Adam F

Ive had a few discussions...and I am thinking of the following.. 1x big blue vat, like the charter boys use. Buying a bigle pump and attaching to the side of the vat. Plumbing into my existing bilge, so that I can get the old water out, and just hanging the intake over the side. This way I can take on and off the livebait well as I need it. What do you think?

Probably best not to launch from Christchurch... James cant come now, so you are welcome to crew for me. I havent decided definatly yet, going to have a look at the weather first. Ill call you in the morning if your still up for it? Adam

ummm... 10/12mm?

I may pop out for a few hours 2moro (tues) from Xchurch if anyone fancies it? Out about 3pm, back about 9pm. I have crew, so youll need a boat! Adam

Before I buy new, does anyone have a small amount (5-10 mtrs) of quality braided rope? The kinda stuff yachties use for the halyards etc? I want it as mooring rope, also as a 'painter' from the bow when launching and retreaving...the braided stuff is nice and smooth and sits on a cleat nicely. Adam

I know this one pops up every summer!.... But anyone know a reliable source of eels at the moment? I really fancy trying over towards the IOW with live eels for the bass. Also, I dont have a libe bait well...what is my best method for transporting them, and then keeping them alive once one the boat? A temporary solution would be good as I am unlikely to use an expensive pump unit on a regulat basis. Or, is it really worth the hastle?

Once again Paul D has done a cracking job maintaining the front page - well done mate! The latest addition is the 48hr Match Report - Here Adam

We should have entered the Lymington Open! - may have cleaned up!

Correct, 71 for me. Charlie, - I have emailed you my results. Tough day. Really struggled for the mullet - they seem very cagey this year??? Out at sea was only a little better - the bonus fish really never showed, but we kept at it and managed to bag max points on the 'easy' species. Not a nice day though! - we are due a nice calm spell again! This was the worst sea Ive had BW in so far...at the end of the day we were facing into 10' breaking rollers coming over the Beer Pans, she just took them in her stride! - I just kept keep getting more impressed with her! I think I will struggle to get out next weekend, esp. Sat, and sun will probably be a family and friends day on the boat.

Sinbad, we were out Fri on Phaeton, on the ledge - which boat were you?

Will be very interesting to see how it performs!...bet you cant wait?!

Duncan very kindly offered Jimbo and Me a place on Phaeton, on Fri. it seemed a lull in the weather would be an ideal oppertunity to get out. After a slightly delayed start, we headed off in calm seas towards the West. Macky were sparce in Swanage Bay, dispersed by the storms. Pushing on round the Anvil, we decided to go to plan B, the residual swell not being too plesent. Over to Christchurch ledge. The bream also seemed to have been moved and only pout and doggies obliged. The only saving grace for me was an approx. 1.5lb Lobster!!!!! Taken on my bream gear, size 4 hook and 10lb trace! - Tasted heavenly! Jimbo lost a small eel, then the wind got up, the anchor was breifly stuck and gremilns in Phaetons electrical system pushed us back home. A very plesent day nonetheless! Cheers Duncan.

If he wants cheap (compared to Poole) Christchurch is a good bet, esp. further up the river, swinging moorings are cheap as chips. Dont know who to contact though, if someone can advise Ill email him.

Well thats 18 people confirmed - good turn out!! - Just hope the weather improves. See you all out their 2moro!

So why does the Sea Angler Orkney 520 get up to 24 knots and cruise at 17??? It only has a 30hp 4stk Mariner/..... Just playing devils advocate?????

Just to remind all club members - the 2nd PBSBAC club species hunt is on Sun. We need (I think?) at least 12 members to fish to make it elligible for the BFM Comp - where a Suzuki 70hp 4 stke and a Suzuki Grand Vitara are up for grabs! Whos fishing then?, The forcast is reasonable....2-4 SW all day!

Could this be the reason you go so slow??

I can take you at a squeeze, Bob F may need crew.... youll have to ring him though, he's been in France.

With various posts on this site and other forums recently, it would be interesting to see how many of the users are members or not. This is not designed to single anyone out, if you dont feel you want to answer then that is fine. Discusions can be entered into another thread. NB your vote is totally confidential and your id cannot be viewed by anyone so go on tick a box

Where's Loyal Royal???>....

Hmmm, makes very interesting reading. Some of the replies are massive and very in-depth. This is not the first time I have read this type of thread, and I now feel that the time and effort spent in typing replies to those who dont want to listen or have opposing feelings is a loosing battle. Many of the regular users to this forum know my feelings...you can moan all you like about fishing being a relaxing sport, free from polictics - I agree, but if we dont take action there will be not sport or fish to fish for. ANYTHING I can do to help our cause I will do,

Rich, Read the link in coddies post!..it explains it very well and in great detail. As james says, it is the prop grabbing air. Water has a certain resistance, and therfore the prop can 'grab' against it, when pockets of air, or small air bubbles build around the prop, the blades are effectivly spining in thin air READ THE LINK!!

Rich, it all depends on what type of finish you are looking for. If you want to relicate the orginal I'd suggest going to a tackle shop and having a specialist rod builder do it. The whipping is relativly easy provided you take your time - its the epoxy high build varnish that is tricky to achieve. Tackle shops do sell it in kits, about 12 quid I think, but its a lot of hastle for 1 ring, better to leave it to the pros. However if you arent to fussed, here's how to do it: 1.) Tape the ring into position using a little masking tape 2.) Buy a PROPER whipping thread for sea rods, dont use cotton! 3.) Tie it off using a hitch at the leg of the ring 4.) Begin whipping by rotating the rod not the whiiping spool 5.) No need to double whip, it can make it messy as the thread often wont lay parralel 6.) Finish with a couple of half tucks 7.) Coat the whipping with Dope to secure it 8.) Apply 2/3 coats of varnish over the top. 2.3 thin coats are always better than 1 thick one!! Their is a 'proper' way to secure a whipiing, but its far to complicated to type here. Its one of those thinsg that once youve seen it, its easy - like splicing for example! If you need a hand, I will do it for you - just pop it over! Re. the dayglo bit - leave it as it is...you will ruin the look of the rod if you try to spray it, better to leave it faded, it looks like its been used then!

Why is it a maybe??......the match is on regardless as it is part of the BFM comp.

So why do they supply a snatch cable with the trailer - the perfect size, length and shape to slip over the tow bar? My snatch wouldnt fit through the hole on the anchor point. So do I need to attched a seperate cable / chain??