Coddy

Hi Duncan, I am here until at least the 5th November and maybe longer! I then might have to go down to Florida, hurricanes permitting Coddy

Hi Duncan I am in Toronto, Canada at the moment and hope to go to Outdoor World (Bass Pro) shop here. If I see a landing net net what size are you looking for? I dont think I can bring back the complete unit but may be get the netting for you. Coddy

Hi Paul Yes I am in Canada at the moment 5hrs behind you lot I am not normally up THAT early! Coddy

Hi Kam I will take 5lbs from you I am away at the moment but will call you on my return Coddy

Hi Charlie Can you not just re-engine Great White for a bigger model? Might be cheaper than getting a differant boat. Coddy

Simple Jack 22 blokes kicking a bag of air around bit like Rugby except 22 blokes carring a bag of air in a funny shaped ball! Coddy

Hi all Just got back home again after a few nights away Thanks for info so no need to worry or more expense, will keep the FPO happy for a few days. Coddy

Hi all, I have a bit of free play in the steering on my Warrior 165. i.e. the steering wheel turns a bit before anything happens. Is there any adjustment I can do or is it a new cable/steering box. The play seems to be at the steering box end, I can not feel that the inner cable is moving inside the outer cable which makes me think it could be the steering box. Does anyone know anything about these things? It is a No Feedback System if that makes any differance. Thanks Coddy

Nice one Paul Would it be possible to put on slipways as well? Local names of places would help plus if possible the coastguard lookout at Hengisbury. Just a thought Coddy

Welcome bootlegger I too am a newbie to the area, also moved down nearly a year now! (wow how time flies by) Hope you find the club as friendly as I have. Like most things, you get out as much as you put in Regards Coddy

I was minus my car, son need to tow a car trailer, so all I could do was to earn some brownie points or go and clean the boat ................................ er let me think ............. Spent the afternoon cleaning and polishing the outside of the boat. Boy I had not realised how dirty it had become, looks quite smart again now Did anyone get out today? Weather seemed nice albeit a bit breezy. Coddy

The world expert on European wasps and the sounds that they make is taking a stroll down his local high street. As he passes by the record shop, a sign catches his eye. "Just Released - New LP -Wasps of the World & the sounds that they make - available now" Unable to resist the temptation, the man goes into the shop. "I am the world expert on European wasps and the sounds that they make. I'd very much like to listen to the new LP you have advertised in the window." "Certainly, Sir," says the young man behind the counter. "If you'd like to step into the booth and put on the headphones, I'll put the LP on for you." The world expert on European wasps goes into the booth and puts on the earphones. Ten minutes later, he comes out of the booth and announces, "I am the world expert on European wasps and the sounds that they make and yet I recognised none of those." "I'm sorry Sir", says the young assistant. "If you'd care to step into the booth, I can let you have another 10 minutes." The world expert on European wasps and the sounds that they make steps back into the booth and replaces the headphones. Ten minutes later, he comes out of the booth shaking his head. "I don't understand it", he says, "I am the world expert on European wasps and the sounds that they make, and yet I still can't recognise any of those!" "I'm terribly sorry, Sir" says the young man, "perhaps if you'd like to step into the booth again, you could have 5 more minutes." Sighing, the world expert on European wasps and the sounds that they make steps back into the booth. Five minutes later, he comes outagain, clearly agitated. "I am the world expert on European wasps and the sounds that they make and yet I have recognised none of the wasps on this LP." "I really am terribly sorry", says the young assistant, ........................................................................ .... ........................................................................ .... ........................................................................ .... ........................................................................ .... ........................................................................ .... ............................. "I've just realised I was playing you the bee side."

Heart Surgeon's funeral One of the city's top cardiac specialists died. At his funeral, his coffin was placed in front of a huge replica of a heart made of red roses. When the pastor finished the sermon, and everyone said their good-byes, the large heart opened up, the coffin rolled inside, and the heart closed again. It was a majestic tribute to the much loved cardiologist. Suddenly, one of the mourners burst into a fit of laughter. Irritated by his insitivity, the man sitting next to him asked, "Why are you laughing, Mister?" "I was just thinking about my own funeral," the man replied. "I'm a gynaecologist".. Coddy

Now did he use "fowl" language when he caught the fish? Bet he "crowed" on about how to catch fish! Ok I will get my coat .................... again!!!! Coddy

BRILLIANT!!! I just wish I was going to be here so I could have entered. Coddy

For those interested there is a web site called Save our Sharks Regards Coddy

Kam Bit isn't that politics? Coddy

Hi Paul Thanks for the info but unless I am being thick, stupid or something (again no comments please ) surely the local fishing club who have the rights of the water MUST put up signs to advise. Am I missing something here? Coddy

Hi Dan Does your book of rules say anything about boat fishing? Trolling or spinning? All seems a bit fishy to me (pun intended) Coddy

Thanks Paul At least I now know where Clay Pool is now Coddy

He was a CAC Baliff I have since been advised that there are NO SIGNS anywhere!!! Coddy

Hi all, Yes the guy came up to us when we came along side the bank at Wick Ferry. He showed us his card, which had a name on but can not remember it, but I thought he wanted to check for undersized fish. As all we had were some mackerel I was not bothered. The end of the Christchurch waters is some blue buoys up near Mudiford but how the hell you are supposed to know that beats me. I think the problem is that they get Sea Trout and Salmon up the river and from what he said they are VERY sensitive about anyone catching these fish without a permit. Trolling is a big no no but spinning from a moored boat is ok, again a permit is required. I have tried to find out information from the web site of Christchurch Angling Club but even that is not very clear unless I am being thick (no comments please) He also claimed that a couple of fishermen in a boat advised us to stop trolling but all three of us did not hear a thing and as I came the whole way in on tick over and the engine is a 4 stroke it is very quite so we would have heard I am sure! I look forward to hearing the comments from any Xchurch club members and would like to ask how anyone is supposed to know if there are no signs or if there are some signs where are they? I have to say that the guy was very nice about it and I think because we did not argue and admitted to our error that all went well but I could see that some people may have got a bit more aggressive. Coddy

Took Sammy out from Xchurch just after low tide as the b***dy brakes had jammed on due to lack of use Shot round to see if we could get any makereral and managed about 4 or 5. My son Jamie, caught the smallest Pollock I have ever seen on feathers. We then went off to Xchurch ledge and found Wrasse city. Bill had a nice Ballan of about 2.5lbs+ and I managed smaller models, I then managed to get a Garfish. About 2.30 we decided to go inshore as it started to get lumpy as the wind strength increased. Try trolling over the bar but nothing taking so we called it a day and slowly went back up the channel as jamie trolled his J13 plug. He even managed to get a small Bass half way. We arrived at the slip to be greated by the Water Bayliff who explained that we had been photographed trolling in the river and did we belong to the local fishing club and if not did we have a day ticket! After explaining that we knew nothing about the rules of fishing in the river and that we were very sorry he said ok just don't do it again! You can spin if moored but NO trolling! Did not want to ask where all the signs and information about what you can and can not do as we did not want to upset anyone. So those who go Mullet fishing and do not belong to the Christchurch club or have a day ticket be warned you will have your photo taken! Nice day to be out however but dead tired now as jet lag catching up which did not help with all that fresh air. Coddy

Well done that man I can see you will have to advise us mere mortals on how you do it at a club meeting sometime. Good luck but I am sure you will do well Coddy

Welcome to the fun house. This might get confusing if nothing else for me Coddy aka Dave