Having spoke to a lot of the skippers of late it appears the news of the fast approaching uptide festival has not been generating the level of interest shown in last years excellent event, and I am puzzled to know the reasons why,while the odd skipper is full others have few if any bookings this seems strange especially with the updated first prize of £1000,

of all the festivals the wcsa hold over the year the uptide/winter one offers in my opinion the best chance for anyone to win novice anglers included,

Last years winter festival was a huge success, with all the boats full over the whole weekend of the 3 day event and with lots of fish weighed in  with a good few daily prize winners on my boat

it would be great for some feed back as to the reasons anglers are not so keen this year, possibly the credit crunch is part the blame ?

as for my bookings on the sea urchin the majority of days still remain free with some weekend days as well,  with the relative success of last year and the new and bigger boat I have this year, I thought this year would be busy

also this year I have new dedicated uptide tackle available for free during this uptiding event (anglers still provide there own break away leads and rigs) you can pre order your fresh frozen crab cart from me before your trip weather fishing on my boat or not just ask and I will bring it down to the pontoon on the day

please leave your comments they are appreciated

Mick  sea urchin skipper.