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Teams / boats in Comp Kingfisher - Chris W, Nigel A, Mal T, Dave Wilson Fisheagle- Allan G, Dave S, Jan T and John Stephenson at the moment. Reel Magic Dave crew tba Boblin2 - Colin F, Bobi F, Pete Russell Snr

It's the May water it's the worst I have seen for many years. The mackerel don't like it and they tend to stay off shore when it is like this. Once the water clears they will be there.

Common Skate were caught in this area in the sixties along with Monkfish too. Back in the days of the poole festival and the bournemouth festival I remember Brian Morris borrowing a rod reel and gear and going out to fish one of these comps (can't remember which) and returning a cracking Monkfish to win the festival. The weigh in was at the back of Less James's shop in the high street, I don't remember the weight but it was a big un.

We have been struggling for macs too over the last couple of weeks. We only managed three first thing on Sunday, but left a set of feathers dangling when we were at anchor and managed another ten which kept us in fresh bait. I have also noticed this jelly stuff on the line too and the May water is leaving the line all brown. On the plus side though the Ray fishing is brilliant ;-)

Nice one Dave great to see you have realised your dream. It seems such a long time ago that we were on our power boat course together and you were saying that you would like to get a "proper fishing boat" . Bobi and I wish you many years of great fishing long may you bag up with many species and big ones at that. Fantastic have a great trip.

Sad news about Cam. Will never forget the time he got caught fly fishing without a rod licence and he gave the bailiff my name and address cos he knew I always had me licence. I got a visit from the bailiffs and I think they were confused that I was a good foot taller and at least ( at that time) two stone lighter than the bloke they had caught at the trout lake. Any way he got away with it RIP my old mate.

1. Kingfisher 2. Fisheagle 3. Slice of Life 4. Awol 5. Reflections 2 6. The Grinch 7.Wishin Too 8 Freeboys 9. Yelo 10. Tiddler 11. Mistress 12. JoJo 13. MegaByte 14. Wight Magic 15. Sweet Pea 16. Tigerfish 17. Alfresco 18 Court Jester 19. Serenity 20. Star Turn 21. Just Chillin 22. Fillet up 23. Hobbit 24. Marlin 25. Marichelle 26. Sea Dream 27. Frisky Fox 28. lady jane 29. Sea Sparkle 30, Dream Drifter 31. Marineboy 32. Boblin2

All boat owners beware. Last night Bobi and I were down at North Haven and we noticed a fishing boat going around the moorings with no nav lights on. The night crew on duty at NHYC decided to check out the boat and took the club water taxi to investigate whilst we observed with binoculars. All the time this boat had no lights on but as the taxi approached them they turned on their lights and fish finder which we could clearly see as it was an open boat. The guys on the taxi confronted them and they said they were pinging mullet with their sounder but we are 100% certain that the sounder was not on until the taxi approached them. They had nets and a PE number (which the night watch didn't note which is a shame) in our minds we are certain they were checking out the boats they spent a lot of time around one of the bigger sail boats. In view of it being the boat jumble at Beaulieu this weekend please take extra care and keep your eyes open for any boats in and out of moorings even fishing boats. These guys were definitely up to no good, they cleared off after they were confronted!!!!! Colin

Jim What about the other time you went out and you used your main engine? Was that ok ?

Nige a Cat with outboards is perfect for xchurch. We only draw 27cm. The Cheetah factory is only a few miles from your Undulate mark !! I have brochures here if you want to look. What's wrong with bucket and chuck it, much cheaper and you can sleep anywhere

Hi Paul A mate did them as a favour for me, I can ask him, but they were done on the qt, so don't hold your breath. Cheers Colin

Really sorry to hear the news Nige. They are out on bail so still keep your guard up. Hanging is to good for them. Colin

Just out of interest what is the LOA of Manta Ray ? Are the pods like ours which add 0.7m to the LOA? Colin

If anyone is interested Lidl has 1 kg fire extinguishers from 9th Feb

Happy birthday Martin. We will have a bottle of red this evening in your honour. Colin and Bobi

Thanks for the replies oxalic acid it is then, and gloves. I don't intend taking the rails off this time but will make a note to take them off and a good polish in the future. The worst of the rust is coming from the rails fitted by cheetah, I was careful to give the ones we made and fitted a good polish and fitted them with sikaflex. Thanks again Colin

Can anyone tell me what is good for removing rust stains off of gelcoat. Boblin is in for her free engine service (open prize) next week so while she is out of the water we want to give her a good clean. The rust stains are where the rails are bolted through the fordeck. Cheers Colin

Ok Dave will bring it tonight Bobi thinks it might be to long for you Colin

We are at North Haven and really pleased to be there. 24hr use of the club house which has a well equipped kitchen, showers, underfloor heating and free water. We are insured 12 months no prob. As Chris said there is a taxi during the season and dingies all year. It's very friendly and there are a lot of experienced boaters always on hand for help or advice. Also it is CHEAP !!! I don't think you will find cheaper anywhere in this area. If anyone is interested get on with it because the vacant moorings will fill up very quickly. Colin

Mustad Viking two piece floatation suit medium in brand new condition worn twice never fished.

With the wind like it was last night our thoughts were for Boblin out on her mooring.This morning Bobi went off to work and I was off to check out Boblin and make sure all was ok. I took my time a late breakfast and was just about to head down to North Haven when the phone went, it was Bobi asking me to ring the insurance company. Not the boat but the car !! A tree fell on top of it in the car park. Thankfully Bobi was not in the car. Just hope the damage isn't terminal, roof, side panel and rear hatch. Great start to 2012 eh? Still the main thing is the boat is ok. Colin

Merry Christmas to everyone. We are off to fish the harbour in a mo any one out there we will be on ch6. Colin and Bobi

About 0900hrs Tim isn't always the most punctual of people. Colin

This post was put up by Coddy to remember the crew of the life boat. Very brave and selfless men who lost their lives trying to save the crew of the stricken coaster. I think it is very disrespectful to highjack this post to start sniping at the RNLI. If you want to voice your thoughts please start your own post. Colin

Sorry guys spent the voucher and have the covers and dodgers already. Tell him you are a member of pbsbsac and you will get a discount. Colin