Adam F

Splash Out and BW will be launching at 7.30 from Baiter with Rich and Gordon Moore headed for the Spoils... Are you going out? AF

All, I have moved the comp post that was here as it was begining to discuss comittee matters and meeting agenda topics. Please continue to add to the thread in the members only section. Thanks Adam

Good idea Martin....makes it nice and easy! Yes, Duncan all admin are club members. AF

Cheers Peter - Good website, although I dont seem to be able to browse products online...do I need a catalouge?

Will there be a Great White II then?? What is it going to be I wonder???....Lochin perhaps?

I echo all of the above comments. On a very rare occasion (ie the big cod where we had soooo much meat) do I share, but only to immediate family. Even in the last 3 years my outlook has changed. In the early days of MK1 Tara, the fish box would often be full with whatever we caught, nowadays the fish box gets used as a storage box more often than not, as it is rarely used. Cod when the come, a few whiting each year, biggish place, mackeral and bass are all I really take - but in small numbers and not often. I get much more satifaction from seeing a fish swimming away than I do seeing it sitting on my plate. Adam

Not too sure about wrecking, I think further out may be a tad lumpy for us smaller boats. We are going to launch from Poole at 7.30, and head out to the Spoils or maybe the banks off Anvil for some blondes and cod. I have found the flood to be a better tide, with the ebb not really producing the goods. See you down there! AF

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...