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Thanks Duncan, I wasnt sure how you did 'No 2'...I'll try it Didnt work?? All I got was:

Jas, Sorry mate - only just picked up your post, a bit late now as the boat isnt ready and I have made work plans for 2moro....I know where I'd rather be. Will you be down on your boat? Adam

Just got back to my PC... The forecast tomorrow is for 0% cloud cover, smooth seas, F1-2 and 18c!!!! As Gordon says, either plaice fishing on the Shambles or (preferably) offshore wrecking. Let me know....

Soounds right re. my set-up bob, havent got my mmsi in at the moment so havent checked, but it should work in theory. Question: Ofcom sent me a load of bumf on my lifetime licence, however I'm unsure what to do, is my MMSI linked to this? I've obviosuly sold BW now which is what the old licence was linked to and the the MMSI, or an I getting confused? So do I need a new licence, or just a new MMSI and to apply for my lifetime licence?? ...if all that makes sense??

Gord, Ive never seen a vhf handset holder that encompases the whole mic... Icom use a basic clip holder and Ive never had one fall out - the one that Silva supplied with yours seems crap and is very flimsey. I may have a spare Icom one somewhere, failing that why not give them a call and see if they'll supply one?

I see the theory Coddy, but the worst fishing last year was when the water was gin clear! I think that a little bit of algae bloom is good so slightly greenish but pretty clear is ok, muddy and stormy is not so good.

Jack, Mike http://www.stainless-steve.co.uk/

Well, we decided to go to Weymouth after all, being ever the optimists!! The sun was out, but a brisk NE and 3c air temp made it feel like codding weather, not spring plaice fishing! Out of the harbour conditions were not nice, so very quickly plan B sprung into action and we scarpered over to Ringstead out of the wind. Much like Duncan's foray, we had dropped on the kennels, so after and hour we upped sticks and headed round to the East a few miles. Much nicer here and bites from the off. Enticer opted to fish a little further offshore. On OotB We had a fantastic days fishing: Rays (Spotted and T/Back) to 12lb 12oz, conger to 20lb, 2 bass to 5lb, bream to 2lb, plaice, several bull huss to 8lb, smoothound, doggies, pout, and wrasse. Delightful fishing too - never needed more than 6oz all day and fished with light plaice rods. OotB performed well for her first proper outing and cruised smoothly through the nasty chop, and returned a miserly peformance on fuel, certianly no more than BW.

Tyvek?? We sell this - a modern hi-tek equivelent to underfelt on a roof - a kind of 'gore-tex' for your roof.... a good choice for the tape material...

We did it 4 years ago when I wrote the 1st article for BFM. It turned out to be a lovely sunny day, but blew a F8+!! We had about a dozen boats of all shapes and sizes and got some cracking shots between the 5/6 cameras on the boats - the photos are way out of date now, so would be good to do again.

The weather window has closed again! Now forecast is for 15 knots on Sat and 6' waves - not good. Like Martin, Ill be making a decision on Friday PM. Not too sure I can handle another weekend fishing the Swash Channel!

Of course I can. I phoned before I left and they had sold out, but a new delivery is coming in later this week and they will call me when it arrives. I'll let you know once I have it.

Well done Jas - nice boat and I'm sure you'll get to grips with her quickly. Best of luck. PS: What's her name?

Nice one Fred! http://www.solentplastics.co.uk/ - For future ref. I'm just on my way to Soton, so I'll pick one up! Cheers

Maybe, I have 2 offers already, so it depends if Gordon and/or Alun take there boat. If I have space I'll let you know.

Any ideas where I can get a 60l blue barrel from? My last one came from http://www.smithsofthedean.co.uk/New%20Barrels.htm but whilst the barrels are cheap the postage is over

Hmmm, the wind has dropped right out of it on Sat for the moment - the sun that we have enjoyed the last few days wont be out, but hopefully it wont be too bumpy. If it stays I'll be down there at 7am raring to go!

Sat would actually suit me better, but Im trying to work with the weather windows. If the weekend open up, Ill go then!

A small window is sitting over Thurs / Friday at the moment, I am itching to get out - either Plaice fishing the Shambles, or if weather is particually good then offshore wrecking from Weymouth. Let me know if you fancy it?

Wow!! So it does. I could even see the mrs at work, so I cut the link as not to disrupt her!

Thank you!... ...bang on then, i'd say - all we need is some half decent weather.

....so what are the tides for easter weekend then??

Bob, Give me a call, or better still pop over, I have about 20 years worth of course and fly gear and I'm sure we can sort you out with a few basics. Ebay for the rest!

1st Trail-away of the year! Planning a trip down to Weymouth over the easter w/e. Havent decided on dates yet, open to suggestions, or could wait until nearer the time to sus weather. Plan - similar to usual, meet Town Quay slip at 7am, back in for 5pm ish, and a swift beer at the Spyglass. Anyone fancy it?