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Dorset Spearfishing 2006
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hey people my new Gabbiano77 just arrived today
and my mate let me down again:naughty so it looks like im stuck in dry dock:head :head :head :head :head :head :head
and my mate let me down again:naughty so it looks like im stuck in dry dock:head :head :head :head :head :head :head
The viz was VERY bad and some other pesky diver was poking around my honey holes!
I did see 3 bass in the gloom and missed all 3.. I didn't go or stay out long and was away by 18:00.. But I'm glad I went when I did - it really doesn't look good for the weekend...
I did see 3 bass in the gloom and missed all 3.. I didn't go or stay out long and was away by 18:00.. But I'm glad I went when I did - it really doesn't look good for the weekend...
did anybody get out the week? i had a look round but it didnt look that special so i gave it a miss
Jim (stuckinsurry) and myself got in at the yacht club on an early one at high water.
Viz wasn’t special but definitely fishable, had a good look around but not many takeable fish seen the upshot was 1 mullet for Jim and I’ve got to starve this week.
Almostafish don’t you just hate always being right.rofl
Viz wasn’t special but definitely fishable, had a good look around but not many takeable fish seen the upshot was 1 mullet for Jim and I’ve got to starve this week.
Almostafish don’t you just hate always being right.rofl
yep, pretty slow at the weekend. Saw a couple of fish and fortunately shot the only one that came into range. Water is definately getting colder I think, felt a bit chilly on the ole tootsies. Scottie3030, dont think it was at one of the yacht clubs, there were just hundreds all over the place and windsurfers galore! Not a lot of fun, one eye on the water and the other eye watching for dagger boards!
Going in around 1300 on west side or Bill point, so should be able ( God/Mako willing ) to give a good idea about Viz and conditions around Portland.
Jimy,
I've been in around Hengistbury Head a couple of times, off the right hand side as you look at it from the land. Until you've been a couple of times i'd make sure you have a decent buddy as the tide and currents can be pretty strong.
On the other side of the head is the sailing centre, this can be worth a look but vis can easily be zero due to the mud!
I've not been out along Mudeford but there must be something along there somewhere! From memory there are some rocky outcrops near Highcliff which might be worth a look.
I've also been as far as Keyhaven and Hurst Castle but the tides round there were VERY strong.
If it was me i'd jump on the bus and go down to Boscombe Pier, if there isn't too much surf breaking on the beach (!) then you can have a great time sneaking around and playing hide-and-seek with all the fish which hang around the piles, just make sure you don't get bashed into them and that you don't get tangled in any fishing line. Once you've got Boscombe sorted then try Bournemouth Pier.
Shame you didn't post this a week ago as until wednesday i was also stranded in bournemouth while my car was inpounded! Let me know how you get on and i'll try and give you a shout next time i'm down.
I've been in around Hengistbury Head a couple of times, off the right hand side as you look at it from the land. Until you've been a couple of times i'd make sure you have a decent buddy as the tide and currents can be pretty strong.
On the other side of the head is the sailing centre, this can be worth a look but vis can easily be zero due to the mud!
I've not been out along Mudeford but there must be something along there somewhere! From memory there are some rocky outcrops near Highcliff which might be worth a look.
I've also been as far as Keyhaven and Hurst Castle but the tides round there were VERY strong.
If it was me i'd jump on the bus and go down to Boscombe Pier, if there isn't too much surf breaking on the beach (!) then you can have a great time sneaking around and playing hide-and-seek with all the fish which hang around the piles, just make sure you don't get bashed into them and that you don't get tangled in any fishing line. Once you've got Boscombe sorted then try Bournemouth Pier.
Shame you didn't post this a week ago as until wednesday i was also stranded in bournemouth while my car was inpounded! Let me know how you get on and i'll try and give you a shout next time i'm down.
thanks 1 shot 1 kill
I tride the estery off grimberry point yester day. not much vis. saw lots of mudd from flatys and a couple of mullet blurs but neva got a shot.
Isn't boscom pier falling down? think you can get lobster around there though.
have you ever tride bournemouth?
mudyford quay run around the black house is very good. trouble is they net it this time of year.
I live here and have a 14 ft tiny so give me a shout
I tride the estery off grimberry point yester day. not much vis. saw lots of mudd from flatys and a couple of mullet blurs but neva got a shot.
Isn't boscom pier falling down? think you can get lobster around there though.
have you ever tride bournemouth?
mudyford quay run around the black house is very good. trouble is they net it this time of year.
I live here and have a 14 ft tiny so give me a shout
jimy,
Although Boscombe Pier isn't in A1 condition i wouldn't worry about it falling down on you just yet! Apparently its recently been sold and is going to be redeveloped with the mythical Bournemouth Reef becoming a reality in the near future.
Both piers are a good dive and are packed with fish (they're the only feature for literally miles around) although pretty spooky, so try boscombe first as its smaller and easier to get out from if you get freaked out. If you think i'm being a wimp you'll soon find out exactly what i mean so bear it in mind!
The only downside of both sites (except for having dangers not really encountered elsewhere) is that any gear you leave is right on the beach so might well vanish!
I found that my Picasso 60 is the perfect thing for weaving in and out of the pier supports (even better with i trident tip as it doesn't get stuck so far into the wooden supports if/when you miss), if you've only got a 140 i wouldn't bother getting wet!
Although Boscombe Pier isn't in A1 condition i wouldn't worry about it falling down on you just yet! Apparently its recently been sold and is going to be redeveloped with the mythical Bournemouth Reef becoming a reality in the near future.
Both piers are a good dive and are packed with fish (they're the only feature for literally miles around) although pretty spooky, so try boscombe first as its smaller and easier to get out from if you get freaked out. If you think i'm being a wimp you'll soon find out exactly what i mean so bear it in mind!
The only downside of both sites (except for having dangers not really encountered elsewhere) is that any gear you leave is right on the beach so might well vanish!
I found that my Picasso 60 is the perfect thing for weaving in and out of the pier supports (even better with i trident tip as it doesn't get stuck so far into the wooden supports if/when you miss), if you've only got a 140 i wouldn't bother getting wet!