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Martin, that is excellent news, I thought that a

Perhaps go down smaller Sam...........I used size fours and sixes during the flounder comp. Rich

Hope all went well PJ, ask for one of those floatation wheelchairs, and get yer ass out!! It does bring on a swifter recovery!!! Regards, Rich

What size hooks did u go down to Sam??

I may be able to help out, I've enough gear to go around a small bungalow, PM with more details please, as I will be coming from Southampton. Cheers Rich

I believe we've given this one a rain check!! On the subject of worms, how deep are they at present?? Regards, Rich

Bob, I have a rod stand, beach buddy and all that caper, tip lights, fixed spools and small multipliers, so if that is all that is reqd...I could well be interested!! see you tonight Rich

Gordon..I havent seen your post, but did you try a slow retrieve in the Wareham area?? This worked ok for me during our flounder comp, I managed to bag four, only around the 1lb to 2lb mark though, but a fish is a fish in my books!!!! Rich

Coddy..........I must advise you appropriately......were better anglers!!!!! hehehehehe...glad youre still enjoying it Dave...tight lines Rich

bob, some guidance please, I have a cheap beachcaster, and also use one of my uptiders for flattie fishing from the beach, would this do at Chesil?? If the trip is on, I'd love to venture out with u guys, what are the baits required?? Rich........and I expect I would blank!!!!!!! <ggg>

Kam...on the subject of anchors, Andy and Mike from Hampshire Police Marine Unit have both been round to where you lost your anchor, and no joy on recovery unfortunately. I have thanked them on your behalf. Regards, Rich

Will call you today at some stage James.......like Adam says, uits unfortunate that the pike have to be removed, I electrofished the Carrier we fished in october 2003, and took 34 pike out. A few have returned although its at this time of year, that the hen fish seek out areas which flood to spawn, so they will be moving to holding spots, in order to reproduce. I have also been given permission on two other fisheries I work on, the Test, at Timsbury, 2 miles of main river and a mile of carrier, and about a mile and a half of the Itchen, at Eastliegh. I had a flick down at the itchen after downing a few trees yesterday, and squeaked out a seven pounder second cast!! Taken on a similar lure to the small stormy, although this one had a treble dangling under the body.... bit of a pain, as this hook kept snagging weed. We will try for late january guys ok?? Tight lines...Rich

Thanks Paul....great idea. After the cod comp, the guy who runs Poole Angling Centre put an ABU gold plated limited edition reel up for raffle, with proceeds all going to the disaster relief effort....we raised

Assuming??? dangerous word Duncan!!!!! No he was, but now resides back here, but can you tellme if import tax differs from state to state, re. sending addess? Rich

Sam, have sent you and Charlie a PM Rich

Dave............I'd be tempted to pass on the "wifes" company........I think the seat would be better filled with more bait, lures and rods!!!!! Rich

Adam, Paul J and I sneaked down to the Avon, today, and fished deadbaits, small spinners, and small Stormy's over a fair amount of the Fishery. We snagged five Pike, Adam bagging three, his best fish going around the ten pounds mark, I sneaked one and Paul J sneaked one too. All these fish fell to tiny Stormy's, all fished under an overhanging Willow, so I was very pleased, as will the fishery owner when I report back to him tomorrow. We also managed some fine trout, which although out of season, were still in full fight, and some in very good condition. Adam also picked up a very good perch, although it spat the stormy at the bankside, we saw the fish and would estimate this beauty at about two pound, still good to see. Thanks for coming down lads, we will arrange a full day with a few more of us, and try the section above the mill sluice, and give deadbaits a good try. I thouroughly enjoyed the company, and can someone teach Adam how to tie on a lure??? HeHe!! Regards...Rich

I bought a charter special as a stand by reel from poindesters.....I think they charged me around 75 squids. With the current exchange rate your US $ price equates to about 54 squid, but be aware of import tax at around 20% which gives u

Welcome aboard Damon, tight lines for 2005................. Rich

Adam......if you and Paul would like to have a flick along the river for some Pike, we can give that a go....see what you think for Monday??? I think Paul goes under the knife on wednesday, so it would be good to get him fishing before he is on crutches!!! Regards,..............Happy New Year all, Rich

Hiya Jack, on the subject of maintenance, if you follow a strict regime of flushing your reel under a cold water tap each time you come home, then shake out the water, and allow to dry at room temp. each time you use it, you will find that either star drag or lever drag reels will perform ok. My personal choice are lever drag for two reasons: The drag set for normal use can be instantly adjusted if you do snag a bigger fish, and secondly there is no messing about taking hands of the rod and reel during adjustment, so you are always in contact with the fish, hence less chance of losing it. My choice of reels are Penn firstly, my 225 has proved very robust over the 6 years Ive had it, my ABU LD reel, the 6700LD has not been up to much, its already gone back for servicing/replacement parts, after only six months of use. Another club member has very kindly located me a TLD 5 which I have yet to use Tight lines for 2005...Rich

'tis a polite way to say CRAP!!!! Rich

I think a few of us are planning a litle venture out on sunday, weather permitting. Would be nice to see a small floatilla raft up and fish together, in true PBSBAC style! Rich

With this in mind, can anyone suggest why some marks, I am thinking of a Bass mark behind the IOW for instance, fishes well on the Ebb, but is carp on the flood? Surely, the strength of tide run will be equal in each dierection, allowing for a little differential in wind direction/strength, so why the big difference in feeding patterns? Perhaps Pete jnr can help me out on this one? Regards........Rich

Paul, you'll have to learn Jimbobs technique..........I think he calls it the Conger Cuddle!! Good fish, in testing seas, well done matey. Rich