Leicester Fisheagle

I hope to attend the Harbour one around 5pm. Could do with support if any one available

Many thanks Greg, but I don't want to give too many secrets away! Ann has now made other plans for me. I believe Colin (farmer ) was possibly coming out with me. So he could be worth a try if you still need someone. Update, I was quoted £700 for a genuine Suzuki Marine starter motor. After a bit of searching around I found a non Marine one which a Marine electrician tells me is the same and is also used on some motor bikes and cars. I have ordered one for £177 including delivery on the 27 th. Dec. My electrician also said there is an excellent guy in Winbourne who will repair alternators and starter motors at his premises including outboard ones. My phone quote gave a price of around £120 to £140. So much less than initially thought. Will try and get down to Cobbs at the end of Comp. as I originally promised a bottle of Prosecco. It can be offered as a prize or raffled to raise a few pounds. Allan.

Fisheagle dropping out.

Gutted, have just spent half an hour down the boat with Oli from Yellow Penguin. He confirmed what we suspected. I have a seized starter motor due to water ingress and a possible sensor issue. Fisheagle will probably not coming out to play before the New Year. Tight lines everybody.

One of my posts for discussion has disappeared. Could be the computer issue. Allan.

Allan on Fisheagle. Crew TBA.

Have asked ,Martin to put these links into the "Resources" section of the Website.

As the species hunt hots up I thought it was time to get off shore for a few rays and a tope. Went out to our mark south of St Alban's. Despite the promising weather forecast, the sea was horrible. Moved to an Inshore mark and caught all day, but no monsters. Plenty of Bream to 1.5 lbs, congers, dogs, wrasse, small rays ( not the ones I wanted). Some large ballans and other mini species and one three beared rockling to Ray Ashby. We took special feathers for mackerel but didn't use them. Had a nice Cuttle that left its mark behind.the

Fisheagle hopes to be out Thursday and Saturday. Allan.

Abu sold,both 525's sold. Allan.

Maybe Wednesday or Thursday. Probably very local given the tides.tv

Abu AG 7, right Hand, level wind. Very good condition internally and externally. Metal spool. Free s/Hand foam case. £65. Two Penn 525 MAG 2, right hand, both almost new. Excellent internals. Free s/Hand foam case. £70 each. Penn Fathom 15, single speed, right hand, Mark one, as new. Excellent internally and externally. Free s/hand foam case. £90 ovno. Will bring to Tuesday 7th. Meeting or can collect from/deliver to Poole area. Allan.

Thanks for your help in posting these. Allan.

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No joy locally. Plenty of people locally will do 3 strand anchor splice but not 8 strand.

I need a chain splice not a back splice and it is quite physically demanding with all the cross whipping as you are lifting a couple of feet of chain all the time plus trying to get the links lined up. A back splice which is rope into rope is less physical but as I have 14 mm. rope, I have been advised that it could be too bulky to easily pass the finger. Mike Hall has someone who used to work at Salterns who says he can do it. I will post how I get on. If not, I have spoken to Jimmy Green Marine who will do it if I can get it to them. Could be an excuse for a couple of days in Devon ?

Jerry, I think I might know who you mean. Allan.

Thanks. I asked him about seven years ago and he recommended Pete. However, things could well have changed since then. Allan.

I have just replaced the finger kit on my Lowrance X2 Windlass as it had shattered. This would appear to be because some of the chain links are slightly out line due to wear and tear. The original splicing and whipping was done some eight years ago by Pete at Quay West at Parkstone Bay Marina. He no longer does this. Does anyone know a good splicer in the Poole/Cobbs area? Allan.

I have one as well. Happy to help.

Hi Tom, have checked texts but nothing. Please give me a ring and let me know what you have. Multipliers are usually OK, but there are a few fixed spools which were made for the European Market and spares are unavailable. We have pick up points in Bournemouth and Poole and several Club Members in Christchurch who attend Meetings. Please give me a ring on 07758356474. It would help if I had an idea of which reels you want us to work on. Hope all is well and that you are managing to get out occasionally. Allan.

Have just filled it in. Pretty straight forward. Allan.