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Hi Paul Index Marine are in Poole so I am not sure why P&P is high. I expect the switches are sealed, but if they are not I am sure Maplins would be a good starter for looking at the lamp. Charlie

Dan and I were thinking of trying to get a half day on wed to do an afternoon evening trip for the whiting/Cod. If anyone is interested let me know, Alun it may be easier for you to join us re the tides? subject to getting time off and weather. Charlie

Always glad to help the RNLI Charlie

While on Tools Dan is starting to think of collecting some, for his apprenticeship work. He intends to slowly build up some Blue Point ones, does anyone know of a good source? Cheers Charlie

Good idea Dave I am thinking of replacing my camera It is mainly used onboard and on holiday Not sure wether to go for: a compact like Gordons [Casio ex-Z8] which seems to take good pictures The upgrade of that type of camera with 10Mp [Casio S10] One of the smaller/cheaper digital SLR with a bit more zoom like the Fujifilm S1000FD. Thoughts and advice from those of you that know more than me on this subject woud be appreciated. Charlie

Martin I know what you mean you looked close to where the fish used to be, Had you been there all day? If weather would allow the needles sounds good or maybe a radicle try to the west and further out Charlie

Hi Alun and Thanks If this damn weather will allow us out, I think I will try the marks we used to get good cod on in the winter. Over recent years the numbers have been low so I have stopped fishing them. mainly because these marks never had much else apart from the odd eel. Other areas at least have some other action with Rays Eels and Whiting. Typical we get a few fish about and the weather is very poor. Charlie

As Peter said, it sounds like the circus were in town. Probably good that I did not attend. 500k per year not very well spent Charlie

Well done guys Nice to read your report Alun, what were the succesfull tactics/baits It sounds like there are some fish about if the weather allows us to get out after them Charlie

Hi these operations are fairly regular in the summer/winter and aimed at catching those entering into all sorts of ilegal activities afloat. But the real aim is to promote the image that Poole Harbour is not a soft target for crooks. Reading the comments it seemed that is not the message that came accross to some. {Senator has nothing to do with showing people how to use boats] Charlie

Hi Peter Very good to hear that you are able to go tonight I hope that you get a chance to get the RSA angle accross in your usual style. Charlie

Like others I have no problem with Bag Limits in principle. But the thought of introducing them as a local bylaw and to target RSA is a Joke. If these do not have an effect on commercial fisherman what is the point. I am sure the cod must be down to the fact that commercials have had quotas and a ban, while reading in angling press and forums about private and charter boats catching and landing loads. You can almost see their point. are the limits mentioned per angler per day, per boat per day or What? If the SSFC are really trying to use this as a method of stock control then it MUST take in both commercials and RSA, I had better stop now as I am getting wound up by this as I type, and am probably not the best person to attend this meeting. Charlie

If you have room onboard go for the bigger option More lift and drag in the water will make buoying up the anchor easier, if calculating remember to add the weight of chain and shackles. A bigger buoy is easier to see in fading light when positioning and bringing the rope in after the lift. so much so that if you go out in the dark often, opt for a white one if you can. My lifting buoy is big, but even that was underwater on sunday as we steamed the anchor out Charlie

Dan I like to use a durable leader as it is the part subject to abrasion and occasionaly rough skin of rays dogs tope etc The tuff stuff sounds good Charlie

Dan I agree with others that leaders on braid are a must. We have been using 40lb lNylon eader on the 30lb braid, but over recent trips it has been getting frayed and we have lost some fish when the pressure is on, so we have upped the strength to 60 or 70 lb the length used is enough to get a few turns on the spool then go up through the rings and back to the reel, mainly because I like the knot on the spool when the fish is alongside the boat for netting. Charlie

Well done Nice to hear that Members got on the prize list again, how did the others fare? Charlie

Hi Rob, Will, Sam Nice to have you onboard yesterday, well done Rob for a specimen eel and doubling your PB for the species. Its a shame the weather was not up to the website forecasts. We maneged to get the end of the flood tide on a wreck and it was wobbly but fishable. 9 eels landed and a few lost to various rough bits that seemed well away from the main wreckage. I was pleased that we did not try to stay out there for the ebb, as even inshore it was not too comfortable when the wind was against the tide. Inshore was very dissapointing, 3 small whiting I am sure if we had stayed for the easing tide it would have improved but considering the weather a run home at last light seemed a safer call. Good to have Sam onboard again, he even let me have a drive Big thanks to Will for the lovely cake and soup . I had better watch out or I will have to buy a bigger floatation suit. LOL Charlie

Well done on the Cod Martyn. We also suffered the varients on the forecast. The hoped for decrease in the wind seemed to be reversed, but that may just have been the wind over tide. Lets hope for a bit more quiet weather again soon Charlie

Hi Guys Rob looking forward to fishing with you on Sunday, I will call you tomorrow. Gordon I have a seat and mug ready for you tonight, and hope that you can make it, the tides are big so we will probably try for the rays again. Will if you are up for Sunday, we would love to have you [and your cake ] onboard again. can you PM me a contact number. Cheers Charlie

10/10 for trying Dan Its a shame that the better fish got away, but the odd one that do escape keeps us keen. and at least you know they are about I am sure the weather did not help matters. Better luck next trip Charlie

Hi all Is anyone going out at the weekend? Dan and I are hoping to still get out Friday evening [weather permitting] as he is not able to come at the weekend. Sam is home on weekend leave and has called to say he is very keen to get out. I am working Sat am and out Sat night. So it looks like a trip on Sunday may be possible. Allowing for a later start to clear my head I don't think we will be doing the flounder comp. but we may aim to go into the bay for a few hours[or longer] from about 9. If anyone is interested in joining us PM or post here. Charlie

When are you thinking of going? Charlie

I will let Gary Know Charlie

Hi Terry Happy Birthday mate I hope that you get the chance to do something special Have a good one Charlie

We are also keeping an eye on the weather and hoping for a trip. But Dan and I are working so its another evening trip for us. Charlie