Paul J

it sends you do lally, but mike im not sure how this will show itself in you

it's a long story Paul J

Sorry,couldn't upload the video

For those of you with boaters bum

She is a safe and stable Boat, i even had cause to kiss her once Paul J

surf Kam, this should help, becareful with the 2.4td as they tend to overheat and blows the head. The 3.o is a better engine Paul J

plenty of boats out on the Ledge today, even Bayzand on Sundance showed up. Didn't hear of much action though but i got my First Bream of the season, a fish of 2.1oz ( just the one). Was out in Marineboy escorted by Paul D on Neo, Weather was great but the fishing was slow. Engine ran fine so im happy and relieved after last weeks fuel problems Paul J

Paul, I must have just missed you ( forgot my phone) I couldn't see the repair cause of the high tide but it's open alright Paul J

i noticed this section is very busy, isn't it time some of youl ot went fishing?

Lets go Kayak fishing in the States next year

i'll find out Paul J

I'd love to have a crack at plugging from a kayak There was an article on it in one of the fishing mags a while back Welcome Paul J

Paul, I might join you Paul J

For Sundays comp i part thawed a big block of magnet in the fridge so i could cut it up in to more managle pieces. I have just found some of the spillage in the fridge and it honks!!!!! I wish i could up load the smell cause you lot would fall off your chairs It's waders and rubber gloves time- im going in Paul J

I would like a look at these also Paul J

Charlie, can you ask him for my anchor back Paul J

I caught a bat once ( no joke) took the fly out of the air, scared the s..t out of me Paul J

Gordon and i went out in Marineboy on it's maiden voyage from christchurch. Launch went smoothly so we stopped off at the 4 knot sign (harbour) for a spot of mullet bashing. Turned out they had different ideas and were a no show, so after a call from Paul D at Mudeford we ventured outside to rendevous at hengisbury head. On the way the engine seemed a little sluggish, with not nearly the same poke as it had the day before, i put this down to going against a strong tide. A few drifts across the big groyne was a zero, so wanting to use the tide for the better fish , we headed out to the ledge. First mark was on the edge of the ledge where we picked up a potting buoy. Things were slow, only picking up a couple of dogs, and i think gordon got a pout and a wrasse. We moved on top of the legde picking up another buoy in approx 30ft of water.We soon found we were dragging it so we dropped anchor and untied the buoy- Fishing was still slow despite tons of magnet going down, we did max out on dogs and Gordon got a few other species and i dropped a garfish. Neo was on their way over as Paul was going to show us a Bream mark so we started to pull up the anchor only to find we were wrapped on the pot line. Countless attempts to Motor it out failed so it was good bye to the anchor We buoyed it off with a fender and marked it on the Gps but it's probably on it''s way with the pot man by now. Neo came over and gave us an anchor and we followed him for about 10 feet when the fuel ran out, a quick switch over of the tanks and ...... nothing the bulb on the fueline wouldn't fill, it just pumped air! . Thinking it was knackered we transfered the fuel over to the other tank and it fired up no problem except the we got fuel starvation problems and had to limp home on 1/2 power once we got in the harbour it suddenly picked up again and we were zipping along nicely. Fished a bit longer in the harbour for nought so we called it a day. despite all the hassle i enjoyed the day, thanks Gordon for your company and your patience. So a few thinks to sort out and it'll be a lot easier next time. 1 get well away from the pot before you drop the anchor 2 the feeder tube inside the fuel tank had fallen off, which is why it was sucking air Doh Paul J- 6 dogs

yes the first fish will be memorable

Mark Ryan and i took Marineboy for a test drive today down in Christchurch Harbour this afternoon. Every thing went well and nothing fell off. Engine's fine and i got a radio check from Sloent Coastguard. Can wait to get for tomorrow.I got 22mph and there still some in reserve which i'll find out about tomorrow Cheers Paul J

Very Nice Mike, your going to enjoy this summer me thinks Paul

Jack, Are you covering the patch?(cling film) cause it does not set proprerly in air unless it contains wax ( top coat) Paul J

Mike, Welcome Back We can ease you back into it by leisurely crusie around the Harbour looking for the Bass and Mullet Let me know when your up to it Cheers Paul J

Welcome back to Mad Mike!