Adam F

Well done Craig. Was lovely out wasnt it!! As Tom said - fuel at Parkstone Bay Marina.... also 24 hour fuel at Salterns (the nigth security guard will serve it if early or late) but it is dear at Salterns, circa 95-98p per ltr.

Brilliant!!! Top work Sam, and well done Billy for coaching him there....

SW, S or SE are obviously the winds that chop up more than the land based ones. 13-15 knots would likely be a F4 - so in a 16' boat with a southerly wind, it would be bordlerline depending on experiance and the actual size of the boat (16' boats vary hugely!) If you stay close to the shoreline (up to 1 mile out) you can fish Christchurch in pretty strong winds as the land affords protection. Ive fished off the beach huts in a NW 6-7 and it was fine.... it's a tough call though, and even a decent looking forcast on the web can be very different when you get out. Tides, air pressure and previous weather all effect conditions. As for the fog - dont panic - make sure youve got a compass, and take a bearing incase the GPS fails. Make sure you have a foghorn onboard incase you hear engines close by, and keep a damn good look-out.

Agree with Coddy - the rails look nice, but dont do anything. Definatly get the bow storage locker for the anchor warp - they dont leak anymore and are a boon for anchor storage.

Would be really nice of one of the 'yak' guys could write up a short piece on Yaks as a heading in the forum..... what they cost, what to buy / look for - other essential kit etc - tips and advice?

Welcome Woody - see you Thurs! Echo what Tom says - you'll find a wealth of info in the club, so just ask, and more than likey the boat you'll looking at will be owed in the club so you;ll get 1st hand advice. Adam

Oh good! In that case depends on whether you want a super smooth quiet engine or something a little more simple, longer servicing intervals and a bit more power for the hp in the Etec. My choice would be the Susi - but Ive been mightily impressed by the etecs.... personal choice. Great combo whatever you go for, you wont regret. Extras to opt for: Go for the pedestal seats, not the boxes - you get more deck space and you dont need the extra storage. Make sure it has the radar arch fitted - very handy for locating ariels etc. The sliding canopy and the rear rod rest / bar are nice extras but can be made sourced locally for alot less than warrior charge. A pair of 25l quicksilver fuel tanks are better than one big unit that Warrior supply. The big unit is a bugger to remove and then 2 small tanks are easy to take off and fuel without the boat. Good luck with it.

WOW!!! I had one a few years back from the same spot and BOY! did it fight.... Nice one!

If it's tidy then it's about the best package you will get IMO. The Susi 70 and the Etec 70hp are the two engines to look for on the 165. How many hrs on the engine?

I quite often used to speed up a little to get through these lights.... ....but seriously, dont see the problem? Yes we all know they are extra revenue and stat streams, but how can you complain about not being able to break the law? Chill out guys, it's just another speed camera.

Just checked my spinning rods and they are infact lighter than 3oz....15-40grms

Will be heading SW and leaving PBM at 7am to catch the tide. May head East before returning, depends on how well it fishes West. Catch me on CH6 if you are around.

Anyone want to buddy JV?

95% sure the Endeavour is the same as a 165.... whatever that is.

Dan, Go 2nd hand IMHO unless you really are have have help from a reasonably skilled engineer. The cost of the material, the planning in getting the angles and dimensions correct and the overall durability of the unit (unless as stated the whole lot is hot dipped) wont add up. Keep your eye out and save your pennies. If you do build one see if you can borrow one to copy whilst you build as opposed to making it up! Good luck Adam

Good bass tide then? Which is just as well, as our Bass comp is on the 22nd....

Dave, I use a pair of 3oz Shimano spinning rods - great fun for bream and bass when leads lighter than 3oz can be used. Most of the time a 12lb class rod is an over kill. Also check out the lighter Solid C rods. Adam

Have a look at the 6lb class AWA SHIMA Ugly rods they have in Wessex Angling. A true 6lb class rod and wont break the bank at 39.99 - unlike anything you traditionaly would buy made for UK waters.

No problem Gordon - I had that noted. It was the guys that usually fish, that didnt I was interested in.

Well, the results are in! Many thanks to the 26 anglers who entered the comp giving us a prize pool of

Jim, As far as I know we have loads of 165's (which dont help you) but only 175 (Claret N Blue - drop him a PM, are grab him at a meeting?) I dont know of any 150's or the other boats. If it were me, I'd advertise for the 165's only to start with - that way you know the design and will capture 95% of the Warrior market. Adam

It was mentioned tongue in cheek.... however sometimes conger get a rough time due to what is considered a low 100% specimen size @ 40lb. Still a 67lb conger is equal to a 16lb bass, 42lb cod or a 32lb turbot. Does make you think about PJ's comments about specimen sizes though? Dont at all want to take away from Tom's superb catch (really mean that - well dont Mr but I'd wager a 67lb conger is easier to catch than a 32lb turbot!!

I like Veals for 'branded' stuff - like Storm shads, Ammnesia line and Varivas hooks etc.... http://www.tacklebargains.co.uk/ Tackle bargins is worth a look for braid. http://www.tacklebargains.co.uk/ All my bits and bobs (zip sliders, swivels etc) come from Jims.org http://www.jims.org.uk/

The last post should be used - that way it remains fresh.... anyway bar one of two we nearly have a full set so, I'll chase the last few and gets results up asap. 1) Adam F - Bass - 9lb 12oz 2) Alun J - nothing weighed 3) Paul Jennings - nothing wieghed 4) Charlie Chapman 35lb Conger 5) Dan Chapman 30lb Conger 6) Colin Francis - Bream - 2lb 2oz 7) Bobi Francis - Garfish - 1lb 8) Terry Bartell - nothing weighed 9) Dean - nothing weighed 10) Martin - Bull Huss - 10lb 8oz 11) Paul F 12) Paul D - Conger Eel - 34lb 13) Dave Evans - Ling - 22lb 14) Peter Senior - Bream - 3lb 8oz 15) Duncan Mackie - Bass 5lb 16) Neal Sturt - Spotted Ray 4lb 17)Craig/Gas Bass 3lb 1oz 18) andy garrett - bass- 7llb8oz 19)Will Summerell Bream 2lb 20)Stuart Summerell Thornback Ray 14 lb 21)Helen D ( Webmistress )- Bream - 1lb 13oz 22) Allan Mac Bass 8lb 4oz 23)Rupe Morrall Bass 7lb 12oz 24)Carl Hurren Bream 3lb11oz 25)Aaron Murray Lsd 2lb5oz 26) Tom Bettle - Conger Eel - 67lb