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OOOOPps .... and sorry if I am giving a wrong pointer here but in my book .........Leader and hook length / snood ......can be different. On the end of 30lb braid I pop a 2 or 3 rod length of 30lb mono "leader"......this acts as a shock absorber for the braid [ braid has near zero stretch ] ..... Has a lead slider on it and a snap link tied to the end for attaching the hook link or snood. The mono leader is also more abrasion resistant so is better on the sea bed.... When fishing for the more toothy specimens or over "rough" , steel strewn ground ....either a 70lb [ or whatever ] "snood " will be attached to the leader at the hook end to cope with the abrasion and, if deemed necessary, a wire tip to avoid a bite off. As to backing ....using mono I would always strive to use at least a few more pounds breaking strain than the braid .... joining knot is going to be the weak point in the mono generally. I don't know if it is every bodies idea of shangri la but it does for me with my range of species fishing !! Charlie might "up" his leader material when fishing for conger because the steel wrecks are tough on the terminal tackle .... and more abrasion resistance is needed. Wreck fishing for pollack and cod might also require heavier mono leaders but it is really "horses for courses". Leaders and hook lengths can be changed quite readily if conditions require it. Happy to be corrected.... !! .....if I got it wrong that is !! Dave

Thanks guys..... Made my day !! Cheers Dave

Thanks Charlie .....Breeze no problem.... boat still on drive !! Wishes greatly appreciated.. Dave

Well done Lofty..... on all fronts !!! Good to see you at the monthly meetings too.... Dave

My humble 2p .... The link shows 2nd pair of hands at back of the craft handling the rode ..... As I always use a lazy line I can pull my boat onto the right side of the Alderney buoy to start with ....and..... when on my own .....I have used a simple short loop of rope around the rode and onto the cleat at the back half of the boat to hold the rode clear of the water....theory is....if above the prop it stands less chance of getting fouled on the prop......it assumes that the back cleat is strong enough to trip the anchor in the event of a snagged anchor. The loop also has the advantage of being reasonably easy to dispatch if there is a problem........ I don't do this all the time.... dead calm and I do it solo.... I hasten to add that I have only done this in "reasonable" conditions and had no problems so far .....but I am sure the routine is not infallible. Limited experience but it gives me confidence to go solo !! Dave

Happy Birthday Trev....... a nice meal and some good wine to remember the day !! Dave

Spot on Nige..... Dave

Sam....Add my best wishes to the haul... AND many happy returns..... Dan ....be gentle !! Dave

Hope this wind abates soon and you can get back on the water boys !! Enough said !! Dave

Mullet is a hair style mate....... stick to the fishing like I have to !! Dave

You two ought to do a double act for entertainment at our next meet !! MICK'n' JIM or should that be JIM'n'MICK OR MICK'Y TAKIN !! Made I larf !! Dave

Cracking report too James .... even if some was in "shorthand" so to speak !! Great to hear from you again mate..... What has happened to Mark (Zippy), Ben and all the other lads......not heard from them in ages ?? Dave

Well done on two or three fronts there Lofty.... The move from Kimmeridge... The assistance to the dinghy... AND a day out on the water... Well done mate Dave

Oh dear Adam...... what sounds like a disappointing day for you would have been a stonker for most of us humble fishers .... AND you are out on the briney again..... Still I s'pose after Alderney it was a bit tame !! Good piccys and well done Paul.....in fact well done all !! Dave

Listen to your friends Derek........an Injunction might be bigger !! Dave

Edgar Sealey (Youngs) Flocast Mk 4 Vintage Edgar Sealey (Youngs) Flocast Mk 4 [fixed spool] in "unused" condition ....boxed with spare spool and what looks like the original tissue packing..... Has collapsible handle, anti reverse.......the works !! My son's reel and he is looking for

Did all the boys that went get back before the blow ..? Hope it was a fish full event !! Can't wait for the reports.. Dave

Welcome aboard Martin Dave

Mike..... can you hold one for me .....collect at next meet.... Ta Dave

Thanks for the report James......haven't heard much from the kayak boy lately ..... Dave

Don't you pay them lot no never mind Jim........the trip down to Baiter must have been a nostalgic one.......even if you didn'y manage to get her bum wet !! Dave

I bought the Kanzaki 6-12 lb braid special late last year.....yet to christen it as the boat is still on my drive. Was tempted by the Ugly 12lb too ....... and the 12-20.... but have a few in that range already. Dave

There is a place on Barrack road..... http://www.ambrowtrailers.co.uk/... should be open but better to check .....and if they do the bits from stock !! AMBROW TRAILERS Tel: 01202 479 259 165 Barrack Rd, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2AP Don't think they will be the cheapest but sometimes closest is cheapest ....... Good luck Dave

Would have done Martin......but didn't pick this up til 9.45 this morning. Late last nite BBQ at a mates locally...... Hope you had a good day and AWOL is full to the "bream" with fish !! lol Dave