Graham Nash

Keep me informed Tom, I rarely catch anything worth keeping so most of mine go back. If I could give them a helping hand towards survival it has to be worth it. Considering the expense we have all gone to already (with all sorts of electronics to help us locate the fish) i cant imagine this sort of additional kit would break the bank, and if it results in more fish being returned alive it is in our best interests as well as the fish.

Although I have obviously dragged fish up and thrown them back with bulging eyes etc. I didn't realise there was something that could be done to help them. I will definately look into this. After seeing the above link, I watched other videos on youtube and one of them showed the fish being put into a crab pot and lowered down, it simply swam out when it got to the bottom. Pretty basic stuff but it must be worth it if it helps to save unwanted fish.

I personally have never had any difficulties with jet skiers, (they tend to stay off the slipway while their trailer is being returned or retrieved from their car, but weekend small speed-boaters can be a little bit inconsiderate at times when they stand in the middle of the slip waiting for their trailer to be returned or retrieved from the car. I will be there early Sunday morning, but cant make Saturday.

Ok, I have been back down there and it DEFINITELY says 6am Wed 13th July and 9am Thurs 14th July ..... so ..... as these dates don't even exist until 2011, maybe they are giving us lots of notice ?? Now I am completely confused!!

i will look again tomorrow (with my specks on this time) but i was sure it was wed 13th & thurs 14th

I have just come back from walking my hounds and see a notice informing that urgent repairs are to be carried out on the slip between 6am Wed 13th and 6am Thursday 14th. I didnt actually see anything saying it would be closed, but I assume that was the idea of the notice.

forecast not looking great for Sunday again!!! oops, just checked again and they've changed it to much better!!

Little Sal is not about Friday or Saturday and intended on popping round Sunday morning. but it would seem that most will be on their way back by then so I will quite possibly make other plans.

so the boat jumble at Tichfield it is then :-)

My old "Little Sal" (Plymouth Pilot) has gone back home to South Devon too :-)

well done John.

what a good Idea Adam ...... and a great excuse to get a day out too :-)

Good for you Rob, as I said he was not budging when i spoke with him. I have since bought one (although paid considerably more than the prices you mention) with a new evinrude 90 and am well happy. Tight lines :-) Graham

i can see why Martin ..... two or three 350 Suzuki's with that is it sir??

i will be hoping to motor down on the Sunday only. Graham.

the person videoing it didnt sound very sympathetic

Hi Rob, I went and looked at that boat but at the time the price was a bit higher and the owner was adamant that he would not move on the price. Enjoy it :-) Graham

That was us Martin. I would not have been there if there had been any lumps in the water

fished around Swanage and St Aldhelms Saturday, had a few doggies and wrasse. Fished Brittle Stars and a couple of wrecks Sunday and had Wrasse, doggies and Pout. Dropped by the Banks off Old Harry for an hour or so on the way back and managed doggies and a solitary Blonde ray. Nothing much doing on the fishing front, but it was lovely to be out. I must remember a hat next time, my forehead is burnt raw

definately Ben .... I am hoping to get out plenty over the summer so keep in touch and we will sort something out.

Done

1) Adam F 2) Alun J 3) Charlie C 4} Dan C 5) Will S 6) Gordon M 7) Neal S 8) John Y 9) Dave Evans 10) Terry Bartell 11) Bobi F 12) Colin F 13) Jackie 14) Craig 15] Ben 16) Graham (Little Sal)

Looks like you had good fun in the short time you were out. I was thinking of joining you, but have so much going on at the moment i cant see the wood for the trees!

I will be hoping to get out on my new boat Sunday Mike .... keep me informed of times etc and i am sure i would be happy to buddy. (I should be able to keep up with you now too) Graham.

Just to finish off this thread .... I've done it. I pick up a nice shiney raider 18 wheelhouse with an etech 90 on Friday . Incidentally .... it was one of the ones from Parkway Marine and he is quite open to a little arm twisting and haggling ..... especially when nice crisp crinklies are waved around in front of him . Roll on the weekend. Thanks everyone for your help, info, offers and the like.