Paul J

please support the petition below, it takes about 20 seconds Cheers PJ This petition is aimed to get the government to raise the Minimum Landing Size for Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) to 45cm. This would allow every fish to spawn at least once and allow us to move to a more sustainable Bass stock. We also urge the government to lobby the EU to introduce the MLS in all member states. BASS Petition

Dom, Dont know if there in yet but try looking foir some bream on the ledge or there's always mullet in the harbour PJ

Guys, I will share what happened at the Bass AGM at our next club meeting. Allan Hughes recieved the the conservation award for all the work he did with us on the Presentation and catch and release awards the Chairman was very complimentary about our developing relationship Theres nothing elitist about these guys PJ

How about a kayak? PJ

Sam, Very good mate- now get back to work on the real one PJ

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Rich and I are attending the BASS agm this Sunday, these tapes will be on sale and we can pick them up for you if you want Put your name down if interested- i believe the price is

Mikes suggestion reminds me of what was used stateside for deep water (300-600 ft) rockcodding. Not nearly as posh as Mikes but simpler It was just an L shaped flat metal plate that was clamped to the bottom of the Butt underneath and slightly forward of the reel. This was simply to rest the rod on the gunnell to stop it twisting as you reeled in the fish. The wieght was taken up by the rail as you never picked up the rod it was a matter of keeping the rod on the gunnell and winding Not very sporting but in deep water with 5lb of wieght and a full string off fish it made it bearable being able to use the rail to take the strain PJ

Congrats Mike Put yer pennant up and we'll be sure to visit PJ

Billy, Give Charlie a buzz he sets all our comp dates and knows the tides well

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Well said Martin I know who i won't be voting for There is alot of talk of how to react, some are choosing a political stance others want more direct action. Im angry as hell but don't know how to vent it just yet. We do have a perfect opportunity to get a message to Defra when they visit in April and i will pass on any suggestions that i get from B.A.SS as soon as their angry debates come to a conclusion PJ

Minister delays increase in BASS MLS Although not formally announced yet, it is common knowledge, confirmed by DEFRA officials, that following a presentation by representatives of the commercial fishing industry last week the minister, Mr Bradshaw, has decided to delay the start date of the increased mls for Bass while he reviews the evidence placed before him. We understand from Defra officials that within the next few days we (the RSA community) will be formally advised of the decision, which apparently is largely based on the commercial view on discard levels under the new mls. We also understand that with the announcement will be copies of the latest information from CEFAS on Bass discards. All organisations involved in the topic to date will then be given the opportunity to submit new evidence relevant to the decision before a final decision is taken by the Minister. No one can say how long the process will take. Once the NFSA has the formal decision letter and CEFAS information it will actively support the decision to raise the mls in any way it can, working closely with the BASS organisation in the process and to best effect. Exactly what form that support will take can only be decided after consultation with BASS. Richard Ferre. Chairman NFSA.

Jas, Congrats mate, you are definatley in the right place and there is always plenty of help available- just ask PJ

Can you guys close the window, it's blowing a gale in here PJ

Something like a big Conger for instance? PJ

The following written questions will be put to Ben Bradshaw by Bill Wiggin MP on 21/03/07 Ordinary Written question to: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for answer on 21/03/2007: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what studies his Department have carried out regarding the affect on discards of increasing the Minimum Landing Size of bass to 40cm; and can he make a statement?. Ordinary Written question to: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for answer on 21/03/2007: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what evidence will he be considering before fulfilling his commitment to increase to Minimum Landing Size for bass?. Ordinary Written question to: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for answer on 21/03/2007: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for what reasons did he abandon his plans to increase the Minimum Landing Size of bass to 40cm from 6 April 2007?. Charles Clover will by writing a piece in the Telegraph, hopefully for inclusion tomorrow.

It's politics getting in the way of doing the right thing PJ

Have a look at the tekon range- they are not cheap but top quality PJ

Tom, Sounds like youre not used to having a long rod in your hand Nice report PJ

I used whiplash on all but im going to try the coated Fireline on my spinning reels as it's stiffer and you dont get some many line loops when spinning (apparently) PJ

Adam, Put me down as crew please I could take the 4 x 4 if needed but it would be costly in fuel pJ

Anyone tried the fireline crystal braid yet? i think i'll try it on a spinning reel for plugging and float fishing but havn't got round to it yet

Jack, check your tip ring for cracks, and reverse the braid on the reel, i suspect much of it has not seen the light of day and will be as good as new PJ

Nice one lads, What a day to be at work PJ