All
I am happy to organise Alongi cost sharing trips for Tuesday 30 june and Wednesday 1 July. Weather forecast is F2 to F3 on Tuesday and Variable on Wednesday. Please refer to my previous post for details.
Does the cost include sick leave certificates ;D
when at work and cant have leave calm sea
when off and nothing to do rough sea
what about saturday or sunday- force 4 should be no match for the_Gaffer
You're right Robby017, many a times I have been out and the wind picked up to F4 and F5 and stayed there. While trolling, its no porblem for the Gaffer. But remember, people are paying to have a good time. The discomfort starts when you actually hook up. Standing with you feet apart, both hands on the rod, while the boat is pitching and rolling, is not the ideal fishing trip.
if you find anyone else, i'm up for the challenge this weekend! However i can only come on weekends or public holidays...
Quote from: robby017 on June 26, 2009, 13:35:09 CET
if you find anyone else, i'm up for the challenge this weekend! However i can only come on weekends or public holidays...
[/quoQuote from: robby017 on June 26, 2009, 13:35:09 CET
if you find anyone else, i'm up for the challenge this weekend! However i can only come on weekends or public holidays...
In that case, I would suggest you organise a party of 4 or more, max 6, and get back to me.
ok... mela......
aw xi 4-5 nofs ras bhali li iridu johorgu mal Gaffer dal weekend on a cost sharing trip for Albacore? (rih Force 3-5)
Transaltion: Are there 4-5 people (up to a challange) for a cost sharing trip on board the Gaffer for Albacore. (wind Force 3-5).
if so, pm me and the_gaffer. ;D
Ghalfejn fil-weekend biss robby???Jaqaw im.............. ;) :D
@ camkev >:( mohh mahmug!!! >:( kev.... alungi ed nidthadtu, naqa serjeta'!!! ;D
Ma fhimtx robby.jien li rridt najdlek u jaqaw imsaw........ ;) :)
ooooooooooooooooooooh........... le sieheb, mhux il kaz....... habba xol ma nistax nilarga matul il gimgha.... + difficli hafna biex niehu leave peress li 3 gimghat ilu kelli study leave habba l ezamijiet....
translate please :( :( :(
nothing important that needs translatiing mike! just told kev i can only do weekends for fishing cos of work and that i can't take leave as only 3 weeks ago i came in from study leave.
monday is 'part of' the weekend... since its a long weekend
Quote from: robby017 on June 26, 2009, 13:58:12 CET
ok... mela......
aw xi 4-5 nofs ras bhali li iridu johorgu mal Gaffer dal weekend on a cost sharing trip for Albacore? (rih Force 3-5)
Transaltion: Are there 4-5 people (up to a challange) for a cost sharing trip on board the Gaffer for Albacore. (wind Force 3-5).
if so, pm me and the_gaffer. ;D
Pm sent to both of you.
Ok guido. But we still need another 2 bravehearts
Ok i got a buddy to come along, so it's me plus 1 now.
Pm sent.
1 braveheart left to go... Who's coming?
Did you decide whether you are doing it on Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday?!
I am assuming its monday if competition is no go! Guido99 kindly confirm..... li al monday, obviously, the_Gaffer has the last word whether we go out or not....
@ Gaffer, so far we are 3 for Monday......
Yes you can count me in +1 for Monday only, provided comp is a no go.
Is the cost sharing trip for Tuesday still on? If yes I'm willing to join, obviously depending on the-gaffer.
Robby017, I posted that I am available either Tuesday or Wednesday. Monday is reserved for Competition Day. If the weather is not good for our competition, I can't understand why it would be good to go out for alongi on Monday. Please do not take initiatives on your own, because you have caused quite some confusion here, and people are assuming that its alright to go on Monday, while I had to be alerted by others that you had posted all this. This is your initiatve, I have nothing to do with this. Please refrain from organising cost sharing trips on my behalf.
thanks.
Quote from: suffrun on June 27, 2009, 09:43:12 CET
Is the cost sharing trip for Tuesday still on? If yes I'm willing to join, obviously depending on the-gaffer.
The trip is still on. if there are 4 ppl or more willing to coat share, then we go.
Sorry Joe, I must have misunderstood your earlier post were you told me to gather a party of 4-6 to be able to go on Monday should the wind be force 4 and competition cancelled. I apologise to all in advance and to Joe for the misunderstanding.
QuoteThe_Gaffer
You're right Robby017, many a times I have been out and the wind picked up to F4 and F5 and stayed there. While trolling, its no porblem for the Gaffer. But remember, people are paying to have a good time. The discomfort starts when you actually hook up. Standing with you feet apart, both hands on the rod, while the boat is pitching and rolling, is not the ideal fishing trip.
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if you find anyone else, i'm up for the challenge this weekend! However i can only come on weekends or public holidays...
QuoteGaffer--> In that case, I would suggest you organise a party of 4 or more, max 6, and get back to me.
Again i apologise for the misunderstanding to all. :-[
forsi qed jistenna l commission gaffer ?????? :P
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Robby, what's your point? I know what I said. It says......follow the letters......get back to me....not take over.
Joe,
Again, i openly apologise but, my point was this...
I was putting together a group of 4-6 for monday IF AND ONLY IF THE COMPETITION WAS A NO GO(considering the weather forcast then showing a steady force 4). At no point was i ever and will ever try to take control over anyone's matters. In fact at the end of my posts I said that the last word will be of The_Gaffer whether we go or not.
Now, i was putting together a team, and as soon as I would have reached 4, I was going to call you on your mobile and tell you' "Lsn Joe, I have a group of 4 who are willing to go for Albacore on Monday if the competition does not take place, is it ok with you? and shall I confirm with the rest?"
But again, I openly apologise to you should you have felt that I have direspected you in any way. It was not in my interest to do so and I'll make sure it won't happen again.
Regards,
Robert
Robby017 and the rest who are interested. The cost sharing trip for Alongi is ON FOR TOMORROW. Expect some high seas while we're going out, since well be going into a headwind until we arrive at the hotspots. But other then that, we should be fine. All those who contacted Robby017 and me personally via PM, please be at Pontoon A Msida Marina by 4.30am. Expected time of return is midday. Cost, considering the number of people/wieght/fuel rate will be Euros50.
Please confirm here or via private msg.
I'm in! Thanks
Count me and my guest in.
Ok 3 confirmed. Still a couple of places left.
Any News Joe ??
How much is the count ?
Chris 8)
To all, just thank God the competition was postponed! Not one bloody strike, let alone a catch! However, on a positive note, we were a good team and made new friends, thanks guys, until next time!
rob why do u think i didnt bother to go out there. Its extremely difficult to raise the alungi from the depths. when the weather is like its been this last week the fish dont stay near the surface and they move on. Now we need a few days of good weather and its back to business.
At least u had fun so no problem.
How was the sea out there?
morning force 3 down to force 2 with a swell circa 1m-1.3m(wave height) later went up to force 3-4 and on our way in in force 4.
What a disapointing trip. We started trolling at 6.00am, moderate swell, and seas were OK, by 8.00am, not one strike...and I started using every conceivable setup I know of. We even had Mike red squid and Robby's killer lure in, but to no avail. No bird activity, no fishfinder activity (bait, alongi, tempreature breaks) nothing. Un bell'ZERO. Then, the fuel filter started clogging up. Sure, bring it on man, as if the day wasn't turning out bad already :'(. I found out I was using a 2 micron fuel filter on the racor filter. Too small for my big diesel. The engine fuel filter also played up a bit. Anyway, decided to shut down the engine, and clean the filters. I removed the racor filter, filled up a small pail with white spirit, and gave it a good cleaning. Replaced the filter back again, and we were off. 2 hrs later it started again. By that time it was already 12.30pm, so we decided to head back home. We managed to get to M'Scala, and the reacor filter just gave up. I decided that since we were a short distance away from port, to jus tremove the racor altogether, and run on just the engine filter. We made it to port by 1.45pm.
Guys (Robby, Mike + Mate and Cla144) we went out to have fun. Seeing that it was a no fun day, no strikes, fuel filter problems...I am inviting you all for a FREE trip at the next available opportunity you all have. Ideally, we could go out all together again, however, I know there are some work related restrictions. However, I will keep in touch, and whenever I'll be going out, I'll make contact and see if any or all of you are available.
Once again, so sorry for the dissaponitment, but I have really no control over the bite!!! ???
I am having filter clogging problems as well.......I am finding a lot of sand in the bottom of the water glass.So its either the tank is dirty or else the Diesel we are getting is not being filtered from the fuel pumps. I will check it out next time i fill up........
Not the first time i got skunked. Although i am a bit disappointed my last remaining original style red yozuri hydro squirt failed to do its magic. It was a fun trip anyway, we were a great team and we definitely look forward to another trip aboard The Gaffer. Joe thanks for your kind offer and for having us aboard .
Mike and Ivan
Not good to hear at all, especially with the sand issue.
I suggest you all use one of these as you take on fuel http://www.maesco.com/products/racor/r_funnel/r_funnel.html
Helps take care of pre-filtering to avoid issues with onboard filters and even inline Racors.
Disappointing to hear there was no bite at all, and fingers crossed that with the weather forecast this week, things should be looking good for us on Saturday.
Hi Joe,
There is no need to be angry about especially for the bites :) I really had fun because it was a nice fishing trip and the crew were very nice people. I will definetly come for another fishing trip. I am not expecting the trip to be free because as you rightly said no body has control over the fish bite.
QuoteThere is no need to be angry about especially for the bites I really had fun because it was a nice fishing trip and the crew were very nice people. I will definetly come for another fishing trip. I am not expecting the trip to be free because as you rightly said no body has control over the fish bite.
well said... but.... lets try for at least 1-2 fish each next time.... ;D
1 place left for a day fishing next Wednesday,Albacore trolling,jigging and some bottom fishing.
I have 2 places left for what may be the LAST ALONGI COST SHARING TRIP this season going out Friday 31st July. Places are on a first come first serve basis. Log you interest here or PM.