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Thanks for letting us know guys

Bad enough for us that only get out at weekends, must be terrible for you Dave not getting your three trips a week.

Sorry Tony What was I thinking.

Everyone must know that we should have gone for a higher bridge that ; 1. Does not open/close 2. Does not therefore fail open or closed, bringing traffic to a stop. 3 Does not cost a fortune in maintenance over its lifetime 4 Does not need a team of 32 people and a dedicated VHF channel just to get it opening and closing to schedule.

Thanks guys The crap forecast seems to be well established so good decision to make the call tonight, Thanks

Neil on Tarlach, Sunday 18th Alfresco' Charlie , Ian Alan and PJ, Sunday 18th if weather OK

Happy Birthday Terry Have a great day

Hi Ray I have to agree with Neil That sounds like a very small engine for such a large boat, and not even run in yet. My last one was 23 ft and had a 60HP inboard diesel on a shaft, we cruised at about 12 knots If you are Happy with your capability and the boats then please be sure that you have done your research. and the fuel is full on departure IE leave Torquay on the Flood tide to get a push across Lyme Bay, arrive at Portland at slack tide to avoid the famous overfalls at the Portland race area. Plan a couple of bolt holes in case the weather gets bad [West Bay, Portland, Weymouth], and if necessary turn back to Torquay before getting into difficulty. Sorry to be so negative, but the sea has to be given respect. The forcast is bad this weekend and I seriously doubt many of us will be going afloat. If you go be very careful Charllie

I thought that too from what I had heard about America, but when we went over to Florida last year it seemed not to be very tightly regulated. Apart from distinct season closures They still have much better control than we have though

Great to be out in such weather Rob You went to far west buddy, Frank had a Thresher yesterday off of Poole

Nice fish Tom I heard you on the radio today, but you didn't appear to hear me

Happy Birthday big Stuie Have a great evening mate

Good luck with that Neil Fished there a lot when I had a boat in Langstone Harbour

Top job Well done

Hi all Will dropped off a few items at mine before our Norway trip Wanted to offer them to Members, now that he is doing hardly any fishing Okuma TG15L lever Drag multiplier, single speed, good deep sea reel...……..£80.00 Finn Nor Offshore Spin 9500, loaded with 66lb Power Pro Braid, just the thing for proper holiday fishing...…… £80.00 2 x Ballistic 150 Lifejackets Offshore Angling fish fighting belt, Imported from Pro Bass in the states. AFTCO kidney Harness, imported from Bass Pro in the states. Let me know if you are interested in any of these, very suitable for holidays or targeting the Poole Bay Monster and local Porbeagles. LOL Charlie

Hi All Starting to clear out some gear from the sheds, as I dig out more bits I will add them to the list. I have two 25lb CQR anchors, that would suit the larger boats or yachts. One is used and has lost some galvanising, the other is tarnished but never used also a 7.5 KG Bruce copy, again tarnished from a long time in the shed. I also have: A couple of wreck anchors , never used and yet to be bent into shape. Three washing machine inners, stainless drums that make great live bait keeps. please let me know if you are interested Charlie

Nearly all of my reels are loaded with braid As that is mainly for its tide beating quality, its the diameter compared to the stated breaking strain that is important, so I use Whiplash Pro 30 or 50lb However on the reels that I take on holiday the direct feel and strength is the more important than the tide beating, so I use Power pro. The recent trip to Norway where we fished very deep water and the shoals can be at varied depths, I used the Diawa J braid that changes colours every 10 metres. Used to try and target the depths fish were marking on the sounder. It seemed OK for that use and the line seemed fine. Not sure if it has much use in our area except for drifting wrecks. Charlie

Thanks Neal

Looks like a lovely day to be out guys. feels a shame to miss out because of a busy weekend,

Thanks Paul probably not see a bass for the next 3 months . LOL

I am sure that one of the Admin team will change your status soon and then more access will be available. But it is Saturday night and they may be a little busy.

Well done Dave Nice fish mate Dan and Christine are planning on travelling again soon so have not rejoined, last week was his first fishing trip since he got back

when I lived in Pompey most of our fishing was uptiding and I loved it, mostly using the heavier rod. Moving here 30 years ago that changed as a lot of decent marks are to be honest a bit to deep. Fine for inshore ray fishing and around the dolphin sands, but over 80 ft deep its a struggle and you would probably use 8oz grip weights in the tide.

Jim??