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Maybe Al, I'll PM you.

Neal, You have a PM. I'm up for it. Adam

Nightmare! Sorry to hear that. Lets hope Sam gets this sorted for you. All the best Adam

Hi, Ive never done it - as I tow (car fuel is cheaper per mile and is free!) However - I'd say you would be looking at 2 hours depending on where you were in the harbour and how fast you can run... I do the Sky (wreck) from Poole regulary and launch from baiter - it takes me about 1 hour, so I'd figure about another 30/40 mins depending on where you want to go - the bill is probably 40 mins. I'm sure Martin or Duncan could give you a better idea..

As others have said - personal choice....but its a hard one. A big fish has had a good life and done its fair share of re-population, however it is big for a reason (avoiding hooks!) Personally, I like to take enough food to feed me and I like to take 'pan' sized fish, so for example, 3-4lb bass. I try to put the biggies back for someone else - I have returned half a dozen double figure bass, as rich said I tried to put my 32lb cod back and I NEVER keep any rays from our shore line as IMO they are pretty thin on the ground. I also enforce this rule on my boat - I'd never let a Blonde ray be killed for food for example. Adam

Good to be back out!! Went over to the Needles with Gordon as crew - well out of practise and even with the late start, the longer tow from the new house, and having not fished for a few months meant I forgot kit etc. A slow day for us - I had a 4lb 4oz Spotted Ray, and a few doggies, Gordon wasnt any beter. Anyway - the engine ran well - pretty tight and a little noisy (I guess due to it being new?) but stil smooth and powerful. Good luck to those who get out tomorrow. Ada,

Hi Dean, I would have been up for it, but OotB came back today so I'm dead keen to get her back in the water! Where are you thinking of heading - I may buddy along?

Finally got OotB back today! PMS very kindly delivered out to Shaftesbury for me, which was a nice touch. Even better, they washed her down, and I got a free prop bag and new PMS key rings - a small touch, but appreciated after the long wait. Anyway - a big thanks to PMS and to Honda - worth the wait in the end and saved for a fortune. Adam

Looks top notch - I bet you saved a packet. Just goes to show what can be achieved! Mine comes back tommorow, maybe we can do my windows next week? A

I replaced two Shimano Charter Specials with 7000 NLD's this year as the Shimano units were turd. After 1 season with careful use they sounded like cement mixers - even replaced the bearings. Even when new the shimano's are rough running compared to the Abu's. My 7000's are only 6 months old, but bearing up well and I'm pretty impressed. Shimano's do have a place - but for me, only heavy duty conger / cod fishing when finese isnt that critical. IMHO Adam

Another Update: Well it's been 14 weeks since I first dropped the boat back to PMS with the engine trouble and I'm still waiting to get the boat back. PMS tell me that Honda havent covered them that well with the claim, so it isnt taking priority. My engine is still in pieces at PMS and my boat has been sat here at home for 4 weeks minus an engine. Phoned PMS this morning and still no news - the engineer looking after the job is off on Friday for a week so little chance of getting it back in the near future. Adam

Ohh!!! He kept that quiet! Nice boat - another Alderney candidate?

Sorry for the delay guys, been offline all week. 14th it is - I know its not ideal, but with the weather this time of year the next best fit date wins. If we get blown out on the 14th - this gives us a back-up. ATB Adam

The Flatfish / Ray comp has been re-scheduled for the 14th Oct - this is the next weekend where the tides will be small enough to target the offshore marks (weather dependant!) Same format as before - please post up here to give us an idea if you are fishing and remember you must book in with either Paul Dore, Mike Fox or myself prior to fishing the comp. Adam

Its a Couch's Bream. The Giltheads do have the gold bar, but they are more like a black bream - a rare catch dave. Well done!

The odd one will turn up, but I wouldnt waste my time specifically. During the winter or on very overcast days they seem to appear more, but they need it dark to feed really. My best bet for getting on during the day is on a 100' plus wreck.

I still think that you'd be OK with a leg Mike. A shaft would limit you, but at least you can trim a leg right out? A small price to pay IMO for a more offshore capable boat. Are you going to the Southampton boatshow?

Crazy. Fair enough - enforce a rule, but dont single out individuals.

Dan, A 16/0 circle isnt that big - they come up alot smaller than J hooks. Adam

Many thanks to all who turned up to support the Burnham comp today. We had 10 boats fishing - 3 from Burnham, 7 from PBSBAC. Enticer, Nipper, AWOL, Fat Chance, Sammy, Imagine, Makita, Heron, Highlander, and Lady Jane. The weather was superb, light northerly winds and glorious sunshine. The fishing however was a little slow. Boats made mixed choices, but most went west, either offshore to the banks or tucked inshore out of the tide. A real treat (esp. for the Burnham lads) was the presence of Trigger Fish on many marks, these show in localised spots most years, but this year they seem everywhere!! We had about a dozen reported today. Back at the scales only a few fish were reported but all seemed to have had a good day. Results: 1st - N. Flay (Burnham) Dogfish 2lb 1oz 68.75%

Mike, If you want me to dive it, drop me a line. dam

HA!!! So did I Charlie - are you fishing Sunday? If so Ill bring it along. If not, PM me your address and Ill post it.

Thats fine Andy. See you Sunday.

Members only Andy - PBSBAC or Burnham. Why do you ask?

Sorry guys, been a bit hectic... Rules and flyers here: