Mal Thomas

Yes agree with Charlie lock the aux straight and steer with the main engine.

and me.

You are going through the same processes I went through when I carried an auxiliary, I used to lock mine in place and tie a rope around it just in case. I also found out you can only lay the motor on one side for fear of oil escaping into the carburettor and then being a non starter. Steering was an issue with a 640 quicksilver, but once it did bring me closer to shore to drop an Anchor, then get a tow in. Then there's the servicing costs, so I decided to invest servicing Money into Sea Start, albeit that is a little restrictive on distance from shore. But it saved the weight, released the space and all the hassle that went with it.

They look good sized Guilt heads, did you weigh them?

This is the link to the latest newsletter from the Angling Trust. Hannah has put a link in to our club website and gave us a mention in the newsletter.... POLICY ROUND-UP from HANNAH RUDD Sea angling news from the Angling TrustRO from HANNAH RUDD

Those Juniors faces picture exactly what exciting times can be had sea fishing on a boat, especially with their Grandad at the Helm and no doubt sharing the steering as well. I bet there was a very big smile on Grandads face as well.

After 4 weather cancellations trying to book a trip out with DL, we decided to confirm today as he was in Christchurch for a Mullet trip tomorrow. As you will all know today was not ideal at all, but Chris and I were fully commitment to do the trip and do the best we could to promoting the club. After a hard day with waves breaking over the boat this morning we did manage plenty of species for the camera. Dave enjoyed his day and would like to come back and do a talk and another day fishing on a better day. Hopefully we will see a good report in the Sea Angler and a positive spin on the club.

YKnot had a 2lb black bream, best we could do. Plenty of bream on the area. Plus 2 congers 6 LSD and 20 bream. All returned.

Spare space on YKnot any takers.

Sea Drift - Carl and Jenny Sunday Marlin - Greg and Rob Samways Saturday Fisheagle hopes to fish. At the moment, Saturday is our preferred day. Crew myself, John Dunster and Frank Morris or a non member. Samoya - Graham, Freddie Nash & William Leaver (both juniors) Sunday. Y-Knot is out, I have a space. Kingfisher Chris and James

Why are you out, I am sure you can have a place on many boats?

No experience there, the sea bed looks interesting. You might need a lot of line on your reels😏 If flapper skate are in the area John Locker has done some detailed videos on you tube, smaller species will fall to Jigs and Lures even heavy feathers. Good luck and I hope the weather gods are with you.

Mackerel head and half body

With a bit of luck you might be able to open the video link.

I saw a decreasing wind Sunday afternoon, however it remained bumpy longer than anticipated but it was all worth while for this 12lb specimen bass. The rest of the trip was 20 plus dogs, that still could not dull my delight. IMG_9336.MOV