Adam F

Metcheck latest forecast: http://www.metcheck.com/48HourInshore.asp?...2&inshoreID=115 F3-4 from the SSW. With such a small tide provided it doesnt get any worse it may still be fishable. I would advise that any small open boats wishing to come though may want to crew on a bigger cabin boat - a F4 S will still be lumpy on the Shambles. Lets see what the Met Office give tomorrow at 5pm. Adam

The forecast is looking 50/50 at the moment, but the good news is that its getting better the near we get to Sunday. There is a massive low out in the Atlantic that is approaching, but it looks like it may hold off until Monday....fingers crossed. The current forecast is still too windy, WNW F4-5 - if this stays to the N and drops a few knots we may be OK. I think we will know more come Friday eve. Tides are small : http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/EasyT...dictionLength=7 Adam

I was keeping quiet, hoping the forecast would improve! At the moment it looks like 25 knots Southerly, which is a big no go. Fingers crossed this will shift. By Friday eve we should have a better idea. Adam

There is also a link to this on the main page - just read it from here. Fantastic book.

Dont forget chaps - its the clubs 1st Trail-Away to Weymouth this Sunday. Meeting at Town Quay Slipway for 7-7.30am off at 8am. Call Adam on 07957 829902 for further details if you need them or post here. Adam

Blue Warrior is on there - but under Mr Nichol who owned the boat before me - it even has the same callsign. I guess they will just change the details and add my MMSI.

Will do - Ill let you know on Sunday.

Charlie - Neil at Bournemouth Fishing Lodge has already offered us a set of Reuben Heaton's for cost. Let me know if we want them - we could do with a tri-pod at the same time. Adam

Dave, No I didnt think about the keel plate - I have never had a problem here, so I dont think its worth it - the keel band however is invaluable. Ill let you know how I get on. I have a 50mm section at 3000mm long which wil go from the stern to abotu 3/4 the way up, from here it narrows over about 600mm to 20mm width - here I intend to grind the profile. The 20mm section is 1600mm long which takes me up to the winch eye. I may not go this far however, I may stop just where the keel begins to rise. Ill probably do a write up and pictures for the site if I get time. Adam

I dont know if that was a joke Kam - or serious??.... The only way you would get them two to mix is to add an egg to make a mayonaise!!

Stainless Steve is the well known guy from Lymington who makes thigs from steel... Stainless Pete is a closely guarded secret! ... Ill let you know tonight Gordon.. Yes Peter is a club member.

Go for the Rapala ones - I also got mine from Ebay - about 25/30 squids, theyare the best known name for digital scales IMHO...

A cunning plan..... ' a plan so cunning, you could put a tail on it and call it a fox!!'......

Decided that enough was enough, and after 3 postings on the forum talking about it, I decided to have a go. Looking back to last year Mad Mike (anyone spoke to him?) suggested calling Ferrai's on the Woolsbridge for some Stainless Steel. I called them this morning and they couldnt have been more helpful. I bought 3 lengths of SS to do BW and Splash Out for

Sorry Kam, but you can buy them this weekend at the boat jumble for

I got it from my local shop - ill have a look over the weekend and get you a spool. I am responsible for organising the club trail-aways, and yes would consider a trip to Langstone.....not for the plaice though - from the reports I have heard over the past few years it seems as though the plaice fishing at Portsmouth area is as poor as Poole bay - I think most of us will stick to Weymouth! Would be interested in fish Utopia and such areas though??

I have room in my freezer now - was going to take some from Martin, but if wedger's frezzer is full, Ill take some from you. Paul, could you pick up mine as well and Ill get it from you? Adam

Steve, My apologies - I said I would get you some. I think it was called 'Pro Leader' but I can remeber and the label has rubbed off my spool. Would you like me to get you a spool and post it to you? Adam

WoW!!! What a difference!...She loks like a new boat, well done. I am free on Sat afternoon, just let me know what time and Ill be there. Adam

I had skate wings baked in butter and white wine last night...mmmmmm! It was the first time I have skinned and prepared a skate - I followed the process as detailed by Des Westwood in BFM a couple of months ago. What a treat they were - definatly recommend. Adam

I have a swinging pin on mine that does a good job of supporting the engine - even without this the hydraulic trim and tilt stops the engine dropping, BUT - Tony at Select Marine, STILL advised to chock the engine with a piece of softwood - takes the stress out the the mechanics when bumping along a road. Adam

I think the drag washers need drying / cleaning... where are they and how do I get to them?

I have service all of my lever drags this year, but have a bit of a problem with them...they all work ok, except when I need to use the drag on a running fish - it is very 'sticky' and slips in a jagged motion, not giving line smoothly to a running fish...what is this and how do I cure it? Adam

Just had a quick chat with Dick at Burnham - he has given us this link....it seems we are now famous (infamous??!!) http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/boat-fishing-competition.shtml

I have been after an uptider for a while now, but always struggle with the current offerings on the market as I find them too restricted, i.e they are fine for what the are designed for, but whilst they will double up for other types of fishing they are not ideal. I bought a Penn Giller Thriller about 2 months ago, not because I needed another rod, but because it was a good deal. North east Angling were doing buy one get one free offer, so it worked out at