corky

The Baileys are a well known fishing family in poole, well known for spending alot of time in the pub ! Sounds to me like a story old man Bailey would tell to a tourist or the like just for a laugh and a wind up. However in defence of the accuracy of the story cockle fishing from a boat in the harbour is something they definatley do well. Imagine a basket made from wire on a long pole that you drag through soft mud (needs alot of strengh so never offer to armwrestle a Bailey) and bear in mind the water is only two or three feet deep on a lot of cockle beds in the harbour. Its traditionaly how it used to be done !

would love to join you on sat paul but have prior arrangment to take her out for a meal However I plan to take Stargazer out fri early evening and head for kimeridge in the hope of shelter and of course a snake or two ! Would be great if you could accompany us ?

Adam if its any help I have probably got the full honda workshop manual for your outboard if its a relativley new 4 stroke (post 1999) and could print you a copy and send to you, just let me know the model and year. Doing the replacment of the head isnt actualy that scary a job if youve got a decent set of plans, a bit of time and half an idea how it all works its not beyond anyone with a bit of mechanical ability. Sourcing a second hand head or having the origional repaired will be the hard bit, assuming you sort this its just a case of strip down and replace using new gaskets followed by a full flush to make sure you get rid of any salt water left in the crankcase. Good luck.

100% sure you were in the right place, they have only moved to that unit recently - its the one on the right as you face the main m&j bulding, the boat cut in half is right next to their office door. They havnt put any signage up yet and I didnt see anyone there at all today. Your right it does look like the building up for rent and unused. I get the impresion they used to be a bigger firm but something went wrong as it is only ever the owner and his son who are there. I have talked to them a few times and they made me an extension ramp for my motorcycle trailer a couple of weeks ago. The owner either drives a shabby white transit or some kind of silver bmw coupe. If you are having big problems send me a personal message with your mobile and I will text you next time they are there ok ?

paul , if the address you have is for brook road industrial estate its not a dud mate, I work for M&j seafoods accross from cann trailers. They dont seem to keep very regular hours and have hardly seen them at all this week. If you saw half a boat upside down outside then you were in the right place. Dont panick that they have ripped you off I think they are just badly organised and work when it suits them !!

thanks for yor reply dom, let me know if your out over the weekend and daz and i will try to meet you for the buddy thing cheers

hi james good to get a reply from you, gotta work tomorow and monday but i hope to get out sat and sun weather permiting. I guess you'l be doing the family stuff ? what i could really do with is a couple of conger marks for the gps - xchurch ledge way would be fine as i can get to it in about 30 mins in good weather and hope to do sat night out that way ? send via txt if they are top secret !! good luck tomorow mate corky

hi everyone, have been a keen freshwater fisherman since childhood and have just bought a raider 16 to have a go for something decent, only problem is i havnt a clue and seem to be only able to pull in the pout ! had some whopers mind - one must of been nearly a lb ! tasted like shit though ? Also need some advice for my mate daz who just joined too, everytime we go go out he chunders for england every 30 mins - I have tried forcing beer down his loud scotish gullet but it seems to make him worse ??? He did however catch a decent cuckoo wrasse on poole rocks but we had no idea it was a specimen at the time - said oooo thats pretty and put it back. Was at least 1.5lb - must of been all the ground baiting he does ! look forward to meeting some of you at september meeting and would appreciate any advice on good marks and technique.thanks.