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Well done James. Glad that the BFM got the info I have tried emails to check without response. As to the Sea Angler I have become very dissilusioned with them, I can not work out how they judge their fish of the month, especially the juniors over the years the boys have had several very good fish, all have been sent in to eagerly await the next issue. If they get in at all, they then get beaten by smaller specimens caught on charter boats or fish so big they could not have been landed by tiny kids without help. Its their Mag I suppose they decide what gets in. Out of interest which Pompey Club are featured? Charlie

Any Young lady who wants the job of holding up something big for the camera apply here.................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Charlie

Its the Clubs Flatfish and Ray competition Two trophies to be fished for, but both will be judged against the NFSA specimen weight. Normal Club rules apply. No entry fee Just a reminder that for safety reasons you must have two persons onboard the boat, but only one has to be a Member so non angling spouses/partners would be OK. or fishing buddies but they can not enter the comp. Lets pray for decent weather and lots of fish . Hope to see lots of you out there, The boys and I will be weather permitting Charlie

Have not got this months Mags yet How did James get on? Charlie

I think you will find that putting gear in the Car does not make any differance its the gross weight of the whole rig that effects braking. so loading the heavy bits from the boat to the car does not help to keep you legal/insured. Charlie

I usually net all my fish even the big congers and Tope but on this occasion and for the first time in about 2 years I thought a carefully lip gaffing was in order. Daniel brought it to the boat with great effort and skill but getting it far enough forward to get the net behind it would have been very hard for him. The fish went back fine with a clean hole in its lower lip [ my gaff is stainless so there is no rust to worry about] I am sure its OK. The point is I suppose if we want to get pictures in papers we need to make them look as if the fish are not suffering. I think the pictures may get in to the Angling mags, these mags are aimed at like minded individuals who will read that the fish was returned alive and will not write in to complain. Perhaps the Anti's will find another target and not us, lets hope so Charlie

I am sur the cubans will like your gear mike

Hi Duncan I come from WSM myself so its nice to know how the place fishes now. for years its been much better than it was when I spent a lot of hours [ too many I expect] fishing Knightstone the old pier and Brean Down or Sandbay as a boy/youth. Adam /Martin there was a report in one of the latest Mags of a Burnham Boat Club trip to weymouth, so I am sure they may be interested in your Idea. Jim Whippy may be able to give you the contact details. I would love to Crew for someone on at least the away leg, nice to fish the muddy waters again for a change. Actually Duncan, my brother lives in WSM, after a recent visit and a fish on my boat he seems keen again. he has run two boats out of weston, so if you are short of crew he might enjoy a trip. and should still remember a few marks. Tight lines Charlie

Nice to have you back Colin Hope you had a good holiday Charlie

Hi Duncan U are right its a digipic so I could hve touched it up to remove the gaff, but where would the touching up end???? To be honest after yesterdays vote in the commons we should be keeping an eye over our shoulders for the anti blood sport people. It did not cross my mind when I took the photo's, i wanted to take them quickly and put the fish back. And I thought that was the best way for Dan to hold the fish. He is a game lad and would have tried to hold it for a photo but I am sure his Mum would not have been keen, and she had the camera. At least he got a mention in yesterdays Paper, its a shame they took out the Clubs name from the report. Have a look under members fish photo's for Sam and Daniel I think you will find it there. Charlie

I had heard a simular story. and I must say looking at the photo's in the adverts for warrior and elite, they look very simular. Charlie

I have just been down to see Andy at his shop , Poole Sea Angling Centre 01202 676597. He is willing to try and match the Combo deals in the magazines, if he has the rods /reels in stock. If not, if he can supply/quote for a suitable equivilent he will. I have told him you may go and see him on Sunday Sam while I am at work. Its nice to support the locals if we can Charlie

The Tacho feed is electrical from the control box The rubber tube is a water pressure feed that I believe can drive a speedo Charlie

Following the excitement of last weeks Conger Trip Daniel was keen to get his picture in the local Paper. I contacted Chris Clark and emailed him photo's I have had a message from Chris saying that the report may get in but the photo will not because the fish was being held on the gaff. The animal rights people would be up in arms. The fish had been gaffed carefully in the lower jaw to get it onboard and to take photo's, after weighing it went back and swam off without hesitation. Its a shame about the photo and the Paper. If I had smacked the fish on the head Daniel could have posed with it. He did not like the one with the fish in the net on the scales as you could not see the fish well enough. I had no intention of killing it for a photo and surprisingly Dan did not fancy trying to lift 55lb of stroppy and slimy eel either. Just thought I would pass this info on because I am sure some of the Magazines share this worry about the animal rights people. Charlie

Hook size F*****g big. Not sure about Pennel you would need about a dozen hooks they were 7'long. and as Sam said while we were watching the TV " You would need to leave the bite for a while to get a cod to swallow that" about two weeks should do it son In fact as they weigh so much and swim at 20 knots, leave the cod and just enjoy catching the bait. Charlie

I think GW and crew will be up for this one. we usually try to get out between christmas and the new year It would be good to support Andy who has supported the Club well on our Open Comp. Charlie

wuold not need many of them for the bait box they were up to 140lb in weight Charlie

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Hi Mike When I am tope fishing I use a Mono trace of 60 or 80lb of about 4' with a swivel at each end and a short length of single strand stainless wire to the hook. I usually use Viravas Big Mouth extra hooks as they are sharp and strong. These traces seem to work well with tope or conger and I am sure even a cuda in Cuba would have trouble biting through them, as the single strand goes between their teeth like dental floss. However do not try and floss your fish Mike thats a bit made even for U Tight lines Charlie

A man asked his wife what she'd like for her birthday. "I'd really love to be ten again" she replied wistfully. On the morning of her birthday, he arose early, got up, made her a nice big bowl of Frosties and then took her off to their local theme park. What a day! He put her on every ride in the park: the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming Monster Roller Coaster everything there was. Five hours later she staggered out of the theme park. Her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down. Right away, they journeyed to a McDonald's where her loving husband ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries and a refreshing chocolate shake. Then it was off to the cinema to see the latest blockbuster, complete with a hot-dog, popcorn, a big fizzy drink, and huge bag of M&M's, her favourite sweets. What a time she had! Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed exhausted. He leaned over his precious wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, "Well, Darling, what was it like being ten again?" Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. "You f______g idiot", she replied. "I meant my dress size...................." The moral of the story: Even when a man is listening, he's still going to get it wrong.

Best of Luck with the new engine Adam Once she has been run in [ which should not be to much of a chore] I expect BW will be a real flyer. When I changed the engine on my dory to a new 60hp I was amazed at the differance in performance and lower fuel consumption. Hope you have many years trouble free Charlie

Hi all sorry I was having a dull moment I had updated my spreadsheet on the other PC and not the back page of the recording log. I now have excell on this PC so all will be updated together in the future Paul I have PM you changes required to the record list on the website. adam sorry I missed your red mullet, Dan said he will get a bigger one next time. Charlie

Malroy be carefull if you are running the bigger prop as you may be straining the engine at all speeds. The easy way to check if you have a rev counter is to: check the RPM at full speed with the boat loaded as it is on a trip. It should get to plus or minus 200RPM of the stated Max revs for your engine about 1" pitch is about 200rpm. Before I worked as an outboard engineer it cost me a new crankshaft and bearings for my Yamaha 60 because my prop was to big for several seasons. Hope that helps Charlie

Adam, very sorry to hear about BW engine Dont panic mate If I were you with 1 day to the Southampton boat show I would go and check the prices. new engines are heavily discounted at the show, and come with all the bits required so are an easy job to fit. If you got an update of your present engine it may be even easier to fit as the old control box and cables would do the job, and the new ones could be added later. also all the holes in BW would be in the right place. Check out the specs and the prices, ask the dealers about any old stock units they may have. They would be new but dated as last year or older, and the price should reflect that. I would not go the repair route if it were me. but I would shop around on the net and visit the show. very best of luck, if you need advice or help to fit call Charlie

hi all thanks for the welcome by the way does any one now a good paice for bull huss thanks Dan