Raja Clavata Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 So, Longshanks and myself do like a bit of boat fishing. Got a mate out of Burnham on Crouch that runs a charter on a 10m Blyth Cat. The mackerel are now showing in numbers and I was wondering if it was worth arranging a PW day out? My suggestion would be a Saturday. If there are sufficient numbers interested (the two of us plus up to another 8 max) then I'd be happy to sort it out. Likely to be 50 quid(ish) each. Please register your interest here... Raja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Is it fishing for Bass and Tope and good stuff - they're not just Mackerel bashing are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Need to sort it out pronto if we want a proper crack at the Tope. No, not just Mackerel, but they ensure that even the newbies don't blank Could be a good year for bass, unlike last year. The spot that holds the big Tope also has some cracking bass. You interested then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Need to sort it out pronto if we want a proper crack at the Tope. No, not just Mackerel, but they ensure that even the newbies don't blank Could be a good year for bass, unlike last year. The spot that holds the big Tope also has some cracking bass. You interested then? Yes, very interested, but it will depend on when, as it a bit of a trot from here for a couple of Flounders and an Eel I've got family in Kent, so I could doss down there for an early start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 take good care of Chard he only has a little rod ask Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 take good care of Chard he only has a little rod ask Chris Silence, you bell end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Pretty sure we can get EE out for this, not sure if any other Essex Mafia members have sea legs / would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Im defo up for it................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Count me in as well, None of the take the **** out of the tourists trip though, I know what the thames estuary holds and where to fish it. I would be well up for a trip for tope or smoothhounds. I don't think my freezer will take many more roker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Count me in as well, None of the take the **** out of the tourists trip though, I know what the thames estuary holds and where to fish it. I would be well up for a trip for tope or smoothhounds. I don't think my freezer will take many more roker. I have the same problem with cod fillets The skipper always tries his best, in fact you'd be hard pushed to find another charter skipper that tries harder, but he does have an unbalanced tilt towards bass; provided we make it clear what we want in advance we'll have no problems I've crewed for him on numerous occasions - bleedin' hard work, especially with a bunch of novices when feathering. We'll also need to sort out in advance how we want to divvy up what we catch; our usual approach is to split equally between all - that way everyone works as a team and folks get less stressed about having the "best" spot on the boat... Best! Raja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thats hardly fair.....I ALWAYS catch the most!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well it looks like you may have some competition this time Bazza, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 keeps ya keeeeeen ............... Raja....Wobba would prolly go too............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 we did it in Suffork a while back even LB turned out, cracking day and makes a nice change, i would come but being an ex Sea Angler mag casting instructor I dont want to show you all up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i would come but being an ex Sea Angler mag casting instructor I dont want to show you all up I can see that you're very highly qualified for this boat trip then I'll have you know that I have 3, yes three base metal NFSA Specimen Fish medals from the 1970's 'Ang that on yer watch chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Competitive lot ain't ya - we prefer to let our fishing talk for us - nuff said So, Pavman, is that a firm interest? If so, getting near to the upper limit ... ATB Raja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 How many can the boat carry? most of the mersea charter fleet is licenced for 12 but I would hate to go on a trip with 12. there is room on the boat for 12 comfortably but it is too many to fish comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) I can see that you're very highly qualified for this boat trip then I'll have you know that I have 3, yes three base metal NFSA Specimen Fish medals from the 1970's 'Ang that on yer watch chain very nice, i have around 25 trophies in the loft not seen the light of day for years came out ahead of the likes of Bimbo Perring and Mike Waltorton at the time both in the UK team, did a best of 225 yards backcast with a 150 grams in a SAM comp, at the time (circa 1986) the record was 248 yards Gary Satchel of Northants boast over Edited May 19, 2009 by pavman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 very nice, i have around 25 trophies in the loft not seen the light of day for years came out ahead of the likes of Bimbo Perring and Mike Waltorton at the time both in the UK team, did a best of 225 yards backcast with a 150 grams in a SAM comp, at the time (circa 1986) the record was 248 yards Gary Satchel of Northants boast over No need for you to get on the boat then, you can cast off the ******* beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 How many can the boat carry? most of the mersea charter fleet is licenced for 12 but I would hate to go on a trip with 12. there is room on the boat for 12 comfortably but it is too many to fish comfortably. MC it 12 normal size or you and Baz plus 4 may need 2 boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 This is just an excuse by the Suffolk boys to get out into international waters and to escape the jurisdiction of the English Courts for their depraved acts. Frankly, it's disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Haa bleedin Haa, From what I remember you ain't exactly a racing snake either. I would be happy with 6 on the boat anyway. I'd rather pay a few quid extra then spend all day untangling lines. And 225 yards? is that all you could manage? I can do that with a baited rig. I have always wondered what sort of person goes fishing on a sports field, now I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Competitive lot ain't ya - we prefer to let our fishing talk for us - nuff said So, Pavman, is that a firm interest? If so, getting near to the upper limit ... ATB Raja You might live to regret this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 This is just an excuse by the Suffolk boys to get out into international waters and to escape the jurisdiction of the English Courts for their depraved acts. Frankly, it's disgusting. Mung, I look forward to showing you my collection of Golden Rivets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Competitive lot ain't ya - we prefer to let our fishing talk for us - nuff said So, Pavman, is that a firm interest? If so, getting near to the upper limit ... ATB Raja Can we play boating games like we do in Suffark? My cods bigger than your cod (boasting game with a twist) Sea sick pass the parcel (you have to swallow rank pork pie when the music stops) My worms got teeth what’s your got (a memory game for ages 15 to 50) “The Captain says do This†interactive mime, fun for all Gang plank trick or treat (self explanatory) Nothing will get that out! (soapy sponge washing game) Seaman Stains (see above) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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