Graham Nash

Partly agree Charlie, but I am wondering how I would do the Alderney ring method on my own?? Also once the ring was caught between the prop and the cavitation plate I can imagine that it needed to be pulled "seaward" to release it. I have often thought about popping out alone on my boat, but it is the anchoring and retreaval that concerns and stops me.

Those guys & girls do a fantastic job ...

With all the sadness & trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Cokey" died peacefully at the age of 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into his coffin. They put his left leg in, & then the trouble started.

Gusting 6's all weekend with windguru

quite possibly a different thing altogether Paul but when my citroen ECU died I was quoted over 1000 for a new one. I searched citroen forums and found that it could be sent away and repaired, which I did and it cost me less than 200. May be of no help at all but it might be worth a look on google or etech forums etc. http://www.dixiemarinesales.com/ecuemm.aspx

and you are STILL top of the species hunt list!! Lets hope the wind drops now you are nearly back in the water.

That WAS the clean version!!!

stays up all night and big screw in one post ..... that is just asking for trouble!

wow Charlie ...... you take this fishing very seriously!! It obviously pays dividends as you always have your name on the specimen list!! I bought 2 X 300 yd rolls of whiplash today for

Ok ... thanks everyone for your input. I have used 150met on each of the 8Lb & 12LB rods which are generally used in shallower water anyway. I have used the full 300met on the 30LB rod which I am hoping to be using in deeper water and for bigger species. I have added about 3 rod lengths of mono as a leader to each as well. I bought the whiplash braid, which was the thinnest I could see at the shop. Right .... we just need the wind & work to die down enough to let me get out there and catch a fishy!! Once again thanks everyone.

The allbright it is then, thank you Duncan. so with the bigger reel would you still suggest 150 met of braid (even though the roll of braid is 300 met)?

I already have mono on all of the reels, I was hoping something like 150 met of braid on each on the smaller reels would suffice. Thanks Nigel. Any ideas on what know I should use so it doesnt come adrift the first time i get a monster??

I am about to add braid to my reels. I have one 30lB class rod that I intend using a full 300 met roll of 30lB braid ... would this be right? I have a 12lB rod & 8lB rod that I was hoping to split a 300 met roll of 15lB braid ... would this be right or am I being tight? Graham.

A hunter shoots himself in the genitals with his shotgun. A few hours later,lying in a hospital bed, he`s approached by a doctor. "The good news is your gonna be ok.The bad news is there was some pretty extensive buckshot damage to your penis so im gonna refer you to my sister". "Is she a platic surgeon?" asks the hunter "no." says the doctor, " she`s a flute player.she`ll teach you where to put your fingers so you dont make a mess when you wee!

Ooops .... I forgot about her

I think I will use that one Jim :-)

9th to 12th June I believe Matt.

well done .... I didnt get out today as my crew phoned me this morning crying because he had to work!! Never mind, next weekend is another long bank holiday weekend :-)

Many thanks Charlie ... a trip on Alfresco with the experts sounds great. Lets hope the weather is good .... I will stock up on stugerons just in case

and eventful by the sound of it!! Well done for getting out while most of us were working

Hi, I advertised this little boat a while ago but had no interest, It really does need to go so someone make me a silly offer. I bought this 17ft boat with the intention of using it on my own in the evenings but as my main boat can be launched at any time by the boatyard I doubt I will use this one enough to keep it so it might as well go. I am pretty sure it was a microplus 501 in its earlier days but the cabin was cut back by the previous owners giving MUCH more deck space but probably much less strength. (Having said that, I have used it a few times and it seems perfectly ok to me). I used it last year as a "safety boat" when the kayak lads went for a paddle to Old Harry. I put a large engine on it when I first got it but the transom started creaking so I removed the engine and re-inforced the transome. There is no engine with the boat, but I used a 15hp that pushed it along fine for one or two of us. I have a fibreglass thing in the middle that I used as my cutting board/seat but it can be removed very easily if required. There is a heavy duty auxillary bracket, very small fold away anchor with about 80m rope and a couple of buoyancy aid jackets. Trailer looks and tows perfect and the whole setup can easily be launched and retrieved by one person at Baiter. I really could be doing with my factory back so offers around

As I saw the fuel requirements for a similar sized petrol boat I think I will pass on taking my boat over there. If anyone is looking for crew to share the workload, costs and the experience with I would love to join you. I am not really a drinker, but would be happy to join in the nights out (although I would probably sit on one or two pints all evening) I also dont have the fishing experience of most but I am looking to learn and I do make a pretty good cup of tea! Keep me in mind will ya. (Stoke wont be getting into any more cup finals that week so there should be no distractions) Graham.

so how much fuel did you use all together?

That is pretty poor Mr b!!!!

I am out Saturday .... not sure which way to head yet but might try Southbourne area or head out past the IOW. Depends on the sea state I suppose.