Footwear

[The Great Wallsendo]

looking at the spec' they appear to be a kind of hybrid IE they can be used in the same sense as neoprene wet boots like kayakers/surfers etc wear but they can also be used like deck boots - more I look at them the more I want

[Norman]

looking at the spec' they appear to be a kind of hybrid IE they can be used in the same sense as neoprene wet boots like kayakers/surfers etc wear but they can also be used like deck boots - more I look at them the more I want

May need something to keep yer feet on the ground if this happens again this season




norm

[The Great Wallsendo]

I'd be happy with days half as good

[SIXFOOTSTEVE]

Ahhhh stop it you're driving me mad lads .

[Norman]

not long to go now .....

norm

[lingking]

fishing

how long will it be till we are there Norman

[Norman]

Just been looking back at pictures (and the site video pages) and it goes like this (2010) .........

March - Codling inshore and a few scotchies
April - Codling inshore some decent hauls but only to about 5lb
May - (early) Lots of codling inshore
May (Later) Cod and Ling showing on wrecks
June - Cod and ling on wrecks 8lbs to 10 lbds
July (early) - Doubles showing on wrecks
July (mid to Late) - MANIC Fishing on wrecks with big ling and Cod in numbers (the picture above)
July (end) - Shad Mad time fish everywhere
Aug - Big cod and Ling on wrecks
Sept - Big Cod and Ling on wrecks
Oct - slowing off ..........

worth a view of the videos again to get you in the mood

cant wait now ..........

norm

[Kev1n]

We had a slow start, confined to the marina in April then an unexpectedly early finish with the change in weather in October. but in between

Not long now and it will all start again. Until then there’s still loads of jobs to do on the boat.

[Kev1n]

Back to the original topic. I have a pair of wetsuit boots for canoeing. They’re warm enough and so air-tight they’d be stinking by the end a fishing trip, and the soles are so soft they only give minimal protection and cushioning. I’d check the pair mentioned are a loose fit and a proper sole. What’s wrong with a scruffy old pair of jeans and trainers? - No need to answer that, my wife tells what's wrong with them every time we go out

[The Great Wallsendo]

Aye Kev after the fish clean and the boat clean a normal pair of jeans and trainers are lifting to high heaven and even after numerous washes start to retain that special boaty odour...at least with a pair of salopettes and (hopefully) these boots I can keep the contamination to a minimum

[Kev1n]

Aye Kev after the fish clean ......

Ah, now I understand why I don't have a problem.

[The Great Wallsendo]

Ah, now I understand why I don't have a problem.

Yip t'is Cabin Boy and Crews job

[Kev1n]

On the rare occasion we catch much, it’s usually my job to be chief filleter while the little-un drives. He still smirks when I say I’m going to bone the fish we caugh - I know we're please to see one landed but....

Most of the team are keen to help with the wash-down but haven’t got the hang of using the hose pipe yet. Where ever I go with the brush, they still accidently soak me; you’d have thought they would be a better aim by now.

[The Great Wallsendo]

Reet well I've just had these delivered and they look the business (thanks Mum )

Sturdy sole as well which was always key...can't wait to christen them with fish poo and other sundry gore

yeah looked at "Divers Boots" and came up with...

Oceanic Neo Classic 6.5mm Diving Boots - Only £32.25 - Mike's Dive Store, Chiswick, London

My only worry is that they'd start reeking to high heaven after a few trips out (what with blood, fish sh** etc etc) that said it'd be no different to a pair of trainers...one of my reservations with the Gul ones was the thickness of the sole

...not keen on rigger boots for reasons peeps have already given

Hmmmm

key point is waterproof...and with no metal lace eyes that will corrode

[The Jester]

Good to see you got sorted Tony and they look the biz...ah mums, what would we do without them..