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MEPs close shark fin loopholes ** The European Parliament backs plans to close loopholes that allowed the practice of slicing off a shark's fins and discarding the body at sea. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20445297

He was filming Charlie!

Some they got the boscomne reef working then! R

Torch the car - that ain't every going to go!!! FPO removal sounds even more expensive! I think you need some anti-bacterial cleaner and hot water (detol or similar), then go down the Fabreeze smell nice route! Unlucky Dave. Rob

Anyone going sole fishing tonight?

Can you remember how it works Paul? Oops sorry I will get my coat Don't mock the skipper who's crew came second in the Open (with the largest fish overall too), Small Boats Rule!!!!

As long as the sharks aren't gluten free, you could try a fish finger as bait!

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Well done Will, top dangling!!! Rob

a multi-pack in a carrier bag perhaps!!!!

Shark! Has been known at this time of year - were you on \ near the Swanage Spoils Neal? Nige will be out there before you can say "gunna need a bigger boat"! Rob

Well done! You can tick off carparking!!!!! P.s. if you came from xchurch, not sure you should cross the bridge??!!! Rob

Well done Graham! I re propped a few years ago, didn't have major issues, just couldn't hit expected wot. 3 inches does make all the difference!!!!! Rob

No weigh-in or entrance fee, just a friendly cod comp. weigh the fish on boat as lowest stable weight, or accurately on land if you intend to eat the thing!!! Tight lines all, Rob

Bloody hell Steve, you're doing really well at the mo!!! Keep paddling! Rob

Jim, Kam is recommending Sat and Sun as per my suggestion. Pick your day before you go. Yes, sometime someone might pick the wrong day and get weather that wasn't forecast - but that is just luck! I just think that it could: 1: double the attendance if weather on both days was fishable 2: save a postponement if one day is ok and one bad Rob

They have hugely increased their fish conservation zones: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20352399 R

You've never asked before Rob I have changed - I can only assume it is the Movember moustache - don't worry normal service will resume when she goes at the end of the month! p.s. guys, you can all sponsor me still! Don't be shy! if we set a standard sponsorship of

Can i be annoying and ask what is the problem with having some comps over 2 days and you pick your 6 hours etc to fit? Can'o'worms - OPEN...............! Rob

Congrats Terry! A ripe old age!!! Rob

Read this: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=9269 Adam had a slowing issue with JV - as he said 3500rpm usualy gave 25knts - here it was giving only 10knts - all down to the green stuff! Rob

Sorry if i missed this, but how do you know? Or is this from previous performance of your boat? If you are going by manufacturer quoted figures - i would assume that they don't always tell the 100% truth, maybe they had \ you had 2-3knts of tide when took that reading. If it is a manufactures claim, do you have exactly the same prop? Is it in perfect condition and prefectly balanced? Just because it says 19x17 ect doesnt mean it hasn't been tuned and changed by a prop repair company. If the boat wasn't new to you, the previous owner may have wanted a quicker-to-plane time etc etc, or just tweaked the prop on the Training Bank and had to have it made smaller to be balanced. Sort out the coolant issue - as that is a worry. I had a coolant issue with a past car, it would loose water, and i thought the worst as it never leaked any on the drive! Answer was: when up to temp \ full coolant pressure, the seal on the water pump would weep - at rest or cold, no leak! Rob

Well done Steve, great write up too! Rob

Ouch!!! Would not suggest trying this option personaly Dave Dave, why wouldn't you rev an engine not in gear? Rob

1: leave the boat yard.......