Paul J

Gordon Thats sorted then, i love it when a plan comes together cheers Paul J

Jack, Maybe she can teach you to Cast

Happy Birthday Kam

i'll be needing crew for Sunday, launching from Christchurch any takers? Paul J

Paul, Your on the money- they are Mullet The water's murky but the telltale is the white lips Paul J

Thanks guys

a couple of beauties here

Have a crack at these Jack, Spotted in Christchurch this evening Paul J

Jack, It is a bit of a pig, if you cant get the rubber tube over the braid dont worry too much it will hold without it and with out super glue for that matter. Do use glue for insurance Push the braid back on it self to open up the opening, push fly line up all the way to the loop, Super glue the end and trim loose ends. Paul J

Rope splicing Found this which may be of help

Billy, Dont remember the Music but oxy gum i do L:ets hope i don't have to rescue ships being pulled down by giant sea monsters Paul J

The Names Marineboy after a cartoon character on the telly when i was a nipper (longtime ago) Paul J

She look better with new Glass and a replacement rub rail but that'll have to wait

Well i never made the maiden Voyage but as of 7pm i'm finished and ready to go. The boat is now sitting on it's dry mooring in Christchurch just waiting to get wet. I knew the weathrr would turn once i completed the Job. There's still a few thinngs to do to get her fishable but she's functional and will get wet next weekend. Fixed all the electrics, dual battery switch, vhf, Gps,fishfinder, swith panel, extended the battery cables and moved the batteries up under the console. I was delighted when my motor fired up first time after sitting on it's side for 6 weeks! All i really have to do now is install a bowroller and im off to find some fish. It's been a hard slog and i can't wait to get the first fish aboard Paul J - Marineboy

you often see cuttle bones floating on the surface when the bream are in,perhaps the cuttles mate and die then the bream feed on them?

yep there holding out till im ready to go PaulJ

Gordon, good idea on the Buddy Boat, that would be great Cheers Paul J

I've got all the wiring to do and thats about it, i'll take it for a test drive on saturday but it won't be how i want it for a while, but all that can be done ongoing. Im in the process of putting on my , vhf, gps, fishfinder etc, refitttg the rails. dual battery setup and generally figuring out where things should go. Just cant wait to get it floated paul J

Well we did it She's upright and ready to be kitted out. Thanks to Adam, Coddy, Mark B, Alun J & Gordon for all your help on Saturday. Aiming for the maiden launch next Saturday but that'll take some doing Cheers again guys Paul J

check your worm for damage, it could be also just be a loose screw not pushing up the v bit far enough

One other saftey point If your right handed you want to cast with the wind over your left shoulder. This sends the line and hook away from you rather than coming towards your face on the back stroke. Very important when its windy which is most of the time when in the Saltwater Paul J

Thanks Guys So far i think we have Paul J Adam Martin Gordon Alun J Des? John P? Which should be fine but some are unconfirmed More the merrier- come join the party- i'll call tomorrow for confirmation Thanks Paul

Gordon, Peter is a bit busy at the moment, i've already asked Paul J

Don't use a good line on grass or you will damage it, ok if your using a cheap line which i can give you. It's actually more difficult than fishing in water cause theres no drag to load the rod. Get your waders on a go out at baiter or evening hill that way you don't have to worry about hitting people with your back cast. Hat and glasses are a must! Bob, if you want to schedule it in i'll do a quick demo at one of the meetings. Paul J

Wing nuts?