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Nice one Martyn always good to read reports that fish are about sometimes those solo days work ouit and sometimes it just seems everything goes against you, but well done for getting three cod on in the first place. In that weather you did better than most to even wet a line. Charlie

Mike although it looks worse than usual its not that bad for two seasons. I would have been more worried about losing the anode. I did comparison tests at work a few years ago, selected the best to put on the workboats and the following year it was not good. Continued changes in the various brands seem to make it a bit of a lottery. A lot of the Yachts at PYC are now using erroding seajet or international micron extra where the faster boats tend to use International interspeed or Trilux. Seajet is cheaper than International so I think I will be trying their new hard type next year on Alfresco. How long are you out for? and how is the hulls moisture content after being afloat for so long? Charlie

Nice one Gordon You just can not resist those eels can you Charlie

Nice one Trevor It sounds like there are a few about and great start for otters winter. As martin says it will be good to get out and have a practise for the 23rd. Tight lines Charlie

Well done Danny and Crew What a great start to the winter to get out and catch fish on a lovely calm day. lets hope we get more calm days during the season, especially on days when I am not working Charlie

OMG I can not even imagine what would happen here if I did that here at PYC. I am sure that you will have something in your berth license that gives MDL permission to move your boat. But dredging is something that needs a lot of organisation and planning so there is plenty of time to inform berth holders. Nothing to do with me, but I would be annoyed if it was me. I hope you get out Pete Tight lines Charlie

I would love to have joined you out there this week, and am confident that you will get a good result. But with commitments prior to the weekend and a nasty cold I had better behave Tight lines guys I look forward to hearing how you get on Charlie

That seems to be the pattern at the moment We were hoping to get away this weekend, by ferry not Alfresco but that is also dependant on some better weather. It looks like we may have to revert to after work fishing trips again to use small weather windows. Charlie

Wellcome Martyn We hope to see you afloat in the future. A good one would be the comp on Nov 23rd as there is a meeting-prizegiving afterwards in the Marina to swap a few tales enjoy the Club Charlie

Some very impressive fish there guys No wonder the B-A-S-S chose this Club as its pilot for their Catch and Release trophy. Up to a couple of seasons ago a 13lb fish had held the Club record for 11 years, It just goes to show that the quality of available fish and the standard of the bass anglers, their tactics and dedication are all reaping rewards. Well done Charlie

Sounds like a great day You and the boys really hit the big fish Congratulations on the fishing and on returning so many big breeding fish, well worthy of another fish of the month. Charlie

OOps I forgot the VAT on the increase see the corrected fees above Charlie

One last reminder. As of tomorrow night Red Diesel used for propulsion of pleasure craft is subject to an increase in revenue of

Patrick Very good advice above. Nothing wrong with the anchor you are using as obviously it gets a good grip. It is best used with the Anka Yanka recovery syatem and always rigged to trip. This recovery method is a very good skill to learn as it is a lot easier to recover the anchor this way than hauling up the chain and anchor by hand. cutting anchor warps is a costly excercise. If all the advice is a bit baffling and you are afloat in Poole during the week bring the boat into PYC Yacht Haven and I will talk you through it all. If you can make it a lunchtime 12.30-13.30, I will jump onboard and demonstrate how its done. Cheers Charlie

Nice one Sam Gordon had better watch out, you will be after your seat back on the boat It will be nice to have you back onboard on the 23rd

Forecast is already worse than it was. Sunday now looking like the best and probably only day Hope it stays good enough to get out Charlie

Apart from the cold weather at the moment, it looks like we may get a weather window at the weekend. We may even get out in daylight again which will be nice. Probably try to pick the better day of the two if I can. Is anyone thinking of going out? and if so to where and targetting what? Keen to know if anyone has heard from their contacts of many whiting or cod about. Charlie

Hi Rob Nice to see the Club flag flying Charlie

Hi Fred I had been wondering how they were going to work it with the 60/40 split and the fact that account holders [Like Me] can actually use the pumps to get fuel when the pumps are not manned. HMRC have stated that it will be PYC's responsibility as a Registered Dealer in Controlled Oils [RDCO] to make sure we have the declarations and collect the extra revenue on the fuel sold. They will probably deactivate cards for account holders that have not submitted declarations by 1st November. Regards Charlie.

Hi Fred That is not how HMRC explained it to me. boat owners make a declaration to the supplier and will be charged accordingly. RDCO's who sell Red Diesel can still sell from existing tanks but have to charge one rate for Commercial vessels, heating, cooking etc and a higher rate for pleasure craft propulsion. As cpl have two pumps they may have decided to split it on the pumps, but are liesure boats going to have to put 60% from one Pump and 40% from the other? Charlie If your letter states that I am sorry to cause confusion, I can not read it on this PC

Barney If you look after The Grinch like Gordon does Enticer I am sure you will have a happy future together. Good advice to go out with someone on their 165 to learn the ropes, and pick up all sorts of other knowledge. Just make sure Gordon only strokes the boat Sounds like the warrior numbers are growing again, you will have enough for your own trail aways soon Gordon Tight lines Charlie

Nice one I bet you are looking forward to those cool calm autumn and winter trips I hope you have as much fun with her as we have had this year on Alfresco. Very tight lines Charlie

Would love to Alun but work calls Tight lines mate Charlie

Hi James I think that's why we all go afloat. In my case I enjoy playing with the boat as well as getting the better fish that boat fishing seems to bring. I usually post if I am going out and have space, let me know if you are available and we will see what we can do. Cheers Charlie