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Trev, there have been carp in the stour as far up as the lilly pads at the ''court,, bridge for many years, legend has it that they are decendants of fish that escaped from the monks fishery at ''tench pond'' when the flood defence ditches and run off's where working, I am sure you know where i mean. Derek.

looking at the damage to the sharks jaws caused by cutting the side muscles i am suprised that these ''fishermen'' who where ''tagging the fish'' where not two embaresed to publish the photo. D V

Charlie, if the say no(which i doubt) they will be losing a fantastic piece of advertising, it is beautifully done!!!! Derek

Paul, nice move what part of Cornwall are you moving to, tight lines, Derek.

DONE DV>

Best of luck Paul and swift recovery, derek

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I know people have advocated concrete as a sinking medium, if I may make so bold it does have problems. easily nicked, continualy leeching lime and other chemicals,(unless you can get some ''sea crete'' from a marine construction site, it becomes bouyant by one third upon immersion, cast iron of course loses nothing being more dense, lastly tyres especialy leach oils, tar and other noxious chemicals gained during manufacture and road use, Derek,V.

Derek,V.

There is another way for swinging ''single point'' moorings but a little labour intensive in the abscence of heavy anchors in this day and age i have found this method quite substantial.<<<From a scrapyard you want 2 engine blocks with all additions stripped off, and out, cyl/head pistons etc etc leaving if possible the crankshaft and flywheel still in position, SPIRIT CLEAN AND PREASSURE WASH THEM THOROUGHLY. you then want 2 x 10ft lengths of substantial chain a decent ring and appropriate shackles, shackle 1 length of chain to each eng/block which will use a couple of feet on each one. shackle the free ends to the large ring, your ground gear is now complete, there should be about 15ft between your block/sinkers. shackle to the ring a substantial length of chain for your ''riser'' this needs to be apx 4-5ft longer than the hight of the highest tide, shackle on a TOP QUALITY SWIVEL, finish with whatever type of bridle blows your skirt up!!!!! the empty CLEAN blocks are better laid on their sides,either by digging them in or scrounging a bit of labour from one of the divers in the club. this way they will sink in mud or sand, I know it seems long winded but I never found concrete ''blocks'' trustworty. And ''mouse'' all shackles. hope this helps. Derek,V.

You are the man Dave!! give it a try!! Go Salmon fishing in Clay pool, you could get an oportunity to test your theory, I know of some of the older Mudeford fishermen who tried it and lived to regret it, Mind you they where netting and they lost punts and sein's Derek.

Lets see if Martin leaves this one in!! He was only looking for a little prick. Derek,

Does the bloke with the spear up his arse count, (sorry i'll stop now) derek,

Could they add him to their species list??? Derek,

I bet he fought well!!!!!!! I wonder if the tagged him and put him back derek

Jim, if my memory serves me right thats<''max factor knacker laquer'' not ''salt x'' derek.v.

Happy birthday for wednsday Trevor & tight lines. Derek,V.

Brian I see it all now Ta!!! Derek

Hi Martin, How does an old non modern man check his ''status'' Ta, Derek, V.

Looking at wind guru do i see a weather window on sunday or is it just wishfull thinking. derek.V

Admin?? the time of posting on the ''last post scroll'' appear to be out by 1hr? Derek,

Nice one nick!!!!!!! Derek,,,

Just heard search for 2 remaining crew members called off. Diver confirms liferaft still aboard wreck of Purbeck Isle. Derek V

I see Paul comes from Northamptonshire i would think a good chance up there brian, Derek,,,

Well done that man!!!!!!! Derek