Kingfisher 126

Hi Charlie Its on the floor next to the anchor well and I kneel on it. It allows me to keep control of the rope easier and allows me to tuck rope into the well because I,m so close to it. Is yours fitted on the bow or side deck?

The foot switch on mine Charlie was already fitted but I find it easier and safer to operate it with my knee. Just the way it works on mine. Glad everything went well.

Nice one Charlie, hope all goes well tomorrow. Thanks for the freezer, pints all round in Alderney for the Chapmans for it. Tight lines.

Great write ups and some interesting thoughts. When I bought my boat there was a down rigger with it that has never been used, if you fancy giving it a go some time give me a pm. With your knowledge I suspect there maybe some fun to be had!! Chris

I have sorted some ice if anyone requires it for the trip. Flaked, I had mine from there last year and still had ice on the way home. Arranged to meet at Greenslade's Thursday early evening with containers / cool boxes and will be £10 for a fill up each. I will let them know how many and of course weather permitting a couple of days beforehand. Hope this helps.

If anyone wants a meeting before the trip we could use the same venue as last year. Tea and biscuits provided. I will also make a call regarding crushed ice. May have a possible source for a large volume just need to speak to the right person. I will get an answer asap and also cost of course.

Ok, if the weather stays kind for you I will be there.

Hi Steve, Offer still there as safety boat for Saturday, just let me know, Kingfisher went back in the water today. Cheers Chris

Hope you had a good un Jim, a beer or two drank no doubt!!!

I see something in that comment Dave!!!

I have a 2 1/2 yr old who has been practicing with a rod and reel, he may be good enough in a few weeks! Never start too soon enough!!! :)

Well done Dave, crossing everything paid off!!!! New one will soon be here, good luck with it all.

1. jayden wald 2. Ellie Witheford Kingfisher available for any comps if it goes along the route of taking people out. Personally it would suit me to have abit of a window for dates as I have Ellie on set dates. But will go with what is agreed and hopefully dates will workout. Well done Dan, if I can help please ask. Chris

All sounds good Nigel, bet you're getting itchy feet now. Good luck with the rest of the project, she will be as good as new!!

Happy Birthday Jacob, Bumps for you when I see you at the weekend!! I will hear all about your fishing pressies I'm sure! (and more!!!!) Have a great day nipper.

Like Ben says you never get attached to wrecking tackle, kiss it good bye every drop some days! If your not making the wrecks bigger by leaving leads on them your not trying!!! Good for knot practice aswell!! Chris

Thanks Tomo, Email swimming across the channel to check! Chris

Has anyone got any contacts for B&B looking for Friday and Saturday nights. May be too late but worth a try!!

Careful Steve we have seen some of the photos you have posted!!!!!!!

Now that's what you call moving forward. Well done to all involved, great result first of many I suspect.

I,ve spent the weekend doing the same Charlie, I, ve now got a boat that looks like something out of scrapheap challenge theres so many bits off it. Spent the day polishing today so at least its looks a bit better and has a nice shine! Now hand deep into the pockets to pay for some new bits and pieces!! For some reason no newbies have turned up to get some polishing practice in that I was willing to share! :( Had lots of company and chit chat from Jacob the last couple of days.

Happy Birthday Craig, pint in Alderney?

Thanks Martin,

Yet more bad publicity for all fishermen!! Hope link works. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/11086638.UPDATE_WITH_VIDEO__Hundreds_of_dead_fish_found_washed_up_at_Baiter_in_Poole/?ref=mr

Martin, is that the G string that was showing when you was bent over doing building work earlier today?