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Paul Is that you that I've seen standing as you say chest deep off the bank at the entrance (river end) of Christchurch harbour? If it is hat's off to you and well done, but you know the question that I want answered?.......Well what do you do? Steve

No Sorry.....I'm not a real cartoonist???!!! Steve

At the start of a couple of weeks holiday to enjoy the best of the English summer, the galley slave and I were exercising a good few knots up the Solent towards Beaulieu this morning between the showers (deluges). All of a sudden the wife (for it was she) pointed towards the Isle of Wight and said " that looks like a tornado!" After a few minutes of watching the tornado like finger snake towards the ground (crikey what prose!) we were both convinced that it was indeed a tornado. Local T.V.news later confirmed that there had been one on the island. I've never seen one before - Spookey! Looked just like the ones you see on the telly though. Steve

Sean, Dont be hard on yourself, everyone starts somewhere. The fact that you have taken the trouble to do some research and join the forum shows that you are taking a sensible approach. As someone who started from scratch myself not so long ago, I 'd definitely echo the advice to join the club if you can. There is a huge amount of knowledge on fishing, fun and safety that will be given readily. And you'll catch fish as a result - I guarantee it Steve

I think you'll find it's me that does Tellytubbies!! Ta! Steve

Well done Dan! By the way is that a special cod tempting hat that you are wearing in the picture? Ta! Steve

If you are drawing 2 feet it might even be an idea not to risk it more than 1.5 hours either side of HIGH water. As others have said a combination of current and swell can drop the old prop nicely on the bottom. Chart datum is I think around 0.5 metres. If we call that 18 inches in old money you can see what I mean. It worried me at first, you could almost cut the tension with a knife on my boat. You soon get used to it though and we all ding props at some time or other. Or in my case nearly all the time! It's probably better to be over cautious at first until you get the feel of things. Steve

What's the story with Boats and Outboards? Steve

There was a similar one rep[orted from a Chris Tarrant Capital Radio Show......... another quiz final to win a fantastic holiday(funnily enough) and the contestant was a woman. ( It was a few years ago) CT "Name the famous commentator that covers all Fomula 1 Motor racing on T.V. and you WILLl win our fabulous star prize". Contestant "OOOh I know it oh crikey yes I can picture him now........I just can't think of his name" CT Well take your time I must accept your first answer" Contestant "Oh OOOH I just cant get it" CT "As it's the final I'm going to give you a clue...His name is very just like something you suck without hurrying!" Contestsant " Oh yes I've got it now! .....Dickie Davies!!!" Ta Steve

Live mackeral or artificial lure???

Gulp!!!!

I have been reading the many and varied catch reports recently with some envy. As a newcomer to the sport I have particularly enjoyed the reports from the Bass fishermen. With all species there is clearly a huge amount of skill and experience in the club and so I decided to try and put some of the advice to good use. During a beeeeyuwtifull session last Sunday whilst catching Bream etc with the dearly beloved (for it was she) I decided that it was time to become a Bass catcher. So a quick up anchor and a short steam to one of the likely locations was the decision. A few mackeral were obtained for bait and a live one introduced into the water and encouraged to perform some 70 yds astern. I won't bore you with lengthy detail as far better anglers than me have been through those bits. Suffice it to say that the following happened. My first propper Bass at 5lbs. So if there are others out there like me new to Sea angling my advice is go on give it a go! The methods discussed on this site do work! I can't wait for the next one now Steve

Are you sure that the bollards and other defences are not there to stop the supporters getting OUT of the ground before full time next season? Steve

If it is a Forty Plus an NGK A-6 is the chap. Should be easily available. Steve

From the photo it looks like it could be a Forty Plus. Log on to www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk That website will help you through a process that will help you to id the engine Steve

Hi Newboy That'll do for me! A fiver is a top deal. Can I collect it from you sometime. Or the next club meeting if that suits. Please send me a p.m. to arrange Thanks Steve

R.I.B.S Marine in Christchurch are Mariner agents. If you get the engine along to them they may be able to help. I've always found them to be very good. Steve

Whilst returning from a jaunt last Sunday (Bream, mackeral, dogfish and pollack) I was passed in Christchurch harbour by not one but two ribs screaming down the channel! I have often seen the Christchurch harbour patrol rib around at weekends. The crew are very friendly and helpful but does anyone know of their exact purpose. Are they ther primarily to assist with saftey or are they empowered as enforcers? Ta! Steve

Crezz...glad you are up for the synchro action thing! Miami Vice intro would be great. I could play the part of Tubbs!!! Tom I'm available most weekends for the forseeable future. I will need to come from Christchurch so i'll get there as quick as I can It's best if I fall in with the concencus (good word) rather than try and specify my own rigid dates Perhaps we might be able to share a few thoughts at the next club meeting? Hope so. Steve

Er.... that's either definitely or certainly.... Steve

I would also like to join in if possible. I have an Orkney Strikeliner like Crezz mentions. Perhaps we could do some synchronised boating??!!!! Seriously though I am also a novice but would cefinitely be keen to take part is poss.

Sounds like a top session! For the layman (that's me) is there an easy way to tell the difference between a male and female Bream?( Just in case I catch one). Also what is a good form of ground bait and how do you put it on the spot? Thanks Steve

Had a few mackeral as well today off Hengistbury . Then moved to a large group of boats off Southbourne where we had no luck at all. With the weather looking a tad uncertain moved back to Hengistbury where we caught several Wrasse including a couple of very decent specimens. Steve

Hi Paul I'm going to head for the area you were in today......I can't wait. I'm all fired up.............. Steve

We ventured out for the first fishing foray ( me and the home secretary) and headed for the ledge despite being worried about sticking anchors. Within 45 seconds of first cast a big knock signified the first fish. For me this signified a P.B. Wrasse. I don't know how much it weighed but as I have never caught one before it was a PB!. Several more followed and more boat/fishing trials proved a success. Was the anchor stuck? Yes... but we managed to move it in the end. Sure enough saw Neo and Fugazi on the way back to Wick ( these guys are legends) and hope to renew the acquiantance at the next meeting......or tommorrow if they are out there ' cos i will be. Thanks for the help guys. Steve