Rob

The anchor was of the folding type - 3 or 5 kg - tripped? Is that where the chain is attached to the "bottom" of the anchor and plastic cable tied to the top - if you know what I mean? Rob

It is a Terhi "BigFun" (what were the Finns thinking of when they came up with that name!!). I guess she is a good sea worthy boat, it is a thing of confidence I guess! Also I take my wife most of the time and she doesn't mind bit of a chop but anchoring when it is uncomfortable is not her thing!! Plus I have already lost an achor in the ledge - I guess I need a different type - any suggestions? or should I not be anchoring on the rocks? Rob Terhi Boat Company

Hi - fished twice last week and manged two blanks. Hoping to make the most of new boat (new to me!!) this year with plenty of fishing - not the best start! I was hoping to find plaice off Boscombe Pier but spending a few hours drifting the only thing I hooked was half a dozon slipperlimpets! Tried anchoring of Fryers Cliff \ Highcliffe using squid \ sandeel and rag - nothing! I'm guessing from many of the posts here I should have fished the ledge! As I only have a 16ft open boat are there any more sheltered close in spots for the bream rather than a couple of miles out? Cheers Guys Rob PS - going to Padstow this week (not with my boat though ). I have booked a place on "The Blue Fox" - so far I am the only booking so unless others come forward it willnot be going. Has anyone fished out of Padstow before?

Hey guys - We fished in the shelter of Old Harry in Shell bay hoping for anything fish shaped - after a couple of hours nothing. We moved inside the harbour, moored up on on of the bouys just west of Brownsea Castle, Again noting b ut crabs on squid and blakc lug cocktails. Oh well, it was a good day out on the water. Tight lines for 2007. Rob

Hi, I am hoping to launch from Baiter tomorrow but am unsure of locations and tactics to have a good day. I was thinking of anchoring over Poole Patch or Swanage Bay? Any advice would be good as I am hoping to get in to boat fishing this year since trading in my 13ft dory for something of 16ft and more suitable for the job. Thanks Rob