Maverick Martin

I actually agree with Trevor and will also wait and see. The old ways are not always the best ways but I do need proof from both camps before I jump either way Martin

Hi Simon it can be a little confusing as the previous and current managers name is/was Andy however the new Andy has been there about 10 months. If you keep your boat on stack and store in any yard you will have the same issues re early start or late return as none of them work 24 hour. Rockley do during the busy months now stay on later so that boats for the most part do not have to raft up on the pontoon, much better than it used to be. I came near to moving from Rockley last year due to the rafting up issues experienced so much happier with their current methods. In the winter months staff go home a little earlier but then it's only mad fishermen that go out out of hours at this time of year so still no problem. Rockley shut for part of the Christmas period but have now put my boat and others on the pontoon so they can be used over the holiday period and I am happy with this as it at least lets me use my boat when I want. If there is an issue I have been assured that if I call the yard the managers phone number will be available and he or his staff will respond. Not sure what other yards do in this situation Am I happy? as happy as I would be anywhere else and will be even happier if all things promised come to fruition. Martin

Mark you are welcome to slum it onboard "Awol" if you like Martin

Rockley is ok, the cheapest in the harbour but furthest from the harbour entrance so you do need to factor in a little extra fuel in your costings. That said the yard has a new manager and seems to be improving. Martin

Awol with Dean and I onboard will fish it on the 2nd and could take one crew Martin

Have a look on this site, gives info and a picture bottom right http://www.rocna.com/kb/Shackles Martin

Ta Rob Martin

Chris none of the links work? Martin

Well done Mark I just love reading your reports from down under Regards to you and the family and Merry Christmas Martin

What a great report, you guys must have arms like Popeye gagagagaga Shame fish didn't want to play Martin

Happy birthday Neal have a goodun Martin

The nursery are in Poole is seasonal with the areas and dates being as follows:

Oh go on then Martin

Thanks for sharing your excursion with us, nothing better than talking bollox I'm renowned for it Also superb photos, a first class way to spend a day Martin

All the best Mike, enjoy your day Martin

How convienient that they have found another species that needs protecting along with the sea horses and just as a no anchor Zone is proposed for Studland! Personally I have never heard of an Undulate Ray being caught in Studland Bay Swanage yes but more offshore than in close Martin

Adam, Graham Gear and Malcomn De Jersey phoned me to book in this morning, both fishing off of Little Canford Martin

What he said Happy birthday Rob we all love ya really Martin

Well done Colin, cracking fish Martin

Yippee Dean and I are fishing it on "AWOL" For those that are fishing their first comp remember we listen and chat on vhf ch6, keep in touch with other members and stay safe. Rules are HERE Martin

Thanks Adam no problem with that from me, would rather the call be made on safety rather than convenience grounds and if that means a late call so be it. Martin

Neil As usual Adam will check weather tonight and make final decision then, that said I also hope it goes ahead as I am also getting withdrawal symptoms again Martin

No, the club and its officers have the insurance to cover the club activities. Individuals will have insurance from the AT only if they are individual members Martin

AT are gearing up to entice Kayak members http://www.anglingtrust.net/page.asp?secti...ctionTitle=Sign up for our new Angling Trust Kayak membership Lots more info on their website http://www.anglingtrust.net/default.asp Our club is an affiliate member and provide us (the club) with our insurance plus a voice to the powers that think they be Martin

I'll see if the hall is available Martin