*** Scrabster Trip August 2008 ***

[Ticketty Boo]

*** Scrabster Trip August 2008 ***

I'm planning this for either 23/24 (Bank Holiday 25th) or the following week 30/31 August. It will be the opposite week from the Clyde & West Region Open at Greenock. My booking will be for MV Stormdrift II

Names I have already;
Me
Kenny G
Bmac
PeterTheFisherman

Who's in?

I don't want to discourage anybody, but boat fishing at Scrabster is not for the faint hearted. Conditions are often rough and it's not for those who are prone to sea sickness whatsoever. Just ask DeputyDog or Sultzer?

I've got no doubt that this will become over-subscribed very quickly, in that case, I'll ask for a volunteer to organise booking a second boat (or even a third?). Deposits will be required in January and full payment to be made before the trip. the more I think about it, there's no reason why we couldn't fill three boats and have a right good weekend of it?

Traditional Sweeps to apply;
1. Heaviest Cod - a bottle of "unusual" beer to enter
2. Heaviest other fish - a rig to enter
3. Most species - a bar of chocolate to enter

[BuffaloBill]

Count me in

[flounder_al]

I'm up for it again :D

[Ticketty Boo]

Bill, Al and NickInTheNorth added - five spaces left

[sultzer]

me and father smurf is well please

[flounder_al]

me and father smurf is well please

As long as you aint gonna ground bait this time ;) :D

[sultzer]

As long as you aint gonna ground bait this time ;) :D
hahaha
i'll try not to
but it was oinly 5 mins each time

[SandTiger]

So shall I bolt the bilge keels back on then? :g:

[Ticketty Boo]

By my arithmetic, that's three places left?

[flounder_al]

Afraid i'm going to have to pull out of this one. Family stuff has come up for around that time.

At least it's plenty of notice :D

[Ticketty Boo]

Confirmed are;
1 Myself
2 BMac
3 PeterTheFisherman
4 KennyG
5 Buffalo Bill
6 NickInTheNorth
7 Sultzer
8 Brian (aka Professor Sir Stephen Hawkin)
9 Franco

That makes three spaces available. Any takers? :group: :group: :group:

[DundeeHammer]

Can we have the last 3 places ,The DundeeHammer,Nuddy + The Silver Fox.pm me to confirm.Cheers mate.The Hammer:bangin:

[flounder_al]

Nice to see another West Ham fan on the site. And in Scotland too :)

[BuffaloBill]

I cant make scrabster this year, hope this is early enough to fill my place.

[Ticketty Boo]

Hey Ho!

Am back from Hols and now time for everyone to confirm and send me £30 each as a deposit please. Dundee hammer & Co are in and I think that leaves one place spare?

As before, cheques won't be cashed, but merely serve to cover some costs in case you don't show.

No deposit - no space.

1 Myself
2 BMac
3 PeterTheFisherman
4 KennyG
5 NickInTheNorth
6 Sultzer
7 Brian (aka Professor Sir Stephen Hawkin)
8 Franco
9 Dundee Hammer
10 Nuddy
11 Silver Fox
12 ?

[sultzer]

i'll get in touch with mr hawkins , his net is down at moment

[Nick1234]

Is there a confirmed date for the end of August? or am i just blind and cant see it:wacko:

[Ticketty Boo]

The fishing days are Sat 23rd and Sun 24th August out of Scrabster

[Nick1234]

Is it too late to put my name down? im off those days

[Nuddy]

Sorry guys myself ,DundeeHammer and Silver fox anit gonna be able to make it so that will free up a few spaces

[Ticketty Boo]

Sorry guys myself ,DundeeHammer and Silver fox anit gonna be able to make it so that will free up a few spaces

Eh? Oh thanks awfully! Very kind of you etc etc - NOT! So when were you thinking of getting round to telling me?

Due to rather a lot of people changing there mind with only 4 weeks to go - the crew now looks like this.......
1 me
2 PeterTheFisherman
3 BMac
4 Sultzer
5 Father Smurf
6 Nick1234
7 Nick In The North
8 ?
9 ?
10 ?
11 ?
12 ?

So it's time to bring in some new blood. For anyone in doubt about how good a weekend this is, just search "Scrabster" in the Scotland Forum for previous reports.

Who's interested? Boat cost is £30 per day. Sort digs out yourself.

[ade]

id love to of gone but its too much for lucebay and scrab

stick a bit in main scotland forum for intrest

[Nick1234]

Ticketty Boo, how do i go about paying? do i pay to yourself via like paypal or somethin? or do i just give you the money on the day?

[peterthefisherman]

What on earth are you guys playing at requesting 3 places and then not bothering to go - were you ****ed when you put the names down ????
We will just need to pay a wee bit extra Ticketty - you can only do what you can do !!!!

[SandTiger]

Uh huh...

Okay, for anyone looking, Mr T has been badly shafted by 3 bookings that have pulled out, last minute after taking up space so I'd like to show you how well Scrabster is fishing at the moment...

To view our recent gallery pics then please click here (http://www.mv-stormdrift2.co.uk/e107_plugins/sgallery/gallery.php?view.5.1)

For some recent YouTube stuff, please look here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgfHQBXuKo0) and here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLHIEDAL7to)

For some extra info on fishing Scrabster then please see our presentation for Sky Sports here (http://www.mv-stormdrift2.co.uk/page.php?6)

[vespaman]

stick me down i will take a place.

[SandTiger]

Sorry guys myself ,DundeeHammer and Silver fox anit gonna be able to make it so that will free up a few spaces

Not being funny mate, but by agreeing to take this trip you have closed off spaces that would have been taken by others, ie: you've entered into a contract. It might be prudent to let the others know what your proposals are should I not be able to fill the spaces that you booked?

Kind regards

Davey

[SandTiger]

stick me down i will take a place.

Look forward to seeing you again mate :)

[vespaman]

Look forward to seeing you again mate :)


youll need more fariy liguid and scotch bright :)

[Ticketty Boo]

1 me
2 PeterTheFisherman
3 BMac
4 Sultzer
5 Father Smurf
6 Nick1234
7 Nick In The North
8 MartyB
9 Vespaman
10 ?
11 ?
12 ?

Three spaces left.

[the grinch]

I'm nibbling the bait at the moment. Are there still places or has anyone jumped in in the meantime?

I know nothing about Scrabster - is it about 3 hours from Aberdeen? Any accommodation in the town? Are we talking Saturday or Sunday or both?

[bigads]

You'd be looking at a little over 4 hrs drive from Aberdeen. There is accommodation right beside the harbour. I would imagine there is still a space, drop ticketty a PM.

[the grinch]

I've sent a pm to Mr Boo. The boat looks pretty good and it sounds like a good deal. I'm just not sure about the distance. It's a long way for a weekend .....but the fishing looks pretty damn good!!:g:

[SandTiger]

I'm nibbling the bait at the moment. Are there still places or has anyone jumped in in the meantime?

I know nothing about Scrabster - is it about 3 hours from Aberdeen? Any accommodation in the town? Are we talking Saturday or Sunday or both?

Hi Grinch. Have a look at my reply to MartyB on the main Scotland Forum

[DundeeHammer]

[QUOTE=Ticketty Boo;1276629]Eh? Oh thanks awfully! Very kind of you etc etc - NOT! So when were you thinking of getting round to telling me?

What on earth are you guys playing at requesting 3 places and then not bothering to go - were you ****ed when you put the names down ????

Okay, for anyone looking, Mr T has been badly shafted by 3 bookings that have pulled out, last minute after taking up space
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Right lads after the above posts :huh: lets get this straightened out.......After putting our names down for this trip i pm'd TB on 12 Feb 2008as follows........

Scrabster Trip Aug 2008
Hi Matey.can u confirm we have the last 3 places? posted request nearly 2 weeks ago but have had no reply.Also can u pm me details of trip confirmed dates, prices etc.Cheers in advance .The Hammer

And im still waiting for a reply.......Do you think i am going to wait around for 5 Months waiting for conformation and putting off other offers for fishing trips????? dont think so lads...and no i was not F***** when i put names down , but if any of you have a problem with this or think im out of order then pm me and i'll be glad to reply to any of your opinions or critisicms!!!!!
Many Thanks ,
The Hammer xx

[Ticketty Boo]

hammer, looked through my "sent" pm's to see when I'd replied to you, but I had a clearout a few weeks ago and have deleted it.

No worries though, looks like we'll have a full crew.

Cheers

GG

[Ticketty Boo]

1 me
2 PeterTheFisherman
3 BMac
4 Sultzer
5 Father Smurf
6 Nick1234
7 Nick In The North
8 MartyB
9 Vespaman
10 Rockangler
11 ?
12 ?

Two spaces left

Gents,

I've made a decision to ask for full payment in advance from everyone on this one because we've had a couple of teething problems whilst crewing up. Can I ask for cheques to be sent to me for £60 per person please?

Please send payments to;

Gordon Goldie
29 Kirkaig Avenue
Renfrew
Renfrewshire
PA4 0YH

Remember to add in a slip with your full name, address, and contact mobile number? Cheques will be banked in advance. It also means we don't have to worry about cash on the quayside. Any surplus will go into sweeps.

Cheers

GG

[ipso]

im up for it again gordon .
im just back from there been up for a week the fishing is good the now
i got an 11 pound ling on monday
had a few beers with davy
cheers paul

[Ticketty Boo]

1 me
2 PeterTheFisherman
3 BMac
4 Sultzer
5 Father Smurf
6 Nick1234
7 Nick In The North
8 MartyB
9 Vespaman
10 Rockangler
11 Ipso (at long last !!!)
12 ?

One space left

[ipso]

cheers gordon
is it fishing the 23rd 24th aug?
digs booked fri sat sun
cheque will be off in the morning

[Ticketty Boo]

cheers gordon
is it fishing the 23rd 24th aug?
digs booked fri sat sun
cheque will be off in the morning

Yes. Sat 23 Aug, Sun 24 Aug

[MARTYB]

i cancelled a few weeks ago on the other forum. sorry again.

[peterthefisherman]

Will pay you and my speeding fine just as soon as the new chequebook arrives Ticketty :fishing:

[sultzer]

gordon
mine & stephen hawkins:whistling payment sent .

[Ticketty Boo]

Only three payments received. This is now VERY URGENT guys?

[ipso]

you get mine gordon?
paul.

[Ticketty Boo]

Paul,

I have cheques from yourself, Jason and Professor Sir Stephen Hawkins.

Come on chaps?

[vespaman]

i have to pull out due to car problem its fixed but it cost me a good bit.

[ipso]

hi gordon.
have we got a full crew?or we still wanting a few names?

[ipso]

need to phone davy i was to bring him some things up but cant remember what it was ? pickles?
sandtiger ill phone u on monday.
lead.
paul....

[Ticketty Boo]

Gents,

I've not been on much this week due to a very close family bereavment, but..........

we have a big problem............

Paid:
1 me
2 PeterTheFisherman
3 BMac
4 Sultzer
5 Father Smurf
6 Rockangler
7 Ipso
8 ?
9 ?
10 ?
11 ?
12 ?


Vespaman - pulled out late
Marty B - pulled out
NickInTheNorth - PM sent, voicemails left - no response, not paid
Nick1234 - PM sent, no response, not paid

In addition to this, seven others said they would go at one point and have since pulled out.

The options;
a) Boat cost £300 per day to be paid between seven of us - means £86 per head instead of £60 in boat ees - I don't fancy this.
b) Cancel - we lose out, skipper loses out and rightly goes in the huff - everyone loses
c) A strive to get others to come along - my favoured option. We need at least another three for each day to keep the cost at £60 per head. I've tried on Boat fishing and Scotland forums, fishing buddies and clubmates. Now I need help from you guys? I need more bodies or else we all have a very big problem.

As previously intimated this will be the last trip I organise, because this is the third time it's happened.

Please post to confirm you've read this - and respond with any helpful suggestions?

GG

[sultzer]

gordon
not got anyone due to distance
only other option 1 day fishing , instead of 2 that way davey at least get 1 day charter

[Ticketty Boo]

That's still £43 each Jason, and I'm not driving 600 miles for one day's fishing.

[sultzer]

duh , ye half of £86 . sorry gordon

i'll check my local club prob see a few them over weekend

[ipso]

got to be the 2 days fishing .
i cant think of anybody i know but ill try?
i dont mind taking some body up but ill be leaving early friday morning from glasgow.
could phone davy and see if he has any local boys he could try??
if thats the price for 2 days fishing its ok with me gordon
paul.....

[rockangler]

Dont mind paying a bit extra for the fishing....
Am stuck in Kazakhstan till next thursday,otherwise i mite be able to round up a couple of lads..

[vespaman]

small point

Vespaman - pulled out late

i wasent on this list until a 2 weeks ago,i pmed gordon to get on after the may trip (no joy)i even left comments asking for reserve,no comments so i deleted them.

after the dundee bloke pulled out i got on the list then i had a car problem and used the cash to fix it,im now being asked to help out by gordon for something i wasent even on to start with.

in all respect if could have made it i would have but im not a big earner,
and needs must.

dont see why having a name on a list for 2 weeks makes me liable for others.

[Paternoster]

I asked Gordon to count me in for this trip at the end of the last day on the May trip, but was told it was fully booked, even the reserves.
For those who do come, its been fishing well, doggies, cod, ling etc, and plenty of maccies for bait!

[bmac]

small point

Vespaman - pulled out late

i wasent on this list until a 2 weeks ago,i pmed gordon to get on after the may trip (no joy)i even left comments asking for reserve,no comments so i deleted them.

after the dundee bloke pulled out i got on the list then i had a car problem and used the cash to fix it,im now being asked to help out by gordon for something i wasent even on to start with.

in all respect if could have made it i would have but im not a big earner,
and needs must.

dont see why having a name on a list for 2 weeks makes me liable for others.

Hey Vespa, You don't have to explain yourself m8.... You jumped in to help out at the last minute and it was appreciated :1a: You cant help it if you get car trouble...... It would have been good to see you up again but im sure we will get another trip sorted soon :happy:

Ive booked my digs and holiday's so myself and Peter are deffo going up, I don't mind paying an extra few quid.

[SandTiger]

need to phone davy i was to bring him some things up but cant remember what it was ? pickles?
sandtiger ill phone u on monday.
lead.
paul....

That'll be...

Patak's HOT Lime Pickle...


http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/PataksHotLimePickleBig.gif

not their nancy-boy sweet lime pickle, mind :)

[SandTiger]

Just mulling this over...

Let me get the weekend out of the way and float a few suggestions ;)

[ipso]

hi davy ill look for it .

[peterthefisherman]

Other suggestion - why not consider moving trip to another weekend that suits the participants and skipper - and gives us time to get a few more people - perhaps some of those who cant go because the WSF trip starts on the Mon.

[Paternoster]

Peter, the weather will start to be too unpredictable up if its much later, and it would be much to the displeasure all those who who have booked holidays, hotels, accommodation and all the other arrangements for this one.

[ipso]

i dont have any holidays left peter?digs booked

[Ticketty Boo]

Coming together.

Gooseman in for two days, spinner in for 1 day, Paternoster in for at least 1 day, maybe 2.

[ipso]

good gordon.

[Ticketty Boo]

NickInTheNorth has pulled out.

Still no response from Nick1234. Does anybody know him?

[ade]

Other suggestion - why not consider moving trip to another weekend that suits the participants and skipper - and gives us time to get a few more people - perhaps some of those who cant go because the WSF trip starts on the Mon.

if it was moved i think id be avail for this

[Ticketty Boo]

It's not moving chaps.

[Paternoster]

Paternoster is'nt in for any yet, I said I wont know until earlier on next week.
I'm hopefully buying a new motorcycle, and if it comes off its collection will almost certainly be over or near that week-end.
The bloody shop's shut on Monday I just found out, so I wont know until Tuesday now!!
Book over me, I will take a chance if anything spaces are left, its not too bad for me as I only live 20 miles away!

[cardboard ninja]

I could definitely fill one of the spaces for all days if needed.....need info on digs though and also info on transport from glasgow.....let me know.....cheers

[ipso]

gordon if its extra £.thats the price for the memorries..
billy give me a phone .before u head off .
cheers paul. sorry had a few......

[Ticketty Boo]

Moving daily, but crew list looks like this;

1 me
2 Gooseman
3 BMac
4 Sultzer
5 Father Smurf
6 Rockangler
7 Ipso
8 Spinner (Sunday only)
9 Cardboard Ninja (maybe)
10 Paternoster (maybe)
11 ?
12 ?

PeterTheFisherman unfortunately has had to decline due to a very urgent family matter. Best wishes from all of us Peter.

I have had a couple of other enquiries, but still waiting responses. As things stand just now, only a moderate increase in the boat fee of around £5 per day should be required (at the most) as I have had offers of payment from two cancellees. Many thanks gents. If paternoster and Ninja come, there should be no increase at all.

With a few things going on in family life this last week, I've not had tiome to mention the sweeps.

Sweep 1 - a bottle of unusual beer - heaviest fish
Sweep 2 - two packets of hokkais - most species over 2 days
Sweep 3 - a bar of chocolate - skipper's choice for best fish over the two days.

Please remember to bring your sweep stakes chaps, it all helps to make it a bit more fun.

www.xcweather.co.uk showing SW 7-8mph for Saturday..........so far!

[cardboard ninja]

I could be a definite if I can get transport and accommodation sorted....I would usually have my car but my mrs needs it this week

[sultzer]

I could be a definite if I can get transport and accommodation sorted....I would usually have my car but my mrs needs it this week

accomm try here
weigh inn (http://www.weighinn.co.uk/specials.asp)
thats where me & brian are staying

[Ticketty Boo]

Just spoke to cardboard Ninja (Craig) and he's coming along.

[ipso]

spoke to craig no probs see u in the pub friday night gordon..
davy got pickle 2 jars u want more?? keeps for ages?/
pm me davy as ur phone is never on..

[thegooseman]

ahm shy buy me a pintr:laugh:

[Ticketty Boo]

Looks like this will be the final crew list from WSF members unless anyone else appears.


1 me
2 Gooseman
3 BMac
4 Sultzer
5 Father Smurf
6 Rockangler
7 Ipso
8 Cardboard Ninja
9 Spinner (Sunday only)
10 ?
11 ?
12 ?

[SandTiger]

I have the press gangs hard at work with the kings shilling and subject to confirmation I can add 3-4 for the Saturday and will let you know about the Sunday shortly ;)

[SandTiger]

Close Saturday - All spaces taken!

[$pinner]

If anyone wants to go for Sunday, they are welcome to travel with me, leaving Sat night north Glasgow.

[Ticketty Boo]

Wind

Sat 17mph SSW
Sun 18mph S

[SandTiger]

Wind

Sat 17mph SSW
Sun 18mph S

Plenty of lea from the land with little lift in it :happy:

Looking like a species hunt along the west side so bring an assortment of tackle.

[Ticketty Boo]

Followed by the Dunnet head formation vomitting competition for wummin'n'queers :cry::cry::cry:

[thegooseman]

Plenty of lea from the land with little lift in it :happy:

Looking like a species hunt along the west side so bring an assortment of tackle.

will we need any bait

[sultzer]

Followed by the Dunnet head formation vomitting competition for wummin'n'queers :cry::cry::cry:
well that'll be me then

[bmac]

will we need any bait

Plenty of mackerel about so that will catch most species, Im also bringing some mussel, squid and few rag for the Wrasse/ mini species. I will be lure fishing mostly though !!! :victory:

Okay......... Who is staying where ???????

[Davy Holt]

Good luck peeps, will be thinking about you when I'm plodding about LA :D

[ipso]

wiegh inn billy give me a bell if u get a chance billy
cheers paul..

[SandTiger]

will we need any bait

As Billy said, there's plenty of Mackerel running. PM me if you want any info on the lug beds.

Davey

[SandTiger]

Just wondering what scran you boys would like over the two days?

[ipso]

lager??? lol..

[cardboard ninja]

I suppose chicken bhuna and nan bread is out of the question...with a lemon sorbet to finish.......ninja gets his running shoes on.....he he

[cardboard ninja]

anything suits me mate tbh ....I trust your culinary skills

[SandTiger]

I suppose chicken bhuna and nan bread is out of the question...with a lemon sorbet to finish.......ninja gets his running shoes on.....he he

We can do you Thai Chicken and a Chilli for Saturday?

[SandTiger]

anything suits me mate tbh ....I trust your culinary skills

I like the word 'trust' please do not feed the seagulls ;)

[Ticketty Boo]

That's cool with me Mr B.

Wind;
Sat 20-26mph S
Sun 15-16mph SSW

[thegooseman]

Just wondering what scran you boys would like over the two days?

prawn coctail salad with just a hint of chili in the mayo, braised steak veg salad tatties with garlic n parsley, blackforrest gatto chilled wine? if no soup n a roll:g:

[Ticketty Boo]

Wind
Sat 20mph S
Sun 20-30mph SW

Changing like the weather!

[Paternoster]

Oh dear, I was out on a trip yesterday, worst I seen for weeks!
Nice and calm, but even the mackeral were hiding, hell of a job to find any at first, so bear that in mind.
Got one large shoal later in the day!
Not much fish either, a few small Codling, small ling, even the doggies were'nt coming out to play!
Came across one bloody great dead whale out in the bay, been dead for some time, it must have been a MINGY whale:clap3:
Some some reason, pretty crap really, I hope its better for you guys.:fishing1:

[SandTiger]

Was it a full day or half day you were out for?

[Paternoster]

Full day, high tide was at 11.45, so we fished either side.
Just thought I would let you boys know so you could bring some emergency bait up just incase..............................
On the other hand, it may have just been a bad day?

[Galley Queen]

could just be coming off the big tides, could have been the floating hulk of dead whale, fish have a funny psychology, fingers crossed the weekend's better :thumbs:

[SandTiger]

There's no need to worry about Mackerel apart from getting through them :g:

[Galley Queen]

Big lump of bait and a couple of hooks works for me to get through them, get the mackeral traces off as soon as you got all you need, mind you doesn't always work out like that

[thegooseman]

wan mair sleep afore i go cannae wait to me up wi u guys and dae sum fishin

[Ticketty Boo]

Last post before I leave. Tried to call Skipper Mr B to confirm times, but he's not answering.

Please meet on quayside ready for an 8am sail on Saturday. (This does not mean arrive at 8am!).

Cheers chaps.

GG

[theguyfulla]

tight lines guys have a good un i,ll just have to content myself with keeping the tope occupied down luce bay sunday !! hoo humm!!

[bigads]

Good luck luck fellas, I look forward to the report and piccys :fish:

[SandTiger]

Just to let anyone who is travelling up for the morning that the boat will leave at 9am and not 8 as previously stated.

Davey

[Norrie]

Long lie in Davey?? :):)

[SandTiger]

Long lie in Davey?? :):)

Nah, just didne fancy sitting in the harbour for an hour waiting for the tide ;)

[Norrie]

Aye, well, Theres always that too !! :):)

[dod nae cod]

:crazy:going to scrabster tonight to pick up some crab so i might take along my rod for a spot of fishing off the rocks so if you see an idiot catching nothing say hello and then lock me up

[Orcadian]

Fished Scrabster last week, easterly winds force 5 so not very comfortable, the fishing was to say the least poor, scratching rigs were needed, although they have been catching them, there were no spur dogs or haddock and a handful of Pollack and Cod.

Back again in October so hopefully things will pick up by then, maybe you can drop me a line and let me know how you get on.

What boat are you fishing on.

Gregor..

[SandTiger]

Well the boys are off down the line with some going on to do the Luce Bay meet. A good species tally with a nice smattering of personal bests and first catches for the guys onboard. I'll leave the write-ups for the lads once they all start to hit base...

[SandTiger]

:crazy:going to scrabster tonight to pick up some crab so i might take along my rod for a spot of fishing off the rocks so if you see an idiot catching nothing say hello and then lock me up

Think we passed you on the skerry at Holborn Head when we were coming in, gave you a toot and the lads were calling over to say hello - Hope the fishing went well?

[SandTiger]

Fished Scrabster last week, easterly winds force 5 so not very comfortable, the fishing was to say the least poor, scratching rigs were needed, although they have been catching them, there were no spur dogs or haddock and a handful of Pollack and Cod.

Back again in October so hopefully things will pick up by then, maybe you can drop me a line and let me know how you get on.

What boat are you fishing on.

Gregor..

Gregor, we were also out on the Saturday and also on the preceding days when it was fishing very well, it was like that sharp turn of wind to the East also turned the fish of feeding during the tides we were out on, it was like someone turned the switch off - Maybe there is something in that old saying?

Glad I had the more philosophical group that day and hope you have a better time in October.

D

[Ticketty Boo]

Am home. Scrabster - Renfrew 4hrs 10mins including a pee in a lay-by on the A9!

[$pinner]

Got home last night at 11.45. Used 20 gallons of fuel and 2 cans of Red Bull, eyes looked like road maps. A big thanks Gordon for arranging the trip.

[conger conger]

Am home. Scrabster - Renfrew 4hrs 10mins including a pee in a lay-by on the A9!

You'll be expecting a letter from the fiscal anytime now then Gordon??

[thegooseman]

well i made it back in not so good time but nae speed tickets this time ,after a wee detour intae inverness tc for chips and fuel ah decided to tak a wee break at aberfeldy 1hr from home,awoken by worrid missus at 4.15 am so back to sleep left at 7 home at 8 journey time 13hrs.
the fishin wiz a wee bit patchy a times but at others everybody catchin at once,16 species by b-mac,well done only one new for myself a sizeable haddock my biggest fish was a 7lb 13oz spurrie which was leading the biggest fish til the last minute when that..........man ticketty got a craccking 10lb 3oz spur:clap: myself got the skippers choice for the 2 days a nice shiny rod and reel wi a 5.5lb pollock on :fishing: nice meeting all the lads fi wsf cheers to skipper dave ,gordon for organising it ,great weekend cheers. ps skipper say it coonts so octipus is going on the list.

[cardboard ninja]

just back home 4 p.m monday.....great weekend......big mention for ipso for running me up there and for the use of weights,tackle etc...cheers paul...
big thank you also to gordon for arranging the trip....cheers sir....also davy the skipper too...(the thai curry was superb)
billy ....really appreciated the fishing tips and the lures etc...top man.....thanks mate
and to all the people I met from the forum.......great to meet you and see you all again soon
as for my fishing skills....it was great catching the mackerel.....but it didn't look too happy....he he

cheers.....ninja

[rockangler]

Made it back home bout half 11,after stopping a couple of times for the lavvy..
Big thanks to Gordon for arranging the trip,had great 2 days with 4 new species to add to the list,great to meet some of the lads from the forum to..was well worth the travel and the money!!next meet norway?:g:

[Galley Queen]

Norway?

Why no hit Shetland first (yes ok I'm bias) catch norwegian size fish, get a record or two then hit norway?

or am I just giving you all ideas?

Where did you lot end up on Sat night anyway, we clocked you as you came into Popeyes then clocked that you'd all departed swifty.

Glad you all had fun tho,

[thegooseman]

tb flashed eez arse then we had a curry

[Galley Queen]

hrmmm

must have been concentrating on my pint of guinness at that point

ah well not to worry

[sultzer]

a very good weekend
thank you tb for organizing it and checking up on where i was fri evening.
i was in the lead mostly all sat until billy took over :notworthy but still ended up with 11 species , including 2.13oz dogfish , 4.15lb cod , new species lance .
weather ended up good as well.
also a burnt napper
heres some footage on sat , never took it on sun as forecast said it might be rough
Scrabbie aug 08 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY3p18ADt9Q)

also some pics
http://members.lycos.co.uk/sultzer/aug508.jpg
http://members.lycos.co.uk/sultzer/aug608.jpg
http://members.lycos.co.uk/sultzer/aug708.jpg
http://members.lycos.co.uk/sultzer/aug808.jpg

[NightSpirit]

Looks like ye all had a good trip - I was up in the caithness area the fortnight prior and managed to get a couple of trips out 1 on heb warrior and one with our man Davy. The last was cut short due to a fuel leak - Glad to sse it was all fixed ok and hope it was not too expensive Davy. I hope against hope to get back up to caithness this year but am so very short on holidays. Hope this is repeated next year and i will try and time me holidays to coincide this time instead of heading home whilst you lucky so and so's fish.

[SandTiger]

Yip, installed a Vetus rigid tank the following day and was back out at sea for my party on the Friday - Took some running around to pull it all together and can't thank Jane enough (Chris' partner (Heb Warrior)), for helping out with the delivery of the new tank :)

[fathersmurf]

i had a good week end and a laugh
thanks to tb for organizing it

[bmac]

Well Guy's another top weekend in Scrabster ! Well done Gordon on organising, Big thanks to Davy also for getting us the fish ( as usual :victory: ) Nice to meet a few more of you guy's and i hope to hook up with you for more sessions in the future :)

[$pinner]

I had a great time even if it was only 1 day. Caught 7 species 4 of which were new for me, a big thanks to the guys for all your help and Davey for working hard putting us on the fish, he's a top man is Davey.

[Norrie]

Well Guy's another top weekend in Scrabster ! Well done Gordon on organising, Big thanks to Davy also for getting us the fish ( as usual :victory: ) Nice to meet a few more of you guy's and i hope to hook up with you for more sessions in the future :)


Hi Billy., Gonny tell me who won what, and whith what please...:):) Didnt see a report on the trip ..:(

[sultzer]

norrie
billy - most species
gordon - heavest fish - spurdog - 10lb 2oz
gooseman - skipper choice - goron's - rod &reel with pollack 5lb 10oz still attached :laugh:

pity last 1 from here .

but i'll be up there next year :victory:

[SandTiger]

http://www.mv-stormdrift2.co.uk/scrabster/01.JPG

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Boat Species Tally

Saturday - Mackerel, Launce, Cod, Ling, Pollock, Coalie, Spurdog, Plaice, LSD, Dab, Whiting, Red Gurnard, Grey Gurnard, Ballan Wrasse, Cuckoo Wrasse (15)

Sunday - Launce, Mackerel, Grey Gurnard, Red Gurnard, Ling, Cod, Pollock, Coalie, Spurdog, Poor Cod, Whiting, Haddock, Dab (14)

Thanks for making the journey up and glad you all enjoyed yourselves.

Davey

[udderman]

:clap3::clap3: well in folks some nice looking fish there

:g: wish i was fishing

[ipso]

great weekend.thanks to all the guys.hope to meet up again soon cheers paul

[SandTiger]

Forgot to add Sammy...


http://www.mv-stormdrift2.co.uk/scrabster/sealsml.JPG

The author for the best caption for this photo by Calin, one of the nippers who was out with us on the Saturday will win a prize of 5 boat rigs :)