crappy bag witha bit of tackle and scoff..thats it..

but obviously the boss will know..

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

sounds good to me mate I will wait until the big match when I am seeing ken and paid4,then we can fine tune the details .

[welshkev]

It would be easier if we had 3 in each car, otherwise one car is just gonna have 2 in and will cost more petrol wise:unsure:

[Marcus]

yeah...But got to remember Paid4 is already coming from about 40miles further out again..plus he's got a bloody big V8...with 4 of us in,,its gonna work out about £25-£30 each..

Hense the idea to hire a self- Drive Bus for the day...£107 for the day!!plus fuel costs(say £100) £20 odd quid each..no worries about cancelling at short notice..Wicks are good like that

[welshkev]

If they dont mind it being cancelled the day before, and everyone else is happy with it, go for the minibus. But dont bloody think im coming all the way up to pwpcawl:blink: You can pick us up on the way down:kissing:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Kev as I've said already I don't mind driving if 2 of the lads from the east (so to speak) can get down to the m4 or fairly close to it I will gladly pick them up.
Iv'e just read the all the threads on this one mainly about the mini bus hire and I realise that Marcus has got the hire details in place,had forgotten what his plan was.
again I don't mind picking up john and Ken but where would we meet the minibus and where can I SAFELY leave my car for the day?

[Marcus]

if we got the Bus...You Ken and paid4 would come to mine,,and you can leave the car outside my house quite safely!..

Then we'd take the bus and go and pick up the rest at a designated spot i.e (Kevs house or similar)..

And then off to Weymouth..singing the wheels on the bus and a spot of Eye Spy!...

Sweet as!

[welshkev]

And then off to Weymouth..singing the wheels on the bus and a spot of Eye Spy!...

Sweet as!

PLEASE tell me im having a nightmare:g::yucky: I spy is bad enough but listening to you bloody singing for 2 hours is WAY too much:blink::blink:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

He can't sing. drive and play Ispy all at the same time as well as dodging flying scotch eggs so don't worry Kev. It seems like the mini bus idea is a goer then marcus. You had better let us know what time to meet at your house and where it is?

[Marcus]

Paid4 knows whew i live,,,times depend on what time we're sailing..bearing in mind we are off to Cardiff/Newport etc to pick up the others on the way..its around 160miles from here,majority of the way is NOT on motorways..so would take a good 3-4hours.

So we'll need to work it out..

Marcus

[welshkev]

Should take about 3 hours from your place. Get off the m5 at j25 then when you get past yeovil its near enough one road into weymouth. We will be sailing at 8am so it will be an early start!!!

[Marcus]

so leave mine at 3.30am to allow for traffic and picking up and assorted mishaps..

if we arrive early,,we can stop for brekkie somewhere..

[paid4]

Um - who do you suppose is going to drive this thing:g:

[welshkev]

Another thing??? Don't they need to see he drivers licensce before letting you have the van:g: I dont mind being a named driver and driving there or back(from newport) but i dont really wanna be driving upto porthcawl just to leave my licensce.

Unless:idea:

I come up the night before to pick it up with marcus,drive it down here, then in the morning you can drive down here and we can go from there:blink:

[alan.w]

The debate goes on!!!!!

[Marcus]

I will ring and enquire..Im sure they can pull a few strings for me..they are very helpful at Wicks..

Marcus

[Marcus]

Right...

The price for hire is £103 to pick the Bus up the night before,and drop it back the following morning after the trip!..Its a 17 seater so plenty of room is available

Named drivers.

You can have as many named drivers as you want,as long as you fill in the insurance details when hiring..

I will need to book the bus soon,as apparently its very busy..i will need someones Creditcard (i dont have one)..they take £100 deposit on the day,and then put it back into your account when the bus is returned..

Questions??

[Marcus]

Um - who do you suppose is going to drive this thing:g:

Well done for volunteering!!..

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Macus are they willing to let you pick it up on a Sunday?

[Marcus]

Yes they are open on sunday,,as they have the vehicles that return from being used on the saturday..

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

marcus, are we any closer to getting full agreement on transport plan?

[Marcus]

i just want to know if everyone is happy with that idea before i book it..

Marcus

[steve w]

That's fine by me!

[Marcus]

i imagine Ken wont be joining us now then??..

whats the story?

[paid4]

i just want to know if everyone is happy with that idea before i book it..

Marcus



What idea???????????????:blink:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

I think he means the minibus idea, but as ken will be unable to come now maybe we should have a rethink?

[Marcus]

which is why i asked..

Whats the plan??..

Are we going to try and fill Ken's space??..is he definatly not coming??..

Do i still go ahead and book the bus??..or are we going in cars??..or what?

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Ken is definitly not coming.he will be out of comission for a while I should think. I think we need to fill his place if we can.

[welshkev]

I might be able to get someone to go. I will find out later.

[sea hawk]

I might be able to get someone to go. I will find out later.

i thought we were taking cars??????:unsure:

[paid4]

According to the AA it's 177 miles to Weymouth via Porthcawl from Llanelli. Will take 3 1/2 hours, it ain't going to take that long;) will cost c£80 in petrol - £20 each. 9 in a bus £107 for the bus £100 in fuel - longer time - gives £23 each and still got to pay for petrol to get to Porthcawl/Merthyr - I'm struggling to see the cost benefits here:g:

[welshkev]

Right then. Lets put it to the vote.


Although i think it would probably be better to go by car, that way we can all meet the people we are going down with quickly and just meet down there. Or meet somewhere and drive down in convey??

Des might be able to come now as hes gone self employed so can have the odd day off:unsure: And if not the other 5 of us down here all live within a 15 mile radius so it wouldnt be too hard to meet up.

Also it would be easier on a payment, coz i wouldnt really be too comfortable with paying a deposit and cancelling the bus 12 hurs before we are supposed to go:unsure:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Jonh I'm with you in the car but with Ken unavailable and we pick up Marcus that only makes three, Is there someone else we can pick up to make the four?

[paid4]

Right then. Lets put it to the vote.


Although i think it would probably be better to go by car, that way we can all meet the people we are going down with quickly and just meet down there. Or meet somewhere and drive down in convey??

Des might be able to come now as hes gone self employed so can have the odd day off:unsure: And if not the other 5 of us down here all live within a 15 mile radius so it wouldnt be too hard to meet up.

Also it would be easier on a payment, coz i wouldnt really be too comfortable with paying a deposit and cancelling the bus 12 hurs before we are supposed to go:unsure:

Car for me too

[Marcus]

im happy to do whatever!..

See if we can get 1 more then.being as we got space in the Paid4 mobile..

[welshkev]

Just talked to des and he's away in gran canaria for 2 weeks at the end of october(he did tell me before but i was ****ed when he said:blink:)
As i'm about to either be sacked or be allowed to resign from my job? I'm not allowed into the bookies and thats where i knew most of the other guys from fishing:uhuh:

I know the skippers prefer to go out with 8 but i would prefer if we could go with 9 or 10. Obviously that cuts the cost for everyone. If it was to go down to 8 would everyone be o.k? It would mean the cost would go up from 36 to 45 each. But we could hopefully share boxes and be able to go down in 2 cars saving a bit on petrol:unsure:

[Marcus]

i dont mind paying a bit more...i just have to nick the missus purse!...no worries!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

I don't mind paying a bit extra .But an idea is that you contact the skipper and ask him if he has a list of people who are looking for an individual trip and could fill one space for us. This would be a good option as it means we could still travel in 2 cars from wales. Car 1, I presume would be John(Driving) Roger,Marcus, and a.n.other? Have atry with the skipper KEV and see what happens.

[alan.w]

I"m okay with the cost kev,And as i dont drive myself i"ll happily go along with what ever the majority decides,alan.w:)

[welshkev]

Just emailed the skipper to see if hes got anyone interested in coming out on the day. Will let you know what he says a.s.a.p.

[welshkev]

Recieved this email about hour and half ago

Re Mon 29th Oct; bass trip. What is your mobile phone number please? Was this trip booked by you? The reason why I ask is that under 29th Oct I have the name 'Paul' written with a phone number of 07921 800349 and I have to admit I haven't got a clue as to who 'Paul' is!


The majority of groups come with 8 as you are on the drift for bass. Even with 8 you get tangles. The more you put on, the more tangles you get. The trip is £360 which works out at £45 per head for a 9 hour day which most people think is pretty cheap. You won't need to buy any bait as the sandeels will be gone (probably) and we will be using artificial lures (storm lures being the best).

I will advertise for another chap if you want but I would recommend against it! 10 is definitely too many for serious bassing!





When i read the first part i thought,lookout hes double booked:yucky: But he rang me up half hour ago and said he was having a blonde moment and everything was fine:blink:Phew!!!

As you can see hes recommended going with 8. £45 each and then kens deposit can go onto the wreck trip in jan if hes able to make it:unsure:
Everyone o.k with that??

[Marcus]

yes mate...Is he providing the artificials then??..

[sea hawk]

me ok with that:)
as for the eels and shads or wotever me thinks u better off getting them b4 u go:unsure:

[welshkev]

Like sea hawk said get them before you go. Only about 5 quid for a pack of the storm sandeel lures, and they are **** hot!! Look even better than the real thing:blink::blink: You can also take a few redgills if you fancy and a few shads. But i would think the storm sandeels would work the best:)

[Marcus]

get whatever looks like there natural food is the best plan me thinks!!

[paid4]

get whatever looks like there natural food is the best plan me thinks!!

Damn I was going to fish Marigold gloves

£45 is fine m8

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

£45 is ok with me and £20 for petrol. I have been asking around on the other area forums and the majority seem to suggest that we use Calcutta or storm shads. it was also mentioned that we buy them down there on the day from the local tackle shop and then you only need to to get the ones that are HOT. In this months TSF I have seen an advert for WEYMOUTH Tackle and they open at 7 am. maybe this is the way to go. There are some good offers on this forums shop site as well. Check out some of the ones on Calcuttas website as well

[welshkev]

Yes mate. Weymouth angling is right on the harbour front next to all the boats, so get them in there and then straight onto the boat:)

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Kev is it all sorted then we go in two cars? Have you spoken to the skipper about parking? Ken mentioned that some of them can sort it out for us as they have a special deal or something.

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Damn I was going to fish Marigold gloves

£45 is fine m8

Quite how were you thinking of making these attractive to the fish?:g: I have searched the WWW and can find no mention of these ever being used as as a fish attractor!!!!!!!!!!!:blink: Is this another of your obscure Welsh things like throwing scotch eggs ( OH by the way I heard on the news yesterday that there is going to a dramatic price rise in this product) at Rockling and playing stupid games on the boat when you should be fishing???????????

[steve w]

£45 is fine by me and as I don't drive I'll go with whatever's decided.Bought quite a bit of terminal gear in Weymouth Angling,nice selection in the shop,and always bang up to date with what's catching.

[sea hawk]

hi all:)
got a question for all who are going on the boat .
are you using braid?
i ask this cos you prob know that its all braid or nothing cos of the tangles.
thanks ,
sea hawk.

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

I would like to use to braid as my first choice but if everyone hasn't got it then I will go with the flow. Braid will make it more enjoyable with less weight and more contact with the lure/ bait.

[Marcus]

i got braid yo!...so has paid4..

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

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[steve w]

I only use braid for downtiding,I've got a few reels with braid on so I can lend a couple of reels out.

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Looks like that is sorted then. I am thinkimg of using my uptider although I have a 12lb class boat rod but I'm thinking it might be a bit short. Any suggestions or ideas?

[steve w]

I'm going to be using a 12lb class boat rod,rather than an uptider,I prefer the lighter action for playing fish on braid.

[alan.w]

hi all:)
got a question for all who are going on the boat .
are you using braid?
i ask this cos you prob know that its all braid or nothing cos of the tangles.
thanks ,
sea hawk.Hi sea hawk,:)Its braid for me mate(due to lots of tangles)and im using me boat rod(ugly stick)this time.tight lines.alan.w

[Marcus]

ill be using my uptider,(depending on how much weight we need to be using)..

[welshkev]

I will use braid aswell

[sea hawk]

Looks like that is sorted then. I am thinkimg of using my uptider although I have a 12lb class boat rod but I'm thinking it might be a bit short. Any suggestions or ideas?

we shall all use braid then:)
thing is with braid as you know there is no give so you need a rod with a fair bit of give if you dont then a hard hitting bass will be lost.
i will be using my 12lb class cos theres lots of give in it.
if you use an uptider with not alot of give then you could be sorry:blink::blink:
thats my suggestion:):)
but the choice is yours:kissing:

[Marcus]

you seen my uptider....Fart on it and it'll snap

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

you seen my uptider....Fart on it and it'll snap

:g:So why would you want to fart on a fishing rod then:unsure:???????????? I always knew you welsh had some strange habits like throwing scotch eggs at rockling but this one takes the biscuit?????????????????
So what kind of rod will you be using then?

[Marcus]

My smelly uptider..

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

could you not have some consideration for your fellow anglers and give it a spray with something to make it less smelly then. I don't think paid4 is going to be too keen on anything smelly in his posh motor is he?

[paid4]

could you not have some consideration for your fellow anglers and give it a spray with something to make it less smelly then. I don't think paid4 is going to be too keen on anything smelly in his posh motor is he?

I'm letting Marcus in ain't I?.


BTW with all the jolly banter I've completely forgotton what we're fishing for and how and I really can't be arsed to wade back through the tripe to find out. Anyone care to enlighten me?

[Marcus]

Bass...you baffoon!...using condoms and marigolds as bait

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

John I did ask the ? how you were going to to use the marrigolds as lures but you never got back to me. You were obviously busy blanking down the sticks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any way enlighten an old man what does BTW mean.

[steve w]

By the way!

[paid4]

Bass...you baffoon!...using condoms and marigolds as bait

I really don't know why I bother sometimes:uhuh:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

By the way!

Thank you steve. I'm still awaiting words from the maestro as to how is going to get these marigolds onto a hook?:g:

[Marcus]

I really don't know why I bother sometimes:uhuh:

neither do we chief!...neither do we.........:giveup:

[welshkev]

I almost couldnt make this yesterday?? Started a new job this week and the driver had booked 29th off. Only part time so he said i couldnt have it off, but the driver swaped days:kissing: **** job mind:yucky:

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

I almost couldnt make this yesterday?? Started a new job this week and the driver had booked 29th off. Only part time so he said i couldnt have it off, but the driver swaped days:kissing: **** job mind:yucky:

Bloody hell Kev don't make me panic.
have we any news regarding the weather ? And have you spoken to the skip recently regarding likely prospects.

[welshkev]

Cracking days weather, Sunny 20 degrees and double figure bass every drift!!!!

I will ring him sometime next week to see whats been caught recently.

[welshkev]

Seahawk cant make this now due to family commitments, so theres one space left.

[Marcus]

Kin ell...

i cant afford anymore..someone take a space...got room in the car if anyone is interested from porthcawl or bridgend..

Ill ask a few buddies now..

[welshkev]

Dont worry about the extra cost i will sort something out for that.

I might win the lottery tonight and pay for all of it??

[Marcus]

that will be lovey!!....

buy the ****in boat while your at it!!

[Marcus]

Ok...SHARKIE is in with us..Sorted!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Thats good to hear Marcus have we made any firm plans yet about times etc. My choice would be to get there a bit early have some breakfast and visit the tackle shop. But I will go with the flow.

[Marcus]

Im waiting for Kev to post Details here,,then we can make plans..

Hope its sorted soon,,getting worried now..Not sure what im doing!!..lol

but whats new!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

JUST NOTICED YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN PROMOTION congratulations

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Just had a look at Metcheck forcast for the big day looks ok wind 6-7 mph east/north east. Dull but dry. Seems allright to me lets hope it stays like that

[Marcus]

Whos had a promotion??

[steve w]

Whos had a promotion??

I think Roger means you've officially been promoted to WSF JONAH!!

[welshkev]

I know theres a few pubs around the harbour. Dont know if they open early for brekkie though? It's up to you westerners if you wanna meet up in magor services or just meet down by weymouth angling?? I'm fine either way. My guess is if you are going a steady 80-85 get off at j25 m5 and go along the dual carriage and down that way, it shouldnt take any longer than 2 1/2hours. I did penzance to wattsville in just over that last week:blink::blink: But that was pushing it a bit:unsure: Aslong as we got peoples mob numbers who are in the two cars we should be fine and can meet down there:)

Get down there for about 7 o'clock. Then you can have some grub if you can find somewhere open,and still go to the tackle shop for some info and bits and bobs:clap2:


STEVE. Can you get over to my place or will you need picking up?

[steve w]

I'll get over to your place,no worries!

[Marcus]

There we are then...Leave mine at 3.30am,and meet ya'll down at weymouth probably best...we'll be sailing past you on the M5 at some point anyways..

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Marcus I was reffering to your position as GLOBAL MODERATOR. I hadn't noticed it before. Have you spoken to john about times yet?

[Marcus]

ahh

ive been Global mod for 2 years or so,

and no,i havent spoken to Captain crapangler yet..but will make it a priority!

[Marcus]

Tell you what.....

Im not likeing the look of the weather,,

20mph winds??...Bugger off!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Just had a look at metcheck they give max 13mph westerlies

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Am I imagining things or did I see a post on here somewhere relating too how much weight we will need on the day? Can someone please help on this?

[Marcus]

i want to know this as well..

Im going to ring the skipper later this evening to find out exactly what we need..

Kev couldn't organise a Nun shoot in a Nun shooting Gallery!...Plonker!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

i want to know this as well..

Im going to ring the skipper later this evening to find out exactly what we need..

Kev couldn't organise a Nun shoot in a Nun shooting Gallery!...Plonker!
Let me know when you know then now won't you.:blink:Gawd this welsh language is very difficult

[Marcus]

Here is a pic of the boat..Looks the biz!
http://www.deepsea.co.uk/boats/offshore_rebel/

Ive Spoken to Peter the Skipper,

He mentions 12-20lb rods(i assume strong uptiders will be ok)

20-30lb braided lines

For the Bassing,will need Boom rigs with clear mono with Storm Lures(the ones that look like mackeral are good or redgills)

I asked about taking Frozen Sandeels..And this is FINE!..Ammo (The bigger ones)sandeels on size 1 Circle hooks! or trebles..

We will need 10oz Ball leads,and probably a good few of them as we're fishing very rough ground!

we are also after Bream as well,,so Squid will be needed along with Paternoster rigs with size 1 aberdeens.

hope this helps a bit!!

the tackle shop opens at 6.30am,,with all stuff available there!...But take your sandeels with you if your using them,,Better safe than sorry!..

[welshkev]

i want to know this as well..

Kev couldn't organise a Nun shoot in a Nun shooting Gallery!...Plonker!


I did shoot a duck once and wasnt even aiming for it:blink::blink:

[welshkev]

Here is a pic of the boat..Looks the biz!
http://www.deepsea.co.uk/boats/offshore_rebel/

Ive Spoken to Peter the Skipper,

He mentions 12-20lb rods(i assume strong uptiders will be ok)

20-30lb braided lines

For the Bassing,will need Boom rigs with clear mono with Storm Lures(the ones that look like mackeral are good or redgills)

I asked about taking Frozen Sandeels..And this is FINE!..Ammo (The bigger ones)sandeels on size 1 Circle hooks! or trebles..

We will need 10oz Ball leads,and probably a good few of them as we're fishing very rough ground!

we are also after Bream as well,,so Squid will be needed along with Paternoster rigs with size 1 aberdeens.

hope this helps a bit!!

the tackle shop opens at 6.30am,,with all stuff available there!...But take your sandeels with you if your using them,,Better safe than sorry!..


I was gonna ring him 2mrw night to find out what else we would be doing, thought it wouldve been after bream:) Better tasting fish than bass imo:clap2::clap2:

[alan.w]

Here is a pic of the boat..Looks the biz!
http://www.deepsea.co.uk/boats/offshore_rebel/

Ive Spoken to Peter the Skipper,

He mentions 12-20lb rods(i assume strong uptiders will be ok)

20-30lb braided lines

For the Bassing,will need Boom rigs with clear mono with Storm Lures(the ones that look like mackeral are good or redgills)

I asked about taking Frozen Sandeels..And this is FINE!..Ammo (The bigger ones)sandeels on size 1 Circle hooks! or trebles..

We will need 10oz Ball leads,and probably a good few of them as we're fishing very rough ground!

we are also after Bream as well,,so Squid will be needed along with Paternoster rigs with size 1 aberdeens.

hope this helps a bit!!

the tackle shop opens at 6.30am,,with all stuff available there!...But take your sandeels with you if your using them,,Better safe than sorry!..
Portland rigs are supposed to be the dogs b*****ks down there in the portland race?

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

this sounds good well dun Marcus ! All we've got to do is pray the weather holds and we all get there!
Does a 10oz ball weight have a swivel attached to it in some way then ?
CLOCKS GO BACK ON SUNDAY 28TH BEST MAKE SURE WE ALL STICK TO THE SAME TIME ZONE

[Marcus]

this sounds good well dun Marcus ! All we've got to do is pray the weather holds and we all get there!
Does a 10oz ball weight have a swivel attached to it in some way then ?

No,just a loop..clip a genie clip onto it

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

No,just a loop..clip a genie clip onto it

Can you be really cleaver and draw a picture of this for me as I'm not sure what you mean?

[Marcus]

here you go!.....i think

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Thats good for enough for me mate thanks very much. Do you know the reason for ball weights then rather than other shapes?

[steve w]

Yes they don't snag as much they tend to bounce over snags.I'm using a rig tied up for the Portland Race called appropriately "The Portland Rig" I'll bring some along,and we'll see which is best!

[Ken Davison]

Wishing you all the very best of luck, I am looking forward to some pics of a good days fishing.

[steve w]

Thanks Ken!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Cheers Ken if the bass are biting you can be sure some will be on their way to you in sunny Ammanford. oh and I'm sure a bream would go down well ?

[Marcus]

Lads anyone got a spare boat rod for SHarkie...we got uptiders but using 10oz leads it gonna be a bit of a strain..he has got a 30-50lb boat rod,but thats a bit overkill??

any help lads..

Marcus

[Marcus]

20mph NW....

I guess we can kiss this one goodbye then!,,,

Im gutted!

[Ken Davison]

20mph NW....

I guess we can kiss this one goodbye then!,,,

Im gutted!

I have just checked wind speed for Monday at 15mph SWS and dropping.:clap2:

I need some bream :clap3:

[rockling]

20mph NW....

I guess we can kiss this one goodbye then!,,,

Im gutted!

hello marcus just had a look at the weather for you like ken just been on the gb wind map its gaveing you this
SUNDAY
winds are 18mph sw ones turning around at 3 pm two wsw ones with gust upto 37mph
MONDAY
nice sunny day with 13 mph westerly winds

hope it goes a head for you lads as i know you have been looking forward to this trip for a long time tight lines:clap3::clap3::notworthy

[steve w]

Lads anyone got a spare boat rod for SHarkie...we got uptiders but using 10oz leads it gonna be a bit of a strain..he has got a 30-50lb boat rod,but thats a bit overkill??

any help lads..

Marcus

I'll bring my 15lb Ugly Stick for him.

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Forecast is looking better. I'm undecided on the rod front now Iwas going to bring two uptiders one light the other upto 10ozs so I think I will bring that one and a 6-12 class shortish boat rod. Any body got any suggestions or ideas?

[Marcus]

stick to what the skipper suggests i think..

12-20lb class boat rods..

Myself i havent got one,but have a pretty sturdy uptider that will do the job..(it did on Anchorman similar fishing this summer)

[Marcus]

I'll bring my 15lb Ugly Stick for him.


Cheers Jeff...Top man!

[welshkev]

Talked to the skipper today he said he was out today and it was quite rough. But with the winds dropping by monday we should be fine. Im ringing him 2mrw but wont be near a computer till later 2mrw evening so i will ring someone and they can put a post up here.

See you all monday bright and early,and dont forget to eat 3 shredded wheat for brekkie:clap2::clap2:

[alan.w]

Talked to the skipper today he said he was out today and it was quite rough. But with the winds dropping by monday we should be fine. Im ringing him 2mrw but wont be near a computer till later 2mrw evening so i will ring someone and they can put a post up here.

See you all monday bright and early,and dont forget to eat 3 shredded wheat for brekkie:clap2::clap2:

AND DONT FORGET TO PUT YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR:boat::)

[Marcus]

Talked to the skipper today he said he was out today and it was quite rough. But with the winds dropping by monday we should be fine. Im ringing him 2mrw but wont be near a computer till later 2mrw evening so i will ring someone and they can put a post up here.

See you all monday bright and early,and dont forget to eat 3 shredded wheat for brekkie:clap2::clap2:


Catch reports??..was it pwp?

[Marcus]

so whats the verdict then??..are we going or what?

[rockling]

so whats the verdict then??..are we going or what?

hello dude just had a look on gb weather maps its not looking good there todat the winds are up to 31 to40 mph but tomor the winds are comeing down to 17mph west north westerly myself cant see it on but i hope so because you lads hav been looking forward to this for a long time tight lines

[Marcus]

it might be a bit lumpy..but hopefully its fishable!>..

Ive heard that the bass and bream fishing has been awesome down that way lately

[alan.w]

it might be a bit lumpy..but hopefully its fishable!>..

Ive heard that the bass and bream fishing has been awesome down that way lately

:g:BBC weather site gives 12-14wnw,metoffice.co.uk gives 12-15wnw:g:Should okay:boat:(Fingers crossed):)

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

:g:BBC weather site gives 12-14wnw,metoffice.co.uk gives 12-15wnw:g:Should okay:boat:(Fingers crossed):)
Just looked at Metcheck and there giving 9-12 westerlies mainly. So I think we will have to wait until Kev speaks to the skipper this evening. I'm half packed and have sorted out some bream traces. Just going to try out some heavy weights on my rods to see which copes the best

[Marcus]

Just looked at Metcheck and there giving 9-12 westerlies mainly. So I think we will have to wait until Kev speaks to the skipper this evening. I'm half packed and have sorted out some bream traces. Just going to try out some heavy weights on my rods to see which copes the best

Ohh yeah!...

I better get my stuff ready!...I seriously havent bothered yet...D'oh!:unsure::uhuh:

[paid4]

Ohh yeah!...

I better get my stuff ready!...I seriously havent bothered yet...D'oh!:unsure::uhuh:


Damn I forgot ....um what do I need again?:blink:

[steve w]

Better nip to Tescos for some scotch eggs Marcus,get the important things sorted!

[Ryan.H]

:boat:

Good luck boys! I'll be watching the forum tomorrow for the pictures of the big bass ! Just hope paid4's luck has changed!! Alan . W has promised me a fillet of his first double figure bass too!
Ryan

[alan.w]

:boat:

Good luck boys! I'll be watching the forum tomorrow for the pictures of the big bass ! Just hope paid4's luck has changed!! Alan . W has promised me a fillet of his first double figure bass too!
Ryan

Ryan mate,If i achieve my ambition and get a double figure bass matey,You"ll have the whole fish mate:notworthy

[Marcus]

its Catch and release guys!!


Scotch eggs!!...Kin good Call Jeff!...Forget rigs and stuff..Get the priorities!!

im On it!

[alan.w]

its Catch and release guys!!


Scotch eggs!!...Kin good Call Jeff!...Forget rigs and stuff..Get the priorities!!

im On it!its Catch and release guys!!
So marcus,I guess ken davison does not get his bream now then???

[Marcus]

im just messing!...

Its going to be a massacre!!!....well..not quite!..

1 would be nice though!

[alan.w]

im just messing!...

Its going to be a massacre!!!....well..not quite!..

1 would be nice though!
Marcus buddy,"When" not if we get out there to moz,we will be overun with fish and have to hire a freezer to bring them home lol:notworthy:notworthy

[Ken Davison]

Have a good'n lads I banking on that bream and I know you will come through.

Have a throw up for me Marcus :yucky::fishing:

[Marcus]

Have a good'n lads I banking on that bream and I know you will come through.

Have a throw up for me Marcus :yucky::fishing:

Impossible dude...Im not taking any Pears!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

The suspense is killing me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Have we any firm news? Don't bother to bring any scotch eggs as I don't think we will be catching any rockling. And as the skip is English he might not fully understand your strange Welsh traditions. I've lived in Wales since 1985 And I don't fully understand them!!!!!!!!!!!!! so becarefull because you might upset him and be going for an early bath if you catch (PUN) my drift( and another one)LOL

[Marcus]

Shut up Rog....


Right!.....

Ive SPoke to Kev who has rang the Skipper...

We are ON for tommorow!...

So i will see P4,and Rog at 3.30am ish at mine...And see you all in England at about 7ish

Cheers

Marcus

[steve w]

Right on!!!!!!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Right on!!!!!!

:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:wiggle::bounce:And loads of them storm lures etc!

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

thanks to everyone who has wished us well on this trip I just hope it lives upto expectations. I must mention Ken who unfortunately won't be able to join us but I know you will be there in spirit Mate. I went to see Him yesterday and considering what he has been through he is looking very well. I'm sure I'm not talking out of turn when I say that if any of you live near to Ken or are planning to be in his area I'm sure a visit would be well appreciated. Give him a pm or email first. Debs his lovely wife makes a very nice caporchino( spelling).

[rockling]

Thats Cracking New To Here The Trip Is On I Know You All Have Been Waiting For This Trip For A Long Time Now I Look Forward To Your Report Lads Have A Good One Tight Lines

[The VooDoo Bus Man]

Thank you Gary. as a bit of oldie I'm off to bed now A VERY VERY early start

[rockling]

Thank you Gary. as a bit of oldie I'm off to bed now A VERY VERY early start

HELLO ROG YOUR NOT A OLD FART YET MARCUS IS LOL TIGHT LINES DONT FORGET THE PHOTOS MATE

[Marcus]

Im off after TOp Gear,,

ANd after i get my gear sorted...

I wish i had some Clue what im Doing!..

Im looking forward to the Eye Spy..

[Marcus]

Brilliant!...

Getting my stuff together,,Looked at my Abu HSN..turned the handle...And would you believe it!..the Levelwind is stuck in the corner...

Useless bloody thing..

Im buggered now!

[gareth1234]

give it a squirt of wd40 and go to bed.!!!

[Ken Davison]

Hi Marcus,

You should take your kit in the shower after a session, works wonders for you and gets the salt of the rods a reels. Pat dry and I find a little vasilene helps to preserve moving parts and paint work etc.

Once again good luck all, wish I was there.

[Marcus]

Here we are then..

3am!...ive got Toothache and got about 30mins sleep.Its peeing down..and i bet that Clown Paid4 is in a bin p*ssed down some back alley somewhere and forgotton all about today!!