First Forum Trolling Fishing Competition - 12th July

[Gazzetta]

Let us know the place then, if it's sea or land !! 

Chris 

[DJS]

We'll keep an eye on the weather then. Well done 10 in four hours, haven't seen you post any co-ordinates or catch reports, cmon Dave!

Yes you're quite right Nick. I'm afraid I got caught up this week at work and didn't have chance to post anything. Where i've been catching recently is south-east of filfla between the two xifers. The alungi are quite close in now. Will let you know the exact coordinates on Saturday as I need to attach the GPS to the boat.

[The_Gaffer]

http://www.maltairport.com/weather/page.asp?p=5472&l=1&lng=e&t=5

This is how its looking for Saturday....lets hope it keeps that way until Sunday also. 

[poor catch]

Hi All,

Was wondering whether any participating boat's in next Saturday's fishing event / competition need an additional team member on board. Have NO Alunghi fishing experience.
Willing to share fuel & other trip expenses. Please PM on mff. Thanks.

[skip]

Kenneth, if it's on and we go should have a place, as looks like it will be me and SimonG on board.

Will monitor the weather tomorrow afternoon for Saturday and let everyone know.

[poor catch]

OK please keep me posted accordingly.  Would be great to be aboard your boat. Thanks Skip !

[skip]

Guys, it's going to be a 3/4 tomorrow as it's already picked up and the swell is getting established. That means tomorrow is likely to be uncomfortable for smaller boats.

In my case I need to get my engine looked at as I think I may have a slightly fouled plug or plugs as wasn't running too happily today and more smoke than normal coming up so might not be getting a clean burn. A few hours overdue on the first main service so need to get that done asap.

We could postpone but there aren't that many days left? Alternatively you could still go out and nominate someone to be the 'judge' for the weighing etc and then let me know the results so we come up with some small prizes.

As Jonathan just pointed out the season for Alungi is probably only a few more weeks and larger/heavier boats like The Gaffer, Shanook, Ramio etc will probably have no issues as the wind will start on the East/South East, there will just be a swell.

I'll leave it in your hands to decide and co-ordinate with each other. Happy Fishing

[blueskip]

You are not on your own Skip, here in S.Wales we have a similar forecast, but Sunday looks a little better
I hope to get out early & catch some bream (xilep)? & mackerel, & some flatfish (you never seem to mention them, dont you get them in Malta)?
I hope conditions improve so that you can get out as well, you should be retired like me, then, when the weather is good, you haven't got work to worry about, only whether you can stay alive long enough to launch!
blueskip

[shanook]

hi blueskip thats the irony of life when u can do it u dont find the time and when u have the time its the strength that fails u. I really should take ur advice and retire but then where will i find the money with the price of diesel going up and UP. tomorrow its going to be quite a swell at least thats the prediction and Sunday its supposed ot be worse.
The idea of the competition is for all to have fun not to be thrown about on the boat. Whether we get it done this year or not it doesnt matter (gives me more time to get better organised for the GAFFER mmmmmmmm). xi tghied Joe.

[Simon G]

agree with skip you go to have fun and not to be uncomfortable plus the swell was already getting established

[Gazzetta]

PITYYYYY 

Anyone knows if the All Clubs one is gonna be done ?

Chris 

[shanook]

gazzetta if the weather stays as predicted I dont suppose they will do it. I asked when i made port at B'bugia as i will take part but they didnt know.

[The_Gaffer]

Tomorrow's sea conditions are fine for me, unless they get much worse from what's forecasted. I'll be out with my team!

[Jonathan]

Hi guys, we (Gaffer team) should be going out tomorrow for alungi. So far the indications seem to be for a Force 3 in the morning shifting 4 towards noon which should not be bad. If anyone else still intends going out, you can drop me a ring on 9988 2615 or call us on the radio. We'ld be on ch 6 or 10. Cheers

[Gazzetta]

Let us know if they the the All Club one pls.

Chris