Trip on 20 September

[Kartonkel]

Looks like the forecast is deteriorating for saturday......when it was perfect!

Hope to still get out, but not sure.

Any views on the saturday forecast?

As it stands, you have to hope that the forecasts are wrong...

I think there still is a good chance that the NE front is arriving late on Saturday.

Its Wednesday only and I believe its terribly difficult to predict the Saturday already. Anything can happen. Most skippers (commercial or private) will only decide as late as they can, which is for charters usually the evening before.

I once was out mid-September in a similar forecast...we had a lovely calm morning and the weather turned absolutely horrific later on. Before the wind and rain started, we caught ourselves stupid on ling and cod---good luck

On a private boat, we sometimes can venture out either very early, or very late, or just for a short tidal/weather window, whereas most charters run a 7-17 service.

My opinion: If Saturdays front only arrives in the afternoon, the tidal size, tide times and season look very promising and could really work well on the grounds and wrecks.

[stevie-r-@hotmail.co.uk]

Doesn't look too bad at the minute James, hopefully it will be ok.

[LiamNE]

Looks alright James at the moment, might get a bit naughty later on but the majority of the day looks alright - you should have a nice haul

[Jamesgoesfishing]

I have everything crossed. My gear is packed!
Thinking i will try rippers and killer rigs first (hokkais, muppets or string of jellys), then go from there - perhaps try some sides of macky for ling or maybe a shad on a flying collar for cod.