Afishionado

I haven't caught an Avid for years, didn't know they came up this far north.......... Mike

Back in the old days before Kgs the usual advice about tow hitch weight was 'About a cement bags worth', in other words 56lbs or there abouts. IMO 75kg is too high, but then I'm not as strong as I used to be. Mike

"And for those of you without colour sonar, the grey flounder is just above the dark grey mud next to the white squid bait" Mike

There are several blokes on ebay that doo graphics. Find them either in boats parts and accessories or Automove ditto. I used one who was very good and about a third of the price of a Bournemouth company. But I'm beggered if I can remember who it was Mike

By the Cringe your keen, it thistled down over here in Bournemouth last evening. Mike

Well I'll stick my neck out here and say Tuesday will be fine. Looks like a big high pressure area is forming over the UK. So good luck and tight lines Mike

Ironicly after the lousy weather at the begining of the week it's starting to look like a nice ridge of high pressure for the week end. Forcast is for westerlies 5 to 8 mph and getting warmer with Monday due to be a cracker. Mike

Forcast for the next 48 hrs is 20 to 30 mph westerly strong to gale winds and rain. What a bummer for our lads. I don't knw the area but I wonder if there are any sheltered marks they can get on. Mike

Quote........To be over 50 is one thing but getting closer to 60 is quite another...... If you think thats bad try bein' 60 and looking back at 53 Any way happy birthday mate and try thinking of yourself as only 45 (plus VAT) Mike

You can't marry a boat!! It's illeagal and un-natural. And I've tried mate, I've tried Mike

Your on Paul, thanks. You tell me where and when and I'll be there. By the way Hair line fracture!!! what on earth did you do to the poor girl?? It can be very painfull (trust me I know) she MUST take it easy to get fully better. I didn't follow medical advice and ended up with an op' about 20 yrs ago. Mike

I wouldn't mind a seat with someone if there is one going spare. If needed I could come at the last moment if someone drops out...... Mike

I can't remember who, but someone wanted a Quicksilver fuel tank. Well here's one on e-bay......... 2475969515 And it's in Poole too so no postage to pay for. Mike

Me too please Bob... Mike

Check out item # 2474990905 on ebay Bob....... This blokes your double Mike

Ben, in a totaly none sarcastic way may I sugest you get him (and you) to join this club. He will find no end of help and advice. We all had to start somewhere and I guess our combined list of cock ups is far larger than he could imagine so there is no need to feel shy. We have got several members from out of the area and some that are just starting out boat fishing. First off there are no 'magic' areas where fish abound, and an area that worked today may well be dead tomorrow. However tackle, bait and presentation are important. You can be in the right spot with the wrong method and get nowt. Why don't you let us know what sort of tackle you have and what bait you have been using, togethether with what sort of boat and engine you have. The reason is is that no one will want to recommend a spot 3 miles out if you are going to try it in a 12ft dinghy with a 4hp engine. Mind you there's plenty of fish been caught in a 12ft dinghy in the harbour and just outside. Mike

Here are two sites that you may find usefull, particularly the 'pro's and con's' analasis. http://www.whatcar.com/Valuations_Search.asp http://www.parkers.co.uk/ However I would say that the Freelander has a lamentable reliability history from what I hear. Mike

Sorta like getting all hot and bothered over nothing then?

Quote..........who showed me how to launch at Castletown..... for free !! Castletown, is that the rocky foreshore on the left just before the gates of the old military base? Where there is that line of fishermans huts? I used to launch my dinghy there years ago, but found the attitude of some of the locals a pain. They used to claim it was all private and park their cars to block access to the slip area. Worst was all was the father of the bloke that owned the nearby dive shop. Any way if that is the place is it more accessable now? Mike

He riseth up early in the morning and disturbeth the whold house-hold .... Mighty are his preparations .... He goes forth full of hope, and when the day is far spent, he returneth smelling of strong drink and the truth is not in him! Mike

I used to live on Hayling Island (Southwwod Rd) right on the edge of the beach. At low water I used to wade out and 'nail down' a tin of fishy cat food with a bit of Re-bar. Then at high tide I could cast from just in front of the flat on to my 'ground baited' bit. Caught some nice place that way too. Mike

quote......(weighed in at 2 lb 13 Oz back at home ). A cracking fis Paul and well deserved too. You stuck at it and were rewarded. MIKE PS you gonna tell 'em about the Tesco bag technique then?

A big thank you to Paul for a smashing days fishing (my first this year). Apparantly he was up at 04:00 digging rag worm for our trip, and he only charged me

Someone wanted an extra seat for their boat, one of the wallyer (damn thith lithp) lads. Any road up Item # 2475521440 on ebay looks just the job. Mike