All about the club.
The clubhouse, completed in 1993,is located off Bath Road car park, Lymington. It provides a congenial place to socialise with fellow anglers and offers the opportunity for members to improve their knowledge and skill at the regular tackle talks and demonstrations held there.
The aims of Lymington & District Sea Fishing Club are to promote shore fishing and boat fishing for all anglers, in a safe and friendly environment and to encourage conservation of fish stocks. New members, in particular juniors, are always welcome. A membership application form is available to download from the web site. The club is also on facebook. A monthly newsletter is sent out to all members.
SHORE FISHING.
Numerous competitions are held throughout the year at various beaches along the Hampshire and Dorset coast. As well as the monthly competitions, there are also several leagues: for example, The Shingle Bank League and the Win-Sum League. There are also one open shore competition during the year.
BOAT FISHING.
Boat fishing is divided into two sections: large boats {or charter boat} fishing and shallow boats {privately-owned craft}. The large boat section has something for everyone and for all levels of skill and competitiveness.
- Monthly large boat competitions out of Lymington: semi-competitive, fished to minimum size limits. from April - December.
- Match Boat League competitions out of Lymington, Poole and Weymouth: highly competitive and based on species, with no size limits. Fished from April - September.
- Recreational boat trips out of Lymington, Poole and Weymouth, on weekdays and weekends. Friendly atmosphere, no pressure. Fished January - December.
- The Shallow {or small} boat section is fished from privately owned boats, which stay within a designated area, with competitions running throughout the year.
- In addition, a Small Boat Open to privately owned boats is held in the autumn.
Officers of the Club 23/24.
Club President: Mr Derek Smith, Esq.
Club Vice-Presidents: Miss S. Moody, Mr R. Davies, Mr C. Clark, Mr R. Lane, Mr R. Saunders and Mr. A, S. Harmer.
Honorary Life Members: Mr R. Bayzand, Mrs G. Moody. Miss S. Moody. Mr A. D. Smith and Mr. R. Lane.
Officers of the Club.
Chairman: Mr Alec S. Harmer. 01590-674045. . Vice-Chairman: Mr Roland Blomfield. 01590-683363.
Hon. Secretary: Mrs Alison Day. 07929 876939
Membership Secretary: Brian Ansell. 01590-672628. Hon. Treasurer: Mr Alec Harmer. 01590-674045.
Hon. Auditors: Mr Colin Saunders & Mr Derek Smith. Docket Steward. Mr Robert Flicos. 01590-676785.
Large Boat Commodore. Mr Robin Lane. Large Boat Vice Commodore. Mr Marc Duncan. 07810 87681.
Shallow Boat Commodore. Mr Brian Ansell 01590-672628.
Boat Compound Commodore: Mr. Adrian Moody. . Clerk of Scales. Mr Steve Monckton.
Shingle Bank Secretary. Mr Luke Woodford . and Mr. Malcolm Stote 07894 902254.
Shore Secretary. Mr Roland Blomfield. 01590-683363. Win-Sum League Secretary. Mr Colin Saunders.
Hon. Cup Custodian. Mr Colin Saunders. . Publicity Officer. Mr Brian Ansell. 01590-672628.
Junior Representative.
Newsletter Editor. Mr Brian Ansell. 01590-672628. Bar Steward and Hall Booking Officer. Terry Kempton.
Committee Members:
Mr Chris Ellis. 07790 231350. Mr Alan Martin. . Mr Nelson Phillips.
Mr Richard Day. 07989 282245 Mr Pete Drodge. 07812 663842. and Mr. Andy Hopkins
Club Vice-Presidents: Miss S. Moody, Mr R. Davies, Mr C. Clark, Mr R. Lane, Mr R. Saunders and Mr. A, S. Harmer.
Honorary Life Members: Mr R. Bayzand, Mrs G. Moody. Miss S. Moody. Mr A. D. Smith and Mr. R. Lane.
Officers of the Club.
Chairman: Mr Alec S. Harmer. 01590-674045. . Vice-Chairman: Mr Roland Blomfield. 01590-683363.
Hon. Secretary: Mrs Alison Day. 07929 876939
Membership Secretary: Brian Ansell. 01590-672628. Hon. Treasurer: Mr Alec Harmer. 01590-674045.
Hon. Auditors: Mr Colin Saunders & Mr Derek Smith. Docket Steward. Mr Robert Flicos. 01590-676785.
Large Boat Commodore. Mr Robin Lane. Large Boat Vice Commodore. Mr Marc Duncan. 07810 87681.
Shallow Boat Commodore. Mr Brian Ansell 01590-672628.
Boat Compound Commodore: Mr. Adrian Moody. . Clerk of Scales. Mr Steve Monckton.
Shingle Bank Secretary. Mr Luke Woodford . and Mr. Malcolm Stote 07894 902254.
Shore Secretary. Mr Roland Blomfield. 01590-683363. Win-Sum League Secretary. Mr Colin Saunders.
Hon. Cup Custodian. Mr Colin Saunders. . Publicity Officer. Mr Brian Ansell. 01590-672628.
Junior Representative.
Newsletter Editor. Mr Brian Ansell. 01590-672628. Bar Steward and Hall Booking Officer. Terry Kempton.
Committee Members:
Mr Chris Ellis. 07790 231350. Mr Alan Martin. . Mr Nelson Phillips.
Mr Richard Day. 07989 282245 Mr Pete Drodge. 07812 663842. and Mr. Andy Hopkins
Club's Annual B.B.Q Report.
Annual Barbecue & Social Evening June 2025.
Just a reminder that our club annual barbecue and social evening is being held on Sunday 22nd June starting at 4.00 p.m. This is an opportunity to come along to your clubhouse, bring friends and family, meet your fellow anglers and have a drink.
On this day, please note that boats in the compound will not be able to be moved.
The Club's Link Page
Christchurch Angling Centre is owned by Tom Bagnall who sponsors some of the boat and shore competitions. Tom participates in many club activities, is also a very good angler and on some occasions makes a very good cup of tea. www.christchurchanglingcentre.co.uk
Angling Trust is where you can get the latest news on all aspects of angling and the latest news about covid-19 regarding angling. www.anglingtrust.net
Lymington Harbour Commissioners a good site for local tides and weather reports. www.lymingtonharbour.co.uk
Loni's a good friendly shop and Garry is very helpful. www.lonis.co.uk
Fish of the Month 24/2025.
May.
Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a smooth-hound weighing 7lb 8oz.
Boats. Adult. Andrew Niven with a sting ray weighing 24lbs.
New catch and release records for May.
Alan Mapes boats with a sting ray weighing 14lbs1oz. Alan Mapes boats with a ballan wrasse weighing 4lb 9oz. David Wood boats with a red gurnard weighing 15oz.
Robert Flicos boats with a garfish weighing 14oz. Malcolm Gerrish boats with a undulate ray weighing 15lbs.
Catch and release record broken.
Andrew Niven boats with a sting ray weighing 24lbs.
April.
Shore. Adult. Danny Mapes with a dogfish of weighing 1lb 14oz. Junior. Mia Samber with a dogfish weighing 1lb 8oz.
New catch and release shore record. A 5/b rockling of 7-3/4oz caught by Keith Warren.
Boats. Adult. George Fox with a small eyed ray weighing 10lbs. New catch and release record for boats. A ballan wrasse weighing 2lb 3oz caught by Adrian Moody.
Catch and release record for boats broken. With a smooth-hound weighing 8lb 8oz caught by Keith Warren.
March.
Shore. Adult. Malcolm Stote with a dogfish weighing 2lb 0-3/4oz.
Boat. Adult. David Wood with a spur-dog weighing 13lbs 5oz.
New catch and release records for the boats. Tony Knight and Garry Smith both with a smooth-hound weighing 6lb.
February.
Shore. Adult. John Hitchiner with a small eyed ray weighing 5lb 3-7/8oz.
Boats. Adult. Robert Flicos with a dogfish weighing 2lb 3oz.
New catch and release records for the boats. Steve Batchelor with a bull-huss weighing 10lbs 12oz. Robert Flicos with a dogfish weighing 2lb 3oz.
January 2025.
Shore. Adult. Rory Lancaster with a dogfish weighing in at 1lb 10oz. Boats. Adult. Steve Batchelor with a bull-huss weighing in at 10lbs 12oz.
December 2024.
Shore. Adult. Thomas Bagnall with a blonde ray weighing 20 lbs 3 oz. Junior. Seth Hopkins with a flounder weighing 1 lb 12-1/4 oz.
Sir Thomas Bagnall has broken the shore club record with his blonde ray weighing 20 lbs 3 oz. It is also a catch and release shore club record. WELL DONE SIR TOM.
Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a smooth-hound weighing 7lb 8oz.
Boats. Adult. Andrew Niven with a sting ray weighing 24lbs.
New catch and release records for May.
Alan Mapes boats with a sting ray weighing 14lbs1oz. Alan Mapes boats with a ballan wrasse weighing 4lb 9oz. David Wood boats with a red gurnard weighing 15oz.
Robert Flicos boats with a garfish weighing 14oz. Malcolm Gerrish boats with a undulate ray weighing 15lbs.
Catch and release record broken.
Andrew Niven boats with a sting ray weighing 24lbs.
April.
Shore. Adult. Danny Mapes with a dogfish of weighing 1lb 14oz. Junior. Mia Samber with a dogfish weighing 1lb 8oz.
New catch and release shore record. A 5/b rockling of 7-3/4oz caught by Keith Warren.
Boats. Adult. George Fox with a small eyed ray weighing 10lbs. New catch and release record for boats. A ballan wrasse weighing 2lb 3oz caught by Adrian Moody.
Catch and release record for boats broken. With a smooth-hound weighing 8lb 8oz caught by Keith Warren.
March.
Shore. Adult. Malcolm Stote with a dogfish weighing 2lb 0-3/4oz.
Boat. Adult. David Wood with a spur-dog weighing 13lbs 5oz.
New catch and release records for the boats. Tony Knight and Garry Smith both with a smooth-hound weighing 6lb.
February.
Shore. Adult. John Hitchiner with a small eyed ray weighing 5lb 3-7/8oz.
Boats. Adult. Robert Flicos with a dogfish weighing 2lb 3oz.
New catch and release records for the boats. Steve Batchelor with a bull-huss weighing 10lbs 12oz. Robert Flicos with a dogfish weighing 2lb 3oz.
January 2025.
Shore. Adult. Rory Lancaster with a dogfish weighing in at 1lb 10oz. Boats. Adult. Steve Batchelor with a bull-huss weighing in at 10lbs 12oz.
December 2024.
Shore. Adult. Thomas Bagnall with a blonde ray weighing 20 lbs 3 oz. Junior. Seth Hopkins with a flounder weighing 1 lb 12-1/4 oz.
Sir Thomas Bagnall has broken the shore club record with his blonde ray weighing 20 lbs 3 oz. It is also a catch and release shore club record. WELL DONE SIR TOM.
Shore Competitions Results 2024/5.
Shore Competitions are organised by Roland Blomfield. For more information, please contact Roland on 01590-683363.
All competition dates for 2025.
Sun 6th Jul, Sat 2nd Aug, Sat 20th Sept, Sat 18th Oct, Sat 8th Nov, Sun 21st Dec 2026.
7th club Shore Competition and results sent in by Roland Blomfield.
On Friday evening 6th June the club held its 7th club shore competition. This was a changed venue from Solent Road to Friars Cliffe because of a strong south-westerly wind and rain. 10 club members signed on and 3 weighed in fish consisting of dogfish, conger eel and pouting. On these competitions undersize fish counts for points which was conger eel. 4 sizeable fish were weighed for a total weight of 3lb 5-3/4oz. Best round fish of the night was a dogfish of 1lb 6-7/8oz caught by Bruce Samber. Top junior was Seth Hopkins with a conger eel of1lb 2-7/8oz.
Results:
1st Bruce Samber 1 dogfish 1lb 6-7/8oz, 2nd Seth Hopkins (Jnr) 1 conger eel 1lb 2-7/8oz and 3rd Tom Short 2 pouting 0lb 12oz. Terry Kempton caught an undersize conger eel. Sadly, al the rest blanked.
6th Club Shore Competition results sent in by Roland Blomfield.
On Saturday evening 3rd May the club held its 6th club shore competition which was a changed venue from the shingle bank to Milford sea front. The weather for the evening was cold with light winds and a flat sea. 8 club members signed on and only 2 managed to catch fish which were dogfish and bass. Only 3 fish were caught which were dogfish and bass for a total weight of 4lb 12-1/8oz. Best round fish of the evening was a bass weighing 1lb 12oz caught by Terry Kempton.
Results.
1st Malcolm Stote 3lb 0-1/8oz and 55 points, 2nd Terry Kempton 1lb 12oz and 50 points, Bruce Samber, Shane Samber, Roland Blomfield, John Hitchiner, Summer and Steve Monckton all blanked but get 5 points each.
5th Club Shore Competition results sent in by Roland Blomfield and photos by Shane Samber.
On Saturday evening 26th April the club held its 5th club shore competition at Calshot Beach. It was a warm evening with light winds and a nice flat sea. 15 club members signed on and all 15 weighed in fish consisting of dogfish, pouting, bass and smooth-hound. On these competitions under size fish count for points which were smooth-hound. A total number of 60 sizeable fish were caught, measured and weighed and released back into the sea as quickly as possible for a total weight of 67 lbs 0-5oz.
Best round fish of the evening was a smooth-hound of 6lb 9oz caught by Barry Samber. Top junior of the evening was Mia Samber with 1lb 14-3oz.
Results:
1st Steve Cox 10lbs 8-6oz and 75 pts, 2nd Bruce Samber 7lb 12-3oz and 50 pts, 3rd Barry Samber 7lb 11oz and 55 pts, 4th Malcolm Stote 7lb 5oz and 40 pts and Dany Mapes 7lb 5oz and 50 pts, 6th Simon Stockley 6lb 8oz and 45 pts, 7th Steve Monckton 3lb 7-1/8oz and 30 pts, 8th Terry Kempton 2lb 13-5/8oz and 25 pts, 9th Summer Monckton 2lb 12-1/8oz and 20 pts, 10th A.N.Other 2lb 8oz and 30 pts, 11th Tom Short 2lb 3oz and 20 pts, 12th Roland Blomfield 2lb 0-8oz and 20 pts, 13th Mia Samber 1lb 14-3oz and 40 pts, 14th Pete Tomkins 1lb 7oz and 30 pts, 15th Shane Samber 0lb 15-7oz and 20 pts.
All competition dates for 2025.
Sun 6th Jul, Sat 2nd Aug, Sat 20th Sept, Sat 18th Oct, Sat 8th Nov, Sun 21st Dec 2026.
7th club Shore Competition and results sent in by Roland Blomfield.
On Friday evening 6th June the club held its 7th club shore competition. This was a changed venue from Solent Road to Friars Cliffe because of a strong south-westerly wind and rain. 10 club members signed on and 3 weighed in fish consisting of dogfish, conger eel and pouting. On these competitions undersize fish counts for points which was conger eel. 4 sizeable fish were weighed for a total weight of 3lb 5-3/4oz. Best round fish of the night was a dogfish of 1lb 6-7/8oz caught by Bruce Samber. Top junior was Seth Hopkins with a conger eel of1lb 2-7/8oz.
Results:
1st Bruce Samber 1 dogfish 1lb 6-7/8oz, 2nd Seth Hopkins (Jnr) 1 conger eel 1lb 2-7/8oz and 3rd Tom Short 2 pouting 0lb 12oz. Terry Kempton caught an undersize conger eel. Sadly, al the rest blanked.
6th Club Shore Competition results sent in by Roland Blomfield.
On Saturday evening 3rd May the club held its 6th club shore competition which was a changed venue from the shingle bank to Milford sea front. The weather for the evening was cold with light winds and a flat sea. 8 club members signed on and only 2 managed to catch fish which were dogfish and bass. Only 3 fish were caught which were dogfish and bass for a total weight of 4lb 12-1/8oz. Best round fish of the evening was a bass weighing 1lb 12oz caught by Terry Kempton.
Results.
1st Malcolm Stote 3lb 0-1/8oz and 55 points, 2nd Terry Kempton 1lb 12oz and 50 points, Bruce Samber, Shane Samber, Roland Blomfield, John Hitchiner, Summer and Steve Monckton all blanked but get 5 points each.
5th Club Shore Competition results sent in by Roland Blomfield and photos by Shane Samber.
On Saturday evening 26th April the club held its 5th club shore competition at Calshot Beach. It was a warm evening with light winds and a nice flat sea. 15 club members signed on and all 15 weighed in fish consisting of dogfish, pouting, bass and smooth-hound. On these competitions under size fish count for points which were smooth-hound. A total number of 60 sizeable fish were caught, measured and weighed and released back into the sea as quickly as possible for a total weight of 67 lbs 0-5oz.
Best round fish of the evening was a smooth-hound of 6lb 9oz caught by Barry Samber. Top junior of the evening was Mia Samber with 1lb 14-3oz.
Results:
1st Steve Cox 10lbs 8-6oz and 75 pts, 2nd Bruce Samber 7lb 12-3oz and 50 pts, 3rd Barry Samber 7lb 11oz and 55 pts, 4th Malcolm Stote 7lb 5oz and 40 pts and Dany Mapes 7lb 5oz and 50 pts, 6th Simon Stockley 6lb 8oz and 45 pts, 7th Steve Monckton 3lb 7-1/8oz and 30 pts, 8th Terry Kempton 2lb 13-5/8oz and 25 pts, 9th Summer Monckton 2lb 12-1/8oz and 20 pts, 10th A.N.Other 2lb 8oz and 30 pts, 11th Tom Short 2lb 3oz and 20 pts, 12th Roland Blomfield 2lb 0-8oz and 20 pts, 13th Mia Samber 1lb 14-3oz and 40 pts, 14th Pete Tomkins 1lb 7oz and 30 pts, 15th Shane Samber 0lb 15-7oz and 20 pts.
Shingle Bank League Results 2024/5.
Shingle Bank League competitions are organised by Luke Woodford and Malcolm Stote. Contact Luke on 07802 521493 or Malcolm on 07894 902254 for more information.
On all competitions you sign-on at Cut Bridge between 18.30 and 19.00. All the dates of competitions for 2025.
Mon 21st Jul, Tues 19th Aug, Wed 17th Sept, Thurs 16th Oct, Tues 11th Nov, Mon 1st Dec 2026.
7th Shingle Bank League competition results sent in by Malcolm Stote.
On Thursday evening 19th June the club held its 7th S.B.L. competition. This was a changed date from 5th June. The weather was perfect and a very pleasant evening for fishing. 7 club members signed on and 4 weighed in fish consisting of smooth-hound and black bream. 12 fish in total were caught, weighed and released back into the sea as quickly as possible for a total weight of 11lbs 9-1/2oz. Best fish of the evening was a smooth-hound of 3lb 4-7/8oz caught by Malcolm Stote. The parking for this competition was fine and not an issue as before. Let's hope it stays that way and don't let it put you off fishing the competitions. We can work around any problems that arise.
Results:
1st Malcolm Stote 7 fish 8lb 6-7/8oz, 2nd Chris Ellis 3 fish 1lb 13-7/8oz, 3rd Derek Slack 1 fish 0lb 12-5/8oz, 4th Steve Pitman 1 fish 0lb 8-1/8oz.
6th Shingle Bank League Competition. Results sent in by Malcolm Stote.
Chris Ellis on top form.
On Thursday evening 22nd May the club held its 6th Shingle Bank League competition on a nice calm and clear evening. 10 club members signed on and 3 weighed in fish consisting of smooth-hound, black bream, conger eel and garfish. 7 fish were weighed in for a total weight of 9lb 2-5/8oz. The 2 best fish of the evening were a smooth-hound 5lb 14oz caught by Chris Ellis and secondly a conger eel of 1lb 13 oz caught by Derek Slack.
Results:
1st Chris Ellis 7lb 13-3/8oz, 2nd Derek Slack 1lb 13oz, 3rd Roland Blomfield 0lb 8-1/4oz, All the rest sadly blanked.
On all competitions you sign-on at Cut Bridge between 18.30 and 19.00. All the dates of competitions for 2025.
Mon 21st Jul, Tues 19th Aug, Wed 17th Sept, Thurs 16th Oct, Tues 11th Nov, Mon 1st Dec 2026.
7th Shingle Bank League competition results sent in by Malcolm Stote.
On Thursday evening 19th June the club held its 7th S.B.L. competition. This was a changed date from 5th June. The weather was perfect and a very pleasant evening for fishing. 7 club members signed on and 4 weighed in fish consisting of smooth-hound and black bream. 12 fish in total were caught, weighed and released back into the sea as quickly as possible for a total weight of 11lbs 9-1/2oz. Best fish of the evening was a smooth-hound of 3lb 4-7/8oz caught by Malcolm Stote. The parking for this competition was fine and not an issue as before. Let's hope it stays that way and don't let it put you off fishing the competitions. We can work around any problems that arise.
Results:
1st Malcolm Stote 7 fish 8lb 6-7/8oz, 2nd Chris Ellis 3 fish 1lb 13-7/8oz, 3rd Derek Slack 1 fish 0lb 12-5/8oz, 4th Steve Pitman 1 fish 0lb 8-1/8oz.
6th Shingle Bank League Competition. Results sent in by Malcolm Stote.
Chris Ellis on top form.
On Thursday evening 22nd May the club held its 6th Shingle Bank League competition on a nice calm and clear evening. 10 club members signed on and 3 weighed in fish consisting of smooth-hound, black bream, conger eel and garfish. 7 fish were weighed in for a total weight of 9lb 2-5/8oz. The 2 best fish of the evening were a smooth-hound 5lb 14oz caught by Chris Ellis and secondly a conger eel of 1lb 13 oz caught by Derek Slack.
Results:
1st Chris Ellis 7lb 13-3/8oz, 2nd Derek Slack 1lb 13oz, 3rd Roland Blomfield 0lb 8-1/4oz, All the rest sadly blanked.
Adult Win-Sum League Results 2025.
Adult Win-Sum League competitions are organised by Colin Saunders. Contact Colin on 0780 2511 522.
Competition are only fished on Wednesday Evenings only. All the dates for competitions in 2025.
12th Mar, 9th Apr, 7th May, 4th Jun, 9th Jul, 20th Aug, 3rd Sept, Bonus Competition 3rd Oct.
4th Adult Win-Sum League Competition.
On Tuesday 3rd June the club held its 4th Adult Win-Sum League competition which was relocated to steamer Point. Simon Stockley caught a bass weighing 7lb 12oz using a mackerel bait which was weighed and released back into the sea.
Competition are only fished on Wednesday Evenings only. All the dates for competitions in 2025.
12th Mar, 9th Apr, 7th May, 4th Jun, 9th Jul, 20th Aug, 3rd Sept, Bonus Competition 3rd Oct.
4th Adult Win-Sum League Competition.
On Tuesday 3rd June the club held its 4th Adult Win-Sum League competition which was relocated to steamer Point. Simon Stockley caught a bass weighing 7lb 12oz using a mackerel bait which was weighed and released back into the sea.
Shallow Boat Results 2024/5.
Shallow Boat Competitions are organised by Brian Ansell. Contact Brian on 01590-672628.
All Competitions fished on Sundays. Dates for 2025.
1st Jun, 13th Jul, 17th Aug, 14th Sept, 12th Oct, 9th Nov Small Boat Open, 30th Nov , 14th Dec 2026.
7th Shallow Boat competition 1st June.
Sad to report that this competition was cancelled due to the wins that were forecast.
6th Shallow Boat competition report and photos by Brian Ansell.
On Sunday 18th May the club held its 6th Shallow Boat competition. The weather on the day began sunny and very warm with a moderate breeze, but sadly when the tide turned it became rough and unpleasant for a couple of hours. 8 club members took part and all caught fish which consisted of bass, black bream, dogfish, pouting, smooth-hound, bull-huss and ballan wrasse. All the fish are measured, weighed and returned to the sea as quickly as possible. AlanMapes caught a nice ballan wrasse weighing 4lb 9oz which was returned to the sea.
Results:
1st Neil Mitchener 90 pts, 2nd Alan Mapes 84 pts, 3rd Andrew Haines 73 pts, 4th Eddie Maynard (13 fish)55 pts, 5th Ady Hulme (7 fish) 55 pts, 6th Paul Watson 50 pts, 7th Adrian Moody 35 pts, 8th Alan Martin 20 pts.
All Competitions fished on Sundays. Dates for 2025.
1st Jun, 13th Jul, 17th Aug, 14th Sept, 12th Oct, 9th Nov Small Boat Open, 30th Nov , 14th Dec 2026.
7th Shallow Boat competition 1st June.
Sad to report that this competition was cancelled due to the wins that were forecast.
6th Shallow Boat competition report and photos by Brian Ansell.
On Sunday 18th May the club held its 6th Shallow Boat competition. The weather on the day began sunny and very warm with a moderate breeze, but sadly when the tide turned it became rough and unpleasant for a couple of hours. 8 club members took part and all caught fish which consisted of bass, black bream, dogfish, pouting, smooth-hound, bull-huss and ballan wrasse. All the fish are measured, weighed and returned to the sea as quickly as possible. AlanMapes caught a nice ballan wrasse weighing 4lb 9oz which was returned to the sea.
Results:
1st Neil Mitchener 90 pts, 2nd Alan Mapes 84 pts, 3rd Andrew Haines 73 pts, 4th Eddie Maynard (13 fish)55 pts, 5th Ady Hulme (7 fish) 55 pts, 6th Paul Watson 50 pts, 7th Adrian Moody 35 pts, 8th Alan Martin 20 pts.
Large Boat Results 2024/5.
Large Boat Competition are organised by Marc Duncan. Contact Marc on 0781 0876 281.
All Large Boat competitions are fished on Sunday only. Dates for 2025.
1st Dec, 16th Mar, 20th Apr, 11th May, 15th Jun, 13th Jul, 31st Aug, 7th Sept, 12th Oct, 16th Nov, 14th Dec 2026..
5th Large Boat Competition. Report and Photos sent in by Marc Duncan.
The club held its 5th Large Boat competition on Sunday 15th June from Mudeford aboard Blue Strike Charters skippered by Dan James. Initially we ventured out to the banks in search of bass. First drift saw Glynn Barker catch one. A few more drifts saw Marc Duncan hook into a decent fish which he only managed to get to the surface before it broke his line.
We then moved to deeper water for tope. Pete Chamberlain caught 2 with the largest weighing 12lbs 3oz, and more tope were caught by Marc, Dave Wood and Roland Blomfield. With the wind freshening we moved to the Ledge in search of bream and pouting. Roy Evans had 4 bream with Dave catching a treble shot of pouting. We then had a drift for pollack but were unsuccessful.
Final drifts saw us off Southbourne for plaice and gurnard. Roland managed to land 2 plaice and a tub gurnard with Jane also having a plaice.
Results:
1st Roland Blomfield 86 pts, 2nd Pete Chamberlain 83 pts, 3rd Jane Hopkins 58 pts, 4th Dave Wood 46 pts, 5th Roy Evans 35 pts, 6th Marc Duncan 28 pts.
4th Large Boat Competition 11th May Results and Photos sent in by Marc Duncan.
The club held its 4th Large Boat competition which took place on Sunday 11th May aboard "Ocean Runner" skippered by Ryan Jones. With decision to go' not taken until Saturday lunch time due to easterly winds, we ventured out to the entrance of the harbour in search of bass. After several drifts most anglers had managed to catch and release their 10.
With the last of the flood tide, we then moved further out to the sand for dogfish and congers. Dave Wood caught a nice red gurnard of 15oz and we had a couple of doggies and congers. With the tide having turned and starting to run we had a couple of moves around the Patch in search of pouting, bream and congers. Pete Chamberlain and John Wood managed to find 5 congers each with the rest of us catching a few bream and Dave Wood a small ballan wrasse. Final move saw us on another spot on the Patch and Marc Duncan catching a pollack of 2lb 4oz.
Results.
1st Pete Chamberlain 251 pts, 2nd Dave Wood 219 pts, 3rd Jane Hopkins 208 pts, 4th Marc Duncan 203 pts, 5th John Wood 195 pts, 6th Malcolm Gerrish 179 pts.
Next Large Boat competition is Sunday 15th June aboard "Blue Strike Charters" from Mudeford.
All Large Boat competitions are fished on Sunday only. Dates for 2025.
1st Dec, 16th Mar, 20th Apr, 11th May, 15th Jun, 13th Jul, 31st Aug, 7th Sept, 12th Oct, 16th Nov, 14th Dec 2026..
5th Large Boat Competition. Report and Photos sent in by Marc Duncan.
The club held its 5th Large Boat competition on Sunday 15th June from Mudeford aboard Blue Strike Charters skippered by Dan James. Initially we ventured out to the banks in search of bass. First drift saw Glynn Barker catch one. A few more drifts saw Marc Duncan hook into a decent fish which he only managed to get to the surface before it broke his line.
We then moved to deeper water for tope. Pete Chamberlain caught 2 with the largest weighing 12lbs 3oz, and more tope were caught by Marc, Dave Wood and Roland Blomfield. With the wind freshening we moved to the Ledge in search of bream and pouting. Roy Evans had 4 bream with Dave catching a treble shot of pouting. We then had a drift for pollack but were unsuccessful.
Final drifts saw us off Southbourne for plaice and gurnard. Roland managed to land 2 plaice and a tub gurnard with Jane also having a plaice.
Results:
1st Roland Blomfield 86 pts, 2nd Pete Chamberlain 83 pts, 3rd Jane Hopkins 58 pts, 4th Dave Wood 46 pts, 5th Roy Evans 35 pts, 6th Marc Duncan 28 pts.
4th Large Boat Competition 11th May Results and Photos sent in by Marc Duncan.
The club held its 4th Large Boat competition which took place on Sunday 11th May aboard "Ocean Runner" skippered by Ryan Jones. With decision to go' not taken until Saturday lunch time due to easterly winds, we ventured out to the entrance of the harbour in search of bass. After several drifts most anglers had managed to catch and release their 10.
With the last of the flood tide, we then moved further out to the sand for dogfish and congers. Dave Wood caught a nice red gurnard of 15oz and we had a couple of doggies and congers. With the tide having turned and starting to run we had a couple of moves around the Patch in search of pouting, bream and congers. Pete Chamberlain and John Wood managed to find 5 congers each with the rest of us catching a few bream and Dave Wood a small ballan wrasse. Final move saw us on another spot on the Patch and Marc Duncan catching a pollack of 2lb 4oz.
Results.
1st Pete Chamberlain 251 pts, 2nd Dave Wood 219 pts, 3rd Jane Hopkins 208 pts, 4th Marc Duncan 203 pts, 5th John Wood 195 pts, 6th Malcolm Gerrish 179 pts.
Next Large Boat competition is Sunday 15th June aboard "Blue Strike Charters" from Mudeford.
The Vernon Everitt Match Boat League for 2025.
These are species-based boat competitions with no size limits Please contact Robin Lane on 07876 471901.
1st Vernon Everitt Match Boats 26th April results sent in by Mrs Alison Day.
"Piscary". 1st Cliff Newbold 395pts, 2nd Ed Taylor 353pts, 3rd George Fox 301pts, 4th Chris Ellis 285pts, 5th Gareth Smith 283pts, 6th Chris Rogers 276pts, 7th Andy Richmond 219pts.
"Silver Spray". 1st Garry Young 367pts, 2nd Steve Batchelor 270pts, 3rd Marc Duncan 252pts, 4th Richard Day 240pts, 5th Paul Wilson 205pts, 6th Glynn Barker 196pts, 7th Robin Lane 140pts.
"Ocean Runner". 1st Martin Bobbett 304pts, 2nd Mike Fox 263pts, 3rd Paul Hollyoake 239pts, 4th John Bellamy 216pts, 5th Mark Boldick 170pts, 6th Russell Latimer 166pts, 7th Andy Southwick 150pts, 8th Karl Bates 65pts.
2nd Vernon Everitt Match Boats 31st May results sent in by Mrs Alison Day.
"Ocean Runner". 1st Paul Hollyoake 340pts, 2nd George Fox 299pts, 3rd Ed Taylor 292pts, 4th Richard Day 250pts, 5th Mark Boldick 237pts, 6th Glynn barker 185pts, 7th Karl Bates 145pts.
"Silver Spray". 1st Chris Rogers 353pts, 2nd Chris Ellis 304pts, 3rd Cliff Newbold 253pts, 4th Gareth Smith 250pts, 4th Mike Fox 250pts, 6th John Bellamy 246pts, 7th Marc Duncan 195pts.
"Piscary". 1st Martin Bobbett 367pts, 2nd Garry Young 260pts, 3rd Russell Latimer 229pts, 4th Andy Southwick 203pts, 5th Robin Lane 198pts, 6th Andy Richmond 11pts.
Recreational Boat Fishing Trips Results 2024/5.
Recreational Boat Fishing Trips are organised by Robin Lane. Contact Robin on 0787 6471 901.
These trips are non-competitive and target various species when in season.
Week-End trips for 2025. Sun 25th May, Sun 27th Jul, Sun 24th Aug, Sat 13th Sept, Sun 5th Oct, Sat 18th Oct, Sat 6th Dec..
Mid-Week trips for 2025. Tues 10th Jun, Wed 25th Jun, Thurs 3rd Jul, Thurs 10th Jul, Thurs 7th Aug, Wed 24th Sept, Wed 5th Nov, Tues 11th Nov, Thurs 20th Nov, Tues 16th Nov,
6th Mid-Week Recreational Fishing Trip. Report sent in by Dave Price.
On Tuesday 10th June, 7 club members went on a recreational fishing trip out from Lymington aboard "Double Six" skippered by Ben Wood. The south-westerly wind seemed to be gusting slightly stronger than was predicted, so a decision was made to go out of the river and turn left to fish the Solent. We were able to find some calm and settled water in the lee of the Island along from Cowes and settled down to fish the remainder of the tide. The target fish were smooth-hounds and bream. We were soon into the smooth-hounds and the first smooth-hound to come did a fantastic job of knitting everyone's lines together as it approached the boat. The members continued to catch smooth-hounds, bream and dogfish.
As the tide turned, we made our way over to the Hants side of the Solent but really couldn't find a spot where the boat could settle properly due to a combination of the tide and the gusting wind, so returned to the shelter of the Island in Osbourne Bay. Here we discovered what must have been a bull huss nursery area, as we all started landing beautifully marked tiny bull huss.
We carried on catching smooth-hounds, bull-huss, doggies and bream and then for the rest of the day gradually moved further east trying marks along the edge of the Island ending up opposite Lee-on-Solent. At one point we were anchored up just outside the main navigation channel for Southampton Docks and were entertained by a huge container ship coming out of Southampton Water, turning round the bramble bank and then steaming past us on their way out to sea. We finished the day with a bumpy ride back into Lymington River. A good day out with the target species caught and the biggest smooth-hound being just over 6lb.
These trips are non-competitive and target various species when in season.
Week-End trips for 2025. Sun 25th May, Sun 27th Jul, Sun 24th Aug, Sat 13th Sept, Sun 5th Oct, Sat 18th Oct, Sat 6th Dec..
Mid-Week trips for 2025. Tues 10th Jun, Wed 25th Jun, Thurs 3rd Jul, Thurs 10th Jul, Thurs 7th Aug, Wed 24th Sept, Wed 5th Nov, Tues 11th Nov, Thurs 20th Nov, Tues 16th Nov,
6th Mid-Week Recreational Fishing Trip. Report sent in by Dave Price.
On Tuesday 10th June, 7 club members went on a recreational fishing trip out from Lymington aboard "Double Six" skippered by Ben Wood. The south-westerly wind seemed to be gusting slightly stronger than was predicted, so a decision was made to go out of the river and turn left to fish the Solent. We were able to find some calm and settled water in the lee of the Island along from Cowes and settled down to fish the remainder of the tide. The target fish were smooth-hounds and bream. We were soon into the smooth-hounds and the first smooth-hound to come did a fantastic job of knitting everyone's lines together as it approached the boat. The members continued to catch smooth-hounds, bream and dogfish.
As the tide turned, we made our way over to the Hants side of the Solent but really couldn't find a spot where the boat could settle properly due to a combination of the tide and the gusting wind, so returned to the shelter of the Island in Osbourne Bay. Here we discovered what must have been a bull huss nursery area, as we all started landing beautifully marked tiny bull huss.
We carried on catching smooth-hounds, bull-huss, doggies and bream and then for the rest of the day gradually moved further east trying marks along the edge of the Island ending up opposite Lee-on-Solent. At one point we were anchored up just outside the main navigation channel for Southampton Docks and were entertained by a huge container ship coming out of Southampton Water, turning round the bramble bank and then steaming past us on their way out to sea. We finished the day with a bumpy ride back into Lymington River. A good day out with the target species caught and the biggest smooth-hound being just over 6lb.
The Club's Constitution & Data Protection Policies.
Application Forms & Children Safeguarding Policy.
The Phoenix that rose from the Ashes.
The Phoenix that rose from the ashes.