Maverick Martin

But of course.....someone has to show the crew how to do it Martin PS Like the photo of blue warrior leaving her wake behind..superb

Looks good Bob perhaps we could use it on our next trailaway? Martin

It is a small eyed ray Martin

Hi all I am looking for improvements on the site. A little hard to improve on perfection I know but we must keep trying. I have renamed the heading miscellaneous to The Lounge. The name is a little softer but use exactly as before. If you have any ideas for the site or forum then please let the admin team know here or by email Martin

Mike I have never paid anything to launch or park in Weymouth. No one at the slip at 7am to take the money and as for parking you might have to walk a fair distance but its free if you can find a space up the side roads Martin

Last year Davis's was 160 for 6 months summer season only. They will not allow access during the winter months due to the yard being full of boats taking hard standing there is no parking Cobbs is the only real alternative to Baiter, costs more but imo worth it Martin

Terry No limits, just pay and go, expensive though at

Terry Which rod you use will depend on the tides and amount of lead required holding bottom more than the size of fish likely to be caught. A 20lb class rod will handle pretty much any fish you are likely to catch but if fishing big tides with heavy weights then a 30lb-class rod might be more comfortable. For offshore use I have three weights of rod: 1st is a 10-20lb ABU Conolon Pro which is a nice rod for fishing up to a pound or so of lead. It will handle all the fish you mention but may struggle with larger fish and tides. This rod is ideal for drifting offshore banks for plaice and bass. This rod is a through action rod and locks up progressively. It is ideal for braid as the through action gives a bit of a cushion to sudden surges. The rod I use most is a 12-30lb Daiwa TDX which is superb and will fish well in all but the strongest of tides. This rod is a tippy rod that shows up bites well, it quickly locks up and has loads of power in the lower two thirds of the blank. If you wanted just one all round rod then imo this is the rod. Lastly I have a Penn 30lb class rod, which is a brute, to be fair I very rarely use it but it is nice to have the option for those really big tides. A big stick to beat those tides with. Others will post about there own ideas of the perfect rods but at the end of the day we all have our own preferences. What suits me may not suit you it is a case of getting as many opinions as possible, maybe borrowing a rod to give it a go or going to the tackle shop to have a feel then you pays yer money and takes yer chances. If you would like to borrow any of the above rods for a day just ask Martin

Hi Geoff Now you have experienced baiter slip you will know why I avoid it. Don't get me wrong it is a useable slip and I can and do on occassions launch maverick there but it is hard work. Regarding other slips take a look here and here Martin

Welcome to Poole Bay Small Boat Club's home on the net Join in and enjoy Martin

Hi Will She looks nice and shiny, don't you just love the smell of new fibreglass...shame to get it dirty really Hope you have lots of fun in her Martin BTW name of boat is?

Sam I guess the photos I sent didnt arrive so I have burnt them ont a disc. Your dad could pick them up on his way to/from work or I will take them to Thurdays meeting Martin

Dont see any creamy blotches/spots and the spots dont go to the edge of the disc but I am probably wrong

You sure? Small bream v big maddonas uumm........ no conteset madonnas won

Enjoy your holiday Mark you both deserve it. Martin

aaaaagghhhhhh I have just ordered a brand new Hallmark roller coaster trailer for Maverick. Only put the bl@@dy deposit down last friday Same old story for me just miss the boat or in this case trailer Martin

I'll second what Charlie has said you are more than welcome to crew on Maverick when space allows Martin

Mark Are you giving up boat fishing? or do you have a game plan Martin

Sam Nobody's quick enough to get a photo Martin

Sam Check your mums email Martin

Come on lads flood young Sam with your pics. Looks like you might regret asking Sam Martin

Don't think its a pilot. I used to have a pilot and the topsides looked totally different, larger cabin for one and no step in the gunwales. Could be a nab as coddy says or maybe a wilson flyer? Martin

Def a spotted Well Done Paul firstly for catching it and secondly for a positive id Martin

Paul I dont have one but did find some on Amazon for around