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Sam, "Tinnies".[aluminium ] is not a bad way to go.size for size..half the weight of anything equivalent,including inflatables. I have had 3. my 12'6" one, bought used in 1970, given to a mate in 1982 ,who used it fishing in the sea at weymouth weekly until `1998.when I bought it back from him, kept and used it until 2004 when I traded it to a dealer at sandbanks who sold it within 1 week,I still see it about. That boat was at least 35 years old and has never cost 1 penny in maintainence in its life. My 10', I had for 8 yrs, could carry it on my own [like a tortoise ] ran like hell on wheels with a 4hp engine,could be launched and retrieved single handed [ transom wheels would be even easier] would need an enormous impact to make a decent dent [and that can be knocked out with a hammer yourself ]. and was used in estuaries;poole harbour and out to the patch in very settled conditions,with just one on board.. Only drawback I ever found was it was vunerable to strong winds as its lightness could blow it about a bit. Very reasonable to buy used. often on e-bay around 500 or less....any questions just ask me...jack

I've caught this lousy head cold off someone,and cant shift it.just thought i would share my misery....jack

Thanks for all the sympathy lads,we need every straw we can grasp..jack

Found this stuff all about swash channel,right across to old harry,in the harbour entrance.and even near the condor mooring,just like black/brown cotton wool. had a lovely time digging it out of multi-beaded traces. yuk !! ,,,jack

Here follows our catch report.......Scroll down. YES THATS IT..!..Jack and Andy. Ps.still a nice day out..did'nt even loose a lead.

Congratulations Mike,I wish you all the best with your now toy...strike that,I mean tool ! of course. jack

as we know if you have seen other jokes on here ,Long John was the ships cook. Once again he had been fishing to supplement ships rations,this time off the end of the jetty. The evening had turned foggy and he was on his way back to the ship,with his big tackle box,his catch in a bucket,and his parrot on his shoulder.He was stopped and asked by a pretty young woman how to find a particular address. John said " its up at the other end of that alley,c'mon with me,I'm going that way." The young woman said " How do I know that when we get into that dark alley,you wont hold me up against the wall, and have you'r wicked way with me ?" John said " What ? with all this gear I'm carrying how could I possibly do that ?". She replied " well you could put the parrot on the floor,put the bucket over it,put the tackle box on top the bucket,and I could hold the fish."

I once had a boat called Zippedydooda. fortunately it was eons ago and I did'nt have a radio.

MY BRAIN HURTS !!! jack

A more agile brain than mine worked those out,could it have been a computer ?...jack

Bush was so pleased with his victory over Blair at fishing,that he invited him again the following year.This time however Blair conceived a truly cunning plan....Unfortunately ,by the time he had cut a hole in the ice big enogh to put the fishing boat in,it was time to go home....jack

Nothing wrong at all Dan,why just be puzzled ,when you can join me and be totally confused.! ...jack

Andy and I hope to be out there,we are currently looking for a signal flag signifying "plague,please stand clear" so that you can take avoiding action before we bring our own brand of Fishing skills into your area of operations. good luck to one and all...jack

Glad to see lots of sensable advice re rubbing down boats,I should have asked before starting on mine,no matter how carefully I rub,or what grade of paper I use ,I always seem to get a "hairy" kind of finish,no shine at all. I am thinking of getting in touch with the Zodiac factory in france,to complain about it !!....[OK perhaps it should have been in the joke section,but I could'nt resist it.]...jack

Hi Mike ,nice to know you are well on the road to recovery,Might I suggest you take on a fishing trip on one of the Arvor boats in the club, If current trends persist,there is absolutely no fear of taxing your back ,or anything else for that matter. Except perhaps your patience. Best wishes ...jack

Bush invited Blair to holiday with him in his Alaskan holiday home. Thinking to "score " over Blair,Bush challenged him to a daily fishing competition.After the end of each of the first 3 days Bush had loads of fish but Blair had none. Suspecting that the opposition was up to something,Blair had his personal Aide follow Bush on the 4th day.When they got in that evening it was Bush 6 Blair 0. Blair sent for his Aide and asked him what was going on ?..." It's just as you suspected boss,he's bloody cheating,,he's been cutting holes in the ice !"....jack

I see the mad "downward spiral" has begun again,I will look for something "uplifting " ....jack

Jacks reply..." If you cant say something nice,don't say nothing at all "..jack

THEY ! know how to find you Rich !!!!!!!!..jack

Happy birthday Kam,Wishing you the luck and skill to catch those fish you normally dream about.. cheers jack

WELL I DID IT !!!!!!!!!. What a load of old fuss about a dead easy job ! you just ease back the hollow braid pop the end of thhhhhhhhhh......OH ALL RIGHT, MY WIFE VALARIE DID IT.. I suppose you are all happy now !!..Thanks all...jack

Thanks to you all for your kind help and advice.I now have a clearer picture of whats what,and it looks as if this excercise could be more absorbing than the actual fishing !! Re, the fish pictures..are they Mullet or Trout ?..jack

Well I'l tell you Duncan...When the braid is in the tube,you cant push the line into it [even after trimming the line to a point ]...1. the line is too limp to push it,and 2 there do'snt seem to be room in the tube ! I tried leaving a couple of ml of braid sticking out,and threading the line into it,but despite trimming the end of the braid,frill free,it just screws up the end of the braid.I never got far enough to slide the tube over the join in the two.and supposing I ever did [which I seriously doubt now,] what happens to the tube,does it stay on the line ?...Thanks for answering...jack .P.S The salt from my tears is dripping into my keyboard,must get a bib..

forgot picture of instructions..jack I cant get picture to load..sorry.Contents of package are a 6" piece of hollow core braid with a loop on the end,and a 6" piece of plastic tube ,just the correct size to take,either the braid or the fly line.Instructions are;1.place the tube over the braid..2 insert the fly line [presumably into the other end of the tube,although it do'snt say so ] 3 stroke the braid back down the fly line... 4 insert the fly line approx 2" [into the tube,or the braid is unclear.] 5 pull the tube over the joint,using your thumbnail, It do'snt say if the tube is left on finally or pulled off and discarded........Pass the Superglue !!!!!.. jack...really depressed now !!

Sorry,didn't put the picture on, YER Tiz. jack