Maverick Martin

Funny I thought he won money, electronics and an xmas hamper this year Martin

Hi Fred Glad someones catching the cod, highlight of my cod trips so far have been the mug of tea Good report, keep em coming Martin PS would Tommy be our Tom of Illusion?

Actually Rich there was little effort involved in this one, they SMB wanted to be part of our great little club Martin

Hi Gordon Welcome to the forum and club. Put in and you will get out, if that makes sense Your status has been upgraded in the forum to that of club member Martin

The results are: Kim Hurren 2lb 81/2 oz Paul Frey 2lb 7oz C. Hurren 2lb 4oz Martin Burt 2lb 1oz Steve Walters 1lb 151/2oz Bob Horne 1lb 11oz Bob Fuller 1lb 5oz So kim won the day and received his hamper which he refused to share Also well done to all those that caught on what was a very difficult day Martin

Take care Tom and have a good day Martin

Maverick will b e there with Dean and Big Bob as crew Martin

On behalf of the committee I would like to wish all members of PBSBAC and visitors to the site A very Merry Christmas and a happy new year Martin

Bob Would agree with Adam. We appear to be looking for a needle in a haystack and trying to find it may be nigh on impossible so get the needle to find you!!! There have been a few more cod reported in the last week or so. With water temeratures remaining high late in the year but now cooling nicely it may be signaling a late start.... I did say maybe Martin

Hey Crazy Fred...as Sam says with a name like that your in the right place Welcome and enjoy Martin

After digging to a depth of 300 feet last year, Russian scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 1000 years, and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network one thousand years ago. Not to be outdone, in the weeks that followed, American scientists dug 600 feet and headlines in the US papers read: "US scientists have found traces of silica, indicating 2000 year old optical fibres, and have concluded that their ancestors already had advanced high-tech digital telephone 1000 years earlier than the Russians." One week later, the Irish newspapers reported the following: "After digging as deep as 1500 feet, Irish scientists have found absolutely nothing. They have concluded that 5000 years ago, their ancestors were already using wireless technology. Cheers Eddie, made me laugh

Don't forget we have a weigh in at baiter 4pm. You can fish any 7 hour continuos period from 7am. So you should be able to plan your day and get back to the scales in plenty of time Only one fish each to the scales please Martin

I will be phoning the bait dude with my order for the Xmas Fayre in the next day or so. If anyone that lives away wants some worms ordered and collected just let me know what you want Martin

Nice one Adam Just what I needed to hear after being grounded and told you will finish refurbing that room before christmas........well it is the dining room and we will definately need somewhere to sit the family xmas day Also saving myself for flatty bashing next week Martin

Blow the extravagance you only live once enjoy it

Happy Birthday Leah Hope you have a great day Martin

Good answer Mike

Kam Cruising speed is the speed your boat and engine runs most economically/comfortable at, although I would say cruising speed is the speed you are most comfortable at. To fast and you will get beat up to slow and you will be bored to tears. Modern outboard engines are comfortable cruising right through the rev range. I tend to cruise with the throttle at 2/3rds with the revs at about 4000-rpm. We are then trucking along between 18-24 knots dependant on weather. This works for me but other boats/engines will be different. Martin

Hi Mark Would this be on the new boat "ENTICER" Martin

Good luck with the sale Kam As requested I have split other content from this thread into two additional headings both located in the lounge. 1 entitled "quest for a record" and the other "New boat fever" I have only just found out how to do this so hopefully it worked ok Martin

Adam Phone Paul at Warrior on 01257 277444. He will find you an owner near to us who would take you out for a spin, that's exactly what I did when looking for a 195 and got a ride in Lymo. Regarding size they appear quite a bit larger than the 165. The cuddy is pushed as far forward as they could to leave a huge deck area which is near as large as the 195. You will not need a twin axle trailer, they sit comfortably on a single axle. As you know I thought about changing Maverick down to the 175 and I still may do that. Maverick is nice to fish from but she is very heavy for trailing. The last quotes I had ranged from about 18K with a 115. Paul at Warrior stated that I would not be happy with a 90 on the back and he is probably right. The extra hp means you can cruise at lower revs and maybe save some fuel or go flat out when conditions permit and burn loadsa fuel Martin

Alun not my work but that of Bass Martin

How you can help to support the proposal to increase the minimum landing size of bass to 45cms Defra has now announced details of the consultation, covering the raising of the bass minimum landing size (MLS) from 36 cms to 45 cms, together with an appropriate rise in the commercial net mesh sizes. If successful, this will be the first phase in the implementation of the proposals outlined in the 'Bass Management Plan', [ http://ukbass.com/bassmanagementplan/bmp/index.html ] others should follow in 2006. Full details of the Defra consultation, including the consultation letter and accompanying documentation can be read on this web site [ http://ukbass.com/bassmanagementplan/consultation_mls.html ]. Alternatively you can visit the Defra web [ http://www.defra.gov.uk/fish/consult/index.htm] site for full details. Now is the time for the recreational sea angler to participate in determining UK Government policy and law on the management of the UK inshore bass fishery and if successful, we hope will lead to other species sought by recreational sea anglers receiving similar protection. Please do not waste this opportunity, write a letter to Defra in support NOW. Thank you.[NB - the closing date for responses is 8 february 2006] We are aware that there will be tremendous opposition from the commercial sector, so it is VERY IMPORTANT that there is an overwhelming response of support from the recreational sea angling sector for these proposals. Suggested action to take Write a letter to Defra, supporting the proposals. [see 'writing letters' below] [NB - residents of Wales will need to address their response to the Welsh Assembly Government, please refer to the separate Wales consultation documentation (http://ukbass.com/bassmanagementplan/wales_consultation_mls.html'>http://ukbass.com/bassmanagementplan/wales_consultation_mls.html) on this web site, for details.] Write a letter to, or visit your local MP/Welsh Assembly Member, asking him/her to support the proposals by making representations to the Rt Hon Ben Bradshaw MP, Fisheries Minister, on your behalf. [see 'Writing letters' below] [NB - residents of Wales can ask their Welsh Assembly Government member write to the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones, Minister for Environment Planning & Countryside, Welsh Assembly Government as well as the Rt Hon Ben Bradshaw MP to support the proposals.] Important note You will be aware from the consultation documents (ria) [ for full details visit - http://ukbass.com/bassmanagementplan/consultation_mls.html ] there are various options available for consideration. However, BASS/SACN/NFSA are urging sea anglers to support Option 2, which is an immediate increase of the bass MLS to 45cms. Should this bring the expected benefits, then there will a stronger case for a higher increase in MLS at a later date when bass benefiting from this increase reach the higher sizes. There is concern that a vote now for Option 5 (a staged increase in the MLS for bass to 55 cm), will benefit those supporting Option 1 (do nothing) by splitting the vote between Options 2 and 5. We also recommend that you support an increase in corresponding mesh sizes to 110cm as this will allow the greatest numbers of bass below 45cm to slip through. Writing letters The following examples are for guidance only, since it is preferable that you compose a letter in your own words, possibly using the information contained in the 'bullet points' (see below). Writing to Defra - below is a basic letter. Address your response to:- Nicola Clarke Coastal Waters Policy Branch Defra Area 7E 3-8 Whitehall Place London SW1A 2HH [NB - residents of Wales must address their response to the Welsh Assembly Government. For address details please refer to the 'Wales consultation (mls)' (http://ukbass.com/bassmanagementplan/wales_consultation_mls.html) web page.] CONSULTATION ON MEASURES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER AND SIZE OF BASS AVAILABLE TO COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHERMEN I am writing to express my total support for Option 2 of the proposal to increase the bass minimum landing size from 36 cms to 45 cms. I also support the proposal to increase the minimum mesh sizes of nets used to catch bass by licensed commercial fishermen from 90mm to 110mm. Please remember to Sign the letter and print your full name beneath your signature, as well as, making sure your full address is legible so that Defra can acknowledge your response and include you in any further consultations. We cannot over emphasise how important it is to try and write your response to the Defra consultation in your own words. However, if you are unable to find the time to produce a letter in your own words using the 'bullet points', please make the effort to 'copy & paste' the above example and send to Defra. Thank you. Writing to your MP or Welsh Assembly member If you are not sure who your local MP or Welsh Assembly member is, visit this web site, http://www.writetothem.com/ , for details. When contacting your MP it is preferable that you write, rather than email, since emails can easily be deleted, whereas a letter has to be replied to, as required under parliamentary procedures. Keep your wording simple, preferably using your own words, ideally incorporating some of the 'bullet points', given below. [NB - This website, http://www.writetothem.com/about-qa#formletters , gives useful help about writing letters to Mps, etc.] Example - Letter to your own MP or Welsh Assembly member You will be aware that Defra [NB - the Welsh Assembly Government, for residents of Wales] are currently conducting a consultation over a proposal to increase the minimum landing size of bass from 36 cms to 45 cms. This will ensure that each female bass will have spawned at least once and aid the provision of bigger fish for both the recreational sea angling sector and the inshore commercial fishermen. The associated socio-economic benefits derived from this, will help to benefit coastal communities around the UK from the increased recreational sea angling activity, as well as, produce greater profit for inshore commercial fishermen. This development is in line with the recommendations made by the Cabinet Office, Strategy Unit report of 2004, 'Net benefits' into the future of UK fisheries. In addition this proposal will produce positive ecological effects for the inshore marine environment. There are many Recreational Sea Anglers in this constituency who will be delighted should the proposals be adopted, with your assistance. I urge you to respond personally and positively to the Defra consultation, and ask you to make representation to the Rt Hon Ben Bradshaw, the fisheries minister, (see note 1 below) asking him to ensure that the proposals are fully implemented. The consultation details can be accessed on the Defra website, [http://www.defra.gov.uk/fish/consult/index.htm].[NB - the Welsh consultation package can be found at http://www.countryside.wales.gov.uk] [(note 1) - Welsh Assembly Government Members should also write to the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones, Minister for Environment Planning & Countryside, Welsh Assembly Government, as well as the Rt Hon Ben Bradshaw MP.] [Comment - for more information about the recommendations of the Cabinet Office, Strategy Unit in their report, 'Net Benefits' read this archived post on the BASS web site at, http://ukbass.com/2004/03/strategy-unit-re...-fisheries.html ] Bullet points Summary

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Rich Firstly who stole the cake then Are the glasses and phone in the piccy included Seriously though..nice fare well worth winning Martin