Paul J

Rob, Thanks for your support but it is in the clubs best interests to find a new Chairman. The Pike fishing was pants although it was still fun - 3 pike to 12 anglers, i got a solitary brown trout of 2 1/2lbs which fought like a paper bag ( over wintered and covered in parasites) PJ

I went to the BASS AGM on Sunday, Henry Gilbey Sums it up better than i can on his blog so here goes:

Good luck Dennis, happy days PJ

No need to keep the fish to claim the record, it's done on trust and we encourage catch and release - always nice to have a photo though PJ

A mate of mine is looking for an inflatable between 3.1 - 3.5 mtrs and a 2 stroke around 8 hp if you see any suitable candidates let me know Cheers PJ

Happy Birthday Dan PJ

Happy Birthday Dean PJ

Nice one Mark get me a ticket, i'll be right over PJ

Happy Birthday Mark PJ

I wonder what the knock on effect on other species will be ? what feeds on these? apart from the french ( not that they will go into decline) PJ

Everyone is welcome to attend the following: The Angling Trust, Wessex Region AGM is to be held on Friday 19th March 2010 at Ringwood and District Community Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood at 19:30 hrs

Anyone up for it? http://www.ifcamembers.co.uk/ PJ

Jack, I've sent you an email, Our fishing takes on various shapes and sizes as does our vessels. i'll be pleased to point you in the right direction Cheers Paul

Happy Birthday - Duncan and Dave Hope you get some good toys PJ

POOLE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS POOLE HARBOUR No. 04/2010 Date: 22 February 2010 EXERCISE "BLOCKED GATE" POOLE HARBOUR ENTRANCE 28th FEBRUARY 2010 A joint exercise involving the Sandbanks chain ferry, Poole Harbour Commissioners and all emergency services is planned to take place on the 28th February 2010. The exercise will involve simulating a fire and breakdown on the chain ferry resulting in total disablement and halting the ferry in mid-channel. For exercise purposes the "disablement" will commence at 09:30 on the 28th February and will result in the ferry chains lying at unknown depths ahead and astern of the ferry. The ferry will be escorted to the Sandbanks slipway by Poole Harbour Commissioners' tug "Herbert Ballam" arriving at approximately 10:00. Police, Dorset Fire and Rescue and South West Ambulance Service Trust vehicles and crews will be in attendance at the Sandbanks slipway. The channel will be closed to commercial shipping during this period and recreational mariners are advised to avoid attempting to pass the ferry chains until the ferry is secure on the Sandbanks slipway. The exercise is scheduled to end at 11.00, when normal service will be resumed by the chain ferry. Mariners seeking further information can contact Poole Harbour Control on VHF Channel 14. All Local Notices are available on the PHC website

Mike, Im no plaice fisherman but i'd go with long shank fine wire based on the fact that circle hooks work best when a fish picks up a bait and runs with it. Not the sort of behaviour i'd associate plaice with imo PJ

Will do Rob, I've got a whole box of forms in my Car PJ

Update from the Angling Trust Membership On The Up Great news: membership renewals and new member recruitment in January were both well ahead of budget. We now have 13,825 individuals and 1,322 clubs in membership and all categories are growing steadily. Please spread the word! We are sending out second reminders this week to those members whose renewal date was in January and whose subscriptions remain overdue. Please renew your membership promptly and if at all possible pay by Direct Debit, which is much more convenient and cost-effective for us both. http://www.anglingtrust.net/default.asp

Nice one guys, good to hear what went on yesterday. Now to catch your fish fish from a kayak Adam, thats when the bug really bites! Nothing quite like being towed by a fish and then gently lifting it out by hand . It 's great for taking pics of fish in the water as you are so close, as long as you have a waterproof camera mind. I hope there will be plenty of Kayak action on the next family day PJ

Here's a link to Henrys blog which is interesting in it's own right, In this issue he discusses the Irish bass problem Henry's Blog

Happy Birthday Paul PJ

Happy Birthday Tom, a big one next year! PJ

Happy Birthday Mark Do what ever floats your boat ( or kayak) PJ

Good article on WSF BASS If any anglers would like to add their signature to support Irish anglers and get their point over, then you can do so on the following link http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sbbce/

Happy birthday Martin PJ