Jim

My Mate's coming down Friday and wants to go fishing. It looks as though Small Fry will be out on Friday afternoon. Staying fairly local though. Jim PS if you see me, Get some photos please.

Welcome Mike & Partner. See you out there. Jim

Ah ! Redcliffe Farm, Spent Many years holidaying there. ( Before I was too old to travel ) It is a long journey down river and through the harbour. But very picturesque. Jim

Not on Jaquie's Birthday I don't. ( Not with MY stomach trouble ) ( No Guts )

Happy Birthday Charlie

There's Lake Road, Hamworthy. Width and Height restriction. Been a few years since I last used it but it's free. I saw a bloke there years back, had spun his wheels and dug his self in. Best to use a 4 x 4 Jim

Is that a Micro Plus 501 ? Just the job for Days out with the Family and room to fish off the back.

Well Done Adam. Jim

Steve and myself decided to come back early last Sunday. ( About 4 ish ) We thought we would get back to Baiter before the rush. There was a Fun Fair on the fields and a Bl**dy CIRCUS on the slipway. Did you know that Jet Skis do not have to queue ? Nah - they just hand wheel their trailers down the slip, retrieve the jet ski, leave it on the slip, and then drive down to get it. Some people were getting " quite shirty ". Next time we'll stay out untill about 6.o'clock. It should have quietened down by then. Jim

Just found another photo on my USB stick. Are ya bored yet ? Jim

We decided not to go to the Rips in Small Fry. Thanks for the offer of a space Dave ( Wight Magic ) and Neal ( Court Jester ) I just needed to get my own boat out after all them months. We headed off for our first trip to the IOW. Steve got 2 Maccy & 1 Bass. I just kept losing my tackle. ( Rob'll quote that one ). Got a bit scorched in the sun, but had a cracking day out. Used just over 30 litres of petrol. Pleased with that. Jim

I Knew you'd have something to say Rob. But at 6.00 am I couldn't think of a better way to word it. Also, Wrong phone number. should be : - 01202 695480 Tony is a Club Member. Club name: Culloden ? Boat name: Fat Chance. See ya Thursday. Jim

As I Did the bulk of the computer design work, ( this is the umpteenth version ) and calling in a few favours. I got mine free. ( Just hours & hours on the computer ) Speak to Tony O'Callaghan at Robton Engineering, Balena Close. Creekmoor. 01202 697469. They're easy to fit and work really well. Jim PS you're welcome look at mine.

Yes Charlie, They're just in the right place. Easy reachable and above the eyeline so don't obstruct the vision. Oh yes - and sexy as hell ! ! Jim

Yeah, Glad you're safe Dave. Not a nice feeling when something fails at sea. Jim

No Rips for Small Fry Tomorrow. It'll be a " Suck it and see " day tomorrow. Just need to get out after all this time ! ! Thanks for the wisdom lads. Jim

Just looked at BBC Shipping. Force 4 - 5 looks too rough for Small Fry. I'll check again later, but what do the more experienced members think about heading towards the IOW to use it for shelter ? Maybe try for Bass ? ? ? Anyone willing to PM some marks and Tactics ? Jim

I'll never get under that bridge ! What Bridge ? Don't worry about it !

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Well, I know you've been waiting. Here it is. Small Fry's new Rod Holder Bridge. Designed by Myself and another Club Member " Fat Chance "

One of the many good points of being part of the club is to draw from all of the more experienced guys' knowledge. Thanks to all of you for the cautionary comments. I dare not go far if it's rough, as i have a stomach complaint - " no guts " I would not entertain the Idea without lots of other members in the area. Thank you all for the advice. I will stay in sheltered areas close to shore I think it's unsafe. Jim

You are absolutely right Martin. I need a Beer. Tomorrow is Friday ( I think ) Yippeeeeeee. Ta Ta, Young Jim

You're welcome on Small Fry Dan

Happy Birthday Sam Have an extra Tot of Rum. Jim

I'm crossing my fingers for a flat - ish sea on Sunday. I too have to Work.