TomBettle

Last few remaining items. Get in quick or they are off to the boot sale. Tom

Digging through everything last night and I found two more rods which may be of interest. 1) Shimano Speedmaster 6/12 (The longer 8'6"(?) version) Was one of my favourite wreck drifting rods until I got my personalised one. It is all in perfect order, but obviously in used condition.

Duncan I am trying to PM you, but it is saying you don't have permission to receive PM's

I'd leave a few minutes before as I chug along at 14 or just over with the tide behind me (13 punching it).

Hi Guys Due to being extremely lucky and wangling a deal with Penn (I hope it lasts, fingers crossed), I am not supposed to use anything other than their gear. So... I am selling a load of tackle off at superb prices. REELS: One left!!! 2) Boss Accurate 665 Twin Drag Lever Drag reel. The absolute ultimate UK shark and conger stopper. This really is the mutz nutz in multipliers. Works beautifully and incredibly smooth. Not sure if it is correct, but the drag is "On or Off" and then only increases beyond stike. Absolutely stunning and mega MEGA bucks new. Almost mint to look at.

Hi Guys Anyone know of somewhere to rent a Transit (or similar) really cheaply. Any age or condition would be fine. Abbie and I are having a bit of an economy drive and are downsizing from big posh flat to small sensible house. We are doing a boot sale at the weekend and we have far more than will ever fit in the boot of a car!!! Loads of tackle for sale too as I have wangled a sponsorship deal with Penn which means I am not allowed to use anything else unless they don't have it or haven't sent it to me. (Yes I am a jammy sod) I'll put a list of stuff in the classifides for anything that people are interested in. Cheap van rental suggestions anyone???? Cheers Tom

That's just the touble. I have a couple of Summer time dead certs and a few Winter dead certs, but they are a long way from her home now.... I'll have to get out to the rips this year for a go if anyone fancies joining or buddying with me. We may have to leave a shortwhile befor you lot in your flying machines. Tom

Thanks guys. This was kind of a forwarning that I am going to be just like a newbie now and keep asking for tips and advice on the area! Anyone got any good wreck numbers for 15 to 30 miles off? ....that one is for Crazy Fred and Charlie Anyone got any good Bream numbers? ....that's for everyone Anyone got any good Bass numbers? ....guess that's too much to ask? Cheers all Tom

It was with a little sadness that I took Quest II off her mooring in Weymouth for the last time on Sunday evening. No, I haven't sold her. Whilst I love boating in Weymouth I (and the guys) simply weren't getting the use from her and so she now has a brand new home. Parkstone Bay Marina! I am a proper Poole Bay boater now. With luck I shall be able to get out far more often. Even if not for full days, evening trips will always be on the cards and I would hope that our old girl will now get the usage she deserves. All will be welcome and whilst she is no speedboat, I 've never had any concerns that she would get to where she was going, in any weather. Can't wait to get her cleaned up for the season ahead. Tom

Hi Derek Welcome again! Come to one of the club meetings and meet some of us in the flesh. Dive in and enjoy PBSBAC it is a very good place to learn and give advice. Tom

Displacement hull Adam. You are thinking of the Fastliner

Hi codpiece I think you'll find that is the maximum rated engine size rather than the ultimate engine size. The longliner is a very good "Displacement" hulled boat. It is designed to go through nasty weather slowly, but steadily. Another PBSBAC member (Afishionado) quotes a formula for the maximum speed for a displacement hulled boat. The formula is the square route of the hull length x 1.5. So the square route of 16 feet is 4 x 1.5 gives a maximum speed of 6 knots. That speed could easily be achieved in fair conditions with a 6Hp engine. Going to a 10Hp engine would simply mean that you will be able to keep punching through at 6 knots in far worse conditions. A 10Hp, in my opinion, is by far and away the best maximum size for your boat. Anymore Hp will simply dig the boats stern in a bit and push a big hump of water in front of you. You won't go any faster (unless the tide is with you), but yuo'll burn upwards of twice as much fuel. It's obviously your choice, but I promise that there is no need for an engine that size. It will work with the boat, but it will be a waste of money.

Hi Codpiece Welcome to the best small boat fishing club online and the best real one anywhere on the South Coast. Good little boat the Longliner, but with her displacement hull the only thing you'll get more of with all that Hp is fuel consumption. A 15Hp is a lot for that boat and 10Hp will be plenty to push you through anytide run at her normal displacement speed. So: 1) Use a slightly smaller engine to save money on the purchase and also on fuel. 2) A 2 stroke is likely to cost considerably less to purchase and service but 3) A 4 stroke will be very much sweeter to live with and cheaper on fuel If pure budget isn't the issue then I'd be looking to get a 4 stroke, if budget is more of a question then go with 2 stroke. Good luck Tom

Dan Don't limit yourself to the inshore wrecks. If the ones local to Christchurch are anything like the ones close to Weymouth then the reefs and rough ground are far superior, but night tides are usually more productive.

Rup is right about John. John does love the camera and is perhaps one of our best known angling presenters, but away from it he is a genuinely nice guy with plenty of good stories, banter and debate. I was lucky enough to spend a few days with him in Alderney and hope to spend a fair bit more time with him over the coming months and years. I certainly don't know him well enough to regard him as a mate, but I do know he is always welcome on my boat and always very good company. Tom

Mike the Orkney is a very good boat with a very good heritage, but the low weight will have a flip side and it doesn't take a genius to work out what that will be. The boat is great for most of the time, but will feel a "little" lively in certain sea conditions. A number of boats are for sale on the forum at the moment. Take a look. Tom PS: Big Welcome to Poole Bay SBAC, I see you have been enquiring over at WSF too. Good luck in your ongoing search. Remember there is no such thing as the perfect boat, every one will have a compromise so go with the one that suits you best and when you saw it you just knew ir was right. When you see it, you'll know what I mean.

'what I said in a round about sort of way.

Yes I know Very tasty, but a waste of a big fish. As for Angel Sharks, you'd be nuts to kill one of them anyway.

I would hazard a guess that whilst back in 1981 a fish like this may have been kept as a trophy, in 2008 it would not even be considered. I trust it is still OK to keep an anglerfish (Restaurants Monkfish)? Would anyone dream of keeping the one you refer to anyway???? Tom

Lucky barstewards

Same here with salterns boatyard. Car park too. I managed to get to my car, just before it came over the sill.... ....My wellies were in the boot!

Nice scheme coddy, but with tesco offering 5p off per litre when you spend

Good luck Adam Hope you sell her quickly and get yourself a superb replacement! Tom

Hi Terry Not Cigar floats, but fun using them & making them, I use 90mm modelling eggs from Ebay. They carry 3oz easily (more at a push) and are perfect for live mackerel etc when bassing. I buy the eggs, drill a hole down the centre and then araldite in a modellers lolly style stick. Perfect and very robust.