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Nice one Mal Thanks for report. and the great pictures

Agree with that 100% Always enjoyed Tommo's company, sense of humour and sharp wit. He did not suffer fools but was a great guy. Rest in Piece my friend after many years of ill health. Charlie and Wendy

Just to finish this one off. After a bit of discussion at the AGM, I thought I would let you know what I decided to do. Last week I went to Castle Cameras , who were very helpful and had a lot of different Bino's to handle and try. I also had a couple of sets on loan, so that I could check that they were also a good size for Wendy. This made it clear that the original plan to go for a compact pair was probably the best idea. So having decided top go for 8 x 32, which one to buy With so much assistance from the staff at castle cameras, I decided I would support them back and buy from them. The pair that I chose are Vortex Diamond backs, these seem to have good specifications and a good clear site when tested again today against other brands. The other thing that helped me decide is the lifetime warranty that includes any accidental damage, and back up from a fairly local shop. They will spend plenty of time on boats in my grab bag, [After our holiday in September] so I expect that to be a sensible precaution. Thanks for all of your comments and advice Charlie

sent in PM Steve

Thanks Jim Bit busy at work and could not remember the recently changed google password, Need to ask Wendy later .Lol

As That works I suppose the answer is yes. Found it on youtube, copied link. went on this thread and pasted. Simples.😄

Hi Jim/Steve Can existing youtube videos be added easily? If so is that an admin job or can we do it?

Thanks Mal, Congratulations on being voted in as Chairman. I am sure you will do a great job. A very good AGM, followed off by a very interesting InSite into International match angling tactics. Having fished with Mike Fox recently I can certainly say that these guys put huge efforts into rigs, tactics and bait preparation/ use. Charlie

Well done and huge thanks Tony 13 years at the helm, after I believe 12 as the Club Secretary, so 25 continuous years on our Committee. I hope that you and Lorraine now get more time to enjoy your retirement and make good use of the camper. If you ever fancy coming fishing with me on Alfresco, please give me a call. Cheers Charlie and Wendy

Thanks Steve, Nice fish Jerry😄

Just watched this podcast Goes a bit deep and is Vortex biased, but if you are interested it explains what changes over their ranges

Happy Birthday Tony I hope that you are doing something nice and enjoying retirement.🍷🍷

Thanks Terry At the moment I have just been trying to get Mel at the Bon Jour

Been trying to contact the accommodation on the Island for a coupe of weeks. So far no response Hopefully they are just away on holiday. Has anyone else tried?

A bit closer to home. 20lb 4oz

Thanks for reminder Martin.

Thanks Jim

Would like thesaw bench Jim Would it be ok to get it at the AGM?

Thanks again Mal

That is the quandary Mal A lot like your original recommendation are 8 x32 or same brand are larger/heavier at 10x 42 is it better to reduce magnification or field of view? certainly do not have the budget to go for some that bird watchers use. Avalon seem to be a good respected brand at reasonable cost.

All sound like good upgrades Mal Just need to add teamaker

A long read, but well worth it. Interesting that charter fishing in Dorset gets mentioned, and the side effects that have lead to improved catches for RSA's after some restrictions on commercial activities were introduced. Let's all hope that that trend continues and accelerates.

Thanks Graham all great information. Image Stabilisation sounds a great idea, as it seems to work so well with cameras. I was going to go for high magnification but after reading some of the information available online, I will limit that.

Thanks Jerry appreciated thanks