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Archive for February, 2008

Using up remnants

Having fished the Eastney fund raiser on Saturday, I had quite a bit of bait left over which needed using. So Sunday evening, I decided to go out and drown it for a few hours instead of sitting in front of the telly.
I packed one rod, 2 reels, one flask and a Snickers into my [...]

Eastney Fund-Raiser

In a continuing effort to raise funds for the family of the missing Bristol Channel angler Alan Wright (See 11.2.08 entry), a friendly competition was organised by the Hampshire Hookers Angling Club and was held on Saturday 23.2.08 at Eastney beach, along the Esplanade near the Royal Marines Museum.
I started the journey from Sussex [...]

It’s all calm

Just a quick report this time. Last night, I fished Seaford at the Edinburgh Road mark from 8pm-3am. High water was 2.30am. No wind to speak of, sometime very, very slight breeze from NE. Clear sky, flat calm sea.
Baits used were Lugworm, calamari & Ragworm, either singly or as cocktails. Rigs used were one [...]

Shoreham competition

Yesterday, I took part in a competition organised by the Shoreham Angling Squad club. Funnily enough, this was held at the West arm of Shoreham harbour.
It was an early start for me, leaving home at 6.40 am in order to stop off at ‘The Tackle Box’ shop at Brighton Marina for bait. Whilst getting my [...]