Mal Thomas

Something that rocked my world and I have not been able to forget it was the DIRTY BUISNESS programme about the Water companies discharging sewage into our Rivers, Lakes and Sea. The worst of the cultures / bacteria being ECOLI that can cause organ failure, long term health issues and in some circumstances death as per the tragedy on the show from bathing in Dawlish waters. I saw 5 children floating down the Avon just a few days ago, I was tired at the time and did not follow it up as I should have done and risked an F off you old fart. However, at least I would be able to rest at night, it is still rankling with me. I am not going to let that happen again. I will be the best Victor Meldrew I can be, but it will be at the risk of abuse. The reason for the post is please talk to your family and remind them of the unseen risks lurking in the water. Let them watch the programme if they will not listen, we must do our best to do the most safe bathing we can, swimming pools, the sea miles away from out flows (check the Surfers safe bathing website ) I would give rivers and streams a wide berth. Well, I feel better having got that off my chest, please educate your kids as best you can. Employ their love of all things media to get the message across, don't be the one who says I should have done better. Yes I am guilty and I will try and practice what I preach. Also take care in this heat, cover up and drink plenty, take all the shade opportunities and plenty of sun screen factor 50 and take a cold shower or bath as frequently as you need. I am done, be safe.

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.