Jersey for winter.

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:51 pm

Just back from a last minute hol to the Red Sea in Egypt. No fishing allowed, as the area is a protected coral reef. Shame, as I saw some amazing fish when snorkelling.

Closer to home but still involving a flight, anyone interested in a day trip to Jersey for some winter fishing? Big Bass and Mullet are caught there in January. A return flight from Southampton costs £24 on a Saturday when booked in advance. Makes a change from Sandy Point!

Member Joined: Jun 05, 2009 Posts: 90

I thought you were after a jumper there, Col!

Having read your plan, hmmm.....that sounds interesting. I'll keep an eye on this...

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:46 pm

Funny you should mention that area as i was looking at Alderney yesterday.
Flights about the same price.
£20-£30.... no doubt taxes and marketing bull$hit involved so im thinking more like £50.
Tempted mate very tempted.

Member Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 93 Location: Chichester

Silverfly and I were chatting about it the other week too, so there is defo interest it seems. Guess its a case of agreeing a dat and making a booking

Dainger big grin

When I get a rod that is

Member Joined: Jun 05, 2009 Posts: 90

Have you got a rough itinerary Col? Presumably a stupid-o'clock start, but where do the bacon and eggs fit in etc, etc....

I can sleep in my waders to save a bit of time on the morning suprise

Member Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 93 Location: Chichester

Silly question possibly, do the rods get stowed underneath? Is it possible to get away with hand luggage with waders, boot, tackle, rod and general other bits??

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:15 pm

I would defo be interested in a jolly boys trip to the CI's.

We would probably need to hire a MPV for a day but between us it would not cost much cash.

Need to do a bit of a web recci to suss out marks or guides?

Doesn't appear to be a channel islands section on this forum for advice.

I believe that the Channel Islands are duty free which could pay back the costs if you stashed up on baccy big grin

Mike

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:29 pm

See how a plan comes together when great minds start thinking.
Just costed a return flight for Saturday 16th January, as an example, Southampton to Jersey. Fly out 8.30 am, return at 6pm. Flight inc taxes works out at £72. Each bag checked in costs £17 return.
I have a contact in Jersey who is very knowledgable of the area and would point us in the right direction.
Small items of fishing tackle could be carried in hand luggage and our waders carried in one large bag to be checked in.
Depending on numbers, a taxi from the airport could take us directly to the chosen venue with instruction to pick us up in time for the return flight.

Thoughts please, gentlemen.

Member Joined: Jun 05, 2009 Posts: 90

Blimey! That's gone up a bit!! sad

Unfortunately I'll have to count myself out of that.

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:54 pm

would there be a charge for my cooker and frying pan for the egg and bacon sarnies col,defo interested.mick

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:24 pm

Yep, its getting a bit more expensive now. Anyone still interested?

Member Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 93 Location: Chichester

I am still interested

Member Joined: Jun 10, 2009 Posts: 91 Location: Winchester

Beyond my current fishing budget I'm afraid sad