Maverick Martin

Paul I cant comment on the lighter Pen rods as I have never used them. I do however have is a 30lb class pen and the fittings and finish are v good so would assume there other rods would be finished in similar fashion. The rods I use for every day fishing are a 12lb class ABU Conolon Pro, it is a cracking rod superbly finished but my favourite rod is a Team Diawa TDX 12lb class. It has a little more back bone when put under pressure than the conolon but will still give a lot of fun on the small stuff, its such a pleasure to use but is at in the upper end of the market. Martin

Alun Under Dungeness you have not posted a reply, are you saying there is no spot on your envelope, if so this is correct. The thread envelope will not be marked on your machine until you have posted a reply. I think the idea of spots is to mark threads you have contributed to assist in keeping track of where you have posted. Update: I hadn't posted in that thread and had no dot, posted and a dot appeared, deleted post and spot dissapeared. Problem solved....I think Martin

I think you will find if you have contributed to a thread that the dot will appear. I have had a quick look through the forum and it seems to be like this for me Martin

Welcome to the home of pbsbac, the place for small boaters on the net Martin

No probs see you there then Kim I will have Dean and Bob H on board as crew Martin

Duncan You pre-book at the shop and I believe you register on the day outside the Mariner, the weigh in and presentation are at the Mariner Club. You should clarify this when you pay your entry fee. Martin

Yes a boat comp Rich

Castaways tackle shop is holding a flounder comp on sunday the 16th January (next week) Entries by prior booking only and no bookings will be taken on the day. Entry fee is

Went to the London boat show at the Excel centre today with James, Adam and Mark. The main purpose for going was so that James could be officially presented with his shiny 70hp outboard motor from Suzuki and for me to accept

Jack you have a PM Martin

Intersting views boys if one of you could remind me tommorow it can be discussed in more detail at our meeting. If those that are unable to attend the meeting could post their views here, your input would be appreciated. Cheers Martin Ps cheers Paul for puting the links on the site so quickly

Shackles can and do come undone on occasions and should always be wired with a small piece of stainless wire, easy to do, means you dont have to overtighten your shackle and can undo it if needs be at a later date. Martin

Perhaps I should have said the chance of a cod! Martin

Dave You are more than welcome onboard Maverick. If I manage to get out in the next couple of weeks will give you a call. After mid feb we will all be suffering with cabin fever as the cod and whiting will be gone, the long wait then until the plaice arrive or if we are lucky enough to have some settled weather a try at the offshore wrecks Martin

Welcome Damon I cant say much more as the others have said it all, join in and enjoy Martin

Flounders have been showing up on the mudflats of Holten Mere. If your looking for bigguns they seem to have come from Holes Bay although not in numbers. Another spot is amongst the moorings off of the old sea water swimming baths near the rear entrance to the town quay marina. As the month goes on I would be looking at areas down the bottom end of the harbour, around gravel point and south deep. Martin

WATER LOL

Hi Gordon Nice to see you in here with us........enjoy Look forward to you joining the club and meeting you at a meeting sometime Martin

Tony you have a pm Martin

PJ's right, you can get away with a 5lb box per rod if your carefull and the dogs/pout don't pester you but far better to have 2 boxes per rod per day + any cocktail baits that take your fancy. This time of year take it in a cool box, with or without ice packs then you can take home what you dont use. Martin

Duncan Yep even online weather is now giving a 3-4 so fingers crossed it either stays like it or improves what a difference a day makes Martin

Uuummm...tempted but will have to wait and see the forecast before deciding. Martin

Hi Alun We (Dean and I) got out on

Hi Mike,Rose Some bedtime reading for you re chart plotter or posh gps's http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...1426&hl=plotter http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...1144&hl=plotter http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...1285&hl=plotter http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...=967&hl=plotter any more questions just post under the appropriate headings and we will be glad to assist if at all pos Martin

Hi Paul Happy birthday m8ty I now know why your allowed fishing today (mon) see you on the water Martin