Jim

I want to take Small Fry out on Friday Afternoon. I've got no idea about catching Bass. Does anyone with more idea than me fancy the afternoon afloat ? I'm looking to launch at Baitor Park at 1.30 pm ( ish. ) Return evening ( ish. ) 2 spaces available. Jim

Has anyone had problems with Trim Tabs? eg. Having to drill more holes or screws pulling out or _ or _ or _ or ? Jim

Small Fry is a Warrior 165 with a 75 HP E Tec As Rob says, It would be nice to get up on the plane in Poole Harbour within the speed limit. Does anyone have views on which would be best, Fins or Trim tabs ? Jim

Fame and Fortune at last ! Small Fry's up for it . As long as it's on a Weekend. Jim

Just got back from Zante ( Greece ) Leaking water tank in loft. Mum's slabs on front garden etc. etc. etc.

Made I laugh. Jim

Rig Lessones eh? I'll bring my specs.

Will Ya Marry Me ?

Thanks Paul D Thanks Paul J They are very popular, Gazza ( Whitey Bitey ) runs one as well. I was determined to buy a 4 stroke untill i heard of the service costs ( and the weight ) Thanks again Gents. Jim

That's the reason I asked. I too have an E Tec ( 75 ) I chose my boat with an E Tec, on the advice of Tony ( Fat Chance ) He has a Raider 18 with a 90 E Tec. I follow the reports of performance and service costs etc. very closely. Cheers for the info. Jim

Welcome Simon. I am new too. They all seem very friendly and helpfull. I understand the bit about getting the wife on board, It took me years to get Jacquie to smile favourably at me spending that kind of dosh. Jim

What engine is it then Paul ? Jim

We were out in Small Fry. My son Steve, my mate Chris from Coventry and Myself. We didn't have much of a clue between us so we didn't bother to enter the Comp. We caught some Mackerel of Hengistbury and some Pout on the patch. Not good enough to win a comp. We did have a good day out though and that's what it's all about. If I catch a fish, It's just Icing on the Cake. Big thanks to Mike Fox for swinging by and saying hello while we were drifting past Brownsea Castle and giving us a bit of advice. We still didn't catch anything decent. We did have Fish for Tea though. I do feel proud to put food on the table that way. Jim PS I'll do more comps as my capabilities improve.

I understand the Arab countries have a good deterrent. Cut their fingers off ! - - - - And the people who buy it. If they could'nt sell it, there would be no need to Steal It !

Do you mean stainless welding wire ? All sorts of sizes. Try welding supplies. Jim

Bloody usefull to us novices. Thanks. Jim

I have a warrior 165 as well. I don't want you to make a mess of it so come and PRACTICE on MINE ! Jim

When I have needed anything doing, I have asked small fabrication companies if they would be good enough to add it into one of their orders. Usually they say yes and the price is quite reasonable. Jim

Is it normal for Mullet to jump like that? I would guess that something big was after them,............... perhaps the one that got away !

Reading all the posts and trying to remember is a real task. Now let me see - - - Fish tend to go for features. Use the digital weedfinder. Look for a bottom with uppey downey bits. More than one feature. Use the correct bait and present it properly. In short ............ Look for an interesting curvey Bottom, A good pair of Features, Take plenty of Money....................... That's Friday night sorted then. Now What about the Fishing ? Still learning. Jim

I believe the term is " buddy up ". Not sure of my plans for this weekend, but in a few weeks maybe Overdraft , Small fry, & others could head out a bit further depending on the weather. If we can get someone to give us some " not too secret " numbers, and then work out what to do with them. Jim

I am the same as Carl ( Overdraft ) " well nearly " The biggest Bass I've had must be only about 3 lbs in 15 years. Any chance of a bit of Advice for Poole area Dan? Jim Ps That's a lovely boat Carl. I wanted to buy it when Kim sold it but it was outside of my price bracket. I get over to Wareham quit a bit and often admire it on the mooring.

YEP ! It's a smashing boat and Wicked electronic wizardry setup. Well worth a look. See ya soon Graham, Jim

WICKED !

I tried that but I'll have another go. Thanks Martin