With five days to go until the big day, we have the first five day forecast, and I have to say I am very pleased that it suggests water clarity will be EXCELLENT, with stiff N winds all week. This means, much to George and the Trophy engravers relief (cos there is a trophy after all, as TRONIX MD George is a big softy, and thought it wouldnt be right without one) that the competition is highly likely to be a goer!!!!
Rules will be mostly made up on the day. The only rules I can think of that are important, is ONE ROD (Max 3 jigs, but TBH one jig will be just as effective) for squid. If you want to fish another rod for other species, up to you, but if you do, please be mindful that it doesnt prevent fellow float jiggers from running through.
Squid and cuttles will be measured on mantle length. Longest length wins. This is because squid are very difficult to empty of water properly, so no weighing will be 100% accurate.
Please bring a cool bag with ice packs if possible, to get the very best out of your squid on return to the kitchen.
Any unwanted cuttles I am happy to accomodate for you...... <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Please remember once again its all about fun. Dont be terroritorial about your swim. IF someone bumbles in, let em. You'll get chatting and you might have yourself a new fishing buddy. It is likely to be quite busy out there, although the strong wind should put off a lot of daytrippers.
IT WILL BE COLD. Last year some turned up expecting a Carribean Climate. Brighton is on the English channel, and with the strong Northerly wind and predicted temperature, normal winter beachwear will be appropriate.
The venue with the wind predicted will be the East arm. The float fishing will be quite difficult with a northerly wind. The squid are fairly evenly distributed along the arm with the tide and fishing times as they are. Every swim you stand a good chance at some point, as the squid move along.
The assembly point will be the Breakwater Cafe at 16:00. Walking off at 16:30 for a 17:00 start.
I still havent found how much we will be charged for the ticket, but will be pushing for £2. This will be in addition to the £5 entrance. All £5 entrance monies will be given directly to the RNLI charity shop situated in the marina, either during the competition, or at the earliest possible time after
Carp rod and sliding float tackle, with floats in the 1.5 oz range will be required. Bass rods etc will also do it no worries, but carp rods are lighter, so easier to hold all day.
Still need someone to rescue Toby,(Chichester area) or he will have to face the indignity of a long ride on the X700. Not pleasant........
Look forward to seeing you all there.
Rules will be mostly made up on the day. The only rules I can think of that are important, is ONE ROD (Max 3 jigs, but TBH one jig will be just as effective) for squid. If you want to fish another rod for other species, up to you, but if you do, please be mindful that it doesnt prevent fellow float jiggers from running through.
Squid and cuttles will be measured on mantle length. Longest length wins. This is because squid are very difficult to empty of water properly, so no weighing will be 100% accurate.
Please bring a cool bag with ice packs if possible, to get the very best out of your squid on return to the kitchen.
Any unwanted cuttles I am happy to accomodate for you...... <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />Please remember once again its all about fun. Dont be terroritorial about your swim. IF someone bumbles in, let em. You'll get chatting and you might have yourself a new fishing buddy. It is likely to be quite busy out there, although the strong wind should put off a lot of daytrippers.
IT WILL BE COLD. Last year some turned up expecting a Carribean Climate. Brighton is on the English channel, and with the strong Northerly wind and predicted temperature, normal winter beachwear will be appropriate.
The venue with the wind predicted will be the East arm. The float fishing will be quite difficult with a northerly wind. The squid are fairly evenly distributed along the arm with the tide and fishing times as they are. Every swim you stand a good chance at some point, as the squid move along.
The assembly point will be the Breakwater Cafe at 16:00. Walking off at 16:30 for a 17:00 start.
I still havent found how much we will be charged for the ticket, but will be pushing for £2. This will be in addition to the £5 entrance. All £5 entrance monies will be given directly to the RNLI charity shop situated in the marina, either during the competition, or at the earliest possible time after
Carp rod and sliding float tackle, with floats in the 1.5 oz range will be required. Bass rods etc will also do it no worries, but carp rods are lighter, so easier to hold all day.
Still need someone to rescue Toby,(Chichester area) or he will have to face the indignity of a long ride on the X700. Not pleasant........
Look forward to seeing you all there.