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After a pretty unproductive all nighter last weekend after the big stuff, which included a long trek there, and a weary trek back! It was back to Weymouth Stone Pier on 1st Feb, for an easy fish, and to see what else could be had there. I was using different tactics this time, mainly...

My van still had all my kit in it from my first trip this year, including my fishy cloth, yuk! The bed was still made and the front double seat positioned fore and aft, to both allow me to get into the back of the van, without getting out, and give me somewhere to put my tackle box. On the...

The weather forecast was for a decent day on Friday, but the amount of fresh water being dumped was a big factor for my first session/species hunt. Not seen Haddock since last year and following messages to and fro, Weymouth Stone Pier was the selected venue. On arrival at Knowle Fort car park...

I am a member of a "fishing for fun" group that meet on Swanage Pier. They are a good bunch and a good mix of characters, ages and abilities! Just the 4 of us Friday, including the colossus that is Haddock. The journey there was straight through, which is always good when travelling West. Broad...

After one great week on holiday in the sun, followed by 5 weeks of being rough, starting with Covid, followed by problems with my tubes, then this nasty cough and cold thing, which just wont give up. I was going a bit stir crazy and l don't like to give in!! Previous to the holiday, l had cut a...

I write this with a Covid muddled brain and while being bored (no, not like that - or that either) the only excitement (l should be so lucky) being when I cough or sneeze, and my lungs and diaphragm burn like a bastard! Different to last time when l was just a bit muzzy for a couple of days...

Its been a bit quiet over August for me getting any new species. That's not to say I have not had any fish and l have been enjoying my fishing, which is really what is important. Bit of a round up. 31 July. Boscombe Pier, cause its easy and 30 mins away and free parking in the evening! Bass...

Buoyed by the reports of Cod coming out from Chesil to Portsmouth, and also being hopeful of an undie or spotted. l decided to have a go in the fog on the bank. Usual fish the ebb and this time on a morning tide. 1 Big bait rod, one with a two up one down with size 1 0 hooks and a scratching...

Anyone used one or reckon they would work? I was thinking a fat tyre, electric, mountain bike. I saw a fat tyre, but small wheel one, flying along the shingle bank at Hurst, but the shingle is fairly well packed there. Something like this.

Another after hours session on Boscombe Pier last night. Starting at 9pm. As usual lots of Herberts there, as well as some new club members. They were nice guys. Enthusiastic, a bit inexperienced, but considerate of others and happy with a bit of advice. Had my first fish, a sole around 10. My...

I have been getting out a bit more in June, and have caught 7 species in a couple of weeks to add to my species hunt, so I should be pleased, I suppose. However its seems really tough going this year. Last year l had the same number of species as l have had so far this year, but in January...

Turbot or Brill? A turbot will allways flip over! You can also feel the raised tubercles on its back. Tried it with plaice and flounder and they did not flip over. Not had a brill yet this year, but will try it, if l do, to confirm. Heard about this trait recently and its true! I have had a...

I have not seen Haddock since my accident and knew he was going to Boscombe Pier Friday trying for a dab. Thought I should get myself motivated to get out and have a catch up. I had some very past their sell by date rag worms and bits of frozen fish in the freezer. So that would have to do. I...

Sunny, but cold this morning. Mrs Goatee was out for lunch. So what to do? I know, a bit of local exploring, obviously after picking up some worms! Went to Hythe to check out a few places I still need to try, and got back in the van pretty quick as it was very exposed to the North East wind...

Still taking it steady (after failed base jump) so another easy fish from the van was in order today. Fished at Calshot. I am a member and have an annual parking permit, so the more l go, the cheaper it is - well to my way of thinking anyway. Its got a castle as well! A nice backdrop for my...

Following my failed base jump, 3 weeks ago! The urge to go fishing was getting the better of my need for recovery. Everything is working ok again, but a bit of a clunk and a gripe from my shoulder, when l push it or move it too far, serves to remind me that l am not out of the woods yet! I had...

Town Quay, Southampton is under 5 miles from my home. The parking is easy, but limited time wise and expensive as most parking is. It has a real bad reputation for people getting parking tickets, but if you follow the rules, and read the signs, it is ok. Basically the end car park is permit...

Reminded by Haddocks last post about the many " fish that are flat" to be had there, and following a fair amount of fishing travelling lately and wanting to stay more local. It was decided to do a nice easy and out of the wind session on Boscomber Pier. The parking is free or cheap due to winter...

This is a long one with few fish. Message from Haddock. "Tuesday is looking good for Swanage Pier, I've got a club match in the evening there too. Light wind from the north, the tide isn't the best for float fishing, but there are plenty of fish on the bottom to target." Now I like Swanage and...

Haddock let me know that there was an opportunity to fish a gap in the weather at West Bay. His hundreds of years of experience, also told him that a wind shifting to the NW would flatten off the sea, even if the swells continued, which they did. This would mean fishing with the wind off our...