A year of pugwash....

[mike farrants]

well its been a year to the day since i took the plunge and bought Pugwash - my first year of boat ownership - (im not counting the mirror dinghy's and toppers i had as a kid)

wasn't really sure what i was doing - and was slightly rushed into a decision as the ebay auction was ending the day I viewed her - but I'm so glad I took the plunge - life experiences have taught me to live for the moment, no regrets, and what a year its been - 22 trips, countless fish including 8 PBs, and 6 firsts, many a lesson learned, and problems avoided, but all in all a fantastic year out on the water - vast amounts of memories - loads of fish, taking family and friends out, making new friends, seeing dolphins, cruise ships, chilling out, fantastic!

I cant load many pics - but here's a couple of my favourites! 

My First fish on the first trip out on pugwash:

biggest fish landed on her:

Funkiest (gruntiest) fish landed

Thorniest fish

 

Most fish in one trip: 

friends and family:

 

 

thanks Outlaws for all the support, encouragement, laughs and guidance on here!

[Andy135]

Looking forward to seeing what the next year brings for you and Pugwash Mike 👍👍

[Andy135]

P.S. that mackerel pic 🤣🤣

[mike farrants]

14 minutes ago, Andy135 said:

P.S. that mackerel pic 🤣🤣

had to include that one 🤣

[Saintly Fish]

Well done Mike. To be honest, you've been the most impressive member of the outlaws this past year. From the nerves about buying to watching your catches get better and better. Good on you. And all the best for you and your next new boat in 2022!! 

[mike farrants]

thanks mate! appreciated! its been a year of learning for sure!

[Saintly Fish]

11 minutes ago, mike farrants said:

thanks mate! appreciated! its been a year of learning for sure!

So what's the requirements for the next boat? We can start looking for you! 

[Andy135]

3 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

So what's the requirements for the next boat? We can start looking for you! 

More than 8kts top speed 🤭

[Saintly Fish]

3 minutes ago, Andy135 said:

More than 8kts top speed 🤭

Well yeah, now that it's time the stabilisers were taken off! 

[Odyssey]

It’s been great reading your reports of fish 🙂 

Be warned, you’ll soon be looking for something bigger/faster 🤣🤣🤣🤣

In the meantime keep those reports coming 🙂 

[Saintly Fish]

15 minutes ago, JonC said:

I think you are getting him confused with me. 

I think you may be right (wrong). 

[Geoff]

2 hours ago, JonC said:

@mike farrantshow do your dogs like being afloat?  
 they try to rob the bait, trailing their beards in squid juice. 

I don't blame them if the alternative is Pot Noodles. Geoff.

Edited December 13, 2021 by Geoff

[mike farrants]

12 hours ago, JonC said:

@mike farrantshow do your dogs like being afloat? My two go straight in the shed and have a Kip, but they like have a good bark at kayaks and seagulls. 
Also they try to rob the bait, trailing their beards in squid juice. 

they're not my dogs Jon - they're my mates dogs - fluffy and trevor - they behave much the same as yours by the sounds of it

Trevor the English bull terrier doesn't care for it much and sleeps almost of the day, fluffy Jack Russel - loves it - climbs all over the place, chases the mackerel, head in the bait bucket and thinks she owns the ocean - barking at other fishing boats when she hears voices. 

having said that - when trevor gets excited it can be a nighmare hes a right lump! 

[mike farrants]

14 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

So what's the requirements for the next boat? We can start looking for you! 

i've always had half an eye open - but i am torn - there's a beautiful simplicity about pugwash - and she's a joy to own and look at - people stop and chat about her a lot. 

but things i like about my mates Benetau anteres - faster, cleaner, dryer, self draining, more comfortable. 

buts its all about funds - Pugwash cost me £5k to buy, runs all day on £2 of fuel, £100 to insure - everything except the berth goes up if I upgrade and even if i wanted to I dont have the £20k - £25k for a new boat.

I could get a loan/sell the camper van or save hard for a few years - if i did id be interested in and Antares, Arvor, merry fisher, Seaward, smartliner 

I dont need to sleep aboard, but would want a half decent cabin. wheelhouse comfort is more important than sleeping arrangements - love the fact that on pugwash i can be sheltered under the wheelhouse roof but still 'outside' in the action. inboard or outboard im not bothered. the other half would like something capable of towing and inflatable ringo! (shakes head emoji)

Quicksliver pilothouse would be the ultimate i think! Nordstar if i won the lottery though!

[Saintly Fish]

35 minutes ago, mike farrants said:

i've always had half an eye open - but i am torn - there's a beautiful simplicity about pugwash - and she's a joy to own and look at - people stop and chat about her a lot. 

but things i like about my mates Benetau anteres - faster, cleaner, dryer, self draining, more comfortable. 

buts its all about funds - Pugwash cost me £5k to buy, runs all day on £2 of fuel, £100 to insure - everything except the berth goes up if I upgrade and even if i wanted to I dont have the £20k - £25k for a new boat.

I could get a loan/sell the camper van or save hard for a few years - if i did id be interested in and Antares, Arvor, merry fisher, Seaward, smartliner 

I dont need to sleep aboard, but would want a half decent cabin. wheelhouse comfort is more important than sleeping arrangements - love the fact that on pugwash i can be sheltered under the wheelhouse roof but still 'outside' in the action. inboard or outboard im not bothered. the other half would like something capable of towing and inflatable ringo! (shakes head emoji)

Quicksliver pilothouse would be the ultimate i think! Nordstar if i won the lottery though!

Just remortgage, spread  the cost over 20 years. Then you can buy mine off me!! 

[Geoff]

8 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

Just remortgage, spread  the cost over 20 years. Then you can buy mine off me!! 

Ignore FS and stick with Pugwash. I think that if you did a quick count up you will find that Pugwash has landed more fish than Tarlach Too this past year - work out the cast per fish and see who wins. Sorry Neil. ☺️ Geoff.

[Saintly Fish]

Just now, Geoff said:

Ignore FS and stick with Pugwash. I think that if you did a quick count up you will find that Pugwash has landed more fish than Tarlach Too this past year - work out the cast per fish and see who wins. Sorry Neil. ☺️ Geoff.

Nothing to be sorry about Geoff. I have a wife and child that like to go cruising in the boat at the weekends. So, my fishing is more limited now than ever before! Hence the smaller numbers. 

[Saintly Fish]

I did however catch a shit load of mackerel this season....

 

[Saintly Fish]

7 minutes ago, JonC said:

Why did you put those mackerel in a coffin? 

Cuz they was dead. 

[Geoff]

4 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

I did however catch a shit load of mackerel this season....

 

You do seem to remind me that I am living in the past - an age thing for me - what's your excuse? Geoff. 

[mike farrants]

yes ive had the wonderful opportunity of living 2 mins from the marina so have landed lots of fish on a quick couple of hours out!

the stamp of mackerel has been good - you me and Jon seem to have a good run........

[captin slows old outlaw]

im very gel-use of your many catches, but it dose make interesting reading ( your fishing reports )