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I agree with you mike about the killing of fish that are not wanted for the table just to weigh them ashore. This is what is required for a national record claim, I know people who would rather put a record fish back. My Mate Spike Spears caught a british record smoothy, on Bessie Vee while filming John Wilsons Go Fishing. It was well over the record size [28lb +] but went back in after a few pictures. I bet Spike enjoyed the fight though. and the Tope record has been beaten several times. Well done those anglers I say. Our Club does not require any fish to be killed, we will accept weights taken onboard and reported to me prior to or at the next monthly meeting. The Club and its fish recorders log book is run on trust. The one thing we ask is that if a fish is being recorded it is weighed and not estimated, if the fish is to be returned please handle them gently and return ASAP to minimise stress to the fish Charlie

Thanks Paul Martins advice works when I have finished reading all the posts. But when there are loads and I have only read a few it is better when the ones read are easily recognisable Any good tips? Keep them simple, Ta Charlie

For the blonde rays on the deep banks off weymouth we used to make nose grip weights like those used on the beach but made in a 1.5lb Bopedo mould. They stick to the bottom like s**t to a blanket, but you have to use fairly hefty gear to get them up out of the ground. Then again you need hefty gear fishing for big blondes on those banks anyway, and you must fish on the bottom. Charlie

Hi All I have checked the NFSA site and extracted the following S 2 Equipment. An angler is permitted to have up to three rods set up with reels, lines and traces attached but can only have one line in the water at one time. Reels must be operated by hand (Subject to Rule G 5.1, Electric Reels); ratchet handle reels and reels designed to be cranked by both hands at the same time are prohibited. S 3 Terminal Tackle. Spare baited traces are allowed and no more than three hooks may be attached to any trace. A treble hook counts as one hook but no more than one treble hook and two single hooks may be used in a rig, with the exception of plug type spinning lures which are permissible when used alone. S 4 Baits. All baits, feathers and / or lures may be used, unless notified otherwise by the Organisers. NOTE We seem only to be following these as guidelines. It was decided through committee and AGM to allow the use of two rods in competitions as long as no more than 2 hooks were being used. A pennel to count as one hook as per the rule for trebles above. But I believe that the number of hooks [Max 3 per trace] should be in place at all times. but appreciate that most feather rigs are in 4's. Perhaps we need to discuss this at the next Meeting Martin? As we all use more than 1 rod quite a lot of the time when at anchor. are we happy with no limit on rods but a limit on hooks? [when not fishing competitions.] Is there a point on limiting one without the other? All thoughts on the above will be appreciated I have opened the can of worms, so get in there MnM. Go for it Charlie

Bob Thanks for the clarification about the juniors and prizes. Charlie

I will have to check later Bob Charlie

Hi all thanks for that I will now add to the book as the new Club Record. On the other point of hook numbers Our competitions are run on the rule of a maximum of 2 hooks over one or two rods. However we follow the rules of the NFSA when not in competitions, which I believe state that no more than 3 hooks should be in use. Therefore if you are using 4 feathers, no fish caught on that rig can be counted. you can of course use a set of three feathers, or even a set cut in half for comps. I prefer to use the set of 4 but cut the hook off of the top one with pliers, [it leaves the feather as an attractor] I will check the NFSA rules at home later, and post again if this is incorrect. Charlie

Bob I believe the rule is that there must be 2 onboard during the competitions,[ For Safety] the second person does not have to be a Member or even fish. In the case of the 48 hr comp, only Members fish will count. So ensure all entered are paid up Members. Mini species do not count for any of the Club competitions Please confirm that juniors are entered for the main prizes even though they pay a reduced fee. I can not confirm the boys entry until I check the weather forcast this evening. Thanks for all the Competition Committee's hard work, it looks as if you have got everything under control and have a very good entry list. well done. Tight lines everyone Charlie

Hi All I caught a lovely bright Red Gurnard on Sunday that I am sure is a Red. my PC will not open the Aquarium Project on the website so I have looked it up in my books. It looks like the one pictured as a Red and the description fits: A Deep Red fish with a paler underside and a snout tipped with 3 or 4 spines. British record 2lb 13oz. The Tub in the book has a blunter snout and is browner with blue fins Description: Red to reddish brown recognised by bright red pectoral Fins marked blue and Green and a smooth lateral line. British record 11lb 7oz The Club record is vacant for this species so I would like to be sure it is a red before I add it to the list, especially as it was me that caught it. There is no NFSA size listed on thier Spreadsheet for our area so I have emailed them to ask if there is one. I have added a photo and would welcome you comments Sane one please MnM. Thanks Guys Charlie

Thanks Martin Nice tip On the other PC and my work one it seemed to do that in auto. but not on this one. when I go back to view new posts next time it only lists new ones, but as you read down a long list especially between phone calls at lunchtime it is easy to keep rereading ones I have allready opened. Charlie

It must be just us older married guys that are working like slaves to get enough browny points for a couple of trips during the 48 hr comp then. sounds like a good trip even if a bit chilly good luck tomorrow, catch all your specimens before the weekend. Charlie

Can anyone [webmaster] advise I have just changed my PC the new one was not opening the website links, but since I have run the Java download it seems OK now. On the Forum however it does not seem to be recognising which posts have been read. I am using "view new posts" as usual, but as I return from reading and replying to the posts I can not tell which ones have not yet been read. In simple terms please. I am a Marine Engineer not an IT consultant. Cheers Charlie

How about Mad Mike? Lol

Damn missed it. ws it any good? Charlie

Hi Benny very good tackle advice from Mike above. Bait for bream is varied but ragworm tipped with squid strip and just squid heads are very good. Fresh macerel strips 1/2" by 1" is also worth a try. Tight lines Charlie

I have to check my office PC is ok from time to time Martin. Yes Benny I do work there and I know Steve but not that well. please feel free to pop in Charlie

Welcome to the PBSBAC Benny When you get amongst the fish give me a call, email or post on the forum [ or even see me at the Yacht Club] and I will add them to the Fish recorders Log Book. We have no size limits to what is added to the book so please feel free to update me on what you are catching on White Magic. Tight lines Charlie

Hi Benny If you have time to chat look me up in the Haven office at Parkstone YC before you go out fishing and we can discuss some marks. or give me a call in my office at the Club. Charlie C

Humphrey has told me that he is hoping to fish on Sat on Ow Much and will enter the comp probably with Neil Bryan. The more the merrier Charlie

Yes thats the one 79515 I could not remember the number, great hook in 6/0 or 8/0 good for tope. Just dont bully the fish. Charlie

Bob have you missed out Dave M's Daughter? Nice to see the numbers growing, at least it may keep the boys on their toes. Charlie

Fine wire hooks are great for bait presentation. But a good fish from deep water and a large tide can easily straighten them during the time it takes to get the fish to the boat. I have never found Bait presentation for the bigger fish to be a problem using the thicker gauge uptide style hooks. I used mustads for years but recently have converted to the sharper Viravas. Charlie

Sounds like you had a good day Paul. I will add your bass to the book. We heard you on the VHF once but you did not hear our reply. Mark has my sympathy as I also lost a bass of about 4lb on the surface next to the boat, while the net was coming out of the cabin. It was a great day to be out Charlie

All those bent hooks sounds like the hooks are to weak or the Clutch is to tight. I use Viravas Big Mouth Extra's in 6/0 They are from Veals Mail order, They are both sharp and tough and the small barb makes them easier to get into the fish. At least you were among the bigger fish, so thats a good sign, screeming reels sounds like tope or big smoothounds to me. Better luck next time Charlie

Welcome back Helen Nice to have the webmistress back afloat and showing paul how it's done again. Your Ray is in the book Charlie