Maverick Martin

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

Hope you had a nice day Bill, enjoy the rest of your Birthday M8Y Martin

No Mike Until now the ferry had to give way to craft coming in or out of the harbour. As he is the one crossing the channel other traffic had right of way but a new byelaw changes that.

I think you will find that the ferry now has right of way. Martin

Mike The most important thing to remember when fitting your transdsucer is it needs clean water to function properly. So make sure there is nothing underwater forward of the proposed location that might cause turbulence Martin

Gordon Check you scales, make any adjustments and record your fish with Charlie Martin

Mike Knowing your sounder (if its still the furuno) I would cut a hole in the inner skin then close the gap between the floor skin and the hull. Drill the appropriate hole through the hull and fit the tranducer as described in the sounders manual. You could fit the tranducer as Bob described but you would still need to cut the floor as your transducer will not send and receive through a void as they dont like air. The other alternative is to purchase a skimmer transducer. These fit on the transom in the clearest availble space where it wont be affected by air/water turbulance and a minimum of 350mm from the engine. Wherever you fit it it must have clear water with no turbulence or it will show up as fish/weed or clutter Martin

Charlie To question 1 yes (he was working poor lad) to question 2 they have to work that one out themselves Martin