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 07876 471901. Large Boat Vice Commodore. Mr Marc Duncan 07810 876281.
Shallow Boat Commodore. Mr Brian Ansell 01590-672628.
Boat Compound Commodore: Mr. Adrian Moody. 02380-668131. Clerk of Scales. Mr Steve Monckton. 07925 549313.
Shingle Bank Secretary. Mr Luke Woodford 07925 549313 and Mr. Malcolm Stote 07894 902254
Shore Secretary. Mr Roland Blomfield. 01590-683363. Win-Sum League Secretary. Mr Colin Saunders. 01425-629923.
Hon. Cup Custodian. Mr Colin Saunders. 01425-629923. Publicity Officer. Mr Brian Ansell. 01590-672628.
Junior Representative. Luke Woodford.
Newsletter Editor. Mr Brian Ansell. 01590-672628. Bar Steward and Hall Booking Officer. Terry Kempton. 01590-675088.
Committee Members:
Mr Chris Ellis. 07790 231350. Mr Alan Martin. 02381-943452. Mr Nelson Phillips. 02380 872718.
Mr Richard Day. 02380-741888. Mr Pete Drodge 01590-676946 and Mr. Andy Hopkins 01590-678597
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 07876 471901. Large Boat Vice Commodore. Mr Marc Duncan 07810 876281.
Shallow Boat Commodore. Mr Brian Ansell 01590-672628.
Boat Compound Commodore: Mr. Adrian Moody. 02380-668131. Clerk of Scales. Mr Steve Monckton. 07925 549313.
Shingle Bank Secretary. Mr Luke Woodford 07925 549313 and Mr. Malcolm Stote 07894 902254
Shore Secretary. Mr Roland Blomfield. 01590-683363. Win-Sum League Secretary. Mr Colin Saunders. 01425-629923.
Hon. Cup Custodian. Mr Colin Saunders. 01425-629923. Publicity Officer. Mr Brian Ansell. 01590-672628.
Junior Representative. Luke Woodford.
Newsletter Editor. Mr Brian Ansell. 01590-672628. Bar Steward and Hall Booking Officer. Terry Kempton. 01590-675088.
Committee Members:
Mr Chris Ellis. 07790 231350. Mr Alan Martin. 02381-943452. Mr Nelson Phillips. 02380 872718.
Mr Richard Day. 02380-741888. Mr Pete Drodge 01590-676946 and Mr. Andy Hopkins 01590-678597
Club's Annual B.B.Q Report.
Annual Barbecue & Social Evening June 2024 Report.
This year's event was well attended with around 65 members enjoying a perfect summer's evening and the chance to catch up with old friends and to swap fishing yarns. I would like to thank Colin Saunders, Brian Ansell, Terry Kempton, Alan Martin, Marc Duncan, Roy Evans and Robin Lane for coming down in the morning to help get everything set up. Also, to everyone who stayed on afterwards to tidy up. It really was most appreciated.
Bruce and Barry Samber, from the Village Butchers, in Brockenhurst, did a sterling job cooking the barbecue, their sausages and burgers were beautiful. Robin supplied some of the salads, some of which Maggie Harmer used to prepare the beetroot, and the potato salad. Marc supplied some of his homemade chutneys and Denise Donaldson supplied the desserts. Again, a big thank-you goes to all those who helped with serving the food. Brian Ansell and Terry Kempton deserve special mention for manning the bar and washing up. So do Alan Martin and Adrian Moody for organising and running the Tombola, which proved very popular.
The opportunity was taken to make Ray Davies a long overdue Honorary Life Member. Derek Smith, our president, was delighted to present Ray with his Honorary Life Membership certificate. Without the vision Ray had over sixty years ago to build a clubhouse, and all his subsequent hard work in raising the necessary funds, we would not be in the fortunate position we are today.
The evening finished with a magnificent draw organised by Robin, and I would like to thank all those who donated prizes to it. In my opinion, it was one of the best social evenings that we have ever had. I look forward to seeing everyone here again next year.
Alec Harmer, Club Chairman.
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 23/2024.
December. Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a small eyed ray weighing 6 lb 13-1/2 oz.
January. Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a whiting weighing 1 lb 1 oz. Boats. Adult. Alec S. Harmer with a bass weighing 6 lb 12 oz.
February. Shore. Adult. Rory Lancaster with a dogfish weighing 1 lb 15 oz.
March. Shore. Adult. Michael Dawkins with a dogfish weighing 2 lb 1 oz.
April. Shore. Adult. Colin Saunders with a bass weighing 11 lbs 12-3/8 oz. Boats. Adult. Robert Flicos with a dogfish weighing 1 lb 13-1/2 oz.
May. Shore. Adult. Martin Bobbett with a thin-lipped mullet weighing 3 lb 9 oz. Junior. Kacper Karp with a dogfish weighing 1 lb 6 oz. Boats. Adult. Robert Flicos and Keith Warren both with a dogfish weighing 2 lb. New catch and release record for the boats and that is Robin lane with his greater weaver weighing 8 oz.
June. Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a spotted ray weighing 4 lb 1/2 oz. Boats. Adult. Robin Lane with a greater weaver 8 oz. Junior. Tom Harker with a bass weighing 4 lb 5 oz.
July. Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a red gurnard weighing 14 1/2 oz. Boats. Adult. Andy Southwick with a red gurnard weighing 1 lb 4 oz. New catch and release boat record for a john dory weighing in at 1 lb 5 oz caught by Martin Bobbett.
August. Shore. Adult. Martin Bobbett with a thin lipped mullet weighing 3lb 9oz. Boat. Adult. Malcolm Leomoignan with a small eyed ray weighing 10lbs.
September. Shore. Adult. Steve Monckton with a dab weighing 11-7/8oz. Boats. Adult. Mark Boldick with a black bream weighing 4lb 2oz.
October. Shore. Adult. An Other with a dogfish weighing 1lb 14oz. Boats. Adult. Robin Lane with a bass weighing 13lbs 3oz. Junior. Tom Harker with a bass weighing 7lb 14oz.
January. Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a whiting weighing 1 lb 1 oz. Boats. Adult. Alec S. Harmer with a bass weighing 6 lb 12 oz.
February. Shore. Adult. Rory Lancaster with a dogfish weighing 1 lb 15 oz.
March. Shore. Adult. Michael Dawkins with a dogfish weighing 2 lb 1 oz.
April. Shore. Adult. Colin Saunders with a bass weighing 11 lbs 12-3/8 oz. Boats. Adult. Robert Flicos with a dogfish weighing 1 lb 13-1/2 oz.
May. Shore. Adult. Martin Bobbett with a thin-lipped mullet weighing 3 lb 9 oz. Junior. Kacper Karp with a dogfish weighing 1 lb 6 oz. Boats. Adult. Robert Flicos and Keith Warren both with a dogfish weighing 2 lb. New catch and release record for the boats and that is Robin lane with his greater weaver weighing 8 oz.
June. Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a spotted ray weighing 4 lb 1/2 oz. Boats. Adult. Robin Lane with a greater weaver 8 oz. Junior. Tom Harker with a bass weighing 4 lb 5 oz.
July. Shore. Adult. Keith Warren with a red gurnard weighing 14 1/2 oz. Boats. Adult. Andy Southwick with a red gurnard weighing 1 lb 4 oz. New catch and release boat record for a john dory weighing in at 1 lb 5 oz caught by Martin Bobbett.
August. Shore. Adult. Martin Bobbett with a thin lipped mullet weighing 3lb 9oz. Boat. Adult. Malcolm Leomoignan with a small eyed ray weighing 10lbs.
September. Shore. Adult. Steve Monckton with a dab weighing 11-7/8oz. Boats. Adult. Mark Boldick with a black bream weighing 4lb 2oz.
October. Shore. Adult. An Other with a dogfish weighing 1lb 14oz. Boats. Adult. Robin Lane with a bass weighing 13lbs 3oz. Junior. Tom Harker with a bass weighing 7lb 14oz.
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.
Sat 15th Feb, Sat 1st Mar, Sat 26th Apr, Sat 3rd May, Fri 6th Jun, Sun 6th Jul, Sat 2nd Aug, Sat 20th Sept, Sat 18th Oct, Sat 8th Nov, Sun 21st Dec 2026.
2nd Club Shore Competition results sent in by Roland Blomfield.
On Sunday 12th January the club held its 2nd Club Shore competition at Sandbanks, Poole. The weather for the evening was cold with a south-westerly wind and a nice flat sea. 18 club members and 2 guest anglers signed on. Sadly only 1 sizeable fish was caught which was a whiting weighing 0 lb 9.5 oz caught by Bruce Samber which gives him 65 points.
On these competitions undersize fish count for points which were 1 conger eel each by Thomas Short and Simon Stockley and they both get 25 points. Shane Samber and Malcolm Stote both caught 1 bass and 1 pouting each for 15 points each. All the other anglers who caught no fish get 5 points each.
Flounder Open Competition. Report sent in by Malcolm Stote. Photos sent in by Marc Duncan.
On Sunday 29th December the club held its annual Flounder Open fishing competition. 38 anglers took part with a total of 8 flounders being weighed in. It was the first time for a long while that the weather was perfect on the day. The sea calm, overcast, dull with a light cold wind and plenty of tide running.
Results:
1st Craig Thompson with 3 yes 3 flounders for 4-17 lb, 2nd Roland Blomfield with 2 flounders (how does he do it?) for 3-11 lb,
3rd Martin Bobbett with 1 big flounder of 2-07 lb, 4th Malcolm Stote (lucky) with 1 flounder of 1-57 lb, 5th Tim Clark also 1 flounder of 1-49 lb.
1st Club Shore competition, report and photos sent in by Roland Blomfield.
On Sunday 15th December the club held its 1st club shore competition which was the Solent Christmas Fayre Rover. Weather on the day was cold, with a light northerly wind and a flat sea. 19 club members signed on and all 19 weighed in fish consisting of flounder, whiting, bass, pouting and dogfish. Undersize fish which on these competitions count for points were pouting, bass and flounder. A total of 100 fish were caught weighed and released back into the sea for a total weight of 65lbs 13.1oz.
Best round fish of the competition was a bass of 3lb 12oz caught by Paul Watson. Best flat fish was a flounder of 1lb 12.1/4oz caught by junior member Seth Hopkins. Best specimen fish was a dogfish of 2lb 4.5/8oz caught by Steve Monckton. Top junior on the day was Seth Hopkins with 2 fish for 5lb 2.1/4oz.
Results:
1st Bruce Samber 12lbs 2.1oz and 6 5points, 2nd Shane Samber 6lb 15.6oz and 70points, 3rd Paul Watson 6lb and 55 points, 4th Seth Hopkins (jnr) 5lb 2.1/4oz and 65 points,
5th John Tharme 5lb 0.8oz and 55 points, 6thSteve Monckton 3lb 9.3/4oz and 40 points, 7th Malcolm Stote 3lb 9 1/2oz and 45 points, 8th Brian Dawkins 3lb 1oz and 40 points,
9th Luke Woodford 2lb 15.1/2oz and 40 points, 10th Roland Blomfield 2lb 13.4oz and 40 points, 11th Summer Monckton 2lb 0.1/8oz and 40 points.
All competition dates for 2025.
Sat 15th Feb, Sat 1st Mar, Sat 26th Apr, Sat 3rd May, Fri 6th Jun, Sun 6th Jul, Sat 2nd Aug, Sat 20th Sept, Sat 18th Oct, Sat 8th Nov, Sun 21st Dec 2026.
2nd Club Shore Competition results sent in by Roland Blomfield.
On Sunday 12th January the club held its 2nd Club Shore competition at Sandbanks, Poole. The weather for the evening was cold with a south-westerly wind and a nice flat sea. 18 club members and 2 guest anglers signed on. Sadly only 1 sizeable fish was caught which was a whiting weighing 0 lb 9.5 oz caught by Bruce Samber which gives him 65 points.
On these competitions undersize fish count for points which were 1 conger eel each by Thomas Short and Simon Stockley and they both get 25 points. Shane Samber and Malcolm Stote both caught 1 bass and 1 pouting each for 15 points each. All the other anglers who caught no fish get 5 points each.
Flounder Open Competition. Report sent in by Malcolm Stote. Photos sent in by Marc Duncan.
On Sunday 29th December the club held its annual Flounder Open fishing competition. 38 anglers took part with a total of 8 flounders being weighed in. It was the first time for a long while that the weather was perfect on the day. The sea calm, overcast, dull with a light cold wind and plenty of tide running.
Results:
1st Craig Thompson with 3 yes 3 flounders for 4-17 lb, 2nd Roland Blomfield with 2 flounders (how does he do it?) for 3-11 lb,
3rd Martin Bobbett with 1 big flounder of 2-07 lb, 4th Malcolm Stote (lucky) with 1 flounder of 1-57 lb, 5th Tim Clark also 1 flounder of 1-49 lb.
1st Club Shore competition, report and photos sent in by Roland Blomfield.
On Sunday 15th December the club held its 1st club shore competition which was the Solent Christmas Fayre Rover. Weather on the day was cold, with a light northerly wind and a flat sea. 19 club members signed on and all 19 weighed in fish consisting of flounder, whiting, bass, pouting and dogfish. Undersize fish which on these competitions count for points were pouting, bass and flounder. A total of 100 fish were caught weighed and released back into the sea for a total weight of 65lbs 13.1oz.
Best round fish of the competition was a bass of 3lb 12oz caught by Paul Watson. Best flat fish was a flounder of 1lb 12.1/4oz caught by junior member Seth Hopkins. Best specimen fish was a dogfish of 2lb 4.5/8oz caught by Steve Monckton. Top junior on the day was Seth Hopkins with 2 fish for 5lb 2.1/4oz.
Results:
1st Bruce Samber 12lbs 2.1oz and 6 5points, 2nd Shane Samber 6lb 15.6oz and 70points, 3rd Paul Watson 6lb and 55 points, 4th Seth Hopkins (jnr) 5lb 2.1/4oz and 65 points,
5th John Tharme 5lb 0.8oz and 55 points, 6thSteve Monckton 3lb 9.3/4oz and 40 points, 7th Malcolm Stote 3lb 9 1/2oz and 45 points, 8th Brian Dawkins 3lb 1oz and 40 points,
9th Luke Woodford 2lb 15.1/2oz and 40 points, 10th Roland Blomfield 2lb 13.4oz and 40 points, 11th Summer Monckton 2lb 0.1/8oz and 40 points.
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.
Tues 21st Jan, Mon 24th Feb, Tues 25th Mar, Tues 22nd Apr, Thurs 22nd May, Thurs 5th Jun, Mon 21st Jul, Tues 19th Aug, Wed 17th Sept, Thurs 16th Oct, Tues 11th Nov,
Mon 1st Dec 2026.
1st Competition for 2025 results sent in by Luke Woodford..
On Thursday evening 12th December the club held its 1st Shingle bank league competition for its 2024/5 club year. The weather for the evening was a cold north-easterly wind and drizzle.
8 club members signed on and all 8 weighed in fish consisting of dogfish, whiting and pouting. Best 2 fish of the evening were caught by Ollie Hopkins with a dogfish of 2lb 1/4oz and Malcolm Stote a dogfish of 1lb 12oz.
Results.
1st Malcolm Stote 10lb 2-3/8oz, 2nd Ollie Hopkins 6lb 2-7/8oz, 3rd Andy Hopkins 5lb 3-1/8oz, 4th Paul Watson 2lb 8-7/8oz, 5th Steve Pitman 2lb 7-1/2oz, 6th Chris Ellis 2lb 3-1/4oz, 7th John Tharme 2lb and 8th Luke Woodford 1lb 6oz.
On all competitions you sign-on at Cut Bridge between 18.30 and 19.00. All the dates of competitions for 2025.
Tues 21st Jan, Mon 24th Feb, Tues 25th Mar, Tues 22nd Apr, Thurs 22nd May, Thurs 5th Jun, Mon 21st Jul, Tues 19th Aug, Wed 17th Sept, Thurs 16th Oct, Tues 11th Nov,
Mon 1st Dec 2026.
1st Competition for 2025 results sent in by Luke Woodford..
On Thursday evening 12th December the club held its 1st Shingle bank league competition for its 2024/5 club year. The weather for the evening was a cold north-easterly wind and drizzle.
8 club members signed on and all 8 weighed in fish consisting of dogfish, whiting and pouting. Best 2 fish of the evening were caught by Ollie Hopkins with a dogfish of 2lb 1/4oz and Malcolm Stote a dogfish of 1lb 12oz.
Results.
1st Malcolm Stote 10lb 2-3/8oz, 2nd Ollie Hopkins 6lb 2-7/8oz, 3rd Andy Hopkins 5lb 3-1/8oz, 4th Paul Watson 2lb 8-7/8oz, 5th Steve Pitman 2lb 7-1/2oz, 6th Chris Ellis 2lb 3-1/4oz, 7th John Tharme 2lb and 8th Luke Woodford 1lb 6oz.
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.
Adult Win-Sum Bonus Competition Wednesday 23rd October. Results sent in by Colin Saunders.
The club held the league's bonus competition at Hordle Cliffs on Wednesday evening in which 9 club members took part. The fish proved very shy for some members and plentiful for a few. Malcolm Stote stormed to a good victory taking the golden peg prize as well on the night.
Results:
1st Malcolm Stote 389 points, 2nd John Tharme 250 points, 3rd Paul Watson 213 points, 4th Colin Saunders 136 points, 5th Chris Ellis 132 points,
6th Marc Duncan 49 points. Garry Mann, Peter Chamberlain and Steve Monckton all blanked. Longest round fish pool of £45.00 went to Malcolm Stote with a conger eel of 46cm. 2nd Longest round fish pool of £45.00 went to John Tharme with a whiting of 31cm. Longest flat fish pool was not won. Smallest fish pool of £22.50 each was won by Malcolm Stote and Marc Duncan both with a pouting of 13cm.
Colin Saunders sends is sincere thanks to all who have taken part in this year's league and who have helped with the administration and also pegged the beaches.
TIGHT LINES TILL NEXT YEAR - COLIN.
6th Adult Win-Sum League Competition. Results sent in by Colin Saunders.
On Wednesday evening 21st August the club held its 6th Adult Win-Sum League match at harbour Road, Southbourne. 15 club members signed on in a windy but dry conditions. As it was rough and windy there was a lot of surf which made it slow pulling the fish through it. Fish caught included bass, conger eel, gurnard, mackerel and sole.
The longest round fish was a conger eel of 51cm caught by Chris Ellis. The longest flat fish was a sole of 37cm (estimated to be about 1 1/2 lb) caught by Mike Dawkins. The shortest fish was a pouting of 12cm caught by Steve Cox.
Results:
Zone 1.
1st Andy Dawkins 104 pts, 2nd Johnny Tharme 84 pts, 3rd Malcolm Stote 77 pts, 4th John Hitchiner 51 pts, 5th Steve Monckton 30 pts.
Zone 2.
1st Chris Ellis 141 pts, 2nd Steve Cox 129 pts, 3rd Mike Dawkins 77 pts, 4th Bernie Effamy 30 pts, 5th Pete Chamberlain 24 pts.
Garry Mann, Marc Duncan, Colin Saunders, Luke Woodford and Paul Watson all blanked.
5th Adult Win-Sum League Competition. Results sent in by Colin Saunders.
On Wednesday evening 3rd July the club held its 5th match and the venue was Lymington Sea Wall. 10 club members signed on and 9 weighed in fish.
Zone 1.
1st Chris Ellis 289 points, 2nd John Hitchiner 121 points, 3rd Garry Mann 94 points, 4th John Hitchiner 83 points, 5th Colin Saunders 56 points.
Zone 2.
1st Andrew Dawkins 266 points, 2nd Michael Dawkins 197 points, 3rd Steve Monckton 106 points, 4th Marc Duncan 76 points,
guest for the evening Martin Bobbet 180 points.
Longest round fish was a 49 cm eel caught by Andrew Dawkins.
Smallest fish was a bass of 10 cm caught by Garry Mann.
Longest flat fish was not won.
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.
Adult Win-Sum Bonus Competition Wednesday 23rd October. Results sent in by Colin Saunders.
The club held the league's bonus competition at Hordle Cliffs on Wednesday evening in which 9 club members took part. The fish proved very shy for some members and plentiful for a few. Malcolm Stote stormed to a good victory taking the golden peg prize as well on the night.
Results:
1st Malcolm Stote 389 points, 2nd John Tharme 250 points, 3rd Paul Watson 213 points, 4th Colin Saunders 136 points, 5th Chris Ellis 132 points,
6th Marc Duncan 49 points. Garry Mann, Peter Chamberlain and Steve Monckton all blanked. Longest round fish pool of £45.00 went to Malcolm Stote with a conger eel of 46cm. 2nd Longest round fish pool of £45.00 went to John Tharme with a whiting of 31cm. Longest flat fish pool was not won. Smallest fish pool of £22.50 each was won by Malcolm Stote and Marc Duncan both with a pouting of 13cm.
Colin Saunders sends is sincere thanks to all who have taken part in this year's league and who have helped with the administration and also pegged the beaches.
TIGHT LINES TILL NEXT YEAR - COLIN.
6th Adult Win-Sum League Competition. Results sent in by Colin Saunders.
On Wednesday evening 21st August the club held its 6th Adult Win-Sum League match at harbour Road, Southbourne. 15 club members signed on in a windy but dry conditions. As it was rough and windy there was a lot of surf which made it slow pulling the fish through it. Fish caught included bass, conger eel, gurnard, mackerel and sole.
The longest round fish was a conger eel of 51cm caught by Chris Ellis. The longest flat fish was a sole of 37cm (estimated to be about 1 1/2 lb) caught by Mike Dawkins. The shortest fish was a pouting of 12cm caught by Steve Cox.
Results:
Zone 1.
1st Andy Dawkins 104 pts, 2nd Johnny Tharme 84 pts, 3rd Malcolm Stote 77 pts, 4th John Hitchiner 51 pts, 5th Steve Monckton 30 pts.
Zone 2.
1st Chris Ellis 141 pts, 2nd Steve Cox 129 pts, 3rd Mike Dawkins 77 pts, 4th Bernie Effamy 30 pts, 5th Pete Chamberlain 24 pts.
Garry Mann, Marc Duncan, Colin Saunders, Luke Woodford and Paul Watson all blanked.
5th Adult Win-Sum League Competition. Results sent in by Colin Saunders.
On Wednesday evening 3rd July the club held its 5th match and the venue was Lymington Sea Wall. 10 club members signed on and 9 weighed in fish.
Zone 1.
1st Chris Ellis 289 points, 2nd John Hitchiner 121 points, 3rd Garry Mann 94 points, 4th John Hitchiner 83 points, 5th Colin Saunders 56 points.
Zone 2.
1st Andrew Dawkins 266 points, 2nd Michael Dawkins 197 points, 3rd Steve Monckton 106 points, 4th Marc Duncan 76 points,
guest for the evening Martin Bobbet 180 points.
Longest round fish was a 49 cm eel caught by Andrew Dawkins.
Smallest fish was a bass of 10 cm caught by Garry Mann.
Longest flat fish was not won.
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.
16th Feb, 23rd Mar, 6th Apr, 18th May, 1st Jun, 13th Jul, 17th Aug, 14th Sept, 12th Oct, 9th Nov Small Boat Open, 30th Nov , 14th Dec 2026.
2nd Shallow Boat Competition.
On Sunday 19th January the club held its 2nd Shallow Boat competition. The day was cloudy, very cold with a light southerly wind. 13 club members signed on and caught fish consisting of conger eel, dogfish, pouting and whiting. On these competitions all the fish are measured and points awarded and released back into the sea.
Results:
1st Charlie Nash 70 points, 2nd Ryan Nash 60 points, 3rd Adrian Moody 51 points, 4th Alan martin 41 points, 5th Barry Littlefair (6 fish) 40 points,
6th Denis Mapes (4 fish) 40 points, 7th Paul Watson 35 points, 8th Jack Nash (3 fish) 25 points, 9th Alan Mapes, Neil Mitchener and Ady Hulme
all 2 fish each and 25 points, 12th Chris Hardy 10 points.
1st Shallow Boat competition was cancelled due to the weather.
All Competitions fished on Sundays. Dates for 2025.
16th Feb, 23rd Mar, 6th Apr, 18th May, 1st Jun, 13th Jul, 17th Aug, 14th Sept, 12th Oct, 9th Nov Small Boat Open, 30th Nov , 14th Dec 2026.
2nd Shallow Boat Competition.
On Sunday 19th January the club held its 2nd Shallow Boat competition. The day was cloudy, very cold with a light southerly wind. 13 club members signed on and caught fish consisting of conger eel, dogfish, pouting and whiting. On these competitions all the fish are measured and points awarded and released back into the sea.
Results:
1st Charlie Nash 70 points, 2nd Ryan Nash 60 points, 3rd Adrian Moody 51 points, 4th Alan martin 41 points, 5th Barry Littlefair (6 fish) 40 points,
6th Denis Mapes (4 fish) 40 points, 7th Paul Watson 35 points, 8th Jack Nash (3 fish) 25 points, 9th Alan Mapes, Neil Mitchener and Ady Hulme
all 2 fish each and 25 points, 12th Chris Hardy 10 points.
1st Shallow Boat competition was cancelled due to the weather.
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..
Final Large Boat Competition for 2024 Club Year. Report sent in by Marc Duncan.
The club held the final match of the 2024 Large Boat competitions on Sunday 3rd November from Poole aboard "Ocean Runner" skippered by Ryan Jones. With easterly winds the decision was to fish for dogs, congers and rays up towards North Head Buoy.
First drop saw Malcolm Gerrish land a smooth-hound, Roland Blomfield a dogfish and Glynn Barker a conger eel. We then up anchored and did a couple drifts by the buoy whilst waiting for the tide to turn. Once turned we anchored back at the same spot and caught 8 congers and a couple of pouting. With another move working our way back looking for more fish species, we anchored at a small rock where most people landed pouting. Jane Hopkins, Pete Chamberlain and Roland also managed a scad each.
After this we did a drift for plaice or gurnard but the drift was rather quick. Due to wind and tide together, we then decided to fish the harbour for bream or bass, where Marc Duncan caught a bass.
Results:
1st Marc Duncan 100 points, 2nd Malcolm Gerrish 77 points, 3rd Roland Blomfield 69 points, 4th Dave Wood 64 points, 5th Jane Hopkins 57 points, 6th John Wood 51 points.
Well done to all anglers who have fished the Large Boat Competitions this year and many thanks for your support. Congratulations to Malcolm Gerrish and Dave Wood who will represent the Club at next years Champ of Champs competition.
Overall results for 2024 are:
1st Malcolm Gerrish 220 points, 2nd Dave Wood 185 points, 3rd Marc Duncan 180 points, 4th Glynn Barker 175 points, 5th Roland Blomfield 160 points, 6th Jane Hopkins 155 points.
8th Large Boat Competition. Report and Photos sent in by Marc Duncan.
The 8th Large Boat competition took place on Sunday 22nd September from Poole aboard "Ocean Runner", skippered by Ryan Jones. With the weather forecast to be wet all day we pushed off looking for ballan wrasse. After an hour the rain had stopped and we were into fish, catching ballan wrasse, pouting, scad, black bream and red bream. We then moved towards the piers looking for plaice and gurnards where we had 8 tub gurnards and 5 plaice.
Next mark was for congers where we only had a couple, but Mark Boldick, Robin Lane and Jane Hopkins had some smooth-hounds. With another move in search of congers we eventually hooked into them with almost everyone landing at least one and most notable was Tony Methvan's of about 20lbs. Final mark saw us move to the Half Bank for doggies and rays. 5 dogs were caught and Glynn Barker had a small undulate ray. A good day's fishing with plenty of banter was had by all, having 11 species and 257 fish all of which were returned bar a couple of gurnards.
Results:
1st Robin Lane 234 points, 2nd Mark Boldick 196 points, 3rd Malcolm Gerrish 156 points, 4th Marc Duncan 146 points, 5th Jane Hopkins 144 points, 6th Glynn Barker 112 points.
Next Large Boat competition is on Sunday 6th October aboard Blue Strike Charters out from Lymington.
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..
Final Large Boat Competition for 2024 Club Year. Report sent in by Marc Duncan.
The club held the final match of the 2024 Large Boat competitions on Sunday 3rd November from Poole aboard "Ocean Runner" skippered by Ryan Jones. With easterly winds the decision was to fish for dogs, congers and rays up towards North Head Buoy.
First drop saw Malcolm Gerrish land a smooth-hound, Roland Blomfield a dogfish and Glynn Barker a conger eel. We then up anchored and did a couple drifts by the buoy whilst waiting for the tide to turn. Once turned we anchored back at the same spot and caught 8 congers and a couple of pouting. With another move working our way back looking for more fish species, we anchored at a small rock where most people landed pouting. Jane Hopkins, Pete Chamberlain and Roland also managed a scad each.
After this we did a drift for plaice or gurnard but the drift was rather quick. Due to wind and tide together, we then decided to fish the harbour for bream or bass, where Marc Duncan caught a bass.
Results:
1st Marc Duncan 100 points, 2nd Malcolm Gerrish 77 points, 3rd Roland Blomfield 69 points, 4th Dave Wood 64 points, 5th Jane Hopkins 57 points, 6th John Wood 51 points.
Well done to all anglers who have fished the Large Boat Competitions this year and many thanks for your support. Congratulations to Malcolm Gerrish and Dave Wood who will represent the Club at next years Champ of Champs competition.
Overall results for 2024 are:
1st Malcolm Gerrish 220 points, 2nd Dave Wood 185 points, 3rd Marc Duncan 180 points, 4th Glynn Barker 175 points, 5th Roland Blomfield 160 points, 6th Jane Hopkins 155 points.
8th Large Boat Competition. Report and Photos sent in by Marc Duncan.
The 8th Large Boat competition took place on Sunday 22nd September from Poole aboard "Ocean Runner", skippered by Ryan Jones. With the weather forecast to be wet all day we pushed off looking for ballan wrasse. After an hour the rain had stopped and we were into fish, catching ballan wrasse, pouting, scad, black bream and red bream. We then moved towards the piers looking for plaice and gurnards where we had 8 tub gurnards and 5 plaice.
Next mark was for congers where we only had a couple, but Mark Boldick, Robin Lane and Jane Hopkins had some smooth-hounds. With another move in search of congers we eventually hooked into them with almost everyone landing at least one and most notable was Tony Methvan's of about 20lbs. Final mark saw us move to the Half Bank for doggies and rays. 5 dogs were caught and Glynn Barker had a small undulate ray. A good day's fishing with plenty of banter was had by all, having 11 species and 257 fish all of which were returned bar a couple of gurnards.
Results:
1st Robin Lane 234 points, 2nd Mark Boldick 196 points, 3rd Malcolm Gerrish 156 points, 4th Marc Duncan 146 points, 5th Jane Hopkins 144 points, 6th Glynn Barker 112 points.
Next Large Boat competition is on Sunday 6th October aboard Blue Strike Charters out from Lymington.
Vernon Everitt Match Boat Results for 2025.
Vernon Everett Match Boat League is organised by Robin Lane. Contact Robin on 0787 6471 901.
These are species-based competitions with no size limits. Dates for 2025.
Sat 26th Apr, Sat 31st May, Sat 28th Jun, Sat 19th Jul, Sat 9th Aug, Sat 20th Sept, Sat 25th Oct,
Vernon Everett Match Boat League Presentation Evening.
Well, what a year 2024 has been for the Vernon Everett match boat competition anglers with twenty-three competitors fishing seven matches, on a bait supplied basis. Fishing between three ports, fishing two matches at each venue, Lymington, Poole and Weymouth.
The bait supplied packs contained ten ounces of squid, three mackerel and 8 ounces of ragworm. A big thank you to Christchurch Angling Centre for their sponsorship on the frozen bait packs. We couldn't do this with out you.
A total of 5154 fish were recorded during seven matches, with 39 different species being caught, including cod, red bream, auxiliary bream, red band fish and rock cook wrasse. Separate to the main competition, we also run two optional pools, one for the most species over the series for an individual angler. Plus, a three-man team that is seeded to encourage the development of the match group, enhancing everyone's skills.
Top species angler for 2024 was Ed Taylor with 28 species. In second place was Mike Fox with 27 species, closely followed by Martin Bobbett with 26 species. As for the three-man team event Robin Lane, Gareth Smith and Ed Taylor took first place with a total of 1237% over second placed Richard Day, Martin Bobbett and Malcolm Gerrish with 1169% followed up in third place by Paul Hollyoake and Mike fox competing as a three-man team with a percentage of 1159%.
This year's series winner with 554.02% was Ed Taylor, beating Paul Hollyoake by3.0% with a score of 551.33% in to second place. Mike Fox took third place with 533.13%. A close final match in Weymouth determined the final three positions for this year's top three anglers. Well done.
For the first time this year we have introduced two extra trophies which are competed for at the final match day in Weymouth. Each boat is seeded relative to the previous six results fished. The final winner from the series is won on boat one, then boats two and three trophies are competed for on that final day. This year winners were Steve Batchelor on boat two and Andy Richmond on boat three.
I would also like to wish Phil Higgins skipper of "Mistress Linda" a happy retirement and thank him for his commitment to our league over the years. This series wouldn't be still running with out him. Phil was presented with a whisky glass at the presentation as a thank you on behalf of the Match Boat group.
The camaraderie and banter throughout the year has been second to none. As a club we are very fortunate to have such an especially strong competitive group of match anglers, all willing to help and learn. A big well done to every one who fished this series. Roll on 2025.
We are still looking for anyone who would like to fish the series or even volunteer to be a scorer. If you are interested, please contact either
Robin Lane Tel: 07876 471901 or Ed Taylor Tel: 07711 378984.
These are species-based competitions with no size limits. Dates for 2025.
Sat 26th Apr, Sat 31st May, Sat 28th Jun, Sat 19th Jul, Sat 9th Aug, Sat 20th Sept, Sat 25th Oct,
Vernon Everett Match Boat League Presentation Evening.
Well, what a year 2024 has been for the Vernon Everett match boat competition anglers with twenty-three competitors fishing seven matches, on a bait supplied basis. Fishing between three ports, fishing two matches at each venue, Lymington, Poole and Weymouth.
The bait supplied packs contained ten ounces of squid, three mackerel and 8 ounces of ragworm. A big thank you to Christchurch Angling Centre for their sponsorship on the frozen bait packs. We couldn't do this with out you.
A total of 5154 fish were recorded during seven matches, with 39 different species being caught, including cod, red bream, auxiliary bream, red band fish and rock cook wrasse. Separate to the main competition, we also run two optional pools, one for the most species over the series for an individual angler. Plus, a three-man team that is seeded to encourage the development of the match group, enhancing everyone's skills.
Top species angler for 2024 was Ed Taylor with 28 species. In second place was Mike Fox with 27 species, closely followed by Martin Bobbett with 26 species. As for the three-man team event Robin Lane, Gareth Smith and Ed Taylor took first place with a total of 1237% over second placed Richard Day, Martin Bobbett and Malcolm Gerrish with 1169% followed up in third place by Paul Hollyoake and Mike fox competing as a three-man team with a percentage of 1159%.
This year's series winner with 554.02% was Ed Taylor, beating Paul Hollyoake by3.0% with a score of 551.33% in to second place. Mike Fox took third place with 533.13%. A close final match in Weymouth determined the final three positions for this year's top three anglers. Well done.
For the first time this year we have introduced two extra trophies which are competed for at the final match day in Weymouth. Each boat is seeded relative to the previous six results fished. The final winner from the series is won on boat one, then boats two and three trophies are competed for on that final day. This year winners were Steve Batchelor on boat two and Andy Richmond on boat three.
I would also like to wish Phil Higgins skipper of "Mistress Linda" a happy retirement and thank him for his commitment to our league over the years. This series wouldn't be still running with out him. Phil was presented with a whisky glass at the presentation as a thank you on behalf of the Match Boat group.
The camaraderie and banter throughout the year has been second to none. As a club we are very fortunate to have such an especially strong competitive group of match anglers, all willing to help and learn. A big well done to every one who fished this series. Roll on 2025.
We are still looking for anyone who would like to fish the series or even volunteer to be a scorer. If you are interested, please contact either
Robin Lane Tel: 07876 471901 or Ed Taylor Tel: 07711 378984.
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. Sat 7th Dec, Sat 4th Jan, 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 2024. Thurs 28th Nov, Mon 16th Dec, Wed 22nd Jan, Wed 26th Mar, Thurs 10th Apr, Tues 29th Apr, Thurs 15th May, 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,
22nd Mid-Week Recreational Fishing Trip Report sent in by Marc Duncan.
On Thursday 14th November the club managed to get out on a recreational mid-week fishing trip aboard "Ocean Runner" skippered by Ryan Jones out from Poole. 6 anglers set off primarily fishing for bass. With a few drifts on the way for live pouting we soon had enough live bait to drift the ledge for bass. After several drifts Paul Ibberson-grove caught what was to be the only bass there. With a move next up towards the Isle of Wight fishing the Bridge, we again tried to find the bass. Everyone had plenty of hits but the bass just didn't seem to be feeding. Mark Boldick did eventually catch one.
With the last of slack water and then the beginning of the flood, the decision was to move back to the Ledge in search of bass. Unfortunately, no more were caught. We then moved back towards Poole to try our hand at squid fishing. In the short period of time, we managed to get 10 good size squid on board.
Whilst the bass fishing wasn't great, a good time was had by all and the day made complete with a few squid being caught.
8th Recreational Week-End Fishing Trip. Report sent in by Dave Price.
Eight club members went out for a recreational week-end bass fishing trip on Saturday 19th October from Poole aboard "Ocean Runner" skippered by Ryan Jones. The day was sunny with patchy cloud light winds and small waves (initially) which made for ideal fishing conditions.
The skipper said that live-baits under floats was the only method currently for catching bass, so the plan was to stay on that all day. The first order of the day was to catch some live baits on feathers, which this time around was small to medium sized pouting. All 8 members did very well at this and it wasn't long before we have a live tank with lots of pouting swimming around.
We then set of for the bass but this time the skipper started the drift out in line with Mudeford Quay as he said this area was producing much better than the marks closer to the Needles where we would normally fish. We then spent most of the day drifting the live baits under the floats with reasonable success with a total of 10 decent sized bass being caught. Special mention should go to Neil Pullman who caught a bass of 7lb but the star angler, by a very long way was Robin Lane. Robin only caught one fish all day, but that fish was an amazing 13lbs bass which was handled very carefully, weighed and returned to the water as soon as possible. It was great to see that huge bass recovering and swimming away.
Towards the end of the day as the tide turned the wind got up and we experienced some very large swells, but as" Ocean Runner" is a very big catamaran it was able to handle the adverse conditions and we were able to fish through this. On the way back we stopped to do a few drifts for squid between the piers, which according to Ryan has been outstanding for the previous couple of weeks. Unfortunately, there was some high winds over the two days before our trip and this clouded up the water, which did not make ideal conditions for the squid which are predominantly sight feeders. Having said that, we did end up with 5 squid being caught though which was a good return considering the colour of the water.
The winter bass fishing is proving to be really great this year and there are still two more recreational bass fishing trips out with Ryan on "Ocean Runner" which currently have spaces available. Please contact Robin Lane if you're interested.
19th Recreational Evening Fishing Trip. Report sent in by Dave Price.
7 members from the club went out for an evening recreational fishing trip on Tuesday 24th September out from Lymington aboard "Double Six" skippered by Ben Wood. The weather was good with light winds and only a slight chill once the sun had gone down.
This was a short trip from 5pm until 9pm to fish the Solent with the target fish being codling. We were fishing within a short time of leaving Lymington and Ben anchored up on a deeper mark with the hope that the tide run would not be too strong as we arrived shortly after the tide had turned. We were lucky as the Solent can be very weedy but, on the night, there was hardly any weed around.
No codling was landed although Mark Boldick hooked into a very good fish that rather frustratingly came off as it went under the boat. We did land a selection of congers, dogfish and some good-sized bream. The biggest was caught by Robert Taylor at 2lb 6oz.
These trips are non-competitive and target various species when in season.
Week-End trips for 2025. Sat 7th Dec, Sat 4th Jan, 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 2024. Thurs 28th Nov, Mon 16th Dec, Wed 22nd Jan, Wed 26th Mar, Thurs 10th Apr, Tues 29th Apr, Thurs 15th May, 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,
22nd Mid-Week Recreational Fishing Trip Report sent in by Marc Duncan.
On Thursday 14th November the club managed to get out on a recreational mid-week fishing trip aboard "Ocean Runner" skippered by Ryan Jones out from Poole. 6 anglers set off primarily fishing for bass. With a few drifts on the way for live pouting we soon had enough live bait to drift the ledge for bass. After several drifts Paul Ibberson-grove caught what was to be the only bass there. With a move next up towards the Isle of Wight fishing the Bridge, we again tried to find the bass. Everyone had plenty of hits but the bass just didn't seem to be feeding. Mark Boldick did eventually catch one.
With the last of slack water and then the beginning of the flood, the decision was to move back to the Ledge in search of bass. Unfortunately, no more were caught. We then moved back towards Poole to try our hand at squid fishing. In the short period of time, we managed to get 10 good size squid on board.
Whilst the bass fishing wasn't great, a good time was had by all and the day made complete with a few squid being caught.
8th Recreational Week-End Fishing Trip. Report sent in by Dave Price.
Eight club members went out for a recreational week-end bass fishing trip on Saturday 19th October from Poole aboard "Ocean Runner" skippered by Ryan Jones. The day was sunny with patchy cloud light winds and small waves (initially) which made for ideal fishing conditions.
The skipper said that live-baits under floats was the only method currently for catching bass, so the plan was to stay on that all day. The first order of the day was to catch some live baits on feathers, which this time around was small to medium sized pouting. All 8 members did very well at this and it wasn't long before we have a live tank with lots of pouting swimming around.
We then set of for the bass but this time the skipper started the drift out in line with Mudeford Quay as he said this area was producing much better than the marks closer to the Needles where we would normally fish. We then spent most of the day drifting the live baits under the floats with reasonable success with a total of 10 decent sized bass being caught. Special mention should go to Neil Pullman who caught a bass of 7lb but the star angler, by a very long way was Robin Lane. Robin only caught one fish all day, but that fish was an amazing 13lbs bass which was handled very carefully, weighed and returned to the water as soon as possible. It was great to see that huge bass recovering and swimming away.
Towards the end of the day as the tide turned the wind got up and we experienced some very large swells, but as" Ocean Runner" is a very big catamaran it was able to handle the adverse conditions and we were able to fish through this. On the way back we stopped to do a few drifts for squid between the piers, which according to Ryan has been outstanding for the previous couple of weeks. Unfortunately, there was some high winds over the two days before our trip and this clouded up the water, which did not make ideal conditions for the squid which are predominantly sight feeders. Having said that, we did end up with 5 squid being caught though which was a good return considering the colour of the water.
The winter bass fishing is proving to be really great this year and there are still two more recreational bass fishing trips out with Ryan on "Ocean Runner" which currently have spaces available. Please contact Robin Lane if you're interested.
19th Recreational Evening Fishing Trip. Report sent in by Dave Price.
7 members from the club went out for an evening recreational fishing trip on Tuesday 24th September out from Lymington aboard "Double Six" skippered by Ben Wood. The weather was good with light winds and only a slight chill once the sun had gone down.
This was a short trip from 5pm until 9pm to fish the Solent with the target fish being codling. We were fishing within a short time of leaving Lymington and Ben anchored up on a deeper mark with the hope that the tide run would not be too strong as we arrived shortly after the tide had turned. We were lucky as the Solent can be very weedy but, on the night, there was hardly any weed around.
No codling was landed although Mark Boldick hooked into a very good fish that rather frustratingly came off as it went under the boat. We did land a selection of congers, dogfish and some good-sized bream. The biggest was caught by Robert Taylor at 2lb 6oz.
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