Paul J

With only 2 bass allowed, im sure more bigger bass will be kept rather than returned PJ

I agree with it in principle but i think the estimates of our catches must be inaccurrate. out of four trips, i only had one decent catch report, hardly the prolific fishing haven it's reputed to be. 2 fish per day is acceptable, 2 fish a trip no matter how long spells the end for me. Shame really, perhaps i'll visit again in 10 years when it's a ghost town. PJ

It was painful to watch him doing it PJ

You may have something there Bob, what with global warming and all PJ

Wow- she'll be hooked for life then? PJ

Not an expert but is it the voltage regulater thats packed up and overcharging the battery? PJ

it was probaly pauls exisiting steering from the Honda he had previously PJ

I see our latest forum member is our Treasurer Welcone aboard Bob, we sail in all weathers PJ

Mike, Its always nice to hear from the other side of the Bay PJ

I Like it PJ

Nice one Gordon, must have been fun single handed- well done mate PJ

Alun, how was the tank? Heard you were up to a few tricks again today? PJ

Terry, i'll have one please assuming i don't win i thought we were taking the piss out of Rich for the fun of it, now i know there's a prize i;ll try harder PJ

Must have missed something here, Whats a berley bomb and is there a photo? Cheers PJ

Didn't he do well Looks great Dan PJ

Well thats some fancy engineering, I was going to suggest a pulpit made from hardwood but it looks like it's sorted Most excellent Crezz PJ

I can push my 17 ft Whaler ( 1000lbs) with a 4hp and have even got through the run at full tilt but this is a struggle, an 8hp would be better. You have to make sure you can steer and still see where your going, if the throttle can be set without having to hold the tiller then you can steer with your main engine although the leg will create drag. An auxillary must be used regularily or it will probaly fail when you need it most, so use it for trolling or practise using it in a normal situation. It's got to be set low enough or the prop wont stay in the water in a big swell. Fuel mix is an issue, you may have to keep extra if you main engine is not compatible eg: has an oil reserve rather than manual mixing. Im thinking about dropping my auxilary due to my new reliable engine but sods law says as soon a i do, i'll need it. One other bonus is that you can get through very shallow water with just the auxilary running. Lots of pro's and cons- your decision PJ

Mexico for me although i would like to fish alaska one day PJ

You aint getting one. lets just say it wasn't a good day PJ

Even i got this working! not sure if it's cool or sad PJ

Nice one Helen, Also did you see the pictiure of that huge John Dory?- what an amazing fish! PJ

Welcome happy very nice article, PJ

I got loads too pj

Stevenson, come along to a meeting first thursday of every month Maps on the front page, have a beer, talk some fishing, and see what were up to PJ