Adam F

I have 1 space left for the trip this year. I need to fill this ASAP, so if you fancy it let me know. Cheers Adam

Looks like a weather window is opening on Saturday... NW winds, F2 all day. Im going to take BW out...anyone else fancy it? either from Xchurch over to the island - or Poole out for Blondes? Fingers crossed the weather holds. Adam

I have a 6000 syncro - must admit though I have never used the syncro drag, I use the reel off the beach. Good feature though....

I have decided to fit a single wiper to BW. I know that it will shorten the life of the perspex, but I can live with that for having a clear window. I am planning to use auto parts - am I correct in doing this? I can source the motor and arm from a Corsa for about

Hi Peter, All you need to know is here: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=1459 and here (admin edit) http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=1360 (admin edit) This a topic that has been covered in great detail in the past, but if you have any questions, let me know. Cheers Adam

WoW!!!! That is a huge fish!! well done to peter. What is the british record for blondes? I was reading yesterday that this is one of the best months for a big blonde....now all we need is a window in the weather. AF

OK - Thanks for the info - must admit, I thought the advice woas gunna be to leave them alone on a small boat!! Ill get hunting around the web then! From what I have seen, the automatic ones cant be adjusted when under way, they just balance the weight out automatically so not to sure how good they would be - these are the cheapest option I think. Hyrdaulic seem the best but are expensive, so electric seem a good bet. AF

I dont know much about these, hence my reason for posting - I just wanted a bit of info. I was considering some for BW, as she is very sensitive to weight distribution and lists to one side with 3 on board unless the crew are strategically positioned. Would trim tabs cure this? Are they suitable for a boat of my size? What to choose - Auto, Manual, electric or hydraulic? Are they easy to fit? Thanks in advance for your info. Af

Same here - I dont think it is the fault of anything - just brakes and water dont mix very well!! I have now adjsuted my brakes so that they have a minimal effect - just enough to slow the trailer, and hold it on an incline without the car attached, but enough to ensure that they dont bind. Every morning I use the boat, they stick for the first 3/4 times then they free themselves. I can live with that. Try adjusting the brakes about 1/10 of a turn each time - it is surpirsing how much effecxt this has. AF

I went out with BW, with Rich and Gordon Moore as crew. We started down Blood Alley way, but after an hour nothing, so we shot round to Rockley, which has always been a good bet for me in the past. Both Gordon and I managed one here, both about 1lb 13oz, so not massive, but an ellusive flounder nonetheless! We tried up at Wareham, with Rich finally catching one, down off Baiter, off the Ferry Terminal and fianlly in Holes Bay. A very hard day fish wise, but was great to get out again, great company and a good laugh. The only bad thing about the day was that I left my jumper and fleece in the Mariner Club....is anyone going down this week? If so it was a green Bourneouth Fishing Lodge sweatshirt and a green 'Chub' Fleece. Thanks AF

Yep, Martin is right. My 5hp Aux has a pin with a t piece on the end - you set the engine to roughly 90degs and then place in the bar - voila' no need for a wedge! AF

I need a new set of Mariner decals for my 5hp aux engine.... I cant find anywhere on the web that sells them, any idea what they cost etc.... I will go to Tony at Select if not, but Id rather order them online of I could. Anyone help?

This wouldnt be the famous Hoggy of Sea fishing reel fame would it!!????

Why not work with Dave Mayne? He the fisheries officer for our region/???.....

Gordon see my last post - but if you wanted to come aboard BW, Im sure I could squeeze 3 on.....

Gordon, if you go out Sunday many of the club boats will be out fishing the castaways flounder comp, we would be only too happy to guide you - I am even happy for you to follow me down and shadow me for the day. Adam

Hi Duncan, Glad to hear from you again!! Good news about the boat, cant wait to see it! I would have to question the need for a wedge - I havent ever seen one used for an Aux bracket?? I think you went for the Samuari didnt you? If so I woudl guess that the transom angle is very similar to the rest of the 'similar' bread, and therefore as a Warrior. Mine had no wedge, and yes, whilst it sits at a slight angle, when the engine is tilts down on the bracket it is hardly noticable and drives the boat fine. I would call Seahog just to play safe, but Im 99% confident you wont need one, just bolt on in and away you go - one tip though, I have a small piece of varnished marine ply that has been used inside the transom as a backing plate to take the pressure from the bolts - worth thinking about. AF

Was very tempted - but had to much to do at work...

....and those were just my searches!!! Yep, I agree Charlie, sat in the office looking at clear skyes and no wind!!! Wishing BW was out there! Im planning a few more Weymouth trips this year. Bring on the spring!

FOX: Highly rated in the coarse sector - grown massively over the past 10 years, started making bedchairs for carp fishing and now do almost everything you need for fishing. The sea tackle is getting good press at the moment, esp. the lower end of the market, which traditionaly has always been easier to target for a newcomer. The top end of the market is very slow moving with tried and tested items staying put....TLD, TDX, Penn International, Anteres etc all being well established names. Worth looking at though, and keep an eye on it. Bournemouth Fishing Lodge does a good line of Fox gear and he has a few of the sea rods in. AF

Paul - many trailers can be adjusted - Les gets his 165 in a normal garage, the boat just sits a bit lower on the bunks. I think a strikeliner would be a good move for your budget.

Hi Sinbad, Powersticks are cracking rods - they have a glass tip I think which gives them good bite detection. I havent used one though. I am a full convert to the Abu Conolons. The 12lber is my fav. rod. It is happy with small sole and bream in shallow water with just a few onces of lead, but equally I have taken eels over 20lb on it as it has a decent backbone - it is 7' 8" I think, Poingdestres in Soton do them for about 65 quid I think. AF

No not yet - Charlie is refering to 'Sam' in last months issue. Should be any day now...

Sometimes!!!.....oh to be back at school!...those were the days!!

No - But 'Cant' has an 'A' in it, not cnt and spelling has a 'G'on the end!......