petesnr

Make it up as you go along that's how the committee function so why break the mould? Longstanding committee member!

Many Happy Returns! Peter

There's nothing stopping people fishing from tenders--most will take two people of average size. Perhaps we should only allow two man kayaks!

I suppose most of us have pondered on the fate of fish released with hooks still in. The T-bar is effective in removing hooks but must cause trauma to fish as their weight is often used to jerk the hook out. Once the fish has lost the support of the water around it then its internal organs are easily displaced and damaged so many fish the are T-barred may be (fatally) wounded. My view on this is that if a fish is released then at least it has the chance of survival and to maximise the survival rate the minimum of trauma is essential. If this means sometimes leaving hooks in fish then so be it. Incidentally, a small hook will corrode quicker than a large one and even if the hook is well down (as long as there is no bleeding) a small hook is probably less of a problem. My experiments with circles have been inconclusive as regards damage but I would be interested to hear of others' experiences. There's always barbless hooks.............! Petesnr

I cant really see why kayakers need a new committee member especially as our illustrious chairman is a part time kayaker himself. We dont specify much about the types of boats allowed in our club only an upper limit on length so the only difference is the question of buddying for safety reasons. The major difference here is that instead of a fishing unit being one boat, one skipper plus crew, the fishing unit for competition purposes in kayaks would be two craft and two skippers. I agree that the time taken to get to help a fellow kayaker is the critical factor in determining how far apart the kayaks should be and discussion with experienced kayakers is the way forward. As to a list of equipment--we've been here before. if we specify a list then we enter the realms of equipment checks and responsibility as a committee. The responsibility for safety equipment has to rest with the skippers as any check would only be like an MOT i.e. valid at the time of the check. The equipment present on board for each trip would not be verifiable by the committee. The proposed RNLI checklist for kayaks is the answer here to give skippers a point of reference from which they can equip their craft and it would be up to them to maintain that level of safety gear. Petesnr

They said it might have a diet problem. Perhaps it was trying to get to the whale weigh station!?

Have googled undulate ray ban. Cant find definitive answer but there does appear to be a commercial ban in Celtic and North Sea. this is a European directive and may apply to the Channel as well. Dont know how it applies to Recreational sector but the ban is based around the disappearance of undulates in beam trawled landings.

Checked Southern Sea Fisheries website and there is no mention of a ban on undulates. that doesnt mean there isnt one but unless these things are publicised properly ther is no way of knowing. if i catch a good one it will be coming in. Peter

In the past there have been good runs of herring in the harbour in the autumn. they make great bass baits and taste wonderful if you can cope with the bones. the tiniest shrimp rigs seem to work. but the last few years have been a bit hit and miss. Fingers crossed for a good run this year.

Use Fuel Set in the petrol of my two stroke it breaks up water droplets and stops jets waxing. Check the bleed on the oil reservoir I had a similar problem once and the tiny rubber bleed valve was soaked in oil and not doing its job so the engine was registering low oil and reducing to 2000 revs. Also had problem with kink in fuel line having the same effect. Check filter inside fuel tanks.

Judging by the film last night we need good representation if there is to be a future for our sport so I would second the call for all members to join Angling Trust as individuals--there ain't anyone else out there who's going to do the job for us. Peter

Will be out at some pointover the weekend. Pete R senior

Whistler Petesnr 2lb (Crew had a 4lb fish but is not a member! Cant persuade3 him to join

I'll be there! Petesnr

Wher there's awol there's a way! Good luck to all. signed Green with Envy

All the best Martin-hope you can start for Alderney without any further problems! Peter

I did post that I had caught 1 bream but do not appear in the results. Peter R Senior

One small bream for Petesnr! I'm taking up tiddlywinks

Whistler will be fishing on Sunday. Peter

If any of you have grappled with a decent sized Dover sole and then considered the relative strength of a ginormous cousin you might well be wary of having one in your boat. Peter

May all your bites be big ones! Happy Birthday Dean. Peter

Love the reply Bob!!

Can't type that fast--took me 3 minutes Peter

It's probably been on the site before but did anyone see the so-called dab caught off Southbourne of 2lb 6oz pictured in BFM. Definitely a brill!!! Incidentally in a supermarket in Ringwood they were advertising "line caught smoked haddock"--I wonder if its possible to catch smoked mackerel in the same way...... And finally, on Wednesday in a fish shop in Blandford they were advertising Dorset Black Bream "locally caught fresh last night" The one that was left was a gilthead--if they were local they were extremely early..... Pete

Took Whistler out for first time since God knows when. Crew had 7lb cod(ling) first drop! We then struggled for a few pout and a whiting. Moved further off and caught one pout on some very interesting bottom structure! Stopped a mile off canford cliffs on the way back and had a bite a cast for an hour with dogs, pout and a spotted ray. Considering the time of year we were chuffed!