Jim

I had to take a look didn't I ? Nigel always says " use big baits " Well she certainly does that ! No idea what she was waffling on about though. Jim

Sounds like a plan to me ! I don't have a cold but I'm gonna try and drown them nasty old germs in lager anyway. Jim

I thought they could be used for mounting our pb fish. Too small for Alun and too big for me. Jim

Greetings. I don't know what most of you do, but I just listed this lot on ebay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251205327323?ssP...984.m1555.l2649 They could be cut down for other uses and of course, club members would be in for a bit of discount. Jim

A very Happy Birthday to : PJ & Diver Dave. Have an extra Turkey Sandwich as a special treat. Jim

I got 3 personalised fishing Tee shirts. 3 fleece jackets. A proper fishing coat. A pair of neoprene boots. A wind up torch. None of which are Naff. Mrs. Christmas has been busy this year. All we need now is some decent weather before work starts again. Jim And after reading Gaffa's post, I've just ordered some stainless filleting knives on ebay.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/fishing...ler-8395-SNL553 Have you seen this one ? A little over priced to allow bargaining room ? ? Jim

Desperate times eh Dan ? I too need to get out and do some dangling. Hope you get some advice and can get out. Jim

Have a Wicked Christmas. I know we will ! Jim & Jacqui.

Very Very well done Steve. That's my Birthday so don't know what I'm doing yet. But I intend to get out much more now. We all have our radios switched on, so there should be plenty of boats to hand in an emergency. Good luck, it sounds like great fun. Jim

Just seen the name of your boat Andy. Before I met Jacqui, I think I spent most of my life there ! Very good. Jim

Thanks Charlie and Rob. I saw the advert and wondered ? ? Charlie, you confirmed what I thought. Rob, I fitted a whale tail to Small Fry, but but wasn't happy with it. I was told that Adam ( Bass Man ) had fitted trim tabs to lift the back end at a lower speed. And of course Tiddler is not perfect ( everythings a compromise with boats ) She's bloody lovely though ! Jim

Has anyone researched these things ? http://www.propguardmarine.com/test.html Propeller Guard I'm interested in the safety aspect as well as the possibilities of lifting the back end without trim tabs. If there's gonna be a performance drop then I'm not interested. So - - - - -over to you lot. What are your thoughts ? ? ? Jim

By Eck Lad ! You HAVE been busy ! Persistent arne't you. I'm looking forward to hearing a success story at the end of all this. It'd be a great prezzie if you get it going by Christmas. Jim

I doubt I'll get a chance Charlie, But you're always welcome to come out on " proper " boat with me. Jim

Got this Today from Charles Broughton, Designer and Builder of the Pilot boats. It's much the same as DiverDave's link. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Jim, Looks like you have Tiddler balanced just right, great photo! With regards to your discussion on maximum towing weights for trailers see the following link: http://www.ntta.co.uk/law/law/identification_plates.aspx This states that for unbraked trailers - max. 750kg gross trailer weight or half the towing vehicle's kerb weight - whichever is less. Kerb weight is the car weight including fuel, oil, etc. and can include the driver within the EU. So check the kerb weight of the tow vehicle and half it and then check the manufacturers maximum stated unbraked towing weight and use the lowest value as maximum unbraked towing weight. The Indespension trailer for the Pilot4 weighs in at 135kg, add to this the boat only mass of 290kg, then add engine, fuel, anchor, battery, etc. to give your final towing weight. Also check the following link for lots more information on trailers and towing: http://www.ntta.co.uk/law/ Hope this helps, Charlie -------------------------------------------------------- Jim

So - - - - smaller boat, -- - -bigger car,- - - - - more dosh - - - - - -back to running and ducking then ! Welcome to the wonderful world of boat owning ( or shovelling light into a dark corner ) Jim

The expensive bit: http://www.honda.co.uk/marine/40-90hp/ Jim

http://www.indespension.co.uk/Trailer-Part...SWING-MINI.html Trailers.

http://www.westportmarine.co.uk/Special%20Boat%20Deals.html Special offers on now. Shiney new ones. Jim

Well it's hardly YOUR fault Neal. Safety is always priority. And we can't blame you because the WEATHER MAN's a PLONKER ! Thanks for your work. Jim

I couldn't possibly share my " secret " marks Dave. They save me a fortune on bait - - - - - - I never need to use any cos I know I'm gonna BLANK You're welcome to come out to play. I'll be in touch next time I'm out. Jim

Are you any good at Ducking ? ? or if you can't Duck - - - - -RUN Jim

I find it at the bottom of our drive, covered in plant pots ! You'll have to come out with me Dave. You can do a report yourself. You know I'm no good with words -- - - - well maybe cakes or lager Jim

A 44lb carp has been around a long time and been caught many times. The theory that fish are stupid is nonsense. Every time they get caught, they learn something. A 44lber would be a wiley quarry. So very well done to your Son Trev. Jim