Gazza

Terry, i use a grease called Fuchs (be careful how you say this one) "Renolit aqua 2" from Ashley power Parkstone. waterproof and temp range -30c--+100c also cartridge form and not that messy tub stuff I have had no problem with this one but i do tend to "lube-up" alot Gary

I think regular servicing is the key here with plenty of fresh marine grease packed into the bearings. I personally don`t use the so called bearing savers prefering to take the dust cap off at more regular intervals, also using white grease on most of the moving parts inside the drum be careful not to get this onto the face of the brake shoes. Gary

Signed Gary

Daz, If your after a Shetland 535 my sister-in-law is getting rid of one on her drive But it needs alot of workto it But it will be cheap......why not take a look and make an offer Bearing in mind it only owes what an exboyfriend spent on it allready,, Could be a bargain!!!! Let me know what you think (Kinson area) I will say again though it will be a challenge but if you have time could be ready for next years bream Gary

Could the police have arrested them for endangering the public or something? would of been cheaper Gary

Dan, If a drop of superglue is going to make you more confident with your knots then use it (no insulting intended) Dan, Boy you sure know some tricks...Keep them coming I could do with as much Knowledge as i can get Gazza

If you need to use glue with the knots your using i would consider changing knots Is the knot your using failing ? Are you wetting the knot before tightening it ? Gazza

Interesting results, I would of thought pest fish such as dogfish,wrasse,pout,would show alot more! perhaps i`ll team up with another amatuer next time and see what happens Gary

Not bad for a novice, Still a bit double dutch with the points though If i had any worms i may have caught a few more species (pout, wrasse etc) So what did people actually catch? Gary (working on my brownie points staight away)

After helping out by keeping the numbers up on the comp is it possible to access the results to see how i faired to the rest of the die hards? It would be interesting to see how my half-hearted attempt compared to the more experienced fishermen. This may or may not give me the incentive to try again...... (depending on brownie points) who knows maybe even trying for the BFM comp? Gary

Paul, printed the form off....now just need to get out there Gary

Cheers, Back to Baiter then Gary

I`m taking a mate from work out on a promised trip. but if you need me as numbers just tell me what to do !!! We will be launching Baiter between 7.00 and 8.00 Gary

Rob, Is it a free slipway to the public or just members of the RNLI ? Gary

Paul, The only problem i had with my E-tec was the none starting situation 4miles south of old harry (broken wire). Got a tow back to Poole then used aux to get me into slipway. Does anyone use seastart? I think for a small boat there not too bad a price for peace of mind. And that they will come and get you 24/7. Not sure how far out they go though! Any thoughts on this company? Gary

Catch one bigger than 15lb then claim a record i think! I thought most smoothhounds caught in this area are starry and the other type come from Bristol Channel area so it`s more likely that the record holder caught a starry

I need to get rid of an old under counter type freezer used for bait etc due to an upgrade.....free larger model. So anyone want my old one ? free to collector get hold of me to arrange pick-up etc Gary

My boss is gatting rid of 3 big tanks that could be used for live bait on the larger boats. They were something to do with his garden pond 2`high by2`9" across (round) capacity 227 litres or 50 gallons the first one will have a lid so first come first served.

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Any help Martin?

I`m looking at buying a second hand auxillary , Honda 5hp 4 stroke but when i asked what year it was the bloke said he didn`t know exactly, but it must be less than 5yrs because it is silver. Firstly ....can you tell what year it is by the serial no. ? If so how ? is it the last 2 digits giving the year? secondly...Can anyone tell me what to look out for on this model ? i.e is there any recuring problems i should now about ? All help greatly received Gary p.s got a partial photo of the serial no. if that helps!

Duncan, Caught on 14lb hooklength to a size 4 semi-circle hook squid and rag bait with a 6lb rod with a Penn 955. what a scrap Gary Cheers for the better picture

Not much to report in on Whitey Bitey Just a couple of dozen medium sized bream between myself and Tony (conger King). largest went 2.7lb to me But also a bonus pb smoothound of 15lb to me (got a pic if i can put it on) A very good day to be out Gary

Yes i`ll have a go please Fishing on Whitey Bitey with non member,also fishing Poole Dolphins. Is there a weigh in at Baiter ? or do i post my catch report on here (not too sure ) If Martin don`t catch them all Gary

Mike, P.S Also i would come and have a look but with a name like Islander99 i take it your not local to the Poole area? Gary