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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

Thanks Greg That's a great offer, but I may have to miss tomorrows meeting as its the Yacht Club AGM. In case it finishes early could you please take them with you. Could you also let me know what model no yours are so I can have a look at specs online.

Thanks Mal I saw those online, but thought I would ask for input rather than just accept reviews. Thanks for your recommendation

Hi Guys We are going on a Holiday later this year, to a scenic part of the states and I was considering updating my Bino's to take with me. The pair I have on the boat are fine but they are a bit large and heavy. Does anyone [Maybe the bird watchers] have any recommendations, for compact and lighter ones at a reasonable price. Thanks Charlie

I hope that they are going to mark that before the summer season or it will be a place for a lot of boats to ground

Hi Guys Dave and I have been chatting about the annual trip to Alderney and need to see if others are thinking of going. With the price of fuel and everything else [no regular crew] I will probably accept a space on Reel Magic again Dates seem to be 12th to 15th May With a reserve date of 6th to 29th. Anyone else thinking of going? Or if a couple would like to come with me on Alfresco, please let us know. With things as they are , it probably would only be on if we got a very good weather window. Thanks Charlie

Happy Birthday Toby.

What a shame it looks a nice boat for cruising.

Not long on phone and tablet. Much longer on card updates for plotters

Thanks Jerry Not quite sure what makes my suggestion difficult. But if that is what the committee want, that's what we will do. Like Neil I would appreciate a bit more clarity, on the rules of these few comps

Thanks Jerry In my Diary Will the Specimen Comp in July be run along the lines of the old 48hr comp system? Ie fish any part of, or all of, a set 48hr period. which used to be 1700 Friday to 1700 Sunday. Best specimen to count, regardless of species. Charlie

Hi Some of the boats at work use soft bins to cover the skeg and prop These are used to protect other boats from the sharp edges of the props. The other bonus is the bucket gets weedy not the boat On my stern drive i was dissapointed with the trilux ladt year So i will go back to interspeed as used before. Micron is an antifoul for slow boats as it scrubs off.

Sorry Mal I cannot see that bit about only charging non Members. My thoughts would be to fish for best specimen rather than biggest fish. And maybe have to have some age ranges and allowance for the youngest to have assistance, while older ones do not.

Not sure we should be charging for the junior comp. We do not charge seniors and there are many comps open to them Juniors are the future.

Welcome Pete Joining the Club is a great move towards better fishing knowledge and safer boating.

Well done you lads up in the Solent Although I expect Steve was a bit outside.

If you look closely , you will see we were watching the rugby on Bens phone app.