Maverick Martin

Ype I agree with that, pat on the back Paul. I particularly like the moving latest news banner across the top of the page, really draws your attention to the item Martin

Nice one Greg Is Greg a junior member Adam? Martin

Billy Sounds like you had a cracker m8 well done Martin

Bob and Mike I have sent you a new email which should put you in the picture Martin

Hi Barry Firstly thanks for your above comments, Im sure all our members have informed their insurers, havent we The phones might be buzzing tommorrow Secondly I notice that you registered on this forum on the 22nd November, how did you resist posting all this time? Welcome onboard and keep them posts coming Martin

Bob Check your email m8 If you havent received one from me let us know and I'll resend Martin

Not my idea guv definately not I will not be held responsible for the action of others, but will assist all I can Martin

Definately gets hairy across St Albans with wind against tide. I have had some fun times in my 195 over there and theres been other times when I have just turned around and fished our side. Martin

Adam Re the weather I would wait until wednseday eve to make a decision . If I were you I wouldnt go that far if the forecast was more than a 3/4 and give it serious consideration if the winds are southerly to easterly. If there is west or north in the wind you can tuck in close for some shelter whilst traveling. If the tides are as big as you say they are the fishing will not be that pleasant, you will struggle to hold bottom with less than a kilo of lead Martin

Charlie I only know Petes name and will write to him. Could you forward me details of the other business holders names Martin

And Blue Warrior

Kam You are welcome, only sorry you didint catch more smoothies. Martin

Mike Who's got hold of who in that photo? Martin

Hi Kim Cheeky little chaps aint they. i havent seen one four about 5 years now, nice sight though, until all the fish are gone Martin

Nice one Adam a job well done mate, a good deal on the cable n bits as well. Martin

Newboy We will have a Mackerel stop Martin

Adam If I was to retrofit two bats I would use a switch as suggested by whippet. You never know when you are going to need that extra bat. Sods law says it will more likely be when one or two other things are happening. Much easier to turn a switch. Duncan has pointed out some instances when it wouldnt be urgent but what if your anchor is dragging or that gin palace which is on auto pilot without a body at the helm is bearing down on you or your engine conks out at a critical time. You would need all the power you could get and in double quick time. Martin

Hi Bob Dean is a yes/yes Martin

There are ways, ask me on saturday Martin

Reading what the nfsa has to say would lead me to believe that they have no problem with fish that are accidentally foul hooked so we shouldnt either, should we? I have started a poll to get an idea of views here and will ask the rest of the membership at the next meeting Please make your views known in the poll Martin

Should we allow ACCIDENTLY foul hooked fish in our records and competitions. I have not made provision here for where fish are hooked as they are either foul hooked or not. Please do not try to post a reply here as this is a poll only

Hi Andy The best way to find marks worth fishing is to look at your admiralty chart of the area and look for features. Things such as banks, rough ground, holes, or ledges can all be good fish holding areas. If you are fishing inshore you might like to try Old Harry to Ballard for Bream or Poole Patch theses popular areas are plainly shown on the chart. An easy way to find marks is to join a club that specializes in boat fishing if you can find one . Over a period of time you would pick up from other members where they fish and what can be expected in a given area. If your interested in this club then send an email to martin.burt1@ntlworld.com and you will receive a new member pack by return which might help you decide wether pbsbac is worth joining. Regards Martin

Welcome to the site Andy aka atsharman Martin

Adam I have aquired one of those jackets that they put on nutters to save themselves from injury. I will tell Bob on saturday that its a life jacket and to go fisghing he must wear one That should save me from Bobs senior moments Martin

Bob Your on Martin